Reviews (page 3 of 14)
I think I liked the other Stevie wonder album a bit more as it had more funk this one was more mellow which was a perfect listen for a morning but got kind of repetitive when I wanted more energy through out the day
First Finale has all the 70s Stevie Wonder trappings you could possibly be looking for. Unfortunately, he pushes his voice in strange directions a lot in this album, leading to affectations that I found to be off-putting 🤷♂️. I also don't feel like this album pushes the envelope as much as its successor will. However, it does lean heavily into the sounds of the 70s, becoming a pretty amazing time capsule.
Stevie has a timeless voice, but this album was not as funky as I typically like and expect from him.
A surprisingly passive experience, despite the fact that it comes smack in the middle of Stevie’s imperial era. Maybe I need to listen again, but not a lot of this jumped out at me like the songs on Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life, or Talking Book.
Nunca lo habría escuchado por mi cuenta. Está bien, aunque no es mi disco favorito de Stevie. Mención especial a Please Don't Go.
two stars each for Reggae Woman and You Haven't Done Nothing.
Slower than I was excepted. Best one: You haven't Done nothin
Reminds me that I need to listen to more Stevie. He's an incredible singer-songwriter and this album has a lot of creativity and interest.
Jedinica iz principa. // Bila bi dvica i to tanja jer mi ovaj album nije samo dosadan nego me i aktivno iritirao.
Some very good songs but I prefer funkier Stevie.
I am starting to feel that the only metric to measure life by is how much Stevie Wonder you listen to.
It’s Stevie wonders weakest album on the books, and out of the 7 I’ve heard in prior. Though being said, he still has such incredible sauce just making interesting and groovy stuff.
It may not be its best work, but to the standards that he puts up, but because it's Stevie Wonder, it's brilliant. It reminds me of his work on Music On My Mind, without the standout single "Superwoman", where there are some great tracks, but the rest feel a bit ordinary. Alas, Stevie Wonder still delivers a beautiful, funky album with great tracks, including Boogie On Reggae Woman and especially Creepin' and It Ain't No Use. I'm very excited to listen to Talking Book and Songs In The Key Of Life as someone who is very fond of Innervisions.
Sinceramente este disco no me transmitió mucho, aprecio la onda "chill" o "cozzy" que termina transmitiendo, pero realmente se me hizo un poco aburrido, chato y casi soso. 2.5/5, es un disco que tendría de fondo pero me embolo si le presto atención.
He’s very good as usual. Probably not his best album but still very pleasant to listen to.
I’ve never listened to this much Stevie wonder in my life, and honestly I’m so glad to hear more of him. His music is just sooo smooth. Just fills you up with joy, and makes you appreciate all around you.
Got a little behind with my reviews, been a few days since I’ve listened to this album. Doesn’t have any of Stevie’s big hits, but still a great listen.
It's Stevie man. Even his lesser known albums are great.
Alright, I’m a little disappointed. ESPECIALLY because why the fuck did my work use to play “Boogie On Reggae Woman” like how the fuck do you find that song. Nothing worse than listening to an album and realizing a song plays at your work. Especially because the last 2 albums I listened to had songs from my work. Anyways, anger aside, this just doesn’t seem like Stevie’s strongest project in the classic period, especially coming off of “Innervisions.” I expected something revolutionary, since this album is included in his run of classics. And it was just… okay. There seems to be more groove on here, but also slower songs that are 100% karaoke staples, “Too Shy to Say” or “You Haven’t Done Nothing,” mind-numbing love songs. Then. There’s “They won’t go when I go.” Oh my GOD this is so annoying, repeating the title over and over and over, it's so bad I had to skip it. Even with the lows, “Smile Please” is an excellent opener, followed by “Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away.” Which is so intriguing, it feels very proto-something, and I’m not sure what yet, but the synths are so liquidy. “Too Shy to Say”’s transition into “Boogie On Reggae Woman” flows incredibly well. Too bad I will not be listening to that song. But “Creepin’” and “Bird of Beauty” are such highlights. —— 5.5/10
I know and like some Stevie songs. None were on this album.
No. 216 Some greats hits on this album. Love the harmonica!
It's great! Did this man make a bad album in the 70s? It's not Songs in the Key of Life, but it's still a 4.5/5 album. Great songs, great playing. He is setting himself up in my mind as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.
Ok not really my thing
Loveley
Didn't vibe
- It's okay listening, fairly easy - A bit slow with some of the songs
Very colourful and full of joy. Beautiful melodies and his voice is like honey. Perfect album for a summers day :)
sepsoso
Probably the weakest of the classic 5, but it’s still untouchable stuff. Stevie is always welcome, and this album has lots of funky fun moments.
Tako jako
Classic
Wonder Bread.
This is good but not quite as mind-blowing as his other records on here.
Oh cool it's Stevie Wonder! Many people commonly know him from the song 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' (including me honestly), but this album does shows his song were much more than just love ballads. His soulful voice and songwriting really shines in this album. There are fun songs and there are songs with deep meanings, which kind of lacks in today's music (not all of them but some pop musics were a little too simple in terms of meaning). This is a great start for those who wants to deep dive in soul/funk music.
