These four albums were all recorded and released during Steve Wonder's so-called "classic period."It should be noted that an album was released per year for three straight years from 1972-1974 and the final came about in 1976. That's a lot of songs written and developed in such a short amount of time. Talking Book and Innervisions are long-time favorites of mine. Both are succinct and beautiful albums. They reach from comments on social issues or just simple love songs.
Songs In the Key of Life has a fantastic first part of the record. The first 10 songs are great, a triumphant that caps off his "class period." Then the second disc comes on and ruins everything. Five of the songs on the second disc are over six minutes long, some going into the eight-minute mark. It's a ridiculous collection of music. Disc one continues the greatness of Wonder in this period. The second disc is the most self-serving piece of crap.
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