Reviews (page 5 of 14)
No bad songs
This one is so good! I don’t think it’s as good as Keys but you will always learn some shit listening to Stevie
os dois álbuns que já passaram do Wonder não me emocionaram muito
Liked it
First i wanna write about the album cover it's beautiful and I really like it. The piano key stairs and the art looks very cheerful. I like the sound of the album, it's really different from the music i listen to which is modern. What i enjoyed about the album is that it has variety of songs, some are upbeat makes you want to dance and other songs are slower and I think that Wonder sounds really good on the slower and romantic vibe songs. I liked hearing the bass guitar and harmonica sounds on the songs. I think that was my favorite part of the album, hearing the unique and catchy melodies.
I didn’t know this gem existed 😍 I loved every single song!
4.5 - love Stevie!
Return of the farty bass tones.
Even though this is not the best album during the golden era of Stevie, it still delivers a warm and cozy feeling...even when you are "in the raw under the stars above."
Soulful, quiet, and relaxing.
This is brilliant.
Not over the top happy clappy and complex in a very pleasing way
I liked this - the other albums of him I've listened to (Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions) are better but I enjoyed this.
Will have to do a re-listen today, but I think I could learn to enjoys some of the songs
Boring start Beautiful arrangements with some real nice sounds unfortunately mixed with too much nasal warble
I can't believe I'm saying this... but this is a bit... boring? I mean don't get me wrong, it's still prime Stevie, it's still good. But it's nowhere near the heights of Innervisions, for example.
I didn’t appreciate Stevie Wonder enough back in the day, when I was young. Listening to this album now, I really like it and think it’s quite good. I will be listening to it again. Four stars.
Definitely not the best album ever produced by Stevie Wonder - BUT - it’s still Stevie Wonder
I love Stevie Wonder, but this album is not my favorite. It has a some fun upbeat songs that have the Soul feel I like, but also a lot lyrical things that don't interest me so much.
I always knew Stevie Wonder was special but I wasn't expecting something quite this level. And it's not even considered one of his best albums, wow. The whole thing is giving musical theatre, with touches of jazz and gospel. There is such a clear message in each song and throughout the whole record. He has definitely discovered joy and that's always exciting for me to see. Vocals are 5+/5, WOW!! What a silky smooth, rich, versatile voice. I could listen to him for hours. Production is 5/5. So much creativity, incredible grooves, and fully formed ideas. No filler; each song serves a purpose and is masterfully ordered. Great lyricism, good melodies. Very well written songs. I don't really consider myself a religious person, but my favorite track was Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away. Such a powerful message. Too Shy to Say was really beautiful and the transition into Boogie On Reggae Woman had me hooting and hollering. I wish this album was longer, honestly. Gonna have to listen to more of Stevie on my own time. 5/5
Extremely lovely
Favorite Track: They Won't Go When I Go
A good album, but it isn't the best from Stevie Wonder
Not my type
🥇heaven is 10 zillion light years away 🥈you haven’t done nothin 🥉smile please HM: creepin
Det tredje Stevie Wonder-albumet på de første 42 dagene. Dette er albumet som ble gitt ut mellom Innervisions og Songs In The Key Of Life, hans to mest anerkjente album. Jeg tror vitterlig jeg liker dette best, da de andre er litt overspilt. Litt treigere og mindre funky enn sine brødre; med andre ord et skikkelig chill album. Det medfører en del stille bangere. Behagelig musikk til tidlige morninger og sene kvelder. Top 3: Creepin’, Smile Please, Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away
Definitely a Stevie Wonder classic. I’m not sure who the producer was for this album, but my god did they nail it. The backing vocals through the album were so lit.
Funky. Creepy. Not Stevie's finest hour
8/10
Une voix incroyable, un morceau d'anthology, mais c'est globalement pas trop mon kiff.
Not my style but ok
i have never wanted to be wife’s up making pancakes in my kitchen so bad
Instinctively didn’t quite like this as much as some of the other Stevie Wonder. Rounded down, to compare with those ones rather than with the list as a whole.
This was enjoyable, however, talking book was something else!
Wonderful listen. Good music, great vocals.
