Stevie Wonder - In Square Circle (1985/2014) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

From putting out a couple albums a year to only three studio albums between 1980 and '85, some might have thought Stevie Wonder's muse took a vacation. However, between his many cameo appearances, Steve Wonder released „In Square Circle“ in 1985. It was a slight return to the great music he penned in the '60s and '70 a playful yet earnest blend of funk and soul but with a more tailored sound. The hit single 'Part-Time Lover' best exemplifies that blend. Although the music's programmed nature is evident, Stevie's keyboard and drum parts are aces. And of course, he gets a little help from an all-star cast, including Philip Bailey, Deniece Williams, Luther Vandross and Stevie's own diamond-in-the-rough Syreeta Wright, among others.

Tracklist:

01. Part-Time Lover
02. I Love You Too Much
03. Whereabouts
04. Stranger On The Shore Of Love
05. Never In Your Sun
06. Spiritual Walkers
07. Land Of La La
08. Go Home
09. Overjoyed
10. It's Wrong (Apartheid)

Personnel:

Stevie Wonder, vocals, accordion, harpsichord, synthesizer, drums
Luther Vandross, vocals, background vocals
Brad Buxer, programming
Gary Olazabal, programming
Bob Bralove, programming
Darryl Phinnessee, background vocals
Deniece Williams, background vocals
Howard Smith, background vocals
Renee Hardaway, background vocals
Billy Durham, background vocals
Melody McCully, background vocals
Peter Byrne, background vocals
Philip Bailey, background vocals
Syreeta Wright, background vocals
Keith John, background vocals



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