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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.”
Stevie wrestles with God, and it's as beautiful and thorny as you'd expect.
Literally love everything Stevie has ever created!
Спасибо. Хорошо. Может играть весь день, буду счастлив. Не мое
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.
un grande el grone
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’.
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
Good times from Stevie
Maybe not as strong as Songs in the Key of Life, but its still soulful funky goodness.
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
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
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
Really enjoyed this one, good chill music with some funky beats. Would listen again.
“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.
This was quite good! I actually liked it better than his more famous album Songs in the Key of Life which surprised me.
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.
There’s probably no such thing as a bad Stevie Wonder album. Boogie On Reggae Woman was the highlight for me
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
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.
So something smooth, great stuff
Awesome
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
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.
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.
it was a fun listen
it has great songs, but it seems a bit disconnected. i don't think its the best from Stevie Wonder. Great to hear nonetheless
absolutely love stevie wonder
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
Another fire Stevie album
Not his most famous album, but great nonetheless.
Smooth beats, calming vocals and chill vibes.
Stevie Wonder is a real genius
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.
Very modern and still sounds fresh
Proof that albums with positive messages can sound good, too
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
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.
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.
Super Sommeralbum. Groovy und abwechslungsreich. Ich würde es mir auf dem Balkon anhören. Vor allem die letzten drei Songs haben mir gut gefallen. 👍🏻
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.
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.
Muy bueno. Me sorprendio mucho, muy versatil y divertido. No creo que llegue a las 4 (seria mas un 3.5) pero queria destacarlo.
first time listening to stevie wonder, i enjoyed listening to this album
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.
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
Sure, it’s Stevie Wonder, so it’s going to be good stuff. But, not as good as the other albums on the list.
two stars each for Reggae Woman and You Haven't Done Nothing.
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.
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.
It's Stevie man. Even his lesser known albums are great.
No. 216 Some greats hits on this album. Love the harmonica!
Loveley
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.
Classic
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
me gusto más este que songs in the key of life
quite wonderful, this album just oozes soul
good album stevie wonder has never dropped a bad album 8/10
Good
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.
Legendary soul
Always a banger 🔥
Delightful
Really enjoyed some of the tracks on here, especially Boogie on Reggae
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!!!
Really good vibes and flow, perfect for slow activity, relaxing.
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
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.
Light on singles, but like a warm blanket. His chord progressions, his crooning, his distinctive drum swing. It's a beautiful thing.
I like it when he glorps it
actually a solid like 8/10 album they won't go when i go is a 10/10 song
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.
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
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?
Очень круто, понравилось больше остальных альбомов Стиви, которые слышал, кроме Songs in the Key of Life
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
Love it. Stevie was in prime form in the early 70s.
Pretty good
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!
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'
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.
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
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
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
Funky relaxing yet energetic sound, hard to miss with Stevie Wonder.
What a breath of fresh air.
Love Stevie.
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'
My favourite was "They Won't Go When I Go".
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!
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
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.)
Actually like it, considering I don’t like Stevie wonder.
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.
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.
This is a great album. I’d never listened to it in its entirety. I certainly will again.
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
it was good
fun! iconic! easy listening!
Delightful
buena opción para un lunes en el tránsito vehicular
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.
this is easily the worst of the stevie albums on the list but even a bad stevie album is still pretty good
Joya
Easy listening imo, very vibes - NS
Enjoyed this immensely! Great artistry, backups were superb, recording is great. Some of these songs are as complex as symphony pieces. More please!
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)
Not what I expected but enjoyed nonetheless
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.
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.
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.
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
My favourite Stevie Wonder album.
Ending my week with some Stevie Wonder is always a welcomed thing. This album was a lot of fun. Funky, groovy, and the only way Stevie can. While I don't think its better than "Songs in the Key of Life" (which I've already gotten) and it didn't do enough for me to give it a 5, it was still an enjoyable record to listen to. 4/5
A bit of a step down from other Stevie Wonder albums - definitely still a good album, but missing the star power of Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions. Love Stevie's growly voice.
