10 Greatest Double Albums In Music History
6. Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder
Some of the best artists in the world tend to go through different periods where they can do no wrong. You had the Beatles' classic run throughout the '60s, and the Rolling Stones managed to keep themselves on an impressive running streak into the '70s as well. Then again, those are nothing compared to what Stevie Wonder had in store on Songs in the Key of Life.
Coming off some of the greatest R&B albums of the time like Innervisions and Talking Book, every song on this record is a study in just how much you can make with music in general, with Stevie having a hand in every single arrangement on the record. Though we know him best for the piano, the real strength behind this album is just how versatile Stevie is as a lyricist as well, putting socio political commentary on Village Ghetto Land right beside the image of him playing with his little girl on Isn't She Lovely.
Even with the extra tracks on the second disc, this album never feels bloated in the slightest, with a bonus EP coming with the album that still managed to kick ass. Though Stevie clearly had a handle on his craft, this is more than just a good R&B album to throw on every now and again. If you're even mildly interested in music and haven't heard at least one song from this album, it's time to reevaluate where you stand.