I listened to this like 6 times in a row. Such good vibes
stevie slop
Not unlike soft rock or easy listening. Some good stuff, some snoozy stuff. Fun listen, even if it doesn't have a standout track like 'Sir Duke' on it.
Another album of impeccable vibes from Stevie. Quite fun to bop along to.
Easy listening music for old people
Of all of the albums by Stevie Wonder from the 1970s that I've heard, this is the one that is most consistently very good but never breaks into truly great territory. Which isn't to say that it's a bad album, it certainly is very good, but there's no specific song on here that I think outdoes any of the others. It's an incredibly consistent listen and I love when Stevie goes into full funk mode, but I was still left wishing that there was more excellence on display here.
Not a fan of r&b apparently
pretty
Très bon album avec une patte Stevie Wonder qui reste extrêmement présente tout en allant s'incorporer avec d'autres éléments (Chant à deux, différentes ambiances dans les sons, réelle identité propre à pleins de morceaux) L'album est plus dansant que Innervisions mais est néanmoins moins bien avec moins d'expressivité débridée et une cohésion entre morceaux moins présente
2 and a half
It's fine, 2.5
Smoooooth 3.5
Riding a fine line between chill and boring.
Some enjoyable tunes but nothing really stands out from the rest, an easy listen though
Good
Boogie on Reggae Woman goes crazy!!! I was surprised by the modern sounding production elements of this. I listened to this on the subway (and while getting lost in a subway station) and that’s a really great place to listen to this one (minus the getting lost).
I quite enjoyed the last Stevie Wonder album that came up, even if I did feel it was quite twee in places. So don’t mind diving into another of his. This one was ok, but no where near as strong as “Songs in the Key of Life”. Sort of flew by as background music without anything standing out crying for attention.
Again was pleasantly surprised by Stevie Wonder
Didn't enjoy this as much as the previous Stevie album but it was fun.
Surprisingly forgettable offering from Stevie here
Good
Diary: It's a calm Sunday that I spent stressing out about my opportunities in life. Our heating is still broken and nothing really works the way it should. Stevie Wonder is repetetively represented in my playlists, I have heard many of his top tracks. This classic album of his is very different to me in comparison, but I truly enjoy the calmness and vibe it brings to me. 3.8/5
Very good
Didn’t know this album, but will repeat listen.
que álbum delicioso, lindo, encantador.
a simply fascinating jazzy experience
Alright
While there are better Stevie albums, even better Stevie albums of the 70s, this is still a banger with only some filler songs. Boogie on Reggae Woman!
Pretty great. Went a lot wider sonically than I expected. Definitely might relisten at some point.
Me ha resultado un tanto chillón al final, como es habitual en este autor, no es mi música de este momento. 6/10
Ci sta dai stevie
Ikke så spændende
Nada que ver
Шикарный альбом
I love Stevie wonder!!
Дуже крутий альбом, Стіві майстер синтезатора, кожна пісня дуже атмосферна і приємно слухати, вокал також на рівні, хочеться купити вініл цього альбому, обов'язково ще переслухаю
Literally so good, knew it with Stevie Wonder. Def will go back and listen!