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An enjoyable listen, can't go wrong with Stevie Wonder. Not as good as Innervisions that we had a few months back but still very good.
I objectively liked everything about this album, but for reasons I can't find words for, I just couldn't get into it. I'd be curious to hear a mix with drums brought up just a hair more and see what difference that makes, cause my best guess is the groove was just barely not forward enough. Not a bad thing at all, and I'll be revisiting this album later.
Not usually my style, but big production, big arrangements
beautiful album, beautiful lyrics
This was fun, the only classic album I hadn’t heard before. Both sweetly mellow and to me-tapping funky- I will be coming back to this.
Loved this! Such a great groove album.
This has enough really good stuff to rate it a 4 I think. It's not my favorite SW album but very good.
Not Stevie’s best but a fun, solid album. A sort of preview for the greatness to come soon.
Really good. Standouts are Heaven, Boogie, Creepin', Nothin', and They Won't Go
This was interesting. It’s not my opinion that an album needs hits to be great, but when it’s Stevie Wonder, you kind of expect to encounter a few. Without them, this gave the impression of being an amazing compilation of B sides, “another side” of Stevie, and mostly a darker side. I enjoyed it a lot but also didn’t encounter that moment that made me say “wow I will listen to this album until the end of time.” But my opinion might change as I better understand Stevie in the context of the whole project.
Good Jazz
Stevie Wonder is chill and funky. This album is smooth like butter. Top tracks: "Creepin'," "Smile Please," "You Haven't Done Nothin'," "Boogie On Reggae Woman"
—Smile Please…don’t tell me to smile, Steve! Easy listening but Wonder is better at easy than almost everybody —Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away…I prefer Wonder funk over Wonder romantic/religious schmaltz but he earns this one —Too Shy to Say…schmaltz —Boogie on Reggae Woman…here we go. More of this, please —Creepin’…not exactly funky. but the slinky bass and subtle instrumentation prevents it from descending into cheesy territory —You Haven’t Done Nothin’…I’ve always been a sucker for clavinet and I’m pretty sure it’s Stevie’s fault. Jackson 5 on background vocals? Not fair —It Ain’t No Use…great production. Decent song —They Won’t Go When I Go…a haunting dirge —Bird of Beauty…the clavinet is back which means it’s awesome —Please Don’t Go…fun and funky closer
Stevie Wonder is frequently such a font of exuberance - even when telling off a president ("You Haven't Done Nothin'") - that him being bummed out, as he sounds on about half this album, could feel like a disappointment. And on first listen that was exactly how I felt - like I was being deprived of something. The second time through, with less entitlement, I heard the mournful sounds and rhythms on "They Won't Go When I Go" (which Hozier may or may not have pilfered for "Take Me to Church") and understood better what was going on. Not his best but justly regarded as worthy of his Seventies hot streak of great albums.
this album is such deeply introspective and understated entry in his classic run and expansive sound of albums like Innervisions for something more spiritual, minimal, and emotionally raw. The album leans into moody arrangements and reflective themes - touching on faith, mortality, and political frustration while still delivering moments of groove and sharp commentary, especially on tracks like “Boogie On Reggae Woman” and “You Haven’t Done Nothin’.” Though it may lack the immediate impact of his more famous releases, its subtlety is its strength, rewarding listeners with a cohesive, late-night atmosphere that feels personal and honest, making it one of his most quietly powerful works. Its an underrated masterpiece that have been overlooked due to the albums around it.
funky
A good album, really enjoyed the track, they won’t go when I go
Funky jazz. Would listen again.
Great funky R&B album. I've always liked Stevie Wonder, but I've enjoyed digging into his albums.
Gorgeus. One of the better voices ever. The only lack is that this Guy made another álbum that its just better
The perfect sunny Sunday album. A great listen from beginning to end. Such a timeless sound and a great album to start my journey with.
no tengo igual mucho que decir pero pues bacano, estuvo bueno pero no súper especial a mi gusto pero si muy bueno
If this is his 4th best album we are in great shape for the next 3
I don't trust anyone who doesn't enjoy Stevie Wonder, and this is one of his best albums.
