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1 - Music of My Mind | 1972

The Wonder of Stevie

CHAPTER

The Emotional Landscape of 'Music of My Mind'

This chapter examines Stevie Wonder's groundbreaking album 'Music of My Mind,' focusing on its themes of love, loss, and personal reflection. It highlights the emotional resonance of tracks like 'Superwoman, Where Were You When I Needed You?' and how Wonder's innovative use of synthesizers transformed the sound of R&B. The discussion also addresses the album's initial overlooked status, contrasting its depth with the expectations of conventional music critics in 1972.

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