Lindo álbum, es como un apapacho de Stevie hacia ti. Don't mess your face up with bitter tears 'Cause life is gonna be what it is A veces solo queda sonreír y seguir
OOOO, love this
Dit is m'n favoriete Stevie Wonder album!! Ik weet niet helemaal waarom, maar het doet iets. Heb het op m'n platenspeler geluisterd, wat misschien niet voor de beste kwaliteit zorgt, maar agh het gaat om de vibe. Alhoewel dit album in z'n classic run van de jaren 70 zit, wordt deze toch weinig genoemd. Het feit dat hij hier 24 was, maakt me extreem jaloers. Sowieso ga ik aanraden om zijn optreden op de begrafenis van Michael Jackson te zien (dan zingt hij o.a. they won't go where I go), het is echt adembenemend! Het leuke van Stevie Wonder is dat het zo ontzettend muzikaal is, maar ook rommelig. Ik heb de multitracks van hem en het is ontzettend rommelig en vrij gespeeld. Zo hoor je mensen net een fout nootje spelen, maar door de muzikaliteit maakt dat echt niet uit. Ik denk dat er daarom ook zo veel leven in zijn muziek zit. Er zit iets ontzettend melancholisch in dit album. Het voelt dromerig. Het is zo ontzettend muzikaal, God wat een prachtige piano partijtjes. Natuurlijk ben ik gaan googlen naar de muzikanten die meespelen en agh wat zien we een diversiteit!!! Het laat wel weer zien dat iedereen elke soort muziek kan spelen (Paul Anka als achtergrondzanger? Vrouwelijke percussionist (Bobbye Hall). En ook de originele Moog synthesizer maker (Bob Moog) die de Moog heeft geprogrammeerd?? En I LOVE moog bass!!!! Ah wat een muziekgeschiedenis. Meestal ben ik geen fan van muzikanten die zelf alles spelen/produceren. Vaak wordt het dan niet echt interessant, is het te eentonig of te veel één persoon (denk aan Prince of Jacob Collier). Stevie Wonder is een van de mensen die dit op een of andere manier wel kan. Natuurlijk helpt z'n bizarre talent hier ook bij. Al zijn classic albums zijn tijdloos, het klinkt gewoon nog zo vernieuwend en goed!
This was a difficult album to rate. Stevie Wonder was an incredibly talented artist, and this album was consistently solid—both lyrically and musically. At the same time, there was very little about this album that properly stood out to me. Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, and They Won't Go When I Go are my favourite tracks on the project, but they do not reach the heights that other albums on this list (including other Stevie Wonder albums) do.
hij kan heerlijk zingen en af en toe is die trompet echt heerlijk, maar ik vond dit album te vaak te poppy en zijig
Very relaxing, but not my typical music genre
Holy crap this album is so amazing i cant even
AKA “Fuck it, you know! The good one!” per Eddie Murphy’s “Delirious”.
-10 songs, 42 mins -Release date: July 22, 19 -Fav Song: Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years, -Least Fav Song: They Won’t Go When I Go -Thoughts: I can see Smile Please become a remind song for myself, it has good vibes in the beat and also in its lyrics. Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years away is very beautiful and sad but still very relatable to this day with race issues still being prevalent in today’s society, and although it’s inherently sad with it lyrics it just hits your soul like the song Colors by Black Pumas (standout for lyrics/message). Too Shy To Say is a love song to a friend who’ve you fell in love with but your to shy to tell them everything that they make you feel, I find this very relatable i’ve definitely have been in a situation like this. Boogie On Reggae Woman was a complete switch up from the previous songs vibe, the vibe is fun and the lyrics are fun (standout for vibe shift). Creepin’ brought the album back to the chill vibe with a love song about your partner creeping into your dreams. You Haven’t Done Nothin’ was a vibe shift again and i hear this song as both a political and personal statement, it can represent someone who’ll say their change but never does but also by politicians who do the same by saying they care but in reality do the opposite. It Ain’t No Use brings the vibe back down and it’s about not trying to fix a relationship and breaking up because they’re just not meant to be. They Won’t Go When I Go to me is just about how sinners won’t go where he goes because he’s not a sinner (not my fav just due to my lack of relating but incredible vocals). Bird of Beauty switched the vibe again and it live for it, it gives a vacation song and vibe. Please Don’t Go brings back the mellow vibe but it’s also a hype mellow vibe in the beat, it’s about a lover trying to leave, but he’s trying to stop her saying he’ll do everything she wants him to because he would be sad without her. -Would I listen to it again: 100% it was am amazing album to listen to
Love him, but this isn’t my fav album of his
This was good, but I want to like it more. I like the album most when Stevie commits fully to a certain mood or idea especially tracks like Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, and They Won’t Go When I Ho. A lot of the groove-based songs are nice but emotionally don’t move me much, which is why the album as a whole doesn’t stick, even though I respect it.
flying fish music thank you sir
big fan of this one
There were certainly high points in this album, but I think it's going to be rated higher than it should be because it's *Stevie Wonder*
it is sort of old music for me , but its good to listen when u need some calm in your life
Not my favourite Stevie wonder album but hell yeah
Absolutely lovely.
Not my thing
Loved the whole sound of the album!
