STEVIE WONDER: A Time to Love (Universal).

STEVIE Wonder's first album in a decade is a treatise on love, both romantic and global. The Wonder man spreads the syrup pretty thick in parts but there's no denying the sheer force of his talent. His voice is still musical honey and the album's standouts (If Your Love Cannot Be Moved, Moon Blue, Passionate Raindrops) are a pure joy. It may not be Innervisions but this heartfelt collection is the sound of an artist channelling pure emotion. Guests include Kim Burrell, India.Arie, Paul McCartney, Prince and Stevie's daughter Aisha Morris (yep, the baby on Isn't She Lovely).

JEFF CRAWFORD