Stevie Wonder - Albums Collection (1966-2008)

Stevie Wonder is a beloved American icon and an indisputable genius not only with R&B but popular music in general. Blind virtually since birth, Wonder’s heightened awareness of sound helped him create vibrant, colorful music teeming with life and ambition. Nearly everything he recorded bore the stamp of his sunny, joyous positivity; even when he addressed serious racial, social, and spiritual issues (which he did quite often in his prime), or sang about heartbreak and romantic uncertainty, an underlying sense of optimism and hope always seemed to emerge. Much like his inspiration Ray Charles, Wonder had a voracious appetite for many different kinds of music, and refused to confine himself to any one sound or style. His best records were a richly eclectic brew of soul, funk, rock & roll, sophisticated Broadway/Tin Pan Alley-style pop, jazz, reggae, and African elements — and they weren’t just stylistic exercises; Wonder took them all and forged his own personal form of expression. His range helped account for his broad-based appeal, but so did his unique, elastic voice, his peerless melodic facility, his gift for complex arrangements, and his taste for lovely, often sentimental ballads. Additionally, Wonder’s pioneering use of synthesizers during the ’70s changed the face of R&B; he employed a kaleidoscope of contrasting textures and voices that made him a virtual one-man band, all the while evoking a surprisingly organic warmth. Along with Marvin Gaye and Isaac Hayes, Wonder brought R&B into the album age, crafting his LPs as cohesive, consistent statements with compositions that often took time to make their point. All of this made Wonder perhaps R&B’s greatest individual auteur, rivaled only by Gaye or, in later days, Prince. Originally, Wonder was a child prodigy who started out in the general Motown mold, but he took control of his vision in the ’70s, spinning off a series of incredible albums that were as popular as they were acclaimed; much of his reputation rests on these works, which most prominently include Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life. Wonder remained active consistently as times and trends came and went, releasing albums less frequently throughout the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, and launching a label of his own to release new material in 2020. ― by Allmusic

1. STUDIO ALBUMS:

1966. Down To Earth (2012, Universal, UICY-20347, JP, SHM-CD)

1966. Up-Tight (2012, Universal, UICY-20346, JP, SHM-CD)

1968. For Once In My Life (1992, Motown, 3746352342, US)

1969. My Cherie Amour (1992, Motown, 3746351792, US)
1969. My Cherie Amour (2012, Universal, UICY-20348, JP, SHM-CD)

1971. Where I’m Comin’ From (2012, Universal, UICY-20349, JP, SHM-CD)

1972. Music Of My Mind (1992, Motown, 530 028-2, DE)
1972. Music Of My Mind (2012, Universal, UICY-20350, JP, SHM-CD)

1972. Talking Book (2001, Gruppo Editoriale L’Espresso, BME 02, IT)
1972. Talking Book (2012, Universal, UICY-20351, JP, SHM-CD)
1972. Talking Book (2013, Universal, UICY-40009, JP, PT-SHM)

1973. Innervisions (1992, Tamla Motown, 530 035-2, FR)
1973. Innervisions (2012, Universal, UICY-20352, JP, SHM-CD)
1973. Innervisions (2013, Universal, UICY-40020, JP, PT-SHM)

1974. Fulfillingness’ First Finale (1992, Motown, 530 105-2, FR)
1974. Fulfillingness’ First Finale (2012, Universal, UICY-20353, JP, SHM-CD)
1974. Fulfillingness’ First Finale (2013, Universal, UICY-40030, JP, PT-SHM)

1976. Songs In The Key Of Life (1992, Motown, 3746303402, US, 2CD)
1976. Songs In The Key Of Life (1992, Motown, 530 034-2, UK, 2CD)
1976. Songs In The Key Of Life (2012, Universal, UICY-20354~5, JP, 2CD, SHM-CD)
1976. Songs In The Key Of Life (2013, Universal, UICY-40044~5, JP, 2CD, PT-SHM)

1980. Hotter Than July (1992, Motown, 530 044-2, EU)
1980. Hotter Than July (2003, Universal, UICY-9256, JP)
1980. Hotter Than July (2012, Universal, UICY-20358, JP, SHM-CD)

1985. In Square Circle (2012, Universal, UICY-20359, JP, SHM-CD)

1987. Characters (1999, Motown, 530 145-2, EU)

1995. Conversation Peace (1995, Motown, 530 238-2, EU)

2005. A Time To Love (2005, Motown, B0002402-02, US)

2. LIVE ALBUMS:

1970. Live At The Talk Of The Town (2023, Digital Release)

1995. Natural Wonder (1995, Motown, 530 546-2, EU, 2CD)

2008. A Night Of Wonder (2008, Immortal, IMA 104139, EU)

3. COMPILATION ALBUM:

1982. Stevie Wonder’s Original Musiquarium I (2000, Tamla, D211117, US, 2CD)
2004. The Best Of Stevie Wonder: The Christmas Collection (2015, Digital Release)

4. SOUNDTRACKS:

1979. Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants (1992, Motown, 530 106-2, FR, 2CD)
1979. Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants (2012, Universal, UICY-20356~7, JP, 2CD, SHM-CD)

1991. Music From The Movie ‘Jungle Fever’ (1991, Motown, MOTD-6291, US)

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