Reviews (page 2 of 14)
Not as good as songs in the key of life but still awesome
Sounds like most Stevie Wonder with no stand outs
First listen in the car at banff: had the hot take that a lot of Stevie wonder songs are boring (oldies/ easy listening) and it’s the funky ones that are the great ones. Second listen on airplane: appreciated more of the songs. You ain’t done nothing fits into the great funky style category. Also liked the reggae song and they won’t go when I go
Couple bangers on here! Wild “vowel diversity” on Bwaug aun Reggae Wauuum’n
Rentoa ja sulavaa lurittelua, hyvää työskentelyn taustamusaa.
They wont go when i go oli ihan sairaan bängeri. Jotenki hauska bowser-linna vibe. Hyvä levy, meni ehkä salilla vähän ohi. Pitää palata. Mutta tykkäsin!
Stevie Wonder on vähän semmonen 70-luvun Jacob Collier. Todella taitava muusikko ja sinällään tosi hyvää musaa, mut yleensä ei herätä mussa kauheen vahvaa tunnereaktiota. Aina sillon tällän seassa on kuitenkin oikeesti kovia biisejä! Tällä levyllä ei ollu mitään ennestään tuttua, mut They Won’t Go When I Go erottu erityisen hienona biisinä.
Lepposaa, miellyttävää ja harmitonta. Ei jäänyt kotiin kirjoitettavaa, mutta kivasti solju taustamusana. Ei mun lemppareinta Stevietä - näköjään oon sitäkin kyllä kuluttanut lähinnä kokoelmien muodossa.
Mukavan soljuvaa, kaunista musaa. Steviellä on miellyttävä ääni, kivan jatsahtava tuotanto, hyvät synat!
I didn’t know Stevie wonder was this good. New artists unlocked
Very groovy
Great album - excited to hear some more of Stevie’s in full!
Great album. This was Stevie at the height of his power during perhaps his most prolific phase. I remember watching American Music Awards not long after this - Stevie won everything. Just immense talent.
So, it's looking like Stevie Wonder is falling into the category of "admire and appreciate more than love". I don't really know what it is - he's probably too upbeat and positive for a misanthrope like me.
Really, idk who’s albums can have those wise names as Stevie Wonder’s
Vad ska man säga, det är Stevie Wonder. 9/10!
Generellt gillar jag detta album väldigt mycket och det finns inget tydligt som gör att jag inte gillar det. Men samtidigt finns det inget som gör att jag får samma extas som jag får från en riktig 10 eller 8 för den delen. Mina favorit låtar är Heaven is a zillion miles away och please dont go! Jag, Grabbensomintekollarpåexplosioner ger detta album rn 7.5/10
Sterk 3, men så ble det 4
They Won't Go When I Go ... what a beautiful song.
Its a great album
I fully understand and appreciate why this is on the 1001 albums list. It's a beautifully crafted r&b/pop record withs songs of hope and love.
Just don’t like it. Corny but not fun. Some interesting complexity but doesn’t move me. A lot of it is just so slow, and for what? It’s not relaxing, but hardly any tension either. Lyrics mostly make my eyes roll, though the sentiments are all perfectly good. Lifelong Stevie Wonder skeptic, but heard more to like this time, prolly growing on me.
Too much wonder.
Stevie can't make a bad song. This album was fun, sensual and heartfelt
Gospel influences, heavy philosophical radicalism, ambient vs. active listening
I have Stevie Wonder trauma but the man makes excellent music
This one caught me off guard. It's a sad album. you can hear it in the pacing, the way everything sits low and unhurried. But it never asks for pity, and it never stops moving. The groove is always there underneath. I kept getting pulled in two directions at once, and that's exactly what I liked about it.
Prog soul dig it.
Not as good as his last one but it was fine.
This is my first time listening to Stevie wonder and I’ve definitely been missing out He has an incredible voice and the instrumentation throughout this album is amazing Another thing that’s really prevalent in this album is just how much influence he had and how many albums released over the next 50 years sound like this 3.5/5 Favorites: creepin, smile please,
I dislike his style of singing,. music is alright
I can’t put my finger on why I didn’t enjoy this. I just found it a bit dull and sonically overwrought. Standout Track: They Won’t Go When I Go Rating: 2
This is a good album.
Stevie Wonder is amazing
Fantastic
Overall 6.5/10 it's a good album but not many of the songs clicked w me but I fucking loved Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away
Very different from the hit albums, more intimate, melodical.
Great album 4/5
Just gorgeous
Very far from my taste.
Not really my favorite from Stevie Wonder with the excetption of 'You Haven't Done Nothing'. That's a great track.
Un album bastante interesante y con gran instrumentación. Fueron canciones pasajeras pero disfrutables
Not Stevie Wonder’s best but I still love this record. This 4 album run from Talking Book to Songs In The Key of Life is legendary and some of the best R&B records of all time.
Voy a ser exigente. Me gustó bastante. Ningún hit pero todo el disco se escucha smooth y me dieron ganas de seguir en ese mood. Me gustó mucho que pase de baladas lentas a temas funk de manera muy natural. La última creo que fue mi favorita. Lo recomendaría, capaz no para sentarse a escuchar pero sí para tener de fondo y sentirte de buen humor.