This album is good but not as good as songs in the key of life
Great piano, and some fun songs
J'aime particulièrement la face B.
Moins embarqué que innervisions et songs in the key of life. Peut-être parce que je connaissais moins les tubes. Mais du Wonder, c'est toujours smooth.
An incredibly groovy album for sure, and worthy of being a part of any greats "classic period" but the singing here often feels at mismatch with the music (which is at times a touch slow for me) in a way that makes it not quite my favorite. The production here is stunning once again, its so crisp and clear and lets the instruments really have their moments in both the background and foreground. The very forward piano on songs like "Too shy to Say" work beautifully and the moog Synthesizer has never sounded as ahead of the time as on "Boogie on". Stevie Wonders actual singing ability here is also great, my issue with it is largely that I think some songs on here doesn't really let his amazing voice shine quite as much. Overall I think this album is damned by comparison to some of the best music ever, but on its own its still absolutely great. It's so borderline between 4 and 5, but I think despite me criticism it still just about pulls through.
3.5 but I tend to score lower in these cases
The album passed me by without me feeling the need to look down and think what’s this track- apart from ‘you haven’t done nothing’ which i checked the title out for the pure reason of thinking… is this not the same song different vocals as one of his other songs! Apart from that the best thing on the album was the saxophone coming in during the last track which already sounded ‘ok!’ Best track- ‘please don’t go’ Worst track- could have been a few but ‘heaven is 10 zillion light years away’ grated me near the start. Another disappointing listen on this 1001 journey. 1.5/10
Stevie Wonder Things I don't really need, or enjoy, in songs. Track 1 - Bom diddly bom Track 2 - Cookie Monster backing vocals Track 3 - Farty funk that is a pale imitation of the farty funk on the infinitely better previous album Track 4 - A song about dreams that sends me to sleep Track 5 - A song with The Jackson 5 that then barely features The Jackson 5 whilst also being another pale imitation of a better song from theast album Track 6 - Soporific rubbish with a chorus and coda that exists of the words "bye" and "oh" repeated ad nauseum. Track 7 - Bloody hell, a proper song I can't object to. I mean, it is a miserable one but, you know, it'll do. Track 8 - No one needs a talking drum or cuica or whatever is squeaking its way through a song. Normal drums are good though. Stevie always played drums with quite a swagger. Track 9 - No complaints. Best Track - last one Worst track - bye bye bye bye bye bye bye 1.5/10 Realise all my track numbers are out cos the real track 3 totally passed me by without me noticing which says it all. Shuffle the rest down one.
Stevie Wonder’s career and contributions to contemporary music are unparalleled. He is truly an American treasure. Don’t sleep on this album, which many consider to be made during a high-water-mark period of his career.
it made me anxious
Aight
Not mind blowing but enjoyable
While I don’t like this album as much as some of the ther Stevie Wonder records on this list, it is a very solid record and really only pales when compared to something like Songs In the Key of Life
Mood: chill, soul. No esperaba el activismo en la letra tan frontal, y eso me gustó. Momentos normales. Pero al final se compone y cierra por lo alto.
So much fun. Had me dancing around the kitchen while listening to this. How can you not like Stevie Wonder? Favorite Songs: Smile Please, Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, You Haven't Done Nothin
I mean it's Stevie Wonder, obviously it's gonna be good. Definitely not as much a slam dunk as Songs in the Key of Life, but that's an unfair comparison for ANY album.
Good stuff!
Some soulful joints to put you in a beautiful mood! Standouts: Boogie On Reggae Woman • You Haven't Done Nothin' • It Ain't No Use
Was not buying it on first listen, but realized I was expecting it to be Songs in the Key of Life, which it isn't. What it is is a smooth, fresh journey through Stevie Wonder's beautiful mind.
Obviously the talent and songcraft on display are impressive. I just wasn’t especially moved by the interplay of the songs on the album as a whole.
oh my god just perfect???? so smooth, so sensual, pure class and just the best vibes possibly produced. I squeal when I know I'm listening to a 5
I was hoping to rate this one a little higher. Obviously Stevie is a genius, and we are both from Michigan and he is still held in well-deserved high regard here. I feel like there's a better album here if it was resequenced. The front half felt VERY heavy with ballads and quieter songs, and it did pick up in the second half (which features my all-time favorite Stevie song, "You Haven't Done Nothin'"), but it felt uneven. Like, it wasn't a bad listen, and I would probably put it on again or even buy it if I came across it, but I was just hoping for more I guess.
me gusto más este que songs in the key of life
I don't get the cultural adoration for Stevie Wonder. I do have to wonder (sorry) if I'm missing something. Do people really think this is one of the greatest albums ever? Sure Stevie was talented but it's all just so... bland?
I always thought I was a Stevie Wonder fan… but this album proves I am only a fan of maybe 4 Stevie wonder songs. This would not be an album I would pick again.
