A Time to Love

Performer: Stevie Wonder
Producer: Stevie Wonder
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: On his first studio album since 1995's CONVERSATION PIECE, R&B legend Stevie Wonder revisits familiar ground from earlier eras in his career while keeping with contemporary pop sounds. Although certain tracks conjure up the vibe of early Wonder outings (the funky "Please Don't Hurt My Baby" and the sunny, upbeat "Positivity," which features additional vocals by his daughter Aisha Morris), other tunes (the smooth "From the Bottom of My Heart" and the romantic "Passionate Raindrops") recall his more polished '80s period. A TIME 2 LOVE is bookended by two of its strongest songs--"If Your Love Cannot Be Moved," an urgent duet with gospel singer Kim Burrell, and the potent title track, which features neo-soul diva India Arie. A few of Wonder's most famous friends also make subtle instrumental contributions, including Paul McCartney and Prince, but none of the guest artists distract from Wonder's excellent performances and meticulously crafted tunes. Almost a decade in the making, A TIME 2 LOVE reveals that Wonder's talents haven't diminished a bit, and fans are sure to agree that it was worth the wait.

Rolling Stone (No. 985, p.81) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...Almost half of the fifteen songs recall Wonder at his prime..." Mojo (Publisher) (p.104) - 4 stars out of 5 - "The themes which pervaded the '70s records - social justice, racial equality, love celebrated, political processes indicted - are again present, plus the need for sexual responsibility....Wonder fans will find plenty here to re-connect with the artist..." Mojo (Publisher) (p.63) - Ranked #41 in Mojo's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2005" - "The tunes were engaging; the playing strong. Music for adults."

From 12-year-old multi-instrumentalist prodigy to groundbreaking adult songwriter and producer, Stevie Wonder is one of the handful of pop musicians who just about everybody agrees is possessed of genius. His 1960s recordings were great straight-up R&B, but his visionary '70s albums took pop and R&B where they'd never been before, incorporating electronics, reggae, and incredibly sophisticated melodic and harmonic development.

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