Every song is the exact same
favorite(s): they won’t go when i go
Listened to this on a long bus ride, was tapping my foot all the way. Of course the lyrics are silly, but the music is wonderful, especially They Won't Go When I Go.
Fulfillingness’ First Finale is another album with that unmistakable Stevie Wonder sound. It’s warm, soulful, beautifully produced and full of great musicianship. I enjoyed listening to it, although of the Stevie Wonder albums I’ve heard during this challenge, I think this is probably the weakest. One of the great things this challenge has done is properly introduce me to the absolute brilliance of Stevie Wonder. Before starting it, I knew the obvious hits, but listening to the albums has made me appreciate just how fantastic a songwriter and musician he is. There are some excellent songs here. “Boogie On Reggae Woman” is wonderfully funky and was probably the highlight for me, while “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” has a bit of that brilliant “Superstition” feel to it. “Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away” is another standout and shows the more thoughtful side of his songwriting. The slower tracks don’t always have the same immediacy, and there are moments where the album drifts a little. But even when it does, the quality of the musicianship means there’s always something worth listening to. It’s a good album rather than a great Stevie Wonder album. Again, I like Fulfillingness’ First Finale, and there’s nothing here I particularly disliked, but it’s never going to be my Stevie Wonder album of choice. When you’ve made albums as good as Songs in the Key of Life, the competition is pretty tough! Favourite tracks: I really enjoyed “Boogie On Reggae Woman”, “Too Shy to Say” and “Please Don’t Go”. Least favourite tracks: Nothing really. Everything on the album is worth a listen. Album artwork: Classic Stevie Wonder album cover. Simple, colourful and instantly memorable.
Banger Banger Banger Banger Banger Banger Banger Banger
I enjoyed They Won’t Go When I Go.
I’m sorry, Stevie. It’s not you, it’s me.
The fact someone can make an album this good and have it widely considered not their best is absolutely insane. Such beautiful intimate lyricism sang over classic Stevie Wonder piano and funky synths. While I understand it doesn’t shake up anything as much as Stevie’s most acclaimed work, this is still undeniably incredible.
Me gusto para tener buenas vibes
3/5
Perfectly pleasant but nothing to make me return.
So beautiful and ahead of his time for sure
Lovely music. Not my favourite Stevie album but this doesn’t miss.
Chill background music
4.5
Decidedly a step down from innervisions and especially songs in the key of life but still pretty enjoyable. Stevie was pretty untouchable in this period.
I’m being spoiled with another Stevie album so soon after the previous one. Although it doesn’t quite scale the heights, it’s still a really strong offering with Boogie on Reggae Woman and You Haven’t Done Nothin’ standouts.
Early stuff.
Boogie on Reggie Woman
Stevie Wonder isn’t a bad songwriter or musician but this is not his best work.
değil benlik
Ah, what a joy it would have been to be friends with Stevie Wonder. The vibrancy captured in his music has to be indicative of the spirit he has. Honestly, his energy is contagious and that is part of the magic behind this album for me. I don't think I could be in a bad mood after listening to the first song on the album. They are authentic, light and passionate. I'm not stoked about the slower songs on this album, though. :( Favorite Tracks: Smile Please Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away Boogie on Reggae Woman You Haven't Done Nothin
You Can Feel His Spirit 1001 Albums Generator 336 (8/26/2026) Fulfillingness' First Finale is more of what makes Stevie Wonder so great. A mix of soul and funk, imbued with his joy and love for life. I might actually like this more than Talking Book, even though there's no Superstition here. This album is just an extremely tight potpourri of fun, life-affirming music. It's still got some ballads I'm not crazy about, but they are few and far enough between that they don't detract much from the album experience. 4.5/5, rounded down to 4. Favs: Smile Please Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away Boogie On Reggae Woman Least Fav: Too Shy To Say
Not as stirring or bold as some of the better albums, but mid Stevie is better than most. "Please Don't Go" is the only real standout, has some of the classic Stevie passion. Otherwise, a chill 40 minutes hanging with my good buddy Steve.
Missat denna innan, skyhög nivå
A rating of 2 might be a bit harsh, but the album was mostly "okay" other than the track "They Won't Go When I Go" which I enjoyed
Some excellent songs certainly, but I prefer some other Stevie Wonder albums. No particular critiques, I just don't think it's my favorite style.
This album is interesting because it's probably one of the few of Stevie's albums that doesn't really have a big hit on it. I was a little familiar with a couple of songs, but most of the album was new to me. This album is a lot more mellow than a lot of Stevie's music. There are a few more funky songs that I associate more with Stevie. This was a really nice one to listen to on a Sunday morning.
They weren't lying about Stevie Wonder
IL SOUL NON E' IL MIO GENERE. QUA PERO' LA MUSICA E' IMMACOLATA. LA SECONDA TRACCIA HA UN SUONO INCREDIBILE, PECCATO CHE NON FA ALTRO CHE PARLARE DI STO MINCHIA DI PARADISO DI CUI NON ME NE FREGA NULLA. 4 E' UNO STRETCH, DARO' 3. 3/5
Boogie On Reggae Woman You Haven't Done Nothin'
(Light 8/10) Absolutely fine Stevie Wonder album. The songs are all good, the arrangements even more so. I do think the songs themselves need to grow on me more though.