Stevie Wonder is a national treasure. I will be taking no other questions at this time.
quite wonderful, this album just oozes soul
That superstition synth rift still sounds so good in You haven’t done nothin
good album stevie wonder has never dropped a bad album 8/10
Good
Este me gustó más que el otro de Stevie.
I like Stevie wonder, but this album is one of his weaker ones. It’s alright, but not a masterpiece.
Расслабленная музыка, но где-то и с неожиданными звуками и с драматизмом.
I’m on the whole not big on R&B. I prefer Stevie’s energetic music so opening song, “Smile Please” isn’t for me. He of course is excellent, just not my cup of tea. “Boogie on Reggae Woman” and “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” on the other hand, I enjoy. Horns on great on “You Haven’t Done Nothin’.” Gives it some extra zest. “Bird of Beauty” has an interesting sound. Piano on “They Won’t Go When I Go” is lovely. “Please Don’t Go” is a good end song.
Not my favorite of his, but still fine.
Stevie's catalog is one that I have been meaning to do a deep dive on one of these days but just haven't gotten around to it. In fact, there is a collection on my public Amazon wish list that says I added it in 2018. On first glance I do not recognize any of the song titles on this album, but with artists like Stevie I am always curious how much I will recognize without knowing the names. Even if it might just be from hip-hop samples. Well, I didn't recognize any of them, but I loved "They Won't Go When I Go." Quite a guest list on this album!
Legendary soul
Sure, he's a genius musician and songwriter, but what makes this, his 17th studio album, so necessary to be heard? I couldn't say after listening to it.
This was good and I enjoyed listening but no tracks stood out like sir duke or superstitious on previous albums on this list.
Amazing Stevie album, highlights were You haven’t Done Nothing & Boogie on Reggae Woman
Always a banger 🔥
I love Stevie Wonder, but this album didn’t really do it for me. It’s just okay.
Stevie Wonder's 70s albums are always great, but he has at least three to four other albums from the same era that are better than this one.
I recognise the album cover, but I've never heard this record before - in fact, I don't think I've heard any of the songs on it before. Which is a bit weird. For the most part, it's a nice enough record - very laid back, very relaxed - it just sort of innocently and harmlessly pootles along. It starts, it ambles, then it ends. Which is... nice. If you like that sort of thing. Stevie Wonder is at his best when the melodies make your tummy go funny, but there's none of that going on here. By the end of it, I still felt like I'd never heard it.
I was hoping to get something a bit more soulful and a bit less god-bothering. No problem if that's your bag but it detracts from it for me. Accomplished for sure but just a bit distracting and frankly a bit bland overall. No idea where this album sits in the Stevie Wonder catalogue but it's bargain bin from my perspective.
Delightful
Not my favorite album, but I could listen to it if needed.
It was definetly nice to sleep to in a bus, but I dont really remember a lot because of that😅. Yeah, but i liked it.
Never knew this album because none of the big hits are on it but goddamn it's good
Really enjoyed some of the tracks on here, especially Boogie on Reggae
Not a fan of harpsichords and crooners.
Genius, beautifully played.
never heard it before, despite the fact that it was released between sitkol and innervisions. wanted to like it more, but the ballads feel a lil weak for me. 3.5
Talented singer for sure. Heartfelt songs - depth in the lyrics for many songs. But not one I'd listen to over and over again. 3 starts.
On just sitä jammailua ja mustaa musaa mistä Wonderilta odotankin
Easy listening classic Stevie Wonder.
A bit aged by some of the production tools used at the time. Still an enjoyable, easy listen.
If there are bad stevie albums, I haven't found them yet
Primera vez que lo escucho!!!
3.5
Really good vibes and flow, perfect for slow activity, relaxing.
I really like his voice and I had a nice time listening but I'm not a huge synth fan. It felt to me like the synths didn't fit very well with the rest of the music, but that might just be my anti-synth bias. It was nice background music, but not something I'll listen to again. Fav song: You Haven't Done Nothin' Least fav: They Won't Go When I Go
Really love the album cover. Nice sounding album. No bonafide bangers in here but that’s ok. Pleasantly enjoyed the listen. None going in my playlist though. Specific rating - 4.3 Fav song - boogie on reggae woman Least fav- they won’t go when I go
I really love the faster more upbeat songs but I got bored during the slow ballads and found the ballad and synth combo weird. Favourite song: You Haven't Done Nothing Least: They Won't Go When I Go
It’s Stevie. Not my favorite album of his, but still great.
i literally just listened to this yesterday. it was good. it was stevie wonder.
4/10
ds
Light on singles, but like a warm blanket. His chord progressions, his crooning, his distinctive drum swing. It's a beautiful thing.
Not his best work.
Tolerable but rather boring.
oh my god?? and somehow this isn't his biggest one?? blown away.
I liked the funkier songs more than the others, but otherwise a pretty solid album
forgettable Would I listen again: i've tried Deserves to be on this list: no 2.7
not really having it. beautiful album cover. i liked “you haven’t done nothin”.
