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DISC 11. WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD2. BETTER DAYS3. SHAME ON YOU (ACOUSTIC VERSION)4. STEAL YOUR FIRE
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a kid who became a big fan of Stevie Wonder after hearing That Girl in the late 70s, I had been telling my friends for years just how cool Stevie Wonder was. In 1985, Stevie made my argument for me with In Square Circle, certainly his best album of the last 20 years. The single Part-Time Lover was a huge, huge hit, and the song has such great beat and rhythm that it always sounds fresh and exciting. Go Home also saw success as a single, but it's probably my least favorite song on the album. Then there was Overjoyed; I'm not sure it ever got the attention it deserved as a single. Quite simply, it is one of the most beautiful songs of Stevie Wonder's incredible career. The rest of the album is a smorgasbord of musical delight. I Love You Too Much is a powerful, energetic love song, while Spiritual Walkers and Land of La La are hard-driving songs with infectious beats. If it's slow Stevie Wonder ballads that you want, look no farther than the tender Whereabouts and precious Never in Your Sun. Stranger on the Shore of Love represents the best of both sides of Stevie Wonder, and I think it could have been a huge hit had it been released as a single. The album closes with both a political and moral track called It's Wrong (Apartheid), a song protesting the system of apartheid that still existed in South Africa at the time this album was released.
In Square Circle was actually the very first CD I ever owned, and it still stands as a showcase of what CD technology could do. Overjoyed features the calming sounds of ocean waves in the background, giving the song a very distinctive sound; I Love You Too Much has a unique brush-like percussion beat driving it, and it comes through loud and clear on CD. Stevie was always ahead of his time, and he is one of the few performers who absolutely deserves the title of musical genius. In Square Circle helped introduce Stevie Wonder to a new generation of listeners, and it stands as one of the greatest albums of the late, great 1980s.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By FAMOUS NAME
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Vinyl
One of only two albums I have ever purchased by Stevie Wonder - the other being his best-selling 'Hotter Than July' from 1981.
When I first heard the dreamy 'Overjoyed' hit from 1986 I was sold and simply had to have the album it was taken from. I also purchased the 12" extended single version and played it to death! This beautiful song will forever remind me of the spring of 1986.
Though often liking Stevie's single material, I was never tempted to purchase an album of his until this release. This also includes the top five smash from the previous year 'Part-Time Lover'. Some of Stevie's songs do tend to go on a bit, but there are some great numbers here like the lovely epic 'Whereabouts' which has echoes of 'Overjoyed', and so if you liked that, then you'll love this track!
My only complaint from an otherwise perfect album, is the last track: 'It's Wrong' which most definitely sounds out of place on this album, and really does seem as if it was put there merely to make up the numbers. In my opinion, this ultimately spoils things a little. However, at least it's put at the end, as I guess it would have ruined things completely had it been placed somewhere in the middle.
Highlights for me are:
Part-Time Lover
Whereabouts
Stranger On The Shore Of Love
Never In Your Sun
Land Of La La
Go Home
Overjoyed
When I first heard the dreamy 'Overjoyed' hit from 1986 I was sold and simply had to have the album it was taken from. I also purchased the 12" extended single version and played it to death! This beautiful song will forever remind me of the spring of 1986.
Though often liking Stevie's single material, I was never tempted to purchase an album of his until this release. This also includes the top five smash from the previous year 'Part-Time Lover'. Some of Stevie's songs do tend to go on a bit, but there are some great numbers here like the lovely epic 'Whereabouts' which has echoes of 'Overjoyed', and so if you liked that, then you'll love this track!
My only complaint from an otherwise perfect album, is the last track: 'It's Wrong' which most definitely sounds out of place on this album, and really does seem as if it was put there merely to make up the numbers. In my opinion, this ultimately spoils things a little. However, at least it's put at the end, as I guess it would have ruined things completely had it been placed somewhere in the middle.
Highlights for me are:
Part-Time Lover
Whereabouts
Stranger On The Shore Of Love
Never In Your Sun
Land Of La La
Go Home
Overjoyed
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album grows on you. My fav's are "Overjoyed" a super ballad that shows the vocal talent of Mr wonder at its best. "Whereabouts" the lyrics tell a story we have all been in at sometimes, great vocals and writing.
"Its wrong" is another fine example of the creation of topical songwriting
that stevie does best. Overall this album in my view is up amongst the greats of the 70,s
"Its wrong" is another fine example of the creation of topical songwriting
that stevie does best. Overall this album in my view is up amongst the greats of the 70,s
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How did I miss This guy first time around
This album is Brilliant.
Stevie Wonders voice is one of the all time greats.
Listening to the Album, it has stood the test of time.
Stevie Wonders voice is one of the all time greats.
Listening to the Album, it has stood the test of time.
Published 7 days ago by johnny p
3.0 out of 5 stars
Updating vinyls
Bought this as part of my updating of vinyls to Cd of my favourite artist(s). Not 1 of my favourites but not at the bottom of the list either.
Published 10 months ago by MaddieGemini
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A Good Album
It was one of the first albums recorded purely in digital. There were some problems and it was a lot longer being released than expaected. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2010 by Mr. Clifton Jones
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A Stevie Wonder classic!
One of only two albums I have ever purchased by Stevie Wonder - the other being his best-selling 'Hotter Than July' from 1981. Read more
Published on 24 April 2008 by FAMOUS NAME
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Wonderful!
It would be easy to dismiss this 80s effort as purely synthesised pop. But it's more than that. Beneath the drum tracks and sound effects are the intricate and often infectious... Read more
Published on 22 July 2001 by thebreakfastclubber@hotmail.com
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