I may be biased, because this was the first Stevie Wonder album that I ever listened too, but this one may be my favorite (it's either this or Songs in the Key of Life). The funky songs are just so much fun, but what really wins me over on this album is the ballads. I usually dislike ballads, but there is something about these songs that are just soooo good. There are one or two songs that are just okay, that stop me from calling this a masterpiece, but it is still a damn fine album. Mid 5!!!!
It was decent. I haven’t listened to much Stevie Wonder. I can’t say I really remember any tracks standing out besides “Heaven is 10 Zillion…” Mid 3
Fulfillingness' First Finale plays more like a collection of great individual tracks than a seamless masterpiece, kicking off on a nice vibe with "Smile Please" and hitting sweet spots with the gorgeous "Too Shy to Say," the groovy "You Haven't Done Nothin'," and the standout "Creepin'," where that sinister synth and slick bassline do the track justice. Stevie flexes immaculate vocal chops on "It Ain't No Use" and cooks up serious tension on "They Don't Go When I Go," while "Bird of Beauty" catches you off guard with a smooth Spanish turn on the bridge. This disjointed feel shows in its lulls—"Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away" hides meh lyrics behind solid melodies, "Please Don't Go" gets bogged down by overly loud hi-hats, and "Boogie On Reggae Woman" feels merely ok—but despite this, the overall album is very soulful.
Dia 01 de 1001 albums Es la primera vez que escucho este album, no es un estilo de música que escuche pero reconozco que está compuesto de pura intimidad. Canciones con un ritmo más marcado y más movidizas, pero de repente escuchas una balada lenta donde predomina el piano y muy a lo lejos una melodía que recuerda a la playa y ritmos hawaiianos. Para mi todo el album de una forma u otra es un constante concepto de arena, cocos, palmeras y mar, a veces más movido y otras veces más calmado como el propio oleaje. Ta interesante.
From his golden period and that reputation is well deserved, it stands up well over 50 years later. I did chuckle at the line ‘Please don’t leave, don’t leave Steve’. Not as strong as Songs In The Key Of Life but still great. 4/5
Was a good time very good vocals and music overall
It took until the very last song to get the harmonica out? I really didn't like this album. Too much slow, not enough funk. "Please Don't Go" and "Boogie On Reggae Woman" were the only songs that stood out from the rest. Disappointing.
Great album. Good variety
He probably is blind, but I like to think the theory that he is not is true because it would be really funny
Chock full of toe tappers
love the guitar & bass on heaven is 10 zillion ok i listened to this on friday and it is now monday... i think this was 5/5 not because it was stevie wonder's best album but because it was an absolute funk and a groove and i had a blast listening. this places stevie wonder at 3 for 3 5/5 albums.
I did enjoy most of it. It's a very adequate album and doesn't stand out but isn't forgettable. It's easily one of the most medium albums I've ever heard. It has great instrument variety, very accessible music, and inoffensive lyrics without any deeper meaning than "Life is good, and I love the people around me". The most 5/10 I've ever heard which is the rating it's going to receive.
Since I’m forced to rank them, I’d have to say that this is the weakest of Stevie’s iconic ‘70s album run. That being said, this is STILL VERY GOOD! It feels more tamer than the others, but altogether it’s still a beautiful and enjoyable listen. Likes: Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away; You Haven’t Done Nothin; They Won’t Go When I Go; Bird of Beauty; Please Don’t Go
I like Stevie pretty good, he’s pretty interesting and the recordings are always top notch. But I’m not sure I get why this record of pretty deep cuts is included here, especially because he’s not doing anything differently on this record than he’s done on the other two records of his I’ve heard on here. This isn’t a bad record or anything, but it’s weird one to include for me. 7.5/10
I don't really get the hype, but at least this is a rather compact album compared to e. g. Songs in the key of life. Don't like his religious stuff at all, the rest is okayish, but doesn't catch my interest
This is a very well-produced (and uniquely titled) soul album that strikes a good balance between slower ballads and funkier tracks. The entire record is consistently great, but if forced to choose favorites, I would pick the wonderfully positive "Smile Please," the truly groovy "Boogie On Reggae Woman," and the spiritual "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away." Maybe not quite Wonder's best album, but it's still excellent and I enjoyed it a lot - in fact, I listened to it twice in a row.
Haven't heard this one, but I do have the album before and after. Maybe not as immediately gripping as the those two, but solid soul. Kind of disappointing actually. 3.5 rounded down Heard before? No Owned: No, 103/385 (26%) Will I get: Maybe
Nothing special
Not my thing
Some really good stuff on this album. I’ve never listened to much Stevie Wonder. This was a surprise!
4.7 This was rather peak. Great album! Bird Of Beauty or It Aint No Use are my favorites.
This is not my favorite of his albums but its still solid.
This is Stevie at his absolute peak. „They won‘t go when i go“ probably is his best work of all of his songs. It don‘t get much better than this!
I respect the voice and the talent, great songwriter with an impressive amount of work! This isn't my favorite of his albums, love Boogie on Reggae Woman it is an all-time great song and there are a few other great funk songs on this album but a lot of fluff that just doesn't do it for me.
i think i’m just not a jazz man
Well produced, well performed, well written, just really bland and a day later the only song I can remember is one that sounded like a demo version of superstition
With apologies to Mr. Wonder, meh.