Classic Stevie Wonder album. Absolutely brilliant.
stevie wonder halt, innervisions war besser aber es ist trotzdem gut, STARKE 3 sterne
It starts to boring. It is slow, and i like faster music. But its kinda chill. Im making a "chill" playliste and "smile please" has a spot on it. Simle please: 5,5/10, very chill, but a bit boring and long Heaven is 10 zillion Light years away: 6/10 Again very chill, but less boring and more happy, but its sooo long. Too shy to say: 3/10 very very boring, nothing really happens. I like the melodi, but the singing is simply to slow for me.
I like it when he glorps it
Banger album dat clarinet solo still got me creamin
actually a solid like 8/10 album they won't go when i go is a 10/10 song
Echt een vibe maar kwam er moeilijk doorheen dus maar 3 sterren Fave: Please don't go
Houuuuud hiervan
Another album I probably won’t return to often, but I’m glad I listened to and that it exists. It has really amazing songs and breadth of writing here. And it feels important. My second review/album and I’m not sure how I will be rating things. I feel like it’s higher than Let It Bleed, that I have a 3. If I’m reviewing based on if I will listen to again, it’s got to be a three as well. I think I should’ve given LIB a four and will give this a four, based on enjoying and appreciating, but not going to be in regular rotation or a strong connection to.
Really smooth tunes. Not easy listening, but easy to listen to.
Pas mal Ça s'écoute bien
C'est quand même mieux quand ça ne dure pas deux heures ! Génial Stevie, on passe un super moment de bout en bout, c'est bien équilibré entre pure groove et mélancolie dosée. J'y reviendrai. Playlist pick : Boogie On Reggae Woman (avec la frog bass)
Superb
4/5
Me parece muy relajante, para cocinar, baile y un buen vino Me encanta el teclado 10/10
glaub s einzige vo sinere golden era woni nie ganz glost han. smile please hani noniiiiie ghört. aber es ist seeeehr gut holy moly. wie han ich de song nonie ghört. boogie on reggae woman isch ein vode beste stevie songs de BASS SYNTH. Und d chords fuck me. harmonicaaaa. und er seit die ganz ziit "can i play?" find das scho immer soo funny. jo du chasch stefan. du chasch. es isch au für eimol klavier, gueti abwechslig. aah lieb de song. creepin hani au nonie ghört und s isch huuere guet, text chli weirdibaffi aber d chords ebe au s passt meeega. moll guete song. aha es isch stevie wonder. aber mengmol kackter au chli uf de bode weller chli het dörfe mache waner het wölle. you haven't done nothing isch de hässigst vom stevie sinere "angry clavinet Triologie" erst etz gmerkt dases eini isch. huere cool. sehr petty aber huuuere geil d blöser sind geiler als uf superstition findi. it ain't no use isch huere cool, au nonie ghört moll nice. they wont go when i go isch da ballad? ok glaub auscho ghört. es het die schöne höche stevie synths! und er cha afoch tschuuuutte mann. fuck. please dont go au huuuere cool gopf. das ist eine fumf. hammer stefan. wie hani das nonie dureglost.
heaven is 10 zillion light years away het en super "refrain" ich han chli angst, dass ich villes vom stevie wonder zwar schön, aber "zu ruhig" finde boogie on reggae woman isch sehr weird aber no cool hahaha jaa s isch wieder mega vill ah mier verbii leider they won't go when I go isch SOOO GUET WOW DIE ATMOSPHÄRE jaa ich chan wie wenig geg s album sege, ussert ebe dass es nöd megaa min stil isch? knapps 4i?
Just wasn't my cup of tea
This is as enjoyable as you would expect from prime Stevie Wonder of 70s. However, I just don't feel the same vibe as his other classic albums of this golden run, after couple of listens I can't recall any of the songs pretty much, so I am thinking 3 stars, at least 3.5 on RYM just for the quality, but it's missing something from me, perhaps needs to grow on me or sth
Чудес особо не разглядел, но я всё-таки близорукий
Очень классно и стильно. Музыкальные приколы в некоторых песнях очень понравились.
Очень круто, понравилось больше остальных альбомов Стиви, которые слышал, кроме Songs in the Key of Life
приятно слушать, но без хитов, 3.5 поставлю, просто очень нравится стиви
Loved it! Can't believe I haven't listened to it before.
Muy chill
This was an enjoyable first listen that deserves going back to fully appreciate the craft. Highlights are Smile please, you haven't done nothin', and they won't go when I go.
10 zillion
Stevie Wonder is obviously a great singer, and an extraordinary musician. The songwriting, though - it just doesn’t usually work for me, and that holds true here. It’s fine.
Love it. Stevie was in prime form in the early 70s.
It's ok but I just can't get into it
Pretty good
This one was thinner than I remember. I might could get into it with more listens but Stevie has better albums.
Nice chill album. I really liked They Won't Go When I Go.
If this isn't my favorite Stevie Wonder album, it is at the very least the one that I listen to the most frequently. Short (at least compared to the others), catchy as hell and just as brilliant.
Stevie could do no wrong during his "3 album-of-the-year grammies in a row" period.
I never thought it would happen ... but after Queen's Sheer Heart Attack, I have had a consecutive week of 4 star albums! Now my average has reached above three stars. For awhile there I did not think that would ever happen. Another solid album with Stevie Wonder!
