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A Time to Love

Stevie Wonder · 2005

77 min · 15 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B

A soulful tapestry of love and introspection woven through rich melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • soulful melodies for intimate moments
  • slow-burning tracks with depth
  • late-night listening with warmth
  • uplifting themes of love

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced energy
  • prefer standalone hits over cohesion

Where this album fits

Themes
social commentary funk· love's resilience· romantic yearning
Career context
Released in 2005, 'A Time to Love' is Stevie Wonder's first studio album in over a decade, following 'Conversation Peace' in 1995. At this stage, Wonder was reestablishing his presence in the music industry after a prolonged hiatus and integrating contemporary sounds with his signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Marvin Gaye· Prince· Curtis Mayfield
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Get Lifted by John Legend — Combines rich melodies and heartfelt lyrics with a contemporary R&B sound that echoes Wonder's emotional depth.
Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu — Explores love's complexities through soulful grooves and introspective lyricism, akin to Wonder's approach.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 If Your Love Cannot Be Moved 6:11
  • 2 Sweetest Somebody I Know 4:31
  • 3 Moon Blue 6:44
  • 4 From the Bottom of My Heart 5:11
  • 5 Please Don't Hurt My Baby 4:40
  • 6 How Will I Know 3:39
  • 7 My Love Is on Fire 6:16
  • 8 Passionate Raindrops 4:50
  • 9 Tell Your Heart I Love You 4:30
  • 10 True Love 3:32
  • 11 Shelter in the Rain 4:19
  • 12 So What the Fuss 5:04
  • 13 Can't Imagine Love Without You 3:45
  • 14 Positivity 5:07
  • 15 A Time to Love 9:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata