I can’t believe that I’ve just kept putting off this record for so long, to the point where I’m kinda embarrassed. But the good thing is, at least I know a couple of songs from this record, and it’s definitely not unknown to me. I’m talking about Songs in the Key of Life by Steve Wonder. It’s just crazy how I’ve always managed to come across this, but never taken the time to indulge in it. Luckily I’ve got the record, and I gotta admit that while I was listening to it, I kept saying to myself that this is most likely going to be in my top three favourite albums of all time. And the result? Yeah, it’s in my top three. Released in 1976, Songs in the Key of Life answers the questions of life. It’s as simple as that! Highlighting topics like spirituality, parenthood, childhood nostalgia, love, music history, racism, and so on. To me, I find that having a record that outlines different topics is sort of like a hit or miss. But, Stevie Wonder has hit powerfully with this album by not only expressing deep the meanings behind each song, but accompanying lots of beautiful melodies, and groovy bass lines that will keep you wanting for more. And to make this better, you got some many great musicians that contributed to the making of this album like Herbie Hancock, Minnie Riperton, and so on. It doesn’t even surprise me at how this record reached the number 6 position in Apple Music’s top 100 albums of all time. It’s just a great record, PERIOD! But, prior to its release, Wonder released other outstanding records like Talking Book (1972,) and Innervision (1973.) Both albums were heading into a single direction of questioning the meaning behind life. And get this, Wonder was ready to leave the music industry after Innervisions was released. Luckily he still had an ongoing deal with Motown, that led him to releasing this double record with a four song bonus e.p. As soon as it was released in 1976, Its popularity blew up right away. Its demand increased so fast that it got Wonder winning his third Grammy of the year award. And you know what, I couldn’t agree more. It’s like one of those records that you can easily relate to. It’s sort of like the “soundtrack” to our lives, and how it’s passed down through generations over the course of time. Each song carries this sort of great vibe, for not only its beat, but beautiful lyrics. Here, do me a favour, and listen to Sir Duke, or even I Wish. You be the judge!