Es un álbum relajado, no creería que tiene ese estilo Stevie Wonder podria decir que hasta llegar a ser romántico, es música familiar y alegre
Smile Please — INCREDIBLY vibey like I didn’t think it’d be my type but OUU it’s a really good start. Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away — Wonderful song Too Shy To Say — Oughhh the feelss Boogie On Reggae Woman — I love this one Creepin’ — This one’s good too You Haven’t Done Nothin’ — Bouncyy It Ain’t No Use — Bye bye byeeee They Won’t Go When I Go — Beautiful piano ?? ! Bird of Beauty — pretty song with pretty title Please Don’t Go — WOWIE this album was a blast literally no song was below like 4 stars in vibes and enjoyment.
What a great record. I’d never heard of any of the songs, but in parts it’s really beautiful and others really funky and fun. Easy 5/5.
Favorite track(s): Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Boogie On Reggae Woman, Creepin', You Haven't Done Nothin', Bird of Beauty
not as good as Joni Mitchell’s Blue
un très sérieux 4 j'ai bien kiffé
pas son meilleur mais c'est du bon
Où trouve-t-il toute cette énergie ? Dernier album de Stevie Wonder de la liste c'est terrible
After the release of Innervisions, Stevie Wonder was in a very bad car crash that left him in a coma. After four days, he thankfully woke up again though he had lost his sense of smell and taste temporarily. Despite that, he would release Fulfullingness’ First Finale in 1974 and proceed to win Album of the Year at the Grammys for a third year in a row. He was only 24 at the time. What the fuck?
such a classic, surprisingly the first stevie album i got on vinyl. i love it so much, but in my opinion the albums surrounding it have higher highs, leading it to only be 4 stars instead of 5.
I really enjoyed it. I definitely get why its part of his "classic era".
4,15 1. "Smile Please" 2. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" 3. "You Haven't Done Nothin'"
i am convinced that stevie wonder is lying to us and is actually perfectly able to see. And to that i say chapeau! It takes courage and resilience to roll with a bit for so long
La verdad, espectacular. Siento que es una de las bases de todo lo que vino después. No sé si podría ponerlo por encima de otros discos igualmente, pero yo tengo el problema de ser mala para entender la música y este es el primer álbum de los 1001, así que espero poder tener mejores críticas más adelante y mantener constancia también. Favoritas: Boogie on reggae woman y Creepin'
An absolute favorite that I owned when it was released in 1974 and have listened to so many times, I know all of the lyrics and songs. A great compilation of talent shared in his music across the talents of that time: Minnie Ripperton, Brazil 66, the Jackson Five just to name some. Some tracks are social commentary of the time... the summer of 1974 was when Richard Nixon resigned and our government was in turmoil.
blissful
Heaven is 10 zillion light years away is an amazing song Please don't go is the perfect outcome for this album because I truly did not want it to end.
Fine, just not my thang
It is hard to not like Stevie Wonder. There is one song on here that starts out with a synth riff and I fell in love.
I might just have this album in my collection… 4 stars 😁
Decent album
Liked You Haven’t Done Nothin. Prime tunes
Pretty dang groovy. I feel like he has better albums but good.
No es muy bueno, quizás le tenía much fe a este chad, álbum muy plano. 5/10
Not my favorite of his, but it's not surprising to see it included with 3 other Stevie Wonder entries on this list. Very nice soul music with then-cutting edge synthesizers that Wonder became famous for incorporating into his songwriting. 8/10.
8.5/10 I can never get tired of Stevie Wonder's singing voice. Just a well-crafted soul album that delivers as expected.
Very soulful and funky all the way through, Fulfillingness' First Finale is just a super smooth listen. I loved “Too Shy to Say” really chill, one of those tracks that just stays with you. The whole album is easy to play front to back without skipping, it just flows naturally. Stevie Wonder’s vocals are insane as always, effortless but full of feeling. And the final track, “Please Don’t Go,” is such a perfect closer—soft, emotional, and it just leaves you in that mood.
Love this so much! Need to revisit before giving full thoughts
Stevie sirvió todo en este álbum, simplemente cine
287/1089 Stevie Wonder again so soon after I got Songs Through The Key Of Life nice. really like this cover once again really enjoyed Stevie’s sound, this was lovely. idk how to rate it compared to SitKoL but i think it’s probably just as good and Bird of Beauty might be my favourite song of his overall. i saved 6/10 songs from this album and the other 4 were still pretty good faves: Bird of Beauty, Creepin’, Smile Please, Please Don’t Go, They Won’t Go When I Go, You Haven’t Done Nothin’ 88/100
Ace
Fantastic, this is such a fun album
Not bad, but I don't understand why this warrants inclusion with all the other Stevie Wonder albums here 3.5*
One of the easiest 5 stars I’ve ever given. Funk, Gospel, insane musicianship, songwriting and singing. Truly magnificent
Sure I know some Stevie Wonder albums. And too be honest probably his more famous albums like "Talking Book", "Songs in the Key of Life" and "Hotter than July" to mention a few. But this one was new for me. And damn I really liked it. I know Stevie has a great voice. But wow in "They Won't Go When I Go" his voice is so outstanding. Honest I am I ain't the guy that loves "ballads" but he does it so good that I like them. 4/5
Liked it, easy listening.