I really enjoyed the album, although I wasn’t actively listening. It grooved well and went by quick, fun listen of an album I haven’t heard before.
7/10
Rösten är ren soul musiken likaså. Oerhört lättlyssnat men det saknar bett. En fyra
An easy and enjoyable listen from start to finish. Truly a great album.
It's not his best but still damn good
He really didn’t miss for that whole five album run. You Haven’t Done Nothin’ is kinda just Superstition again. Favorites were Heaven Is 10 Zillion Lightyears Away, Boogie On Reggae Woman, and It Ain’t No Use. I still don’t buy him being blind.
Not as good as songs in the key of life but a great album all the same
4 músicas desse álbum eu amei, o ritmo o estilo, da vontade de ficar desenhado ou jogar algum jogo relaxante, teve uma que fiquei desconfiado pela letra, pretendo pesquisar depois
We're Stevie respecters around here. I've only ever listened to Songs in the Key of Life before, so I'm excited to get another record under my belt here. Expecting more of what I know he can do. Smile Please - The growls and the diddy-bongs are quite charming. Lovely little tune. Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away - Jesus. Perfectly decent gospel number. Too Shy To Say - Beautiful tune on this one. Quite like the arrangment of just the piano and slide guitar. Gorgeous. Boogie On Reggae Woman - Not sure I fully vibe with this one. Funky for sure, but not a lot of movement and it ended when something actually ear-catching was finally going on. Creepin' - Really interesting mood with this one. Major key and relatively happy sounding, but this slithery organ line and the slightly uncomfortable chord progressions really stay true to the title. You Haven't Done Nothin' - Yes to this one. Just a full on Stevie rocker. It Ain't No Use - Another one that I feel stays in its own pocket for a bit too long. Groovy baseline, but I want more things to happen with this material. They Won't Go When I Go - Heard this one before, and of course the George Michael version. Absolutely stunning. Bird of Beauty - Definitely still riding the high of the last song. Love the elevator samba going on around here. Totally about it. Please Don't Go - Decent enough track to close it out. Not much to say on this one, but it's pleasant enough while it's on. Certainly a pretty good album. High highs and the worst it gets is middling. Feel like I would say that I like Songs in the Key of Life more, but I'll for sure turn to this if I want a more bite-size Stevie. Because holy shit, They Won't Go When I Go. Will definitely be seeing this on my shelf soon.
Mycket bra! Bästa tycker jag är You haven't done Nothin'. Väldigt bra låt. Jag gillar detta mycket och tycker det håller än.
Favourite Songs: Boogie On Reggae Woman Creepin' You Haven't Done Nothin'
It's Stevie. Not sure anything else needs to be said.
Highlights: Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Haven’t Done Nothing, Please Don’t Go and Smile Please. 4.0
Pas le meilleur album de Stevie Wonder mais j'ai vraiment passé un super moment en sa compagnie. Album plaisant du début à la fin. Note : 4 À réécouter : Oui
Pas le meilleur album de Stevie mais des sonorités très intéressantes 😉
Cooles Album, sehr guter Klang und tolle Texte :)
Even though hes blind, he just wont miss
MDS É O STEVE WONDER!!!! FAVS (top 3): too shy to say, creepin, it aint no use mençoes honrosas: smile please, boogie on reggae woman, they wont go when i go gente muito bom ele arrasa mesmo de mais as musicas com otimos vocais E instrumentos imagina ser assim nota final: 4/5
instantly resonates with a sound i always seem to be looking for, got to dive more into stevie, such great musicianship, loved the sound pallete and the dark minimalistic vibe, every tune has its great moment, just a pleasure to listen to, two seventies records in a row; completely different vibe, both bangers tho
Not much to say that I haven't on the other Stevie albums. Just an amazing soul album that is peak Stevie. I know I rated one of the other Stevie albums on the list a 3, but I should go back to that one and see if I should bump it up to a 4. Feel like everything should be a 4 except for Songs in the Key of Life which is the obvious 5. A little slower of an album here, and I'm not huge on Boogie on Reggae Woman, but yeah. Great album.
