Tight, visionary and politically charged, blending synth-funk with social realism on tracks like 'Living for the City'. Wonder plays much of it himself. A peak of the singer-songwriter-as-one-man-band ideal. The one in the run that sometimes gets overlooked — don't let it.
On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.
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- Higher Ground on Best Soul & R&B Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Soul & R&B Songs
- Living for the City on Best 1970s Soul & R&B Songs
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More from Stevie Wonder — where to go next
If you have Innervisions, these are the Stevie Wonder records worth reaching for next.
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Talking Book1972 · Soul & R&BStart here
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Songs in the Key of Life1976 · Soul & R&BEssential
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Music of My Mind1972 · Soul & R&BClassic
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Innervisions1973 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Fulfillingness' First Finale1974 · Soul & R&BClassic