What an iconic voice! Great Black and White icon.The tunes are great, the music fantastic and the lyrics superb. Dont know this album but knew two of the tracks. A good variety of tempos too.
Love him
Ahi
Grand
Sounds cheesier than some of his other works. Boogie On was a highlight but otherwise unremarkable. 2 - a good album just not my thing
Funky relaxing yet energetic sound, hard to miss with Stevie Wonder.
I enjoyed this album, why not giving it a 5? A little funky and groovy
Another great one by the musician who may be the greatest contemporary musician.
What a breath of fresh air.
So tolles Album. Perfekt für Sommer, Sonne, Sonnenschein
Love Stevie.
This was so good omg
Me when stevie wonder -> 😁😁😆😆😆😆😄😃😃🥳😆🎉🎉😆🙌🙌🙌🎊🎊🎊😁😁😁 My fav stevie is the album made after this one so excited to see what came before Track 1: I love him so much stevie my king Love 10 zillion and love the groove on you haven’t done nothin Refreshing after sex magik and it’s so short! I still like songs in the key of life better but this is very classic stevie and I love Favorite: you haven’t done nothin
Stevie gotta be in top 5 blind people of all time after listening to this album I loved how personal this album felt, the lyrics were incredibly introspective while also being surrounded by groovy little jams that made me bob my head at a low frequency and amplitude but with as much love as any other song I've listened to. Fav Tracks: Smile Please Creepin' You Have Done Nothin'
Stevie Wonder is a gift from god
My favourite was "They Won't Go When I Go".
I can't listen past Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away because he's singing about God and saving our evil souls. Fuck off.
Not quite at the level of his other classic era albums, but still lovely.
Yeah, Stevie was really bringing it back in the early 70s!
My first album on this journey that very hopefully I do manage to commit to for the next 3 years. Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder. I've listened to Songs in the Key of Life before, and really enjoyed this one. It's less striking than its successor and it's wealth of varied styles, maybe, but that gives it a refreshing consistency, with fantastic instrumentals and some excellent vocals, the iconic energy of Stevie Wonder impossible to ignore on this record. It's hard to find much of a fault with it, so I've given it 5 stars - a great start to the list for me.
la verdad es que yo debería escuchar más stevie wonder. mis vibes favoritos fueron creepin', you haven't done nothin' (que suena mucho a superstition) y please don't go. 3.5 stars, creo? update: 3 estrellas, solo porque no se puede 3.5. esta bueno pero creo que no lo subo a 4.
Very weak album by Stevie
I know Stevie Wonder is big, and widely considered as very innovative and interesting. I like his hits, but previous listens and the albums I've listened to for this confirm that he's just not for me. It's fine, but I find it pretty boring. I don't hate it, but would never choose to listen to it
I feel like it's pretty difficult to go wrong with Stevie Wonder. Not every song is a standout, but still listening through is such a good vibe and I know I would enjoy more with every listen. Boogie on Reggae Woman is probably one of the best songs ever and found myself really liking most of them. Top Songs: Boogie on Reggae Woman, You Haven't Done Nothin', Smile Please
This was fun funky fun
Came out in between two of the greatest albums of all time. Not quite as good, but it’s still well worth a listen, and it’s a travesty it isn’t streamed more
It might not be his best album, but you are never going to have a bad time listening to Stevie Wonder. There are a lot of great songs on here, with some fun and playful instrumentation (that Cuica all through "Bird of Beauty" is just amazing). It doesn't quite hit the heights of some of his other 70s output for me. Not enough for a 5.
Some good shit, Stevie wonder really knows how to make a unique funky record. Not the strongest of the classic Line up, but way better than some other albums on the list
I’ll be honest I got a bit bored during this album. Stevie wonder is iconic and obviously highly revered for a reason. I just didn’t find any of those reasons here. 2.0/5.0 Best Song: You Haven’t Done Nothin
Not his best, not even close to his best, it doesn't even really have any recognisable hits on it. Sometimes it was nice but generally pretty boring. I really like the second track though
A couple great songs, a number of good songs, a few meh songs but nothing horrid (as in I'd rather put chop sticks in my ears). Cutting the difference (taking into account that the good songs might actually be great songs and I heard a lap-steel "geetar") comes out to a solid 4 "grooving hooked with a side of lap steel" stars. ("Zillion" is an informal noun representing an extremely large, indefinite, and exaggerated number: sounds like a nothing-burger, Stevie.)
7/10 Buen album, tranquilo, algunas canciones mas movidas que otras, no aburre y se disfruta pero tampoco es la gran cosa. La primer canción floja, no arranca bien
Warm easy listening just a great smooth album everyone should listen too its an all time great
Actually like it, considering I don’t like Stevie wonder.
just not really for me
Not my favorite.