3/5 for me. It was wonderful but just not for me! The album felt a little flat for me but I would totally put it on when cooking or reading
Spent a lot of this thinking ‘great but no ones I know on here’ and then They Won’t Go When I Go awoke me like a sleeper agent. Anyway, great album. Not his best but that’s an insane bar.
My first Stevie Wonder album. Very easy listening, amazing vocals, great vibe.
Far from the best Stevie Wonder album but basically anything this guy did in the 70s was a hit, this included.
So that's why Stevie Wonder is considered one of the greats. His sound surprised me a lot. The dark and eerie They Won't Go When I Go was a real highlight. Killer album.
smooth as hell
Stevie it is always a WONDER
3 stars
Not his best but still great
4 stars
This felt much more rooted in soul than the Stevie Wonder albums I was already familiar with. I didn't recognize any of the songs going in, but that made it easy to judge the album on its own merits. It doesn't have as many immediate hooks as *Innervisions*, but the songwriting and musicianship are consistently strong, and it was an enjoyable listen from start to finish.
I do not understand the appeal here. The songs are not memorable.
Såklart skitbra, men sett till hans standard kan det vara så mycket bättre än det här.
So close to being amazing.
Oh YOU BET
Stevie’s most introspective and thoughtful album. Less immediate, but still weighty, catchy, and well-crafted. Could see it becoming a 5 down the line.
Lovely album. Not every track is a hit, but the bangers are BANGERS!
You can't have Songs in the Key of Life, without this. But with that being said, this is NOT Songs in the Key of Life... but it's still a very good freshman album.
good album i like it
keep flexing those grammys bro
Stevie Wonder always delivers. I wouldn't say it's my favorite thing in the world, but it's always a pleasant listen as an album.
There’s a few songs that stand out, but mostly this album fades into the background.
he doesn't miss
Pretty bloody good as always. I’ll sit with this one for a few more weeks and it could be an all-timer…
So much sonic variation that still manages to feel like a cohesive and consistent journey. It's very colourful and textured with just enough going on at any time to keep it interesting without ever feeling like it's overdoing it. It helps the flow of the album a lot that it draws from so many different styles and moods as to keep it feeling refreshing from song to song.
Nice little album. Cute head bopping love songs. Not surprising coming from the artist that did “Signed, Sealed, and Delivered.”
Few albums catch me so off guard that I go “wow!” But this was one of them. Every song hit the right notes. I was impressed and amazed throughout.
Stevie wrestles with God, and it's as beautiful and thorny as you'd expect.
An enjoyable listen with a strong beginning and end but a bit of an average middle which doesn’t quite stand out “Smile please” and “Please don’t go” do. I thought after the beginning I could be heading to my first 5-star album but it starts to tail off which is a shame. Still a decent listen and Stevie’s voice is always a treat to listen to and his lyrics are a lot deeper on social issues than I’d realised before.
Yes!! I was in a weird mood when I woke up this morning but then I got to sit down and listen to this and it truly changed my entire day around!!! I love you Mr. Wonder!!!
Literally love everything Stevie has ever created!
Maybe this review reflects that I only listened to this one in car quietly over three or four parts. I do recall really enjoying the album Inversions so I was hoping this would be similar.
Спасибо. Хорошо. Может играть весь день, буду счастлив. Не мое
This is a V I B E. Some serious good-time music. You cannot help but smile while listening to this album. This is the soundtrack to me kisses my wife while we laugh on the couch. Stevie Wonder is a literal angel sent to earth to heal us.
Great album with lots of good songs in typical Stevie style. I love the synth sounds that he uses. Not my favorite of his works but it is still great. His vocals are of course amazing and the music is great too. This is one that I'm sure I will be listening to many more times.
Stevie Wonder's secret power is sharps and flats, and the creative and unexpected use of them. A properly placed sharp or flat where you aren't expecting it can flood the brain with enough dopamine to kill a small rodent. Don't play Stevie Wonder records around your pet mouse, unless you also have a pet snake if you know what I mean. I am oversimplifying, of course. If Stevie Wonder's only power was his ability to utilize sharps and flats in interesting ways, there would be a million Stevie Wonders using this same formula. Tell your AI model to do the same, I'm sure you'll get something neat, but it sure as shit won't be Stevie Wonder. That said, this is no "Music in the Key of Life" where the sharps and flats are off the map. And the ineffable Stevie Wonder-ness. Wonder-ful-ness? Probably won't revisit this one, but was pleasant enough when I was listening to it.
Hay un solo tema que me gusto, heaven is 10 zillons light years away. El resto del album de mierda
What a dreadful, dull, indulgent and self-involved album. I can only imagine it appealed to a post-lobotomy market of which I was previously unaware.
Boring really. Loads of better Stevie albums
Really not one of his best
As with other Stevie Wonder entries on this list I think this is very solid but I don’t really understand the critical praise
This album sounds like the music I had to listen to when I worked at Mervyn's folding the same table of shirts for the 10th time that day.