Not a Stevie I knew but perfect kitchen boogy music.
O cegueta sabe muito da música
Tão bom que nem vi a hora passar
It was nice. I liked how relaxing it felt in tone. Man it's fine as hell. Might be more too and I just can't grasp it...
Maybe a little more soul and a little less funk than I was hoping for, but it's still Stevie and it still sounds excellent
Another album from Stevie’s “Golden Period.” There are plenty of excellent songs here, but this album does quite have the magic of Talking Book or SITKOL. However, few men have achieved the funkiness of the first 30 seconds of “You Haven’t Done Nothin’,” so for that alone it’s an easy 3.5. Shit, I’ll round it up to 4 for Stevie.
Low key parfait pour mettre une petit vibe en travaillant. Quelques tracks shine vraiment fort : heaven is 10 zillion light years away
Fullfillingness' First Finale is one of the lesser-known chapters in Stevie Wonder's legendary 70s run at Tamla, sandwiched between the super-conscious Innervisions and the embarrassment of sonic riches we call Songs in the Key of Life. it's interesting that it's fallen to the wayside (relatively speaking), considering it hit #1 on the Billboard 200 and produced two top-10 singles! if anything, I view this as proof of Wonder's mastery of the art of pop songwriting; even his lesser successes from this period are extremely successful! there's one big reason I'm assuming that FFF (pronounced "triple F") hasn't attracted as much attention over the decades: foreshadowing the more tender emotional core of Key of Life, this is the most mellow set of tracks I've heard from Wonder so far. lots of these songs lean heavily introspective and romantic, and there's no one stand-out that makes me think, "okay, this is the big single" (even though there were two)! there's some moments of higher energy, particularly the #1 hit "You Haven't Done Nothin'", a sequel of sorts to Wonder's other famous anti-Nixon song, "He's Misstra Know-It-All" (except this one features the Jackson 5 going "Doo-da-wop!"). there's still no shortage of harmonic progressions to send shivers down one's spine, or hair-raising melodies to match, but there's a subtlety and sparseness at play. be sure not to mistake it for a lack of something! decent 8/10.
Very soothing
I really want to give this 5 stars and maybe on a second listen I will. Compared to the other big Stevie Wonder albums of the 1970s, I actually wasn't familiar with any of these songs before today. I need to give it a better listen, but still great.
I think Mr Wonder has definitely gained an advantage by popping up immediately after the abominable Rufus Wainwright. The two are like chalk and cheese. This is an album of good songs sung well. No channel hopping which annoyed me on one of his other albums and even his use of harmonica was constrained. No standards. But then none of his utter shite either (there's a reason that there is no post 1976 Stevie Wonder albums on this list). Thisis the first time I've heard the original They Won't Go When I Go. I love the George Michael version and loved this version too.
Favorite Track: Please Don't Go
I mean, it's prime Stevie. What do you need, a roadmap? Maybe not as strong as some other records of this period in his career, but still funky and soulful. I maybe wish it was a little more fun. Also lol at this being his 17th album at the age of 24.
Liked it
Stevie is always good for what ails you. I only knew his hits, not the full albums. Lovely to get the chance through this project to delve into some of his discography. This album has a couple of his greats and a couple discoveries, and also features some of that distinctive 1970s orchestral arrangement that I don’t love, which settles it into 4 territory for me.
I'll be honest, if I was listening to this in the middle of summer, rather than a wet and dreary afternoon in February, I'd probably have given it another star.
Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Great - Stevie's golden run is pretty incredible. This has some absolutely wonderful songs on it. Heaven Is 10 Zillion Lightyears Away is brilliant, Boogie On Reggae Woman is excellent, and there are other great moments scattered throughout. Not the best of that run but a monumental album in its own right.