This might be the least of the Stevie records that ive heard so far. It doesnt have as memorable songs as key of life or talking book. But its still a Stevie record. Even the worst one is still pretty dang good. I got a handful of songs saved but not every single song like those others. Still very much worth it. If someone told me this was their favorite id have to respect it. Not for me personally but I get it. Whats not to love?
This dude has so many albums. I'd never heard of this one.
Another album I own on vinyl that I had yet to dive into fully, much to my detriment. How does a 23 year old make work of such profound depth and feeling? This man is truly touched by god. Re: the album artwork- has anyone else ever put Grammy Award statues on their cover and then won them for that album? Favorite song: Smile Please
A warm hug of an album from the soul music great.
Decent Stevie but not superb. Solid 3.5
Favorite Songs: Creepin', It Ain't No Use, Bird Of Beauty Least Favorite Song: Too Shy To Say Stevie Wonder is incapable of missing EVER.
Dude is a prodigy to produce this music whilst blind. That said I preferred Innervisions. 3/5.
the world cooked with this man
Wow what a man SW is and has a superb voice and is a whizz on the piano and what a performer
Always nice
Funky, groovy, joyful. Nothing standing out but all really smooth
Stevie Wonder is always welcome. Fave track: Boogie on Reggae Woman
Was expecting a little more. 3.5/5
Stevie. Not my favorite of his classic period, but still.
It's got some great tracks on it and it's clearly outstanding musicianship and writing, but there's something about the saccharine vibe on a lot of Stevie's stuff that just really puts me off. Absolutely loved Boogie on Reggae Woman though.
that one song which Leonardo DiCaprio says his favorite, I just wanna say understand why
Not for me
not usually my type of music but i fw it
This is the third Stevie Wonder album I've rated 3/5. :/ It's not intentional, I like the luscious arrangements and the lovely backing vocals, but it seems to never be enough for me to pull of a 4/5. I really adore the song "Heaven Is..." a lot, it sounds like a song I have already heard before, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Highlight Song/s: "Heaven Is 10 Zillon Light Years Away"
I think it was an amazing album. If you hear ir, it has different vibe from 70's and 80's, The voice of Stevie Won der contribute to that fact, and make the entire album so fluid to listen, thet you doesn't even realized when is over, you can hear it in an eternal loop if you want and you probably wouldn't be bored, bou hypnotized by the funky guitars and the hilarious harmonies and melodies created by all the instruments, they don't sound separently, they join and sound as one. My favorite song was Heaven is 10 Zillion lights away, tha guitar really took me to and special place, the melody is so calm that I wanted to erase everi bit of anger I ever had in my life.
Haven’t quite developed the ear for this yet but I enjoyed the production and variety of instruments (that harmonica) also really enjoyed the Sergio Mendes on Bird of beauty
Please don't go
take us to church stevie!
I liked it
I love the muzz of jazz and soul on this album. It was familiar and strange all at the same time.
👎🏻
Not as good as songs in the key of life but still Stevie
For Stevie Wonder, this is not my favorite album. There are others I would have chosen first. I liked maybe three songs total.
Listened to half and was cool
Doesn't really have any big songs on it that would make it stand out from the pack, but Stevie Wonder was just on another level in the mid-70s. This is his *weakest* album of the era, and yet it's such a mood-raiser, even on my first day back at work after the holiday!
Great album, particularly enjoyed the instrumental in the second track
Another great Stevie Wonder album!
I do really like Stevie Wonder albums from the 70s but not particularly this one, other than “ Boogie on reggae woman” bit disappointing tbh
This album feels so powerful, put it on in the background but feels like it demands to be listened to, demands to be understood.
Though very solid (as expected from a stevie wonder album), not as good as some of his best work
couple of bangers on this one but the tracks I don't like are really not for me. not really a soul guy. but funk yes
It was for fire and very nice to listen to
I like Boogie on Reggae Woman
Smooth, but a little soft
What a beautiful album. Stevie does great work, with groovy, soulful, and at times even haunting sounds all coming together artfully.
The cover & title of this album already make me happy. Not to mention that i love anything created by Stevie!
1/5
Slower pace than other Stevie albums
Seriously loved this album. The instrumentals in the beginnings for almost all songs were super fun and funky. Instrumentals throughout were so good too. Thoroughly enjoyed!!