Mikil var gæfa mín að skella mér í Tower records í Boston 1997 og kaupa mér þrjá Stevie geisladiska svolítið út í loftið, hafði í raun lítið heyrt með honum fram að því en það átti eftir að breytast. Þessi plata var ein af diskunum þremur og ég er enn jafn hrifinn af henni og þá. Stevie er æði.
un grande el grone
Not my favourite.
Was expecting more upbeat music. This was a lot of slow songs that seemed a little depressing to me. The one upbeat song sounded like an early take on Superstition at first. Not very impressed with this one.
Nice and steady Wonder. Love the use of clavinet and harmonica here and there, and of course the funky bass on Boogie on Regfae Woman. Favourites: Boogie on Reggae Woman and You Haven’t Done Nothin’.
Sublime.
I love Stevie, but this is not his strongest album.
Pretty good! No my kind of music really, but all tracks had their merit and as a piece of work for a Stevie Wonder fan, I can see why its highly rated. A good mix of tempo, and a couple of standout tracks more in the funk area similar to Superstition, which is the apotheosis of Stevie Wonder for me.
6/10
3/5
Stevie Wonder does not miss. Although I as usual don't care too much for the ballads or religious songs, it is filled with sunshine and fuck. A little less amazing than his other works though.
Another great album by Stevie wonder, another amazing listen to.
Pleasant
Sure
Nice mix of upbeat songs and melancholic melodies. Not sure I’d listen again but glad I heard it once
Good times from Stevie
Smooth Stevie. Background listening music.
Maybe not as strong as Songs in the Key of Life, but its still soulful funky goodness.
Slower than I was hoping for but still Stevie.
Decent but not the most exciting Stevie. You can probably cut it from the list just because there are so many classics in his catalogue. 3.7/5
Rob? Top 5 crimes perpetuated by Stevie Wonder in the 80's and 90's are?
Härligt med mer munspel! Han är en så otroligt imponerande sångare, låtskrivare och multiinstrumentalist. Även om det inte är hans bästa så är det ändå sjukt hög klass. Stark 4.
Äntligen! Sparar 5an till Songs in the key of life, men riktigt stark 4a
Reggie McBride på bas 😭 Ett av dom starkare namnen på länge! Känner mig tacksam för att få lyssna på ett album från Stevie Wonder, speciellt ett där man hört typ två låtar. Stark trea känns hårt men ah Haha ändrade efter en till lyssning. Närmre femma än trea.
im starting to like this kinda music baaaabyyy
Eka Stevie Wonder -albumi listalla. Hieno albumi kerta kaikkiaan. Jännä, että slovari levyn alussa ”Heaven is 10 zillion light years away” iski niin lujaa. Levyllä ei ole minulle ennestään tuttuja jättihittejä enkä voi sanoa, että joku yksittäinen biisi nousisi älyttömiin korkeuksiin muihin nähden. Ei kuitenkaan huonoja biisejä, tasaisen laadukas kokonaisuus. Puolet albumin biiseistä jokseenkin 5/5: Heaven is 10 zillion light years away, Too shy to say, It ain’t no use, Bird of Beauty ja Please don’t Go. Mainittakoon vielä albumin kansi; näihin on todella panostettu aikoinaan. Hieno kokonaisuus. 4/5
Often wonderful. Many of the songs are almost too full for me, which is a weird thing to say as somebody who loves a wall of sound approach. This was a bit overwhelming on a first listen. I might like it more a second time around.
Za they wont go when i go + jedna gwiazdka
stevie wonder is kinda peak, actually also i found out he's been blind since birth while listening to this which i probably should have known but whatever
Pretty good album carried by a couple good songs.
This didn't blow me away but was certainly easy listening
Really enjoyed this one, good chill music with some funky beats. Would listen again.
pretty good, but mr. stevie can do better
“Fullingness’ First Finale" by Stevie Wonder is a wonderful album. This album shows the consistency by the artist for producing the album. There is no argument with Stevie Wonder’s voice as it is beautiful. The lyrics in this album are also very good with peaceful lyrics. For me, standout tracks are “Smile Please”, “Heaven is 10 Zillion Lights Years Away”, “Bird of Beauty” and ”Please Don't Go”. There are no filler songs on this album and the album flows freely from track to track. I love the album from start to end. Overall a great album by Stevie Wonder. One of his consistent and quality albums from his classical period. But If I have to rank with other masterpiece albums from that period “Songs in the Key of Life”, “Innervisions” and “Talking Book” then I have no choice but to rank below them. I don't say it is a bad album compared to them but other albums are also great to listen that I feel it is a little bit downgrade compared to them.
3
Przedbiegi przed "Songs in the key od life" ale jakże on się pręży tutaj
Very nice
(9.1) - Boogie on Raggae Women has to be one of the grooviest songs i’ve heard - They Won’t Go When I Go is beautiful
favs: smile please creepin’ you haven’t done nothin’ it ain’t no use they won’t go when i go bird of beauty rating 3/5
Wanted more from every idea explored, felt like it peered down a number of alleyways I wish it danced down
This was quite good! I actually liked it better than his more famous album Songs in the Key of Life which surprised me.
very nice and chill album to listen to
This is definitely my bad night's sleep talking but I wish this album was a bit more energetic. It has its bops, sure, but man I'm really not fond of the slower songs on here. I'm sure this album will redeem itself when I revisit it in the future but for now this rating will suffice.
