The two hundred and ninety-third album: #293 Stevie Wonder - Innervisions
While I've mentioned some of my dislike for soul and funk in earlier albums and songs, it feels like the genre started evolving in the early seventies to more closely match my sensibilities - less frantic and more accessible, losing some of the gospel side in favour of something closer to a pop track with a specific sound. That's to say that I really enjoyed Innervisions, with a good sound, some songs that spoke to me and something that's upbeat and good to listen to. The religious message that's there isn't too strong, but is also in that same optimistic set up, still staying accessible and absolutely listenable.