3.4/5 This was a nice enough listen but didn't feel any spark.
Never liked him.
Another good one by Stevie.
Not my style of music but it would be OK to have in the background, kind of like elevator music. I did add one song, "You Haven't Done Nothin", to my best of 1974 playlist, mainly just because it's Stevie Wonder. It will probably end up near the bottom of that list.
I'd never heard the whole album before. Another masterpiece by Stevie. I just can't with all his top notch music. Stevie was the king of the 70s, and there was a lot of competition.
Favorite Track: Boogie On Reggae Woman
Wow, what an album! Great pop songwriting experimentation. These songs always go somewhere interesting and create such a vibe. Definitely gotta check out more of his discography!
Not his best, but great listen
Solid from Stevie, 3 stars for two songs alone
meh.
I don't actually care for Stevie Wonder's singing all that much, but damn if I wasn't hooked into the subtle funky grooves on this album.
It's been a pleasure to get some exposure to Stevie Wonder's work throughout this project. I enjoyed this album, and although I found it less immediate than other albums from his "Classic Period", there were some really great tracks here.
An album of pleasant vibes and authentic lyricism that provides ample food for thought. While the melodic journey can feel somewhat repetitive for a spirit that craves constant change, the moments of soulful introspection and sharp social commentary offer a fulfilling listening experience. A solid and thought-provoking entry in the Stevie Wonder catalog. ★★★☆☆
rly enjoyed (((:
stevie wonder truly a wonder love the vocals, the lyrics, its groovy its fun
not feeling it
Lovely to listen to while walking! I didn’t like any of the songs on this one as much as the other songs of his that I’m familiar with, but I liked it overall and found it engaging. His voice is so amazing and feels so good to hear, it’s very easy listening. I have no connection to religion but hearing someone like Stevie Wonder sing about it is very moving.
An easy listen from start to finish, definitely a stage when Stevie Wonder became more experimental in his career. I personally prefer his later album, Songs In The Key Of Life. Although this album has some really stand out songs that sound modern and fresh even today. There are many reasons why this album stands out to me against the rest of the music from the 70’s. One being the use of his iconic harmonica. Love the addition of the moog bass which delivers the classic Stevie Wonder sound. The use of all the backing vocalists, making the songs sound almost like a gospel choir, and even the way he sings in songs like ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin’’, repeating the line ‘Doo-doo-wop’ makes you feel like ur hearing it live and he’s interacting with an audience. All in all a masterpiece full of groove & character. Favourite tracks are: ‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’, ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin’’, ‘Bird Of Beauty’, and ‘Please Don’t Go’.
Album funk c’était cool
very melodic and nostalgia induced, reminds me of the sun breeze when i was a child. 4.5/5
When to listen: Want relaxed AND uplifted
Erster Eindruck: Stimme weg und plötzlich lofi Lieblingssong: "Creepin" (Lieblingszeile): "We still are young and both of us have time to find our winter love in spring" Overall Rating: 6/10 Anmerkungen: Ich würde jetzt vielleicht gerne bekifft den Sonnenuntergang anschauen Reggae war noch nie so richtig meine Musik, aber kann man mal machen
7/10
Rock and lovely details I love the older vibe
Great 70s R&B
i enjoyed this a lot, i think i liked the second half more but it was really groovy and funky, really good album
Nice to listen to. Quite relaxing.
This one had me up and dancing
Non amo
So nearly a 4, some great songs but just don’t think I’ll revisit as a whole album… Which makes me think some of my previous 3s should be 2s and some of my 2s should be 1s. It’s really hard to rate 1001 albums and have a consistent rating system. Love you Steven Wonderful and looking forward to giving you a 5 stars at some point
it was a really great album just not my regular style, i can definitely see it ending up in my regular playlists tho it’s very soulful
I just love the vibes, super easy, clean, chill. Definitely a Sunday morning driving to the beach
Der vibe war so chillig und das instrumental war übel krass!!
Not his best album but another great listen all the same
This is my first album from Wonder. Pretty surprised i became a fan for his sophisticated writing and expression of his emotions. I really felt it at "Too Shy To Say". Although Soul, and jazz pop genre are not my usual listens, Stevie Wonder left me mesmerized with his mellow arrangements. This album is for those who enjoys soul but if you're expecting high energy funky vibes, I think you'll be left understated. 6/10 album.