10/10, first track and im hooked
good album, easy listening whilst working.
unreally chill.
Fantastic album. Creepin'and the last two songs were my favorites but I love his voice on all the songs. 7.4/10.
Now that's what I'm talking about! What a pleasant surprise. I don't really like soul music, but this album is really, really good and felt like a breath of fresh air.
4/10
There’s probably no such thing as a bad Stevie Wonder album. Boogie On Reggae Woman was the highlight for me
Nah it is a 5 for me there are better Stevie Wonder albums but it is still damn good 5/5
it's not stevie's strongest but god damn is it good. i've been on an early synthesizer kick lately and stevie wonder knew how to make the moog, clavinet, etc fucking soar.
little too slow for my liking, too calm? does sound nice overall
mhhh not for me
Sprung into life from its passive gospelly plod when ‘You haven’t done nothin’ arrived, and finished on the best track on here ‘Please don’t go’. Ironically I was more than happy to go. I’d had enough.
Even if you don't like Stevie Wonder, you have to admire his talent as a musician and songwriter. It took me a couple of songs to feel the vibe and before I knew it, I was swaying my head from side to side with my eyes shut. But not for long. The wife elbowed me and said 'keep your eyes on the road please'. The spell was broken.... then the reggae song came on and that was it, the moment gone, totally ruined. He pulled it back briefly with one of his classic stopper grooves, but it was too little too late.
Absolutely the king of soul and funk. This was a deep album, with some great soul tunes on it. Plus my personal favourite Stevie Wonder song. really enjoyed this album, not quite perfect, but a strong set of songs.
I had never heard of this album, but knew 3 songs. Definitely super solid, from a super solid Stevie era.
I simply like Stevie Wonder. Didn't know this album but his music simply strikes a chord with me.
muuuuu bueno
Soul, 1974 -> 2
Liked it! Only a couple songs really really stood out to me but enjoyed.
So something smooth, great stuff
Awesome
PERFEITO SEM TIRAR NEM POR, MUITO BOM, MUSICAS MUITO BOAS, ELE CANTA UMA EM PORTUGUES
I enjoyed the vocals and listening to a legend, but overall not my favorite album. Had good moments, but lulled me a bit sometimes.
Hard not to pay Stevie Wonder his dues here - he continues to earn his reputation as the king of super-smooth funk. They Won't Go When I Go is a standout favourite with some really cool instrumentation. Fav tracks: Creepin', You Haven't Done Nothin', They Won't Go When I Go
Lovely easy listening tunes, liked this one a lot. Stevies voice was lovely as ever but my favourite parts were the gospel inspired backing vocals which provided some nice texture to the songs they appeared in and elevated this to the next level. FT: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away Rating: 4/5
dobry ale chyba inne steviego oceniłabym wyżej
fun, not great as background music … want to listen again in the car
Not bad
This record is very cool, but not really my thing. Some great composition, arrangements, and solos here. Probably wouldn’t turn it on though.
Great tracks from the era. I feel people need to talk more about Boogie On Reggae Woman and You Haven't Done Nothin'.Oh and They Won't Go When I Go. Yeah OK this just went from a 3 to a 4.
Enjoyable but a few overproduced and showy clunkers
couple of standout tracks, but the downtempo stuff doesn’t hit for me. “Boogie On Reggae Woman” and “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” are quintessential Stevie
Una cumbre del soul y la música afroamericana de los setenta que ha envejecido bien gracias a su densidad espiritual y política. En el plano de diseño formal, la producción es brillante; la articulación de sintetizadores analógicos, percusiones y pianos configura un buen entretejido que da orden y definición sónica a armonías sumamente complejas, sin ahogar nunca el espacio emocional. La entrega vocal e instrumental de Wonder despliega una fuerza y calidez desarmantes que transmiten autenticidad pura, legitimada por la vulnerabilidad tras su trágico accidente de 1973. Piezas trascendentales como la sobrecogedora "They Won't Go When I Go", la protesta funk "You Haven't Done Nothin'" y la luminosidad de "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away" convierten el álbum en un profundo llamado a la conciencia, funcionando como un documento conmovedor, crudo y real sobre la mortalidad y la ética social. Un trabajo de notable equilibrio rítmico cuya magnética sensación de paz y fluidez lo vuelve ideal para múltiples usos diarios, destacando para potenciar el trabajo creativo o acompañar una densa reflexión solitaria.
Not much to say, just a great funky album. Favorite Track: Boogie On Reggae Woman
4.44
4 out of 5. All around great album.
Pleasant album to listen to. R&B/Soul excellence. Pretty much an underrated album in his discography if I may say. Favorites: They Won't Go When I Go, Too Shy to Say, Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Smile Please
it was a fun listen
a lot of instantly recognizable tunes that i didn't realize came from this album
it has great songs, but it seems a bit disconnected. i don't think its the best from Stevie Wonder. Great to hear nonetheless
Go to Natural Wonder instead. Maybe it came out a few years later, but it's far more interesting.
absolutely love stevie wonder
So sad and boring.
You Haven’t Done Nothing and the last track have some liveliness to them. The rest is a whole lotta meh.