Look, this is the fourth best record of Stevie's four album run of greatness. And it's awesome. Some great uptempo songs, a great ballad. Warm, rich, brilliant.
As the saying goes, I would listen to him sing the phonebook. (This saying is severely aged, I know.) These songs are sweet; some are on the minor side.
2,5/5
not that its bad in any meaningful way, just extremely boring
*Solid soul/R&B album but no song blew me away
Stevie Wonder never fails to bring such a smooth and wholesome vibe to the table. This is just such an easy album to listen to in literally any setting, you want something chill to play in the background? Stevie Wonder. You want something to entertain you and have your complete undivided attention? Stevie Wonder. I do think that this particular album is the worst of his "big four" if you will, but that isn't really saying much, still as funky and groovy as ever and showcasing what makes Stevie such a musical genuis.
No wonder.
This is a great album. I’d never listened to it in its entirety. I certainly will again.
Such a fantastic album. This shows what an amazing artist is capable of. Didn't know a single track but enjoyed every one. Stevie is one of the greatest.
This one didn’t hit. Song in the Key of Life was way better. I still like Smile Please, though.
Love Stevie
Stevie made a lot of albums. They weren’t all great but his best albums are legendary. This is a top 5 Stevie Wonder album. Upbeat and soulful, this is a classic.
Has Stevie Wonder ever released a bad song? So far, I’m thinking the answer is no. I couldn’t find anything bad about this album if you gave me 10 years to analyze every second of it. I love this album!
3.5
A good stevie album. Had some highlights, but a middle of the road album for me.
Not even a top 4 stevie album and still a very solid 4.5. One of the best. Dancing crying and contemplating here while watching volleyball. Takes you to a better world. Stevie!!!!
Goddamn, this was great. Danced in the family room with the kids. 9/10 Outstanding
Es para escuchar un domingo a la mañana mientras entra el solcito. Canciones favoritas: they won’t go when i go (me hizo pelota), Creepin’ y please don’t go.
I was jamming!!
I LOVE
Im shy, and I love. But it's far away. And still we have a long way to go.
Ok stevie..., he can def sing, and he spoke like spanish on one song, why???, fav song is Boogie on reggae woman.
Man, there's some *great* stuff on here like Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Haven't Done Nothin, and Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away. Unfortunately the rest of the album dragged a lot for me, way too syrupy and sentimental.
it was good
It was ok not my cup of tea
Find the dictionary meaning of smooth and this album will pop up. Standouts? Gods the whole thing, it flows too damn well. But gun to my head i’d pick heaven is 10 zillion light years away and they won’t go when i go.
Loved!!
5/10 Nothing much to say really
I dont know. Felt poppy and formulaic and boring with none of the excitement of some of his other works. Am i wrony? Do i need to relisten?
It's not my vibe, but it's definitely good! 3.5
fun! iconic! easy listening!
Delightful
Fun songs, great production, classic Stevie wonder 🤷🏿♀️
This is probably the album from Stevie Wonder’s classic period with the least well-known hits. Given his other albums that are already on the list, it suffers by comparison and doesn’t seem to be necessary to include. It sounds like I hate this album, which could not be farther from the truth! It was a fun listen, and I’m a big fan of 1970s Stevie Wonder. 3⭐️
great album
This was okay, not his best work.
Pleasant listen - all decent, no stand out tracks for me
9/10 Favorites: Smile Please Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away You Haven’t Done Nothin’ Please Don’t Go
buena opción para un lunes en el tránsito vehicular
Stevie Wonder is great as always, but this one seems to lack something.
Not in my top 5 Stevie Wonder albums, kind of feels like it is a big influence on where R'n'B in the 90s came from.
Never listened to a Steviw Wonder album before. I tend to think of him only in terms of singles. This is a good album. I listened to it in the background a few times 8mes, so not that closely. But, it grew on me. I really like the two funky songs, Reggae Women and You Haven’t Done Nothin. At first I dismissed the rest as boring, meandering 70s pop of the kind that gave the 70s a bad name, like a premium version of Captain and Tenille or something. But I think it's better than that, though still not something I would seek out. Solid work, Little Stevie.
I'd never heard this album until today. Of course the hits here are memorable--but hot damn! Stevie Wonder is one of pop's greatest singers, arrangers, songwriters and composers! I'm just stunned. Thank you Stevie for sharing your insights, your faith, your rage and your love with the global audience you deserve.
Listened to him a lot as a child and then again in college. Boogie on Reggae Woman was my favorite track back then and remains so.
This was a hard one. I really expected to adore it but I just didn't, somehow. This was released during Stevie's "Imperial" phase and maybe it reflects that era a little too well. Maybe some of the songs could have been edited a bit, although perhaps that would be contrary to the spirit of the times.
Not a huge fan of this but he's a talented dude for sure
Not quite as good as the other Stevie albums on this list, but still excellent. 4.5/5.0: Excellent
this is easily the worst of the stevie albums on the list but even a bad stevie album is still pretty good
A little disappointed. Not as upbeat as I expected
Joya
Right in the middle of Stevie’s fabled peak period. Maybe just a slight notch below Inner Visions and Key of Life. Remarkably textured and vibrant funk-soul-pop.