It's so fucking wrong, dude. I was having the time of my life with my Hiby DAP yesterday when the thing went and broke down on me today. I'm not entirely sure why, but it won't charge. I remember changing the USB settings to a file transfer mode yesterday, which could be the reason as to why it isn't charging. I'm gonna be so pissed off if that turns out to be the case. Anyways, enough blogging on the thousandty-eighty-nine albums website. It hasn't been long since my last Stevie Wonder album - just 11 albums since I listened to Songs in the Key of Life. That album was bad news, truth be told. An hour-forty is just way, way too fucking long for an album. "Isn't She Lovely" was a good cut alongside a handful of other decent tracks, though the album made me reluctant to engage with this site for a few days. Maybe the third Wonder album will be the one to win me over. Yeah. It's more Stevie Wonder, alright. This was okay. I could get down with the lively, funky sound on the first four or so tracks, but this album kind of goes out to lunch for the remainder of it's runtime. I cared little for the more subdued tracks, and the energetic ones felt like they were treading the same ground. Wonder is a talented and charismatic vocalist, but he kind of writes his songs in a way where the vocal segments are near-identical to one another. If I were a bigger fan of this style I wouldn't have any complaints, but as a more mellow-tempered listener I find that his style has a limit to how long it can hold my attention. The instrumentals are decent. I admire the variety and experimentation with different genres/instruments, though I once again find that soul has a limited appeal in the long run. Book time. Most successful release from his classic quartet of albums. Stevie was going bonkers during the recording of this album. I'm pretty sure I've said it before, but four list albums seems like the perfect number for an artist of Stevie's standing. I cosign this inclusion.
Just can't get into it
Not my favorite collection of his music but got better as the album went on. “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” was excellent.
3.5, not my favorite from Stevie but still pretty good
Not my favorite genre of music, but I did appreciate the classic soul feel the album has. With multiple listens, I could see myself adding one or two song to my every day playlist.
This is a good album. The older I get, though, the less tolerance I have for things that sound like “adult contemporary” (aka yacht rock) music…so, yeah. I feel bad about saying that, but I guess I gotta speak my truth?
I'm greatful for this album because it led me to the song "Heaven is 10 zillion light years away". It resonated with me because currently im reading the parable series by Octavia E. Butler and the themes in both song and book go side by side.
I'll tell you what, a little bit higher hopes heading into it because I really enjoy Stevie Wonder, but this was kind of disappointing. Don't get me wrong, the funkiness and sultry voice are all there, but by the end of it much of the album seemed to be fairly ubiquitous and less as exciting as some of his other entries. I'm not sure the history of this album but could be him starting to venture more away from his Motown vibe to how we know him today, but what do I know
Mahdollisesti paras uusi löytö tämän projektin tiimoilta. Stevie Wonder oli minulle jo ennestään tuttu, mutta tältä albumilta en ollut kuullut yhtäkään biisiä. Miellyttävä kokemus kaiken kaikkiaan.
Eerste keer dat ik het hoor. Klinkt prima. Simpele drum. Klinkt als Stevie Wonder als ie nummers schrijft die niet zo inspirerend zijn. Geen hits. Prima arrangement, niks mis mee muzikaal gesproken, maar doet me niet zo veel. 6.2
I enjoyed 3 songs (It Ain't No Use, Please Don't Go, You Haven't Done Nothin'). Simply wasn't my cup of tea, I don't love slower songs.
was not really my style but the songs that really stood out were They won’t go when I go and Creepin’.
GOING IN: Not fussed really LISTENED WHILE: on the train FAMILIARITY: Know the artist, not the album SKIP RATE: Skipped the odd one REPLAY VALUE: Once was plenty DISCOVERY CURVE: Never happened ALBUM ARC: Peaked mid-way VERDICT: Fair enough BODY'S VERDICT: Sitting nicely - Motionless appreciation FAVOURITE TRACK: My Rating: 2
A bit all over but solid Stevie. Just pleasant to listen to.
Godt!!!!!
