Famous and canonical records always leave the challenge of contributing anything meaningful about them. On listening to 1976's Songs in the Key of Life, two things stand out to me. One is how little impact the drums and bass have for a record in the soul genre. It isn't just small sounding (if beautiful) by modern standards—it's even small sounding for 1976. I also notice how many abstract and extended structures there are throughout the double album. While it's remembered for hits like "Isn't She Lovely" and "Sir Duke", Songs in the Key of Life is a long and complex whole. Finally, the packaging is really impressive, with a nice booklet (more thank you's than most hardcore records), gatefold, and bonus 7".
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