It’s kind of hard to fathom that Stevie wonder had made 17 albums by 1974, but that is indeed the case. I have long held that no artist has more than 2-4 albums worth of good material, and this is no exception, but that’s not to say this isn’t listenable; it’s just not something I want to hear over and over. Stevie is in his most easy listening mode- stuff you’d hear at the grocery store or department store- inoffensive, not very attention grabbing, but fills time. You Haven’t Done Nothin is the closest he comes to getting groovy, “Superstition” style, but is maybe half of what that song is. ⭐️⭐️.5
An easy 5 from this still a fan after half a century of listening
Like a lot of Stevie's work, there are some really great songs on this album and a few just okay ones. There are moments of genius and Wonder's playing throughout is amazing. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" is one of the most absurdly funky, dance able songs ever made. 3.5/5 Will listen again
Stevie was tapped into something in the 70’s idk how tf he just kept cranking out masterpieces like this album after album.
Another fire Stevie album
2.75
5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background I wasn't as familiar with this album as Stevie's others from this period. Quickly turning into my favorite Stevie album.
Ikke helt min greie, men plagdes ikke mens han holdt på 🤷♂️ Svak 3.
It was groovy and good!! Just not sure when I would listen to this album in particular
Bonne découverte, quelques morceaux plus aléatoires mais aussi quelques coups de coeur
Bom
Not his most famous album, but great nonetheless.
Absolutely wonderful.
It’s Stevie Wonder, of course it’s great. 5/5
I won’t even try to offer an objective criticism of this or any album in this run. I love them all. I’m sure there are at least three more to which this applies.
Smooth beats, calming vocals and chill vibes.
tranqui, lindo para poner de fondo. sólo destaco un par de canciones, smile please y you haven´t done nothing
Starting off with a 5 THAT is the Bravas Experience baby 🥹 Name me a Stevie Wonder album that isn’t a five and I’ll sit here and pout - go on?? Have fun with that. Phenomenal shit.
- love "boogie on a reggae woman", theres a crazy weird electronic organ noise that tickles my brain - It ain't no use is another banger
Stevie Wonder is a real genius
This album isn't bad, but I feel like Stevie Wonder is supposed to be more than this? There are some very good rifts in here, but I kinda have to look for them.
Stevie Wonderful
I will always defend this take: Stevie Wonder is an artist where you can put on any of their classic albums and just have a good time. That is no different with this one. Whenever I listen to a Stevie album, I’m always greeted with his signature blend of R&B, Funk, and Soul, and it always just sounds like fun, enjoyable music. Songs such as Heaven Is Ten Zillion Light Years Away and Creepin’, two standout tracks, showcase the amazing instrumentation of this album, with smooth piano and synths on both tracks, with Heaven breaking into a more gospel sounding song. Other songs, such as You Haven’t Done Nothin’ and Boogie On Reggae Woman, another standout track, showcase Wonder’s ability to tap into funk, with both songs creating memorable grooves. My last standout track, They Won’t Go When I Go, showcases Wonder’s songwriting prowess, although to give proper credit, her wrote this specific song alongside Yvonne Wright, who helped write several of Stevie’s songs. Overall, this album is definitely another quality pick from Stevie’s classic period, and I would recommend to all lovers of seventies R&B. Now, I’m gonna boogie on to the next album.
Heard Before? Nope. The only one of his 70s albums I was unfamiliar with. Notes: - Even as an alliteration addict, I know this is a terrible album title. - With arrangements this crowded, the mix could be a bit punchier. Everything tends to blend. - Lyrics are typical Wonder: serious musings with a side of cheese. - Performances are stellar, with so many well chosen sounds, thrilling vocal delivery and unparalleled keyboard work. Locked in rhythm section. - But the songs mostly fall flat for me, with nothing that approaches the highs of Innervisions, Talking Book or Key of Life. It's telling that the most exciting song ("You Haven't Done Nothin"') is essentially a rewrite of "Superstition". Verdict: Everything a great Stevie Wonder album needs except great songs. That sounds snarky but isn't. Listen Again? Probably not. It was enjoyable, but the Wonder catalogue is an embarrassment of riches.
se me hizo largo, aunque tenia unos temas muy wenos.
Very modern and still sounds fresh
THIS is the first album of his I should have listened to - what a delight
Still might sit as my least favourite of the golden run of four Stevie Wonder albums here, but that’s also like asking which child is your favourite - everyone knows you have to have one even if you love them all. Arguably less of the upswing funk here (not none of it and what is here is great, You Haven’t Done Nothin’ might be his best B1 track) and far more of the beautiful soul sound, but it’s also an era when Stevie Wonder is making such incredible rich soul instrumentals alongside the power of his voice and songwriting so it’s hardly a bad thing really - I’d be hard pressed to find someone who could give any reason why They Won’t Go When I Go isn’t bringing them to emotional peaks.
It's alright there are some good songs but I personally wouldn't listen to it again. It shows its from its time with a lot of the underlying social justice themes and stuff. Not bad but just not for me :(
Proof that albums with positive messages can sound good, too
A boring listen. Wonder loves his chromatic movements and they get tiring quick. There isn't a single memorable song on this album.
