This album probably needs little or no introduction! Beautifully recorded and a collection of touching songs which sound great on vinyl and on a good hi-fi system!
"Yet even the most preposterous lyrics are salvaged by Wonder's melodies and sure, sharp production sense. Though the words to "Pastime Paradise" may make you want to run from the room, the music will keep you there, with its fascinating blend of what sounds like a string quartet set to a delicate Latin beat. And the song's final build, joining Wonder's vocal with a gospel choir and chanting Hare Krishna followers, is as inventive and exciting as anything on the album. If the lyrics are flawed and uneven, the productions are, without exception, excellent. What he can't say in words he can say more fluidly, subtly and powerfully in his music. So it's Wonder's music, his spirit, that dominates here and seems to fill up the room. It's his voice — also beyond mere words, into pure expression — that snatches you up. And won't let go". (Rolling Stone)
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