Don't think I have every listened to a complete SW album - this one is particularly laid back and chill with a few recognisable single releases
Thoughts before listening: I love Stevie's 70s music with Songs in the Key of Life being a recent obsession. I don't know what's on this album, but I'm expecting more of the same poppy, soulful funk. Review: Ok so this has "Boogie on Reggae Woman" on it. I mainly know that song because if Phish's cover, but it's an all time great. I don't recognize the rest of this album, but it mainly sticks to the same 70s funk and soul Stevie's known for. I can understand why Songs in the Key of Life, Innervisions, and Talking Book get most of the attention, but this is still a very enjoyable album. 4-stars
To shy to say was a great love song with very interesting chord progressions. The whole album can be said to be an ode to piano. Really enjoyable listen.
Sehr schöne Musik, Wusste nicht mal das es Stevie ist
Stevie Wonder was undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians of all time. The way he could write a hit, and elevate it to the next level with discrete theory -- insane. Of the four albums on this list, I think this one definitely comes in last place. But even still, it's a 4. What a treat. Fave tracks: - Smile Please - Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away - Boogie On Reggae Woman - Creepin' - You Haven't Done Nothin' - It Ain't No Use - Bird Of Beauty
Equal parts sincere and funky
You can never go wrong with 70s Stevie. That was a cozy warm blanket
Its good stevie No bad stevie Still stevie but
Starting this 1001 albums thing, I was specifically looking forward to Stevie Wonder's so-called "classic period," none of which I'm really familiar with beyond some of the most popular singles. So here's the first one. There's no filler here, and every track feels like a whole different idea. It sounds fantastic and there's a lot to the sound that feel new to me, even though I can see how it was imitated by people for the next 15 years. I can't avoid saying embarrassingly obvious stuff like "Holy shit, Stevie Wonder can sing!" My high points: Side two. All of it, but maybe especially "You Haven't Done Nothin'" and "Please Don't Go." 4.5. but choosing to round down and will see if I second guess that.
Muy bien para pasar una tarde de descanso.
Fun album to drink coctails to. Very groovy, amazing voice
Thought I wasn’t gonna like it. Turns out I did
As much as I love Stevie and his style, this album was ok but not really my thing.
heaven is 10 zillion lightyears away
the vocalizing around halfway through they wont go when I go sounds like that one high schooler that's on the college team in pitch perfect and gets their team disqualified for it favorite song: you haven't done nothing
So it’s not Songs In The Key of Life but like, still bloody great
I really like this album! It’s different from other songs I’ve heard from him. I enjoyed the piano and harmonica on this album a lot. Fav tracks: Boogie on Reggae Woman, Creepin’, You Haven’t done Nothing, Please Don’t Go.
The ballads on this one are a liiiiiil bit boring (sacrilegious I know), but then when Stevie’s firing on all cylinders with the upbeat pop stuff there’s really no one better. I prefer other albums of his but this is solid
FUCK STEVIE DOES NOT MISS THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING. I love how well controlled the production is whilst still remaining lush and free-flowing. I mean this in the sense that it's cohesive but so dynamic in the styles of music Stevie covers. Will come back to this again!!!!
Loved it - Stevie is the definition of easy listening. Not a style of music I would normally listen to but glad I did. Couple of tracks didn’t work for me which kept it from being a 5.
I’m always impressed with how timeless every Stevie Wonder album sounds, and this is no exception. The musicianship, melodies, and song structures are god tier. I particularly enjoyed “Boogie On Reggae Woman,” which would be a banger in any era.
Stevie Wonder's 17th studio album, released in 1974. Stevie Wonder is an artist I've never really sat down and gone through the discography of or even chunks of. I've heard a few songs here and there as the man's music is still beloved to this day. But he is on the list. (A phrase I feel like I'm always repeating about music/books/movies/shows/games/etc.) Reading some of the day critiques and from today retrospectives, it's very highly praised. Seems the album is about a more personal reflection that came off the back of another album (Innervisions) that was a socially consiousness critique of the time. Perhaps there's a fuller picture of this album's messages that would be better served by listening to that first but that's not really what this "One Album A Day" thing is about. After listening to this feel like some of the critiques and retrospectives were exaggerating a litttle. The songs are all good but not many of them have a message. I'd say a good half are just good songs that are intended to be bops. And there's nothing wrong with that but to use one example to represent the whole: "Fulfillingness' First Finale, in contrast, projected a more reflective, personal, and somber tone." I wouldn't describe the whole album like this. There's some sombre and/or reflective songs featured on this album but it's not indicative of the whole album to say that. There's some grooves for the moves too. 'They Won't Go When I Go' is probably the most moving (as in emotionally) as the song was created after the car accident in 1973 that left Stevie Wonder comatose. Overall I liked the album however none of these songs made it into any of my playlists. None quite hit the desire to hear again. That doesn't take away from the craft of this album. It is well made and does display in part why Stevie Wonder is such a legend.