A nice album. You Haven’t Done Nothin’ and They Won’t Go When I Go (previously exposed to the George Michael cover through this album journey) were the standouts for me.
introducted me to stevie wonder, i like soul music which i think this is but i like sade and marvin gaye's music more than stevie's wonder music. it really good but it doesnt hit for me unfortnatly
Grooved to this but for some reason the whole album did not capture me all in one listen
Classic Stevie Wonder, building on the foundation of Innervisions while taking a more chill, introspective path. It gets overlooked compared to his biggest masterpieces, but I find it’s got a sophisticated brilliance that really grows on you. It swaps the non-stop radio hits for a bit more emotional weight, warm harmonies, and some beautiful, atmospheric soul. But hey, when he wants to turn it up, he still kills it, the Moog bass and weird rhythms on "Boogie On Reggae Woman" are pure genius, showing he can still get you moving even when he’s keeping things low-key.
I like Stevie Wonder, but of course even he doesn’t have an endless number of albums that are true classics. In my opinion, “Fulfillingness’ First Finale” is quite clearly the weakest of the four Stevie Wonder albums listed here, and I probably wouldn’t have included it in this list. That’s not to say it’s bad by any means, but it just doesn’t have those standout moments like, for example, “Superstition.” For me, it’s a very clear four stars.
Between 72-76, Stevie Wonder could do no wrong. Only 2 major hits on this record, but amazing throughout. 4.5/5
A funky hot air balloon ride…
Even on one of his weaker 70s albums he is still incredible. 70s Stevie Wonder was just on another level.
I like the sound enough to give it a 4 but the tunes don't stick in my head like they might in other stevie wonder albums, good though
The master has a normal day at the Making Incredible Music factory.
It's Stevie Wonder. It's fantastic. What did you expect.
Really solid album, not sure why this Stevie album isn't up there with his others in terms of fame and reputation. Maybe its a bit more of the same but still very good start to finish
First impression! All the songs are catchy. Fave songs! "Bird of Beauty" "Creepin" "Boogie on Reggae Woman" "Heaven is 10 Zillion Light-years Away"
Getting more into stevie wonder and he truly is a master at music. Loved it super chill and funky atthe same time.
Not quite sure - lots of filler but interesting in the end
okay - chill - not super interesting
Chill
Super Sommeralbum. Groovy und abwechslungsreich. Ich würde es mir auf dem Balkon anhören. Vor allem die letzten drei Songs haben mir gut gefallen. 👍🏻
Reasonable album from the maestro
You really can't go wrong with Stevie. Such a great album. Has some funk, R&B, and soul. Album just flowed well as well.
"Feel it! You can feel His spirit." This album was a beautiful hidden gem that I haven't listened to until now. It makes me feel so much hope and unexplainable joy. Every note and key on the piano was so heartfelt. Music was so different back then and this type of feeling is hard to find in today's fast fashion type of music. Thank you Stevie:)
Sandwiched between two of Stevie's strongest albums, this record offers a docket of slightly down tempo, easy listening tracks. There's some lyrics to chew on here and there, but overall the album doesn't stand out as much as some of his other entries. That being said, this still has a lot of great cuts, and any fan should take the time to listen. Stevie's worst album is better than some artist's discographies, and this is nowhere near the bottom.
First half was great. The rest just didn't have the same strong evocative feelings that Stevie usually gives. I can see why this is the weakest of his classic period
I like Stevie Wonder but I haven’t listened to this album too much. Enjoyable with a consistent tone throughout, good blend of soul, funk and jazz in that Stevie style.
Muy bueno. Me sorprendio mucho, muy versatil y divertido. No creo que llegue a las 4 (seria mas un 3.5) pero queria destacarlo.
5/5
first time listening to stevie wonder, i enjoyed listening to this album
great voice
Stevie Wonder's classic period might be the best run in all of music. This album is less good than the rest of them, but it's still damn near perfect.
Not Stevie's best album, but he just cant miss. A true song writing genius.
Making Boogie on Reggae Woman at 24 years old is crazy
Really cool album. Quintessential Stevie Wonder, yet I don't think I had heard any of these before. Enjoyed the album a lot. Strong messages within the songs, and with historical context it gives it a lot of power. 4/5
Made my day
Sure, it’s Stevie Wonder, so it’s going to be good stuff. But, not as good as the other albums on the list.
An artist with such albums as Songs In The Key of Life, Innervisions, and Talking Book is bound to have quite a few albums here and there that are somewhat forgotten. Fulfillingness’ First Finale is a textbook example. Released in 1974 between Innervisions and SITKOL, this album contains some of Stevie’s most sublime humanistic ruminations (“Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away”, “Smile Please”, “They Won’t Go When I Go). But don’t worry, he has plenty of funkiness to spare (If “Boogie On Reggae Woman” doesn’t get you grooving, I don’t know what’s wrong with you). While the wistful romanticism of songs like “Creepin’” and “Too Shy to Say” may bring the mood down a little, it is tempered by the smoothness of Stevie’s voice and playing. I’ve always said that Stevie Wonder is one of few artists that you cannot hate. I will not be swayed otherwise. (9/10) Favorite tracks: “Boogie On Reggae Woman”, “Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away”, “It Ain’t No Use”
This is an album! Oh yeah! 5/5
Musicalement divers, agréable à écouter même si un peu sûr stimulant parfois