Easy listening imo, very vibes - NS
Nothing special stood out
I expected to like this more. There were some highlights. I liked You Haven't done Nothin. Mostly it just didn't grab me.
Enjoyed this immensely! Great artistry, backups were superb, recording is great. Some of these songs are as complex as symphony pieces. More please!
This was groovy.
Not quite Talking Book or Songs..., but prime Stevie Wonder is a treasure. Every song is just a pleasure to listen to.
felt after a nap. favorite was creepin i think.
Gives retro romcom type vibes Boogie on the reggae woman is like a having oreos on a summer vacation (my fav song in this album)
3.5/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/stevie-wonder/fulfillingness-first-finale/ Not as good as the album that would follow. Has some good tunes, but also, for my taste, a bit too much geneuzel. I did like the random Portuguese at Bird of Beauty.
Not what I expected but enjoyed nonetheless
I just can't finish this album. its definitely very good, and I can't recommend it enough, but I always click off of it.
its okay, quite boring at times best: too shy to say
very nice relaxing album
I didn’t like it
Definitely not my favorite Stevie album. Very sleepy. But even when his tracks are at their least memorable, the music still takes over and holds up. He even speaks Portuguese on this one! Highlights: You Haven't Done Nothin, Bird of Beauty
This was a welcome relief. I love the interplay of instruments on this album and Wonder is an actual genius.
Stevie Wonder’s music is a talented fusion of R&B, funk, soul, pop, love, joy, peace, wisdom, faith, and justice. In the early 70s he had a historic run of classic albums, each so strong that Paul Simon thanked him for NOT releasing one the year he (Simon) was able to eke out a Grammy. This is the album from that stretch that feels the least familiar to me, but each song contains something delightful. Favorites are no surprise: “Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away,” “Boogie on Reggae Woman,” and “You Haven’t Done Nothing.” Each song grow ms on me with each listen, however, and always rewards the listener. Enjoy!
Ok. I was wrong. I thought this album had entirely escaped me. I was, however, familiar with "You Haven't Done Nothin," and it sounded fantastic. Even more, the album's mood (though mostly much more toned down than the above track) was brilliant. Less funk and more jazz in Wonder's hands proved to be marvelous. Track to track, I just enjoyed the listen. The production and sound are so clean, you can hear every instrument individually. Great stuff.
created to please an audience that im not part of, too much piano
Previously, I had only delved into the shallow end of the soul/funk pool and even less so with Mr. Wonder. I had up to this point only heard Superstition due to it being a huge hit, but this record really opened me up to trying more Stevie. Songs in the Key of Life was always something I'd "get to eventually" with how big it is in online music discourse, but man I wish I took that step soon after this listen. The funky instrumentals got me wanting to get up and dance in the office or the more tender moments have you sitting with just the music and Stevie's vocals pondering life. Such a powerful voice that can cut through the instrumentals and deliver amazing performances to fit any mood this record presents. Boogie on Reggae Woman was an especially soaring high point. Again great vocal delivery with some high energy ad libs and a fucking incredible instrumental that's got you swinging, then that harmonica kicks in and absolutely rips the rest of the track in its direction. Very fucking awesome track. As if that's not enough, Creepin' comes through with this smooth feeling and delivers a gut punch with its verses that take me straight back to yearning for somebody who may not even be aware of you. The backing vocals on the chorus are just the cherry on top to an emotionally poignant song like this. Not to mention surprise feature by the Jacksons on You Haven't Done Nothin' a song that still sadly applies to the modern political landscape just as much as it did then :(. The emotionally high point, They Won't Go When I Go gave me actually goosebumps, the piano is so simple here but sets the perfect mood for Wonder to layout some incredibly thoughtful and introspective lyrics after experiencing such a personally tragic shake up in life. Overall, really glad to have finally given a Stevie album a shot. Some incredible songs on here, and this isn't even his peak according to fans. Absolutely incredible.
good old chill
soo fun to get ready to in the early morning before going to london car music at its finest!
bastante bueno me gusto harto la vdd
First time truly digging into a Stevie Wonder record and I must say it was a pretty great time. Really enjoyed the variety of these tracks. From heartfelt ballads to songs that make you want to tap your feet and start dancing. I would give this a very strong 4, not quite a 5, but great overall. Thumbs up
I mean it's not Songs in the Key of Life. Let's get that out of the way. Every song feels so genuinely happy and uplifting. It truly is fulfilling to listen to. A joy.
True 1974 classic from a genius of our time
I had never heard Stevie's music, just a cover of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers of his song Higher Ground, very good. And the truth is I loved this album, it moved me, it makes me want to dance. I'm going to listen to more of his music without a doubt.
Where is Stevie in my life! Just such a good vibe at all times.
rlly not my vibe but i can see people loving it too. my fav was yu havent done nothin 4/10 album in my opinion
Un 7/10, nu ma prind neaparat toate piesele da sunt foarte funky si too shy to say e chiar o melofie de dragoste frumoasa
Beautiful.
My favourite Stevie Wonder album.