Gorgeous and comforting sound. Not his best but still so good
8.5/10
Another one from his classic period! Exactly what you expect. This is soul food for the soul.
The Moog on Boogie On Reggae Woman alone earns this album a high rating. Great listen.
Love Stevie. This did not disappoint.
Enjoyed!
good vibe music i really enjoyed the intro wish more songs took that approach but i can see exactly what Stevie was going for especially for the time it was made very fun good percussion mixed with beautiful chords, some with hard bass and nice ear candy
I am a Stevie wonder Stan love him
They won´t go qhen I go es excelente. Lindo álbum. Su voz de por si es espectacular y sube siempre el puntaje.
Stevie Wonder. Great vocals, lovely flow, and simply a smooth listen. The man's got range and talent. Honestly probably won't stick for me very long, but I respect his work with soul music.
Doesn't feel quite as inspired as his other exceptional albums, but even "lesser" Stevie Wonder is miles above some artist's best work. Not nearly the bangers on this record, but a few great tracks I've never heard from him.
Solid album; not his best work but if you love soul and funk it's always good
What a feel good album! I was really busy with work while I listened to this so I didn't write anything down and then it was the weekend and I've completely forgotten about anything I could possible write in terms of critique or praise. I remember liking it but I'm not sure if I'll revisit it much.
Love me some Stevie. This is great. Cool R&B, some psych stuff, good pop and blues. Classic.
Supremely soulful and lovely to listen to, some real grooves and highlights on here. Delightful
amazing
As always with Stevie, some tracks are 5+ stars, and the slow ballads are really bad.
Stevie hat's einfach raus. Hätte ich lieber Sonntag morgens hören sollen.
Dit album zit precies tussen geweldenaars Innervision en Songs in the Key of Life. Dus ik verwacht vooraf dat het met de kwaliteit dan wel goed zit. Het is te hopen dat het vooral uptempo is en niet teveel trage ballads bevat. Als ik het zo luister, dan zit het er een beetje tussenin. Het is niet een heel hoog tempo, maar meer relaxed, zonder dan weer tenenkrommend traag te worden. Ik zet het zonder problemen op en ik kan zelfs genieten van het dik aangezette geluid van de orgel en de snaren, zoals bij "You havent done nothin'". Het heeft misschien niet het absolute topniveau van eerdergenoemde albums, dus als ik dan een cijfer moet geven, zou het ergens tussen de 3 en de 4 uitkomen. Maar de kwaliteit druipt er wel veel meer vanaf dan veel vergeetbare 3en, dus dan moet ik toch tot de conclusie komen dat een 4 gerechtvaardigd is.
теплый, обволакивающий звук. ощущения, что тебя накрыли тяжелым мягким одеялом
Silky and warm, languid.
Vibes are impeccable, album is so cohesive, I’m really into this.
I will say, this may have been my favorite album by Stevie so far. I liked it more than Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions as it seemed much more down to Earth and polished....even though it was done before Songs of Key of Life. It didn't seem to have as much experimentation or other little gimmicks, it was just smooth and thoughtful all the way through. They Won't Go When I Go is such a great song and is completely underrated. After his car accident, I think this song is a good reflection on how a near death experience can change someone. Bird of Beauty is also a great song. I love the sample of......what sounds like a straw being pushed in and out of a plastic cup lid. I have no other way of explaining that sound of whatever it is. The album one album of the year and a slew of awards, so i'm not sure how underrated it is today, but there's none of his huge singles on there, so I can see how it could get overlooked today, but it's pretty great.