Goddddd, mindre kommerciel end jeg of life, og en tand bedre end talking book imo, man kan høre harmonikaen fra isn’t she lovely allerede testes af her!!!
Good to listen to in background
what a gorgeous album. no skips, essential listen
Really nice listen, mix of types of songs, all flows well together
Started like elevator music. Favourite track: Boogie on Reggae Woman
Never properly listened to Steve wonder. Adored too shy to say! So tender LOVE the little laugh at the start. Loved how upbeat this album feels.
such a vibe!
That man can do no wrong. Adding "You Haven't Done Nothin'" to the playlist.
I mean, this is Stevie Wonder. These are the gold standards of the genre. It's not a genre I particularly enjoy, but I'm not going to poo poo on Stevie Wonder, man.
3.5 stars. Really loved this! I've never properly listened to Stevie Wonder before and didn't know much about him. This is absolutely not my usual genre but I loved how smooth and polished everything sound and how much range there was on the album. Some great songs, super enjoyable, would happily listen again!
Enjoyable listen, though, admittedly, it was more background music as I was cooking with kid’s assistance so was not as attentive to lyrics/sound as I would have liked.
Mouaiiiiis
Great. Sweet, good songs with a lot of heart
I wasn’t paying 100% attention because I was shopping, but I liked Boogie On Reggae Woman, Bird of Beauty, and Please Don’t Go best (I think)
This was not a Stevie album i knew before this. It hits all the classic notes. Boogie on Reggae Woman is enjoyably funky. You haven’t done nothing evokes Superstition with it’s funky accompaniment and is a highlight for that reason. They wont go when i go slows things down and deliver an emotional vocal which probably rescues what would otherwise be a dull track
It’s very difficult to go wrong with any sort of Stevie Wonder. I hadn’t heard any of this one before and it had some great moments, but I don’t feel like any tracks stand out, or raise it beyond an enjoyable but standard listen.
Firstly, love an alliterative album appellation. If I were only rating Boogie on Reggae Women, the album would be getting a 5/5 without any hesitation. I absolutely loved it. There were other songs I found fairly forgettable, or that I liked but they didn't set my world alight, but I thought that track was great. It has been a surprise to me how much I like funk. And a harmonica. As for everything else, the "bum bum ti didi" part of Smile Please was hysterical. It certainly made a song that I otherwise would have probably instantly forgotten, very memorable. The slower, more plodding, songs were generally less interesting. For me, the best of the bunch of that type was They Won't Go When I Go which I thought was really beautiful and Stevie sounded fantastic. I really enjoyed whenever the female backing vocals kicked in on tracks because they were a really lovely contrast to Stevie's incredible vocals. I have no idea what the weird sound in Bird Of Beauty is, but the vocals were great. You Haven't Done Nothin' sounded like it was going to turn into Superstition as any moment. Which meant it was a really enjoyable song, but slightly disconcerting. I am wishing for a 3.5 again... I think this was more great tracks than forgettable ones, so I'm rounding up. 4/5
Coming in at 10 songs totaling 43 minutes Fulfillingness’ first finale is a great listen (of course it is its Stevie Wonder). This is the perfect album to put on in the morning to get your mind right. Stevie is one of the few artists who make this music thing look easy, almost as if the music is flowing through him. This album feels very improvised, not in a way that seems sloppy, but in a way that feels free. Favorite song: Creepin’
pretty
pleasant! boogie on reggae woman is the best track
First listen
Good! Not his best!
The songs are smooth and easy to listen to, but nothing really appealed to me. There are no songs that I would want to relisten to.
15th album with group. I’m a proud Stevie Wonder hater. He wasn’t innovative or good, and he wouldn’t be remembered if he wasn’t blind. I think being blind makes him an interesting character which in turn made everyone think his music was good. Good Songs - Smile Please and Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away. Bad Songs - Too Shy to Say, Boogie on Reggae Women, Creepin’, You Haven’t Done Nothin’, It Ain’t No Use, They Won’t Go When I Go, Bird of Beauty, and Please Don’t Go.
meglio del primo, sono stata troppo alta con il primo considerando che non sono nemmeno riuscita a finirlo, il soul mi piace di più
Stevie Wonder da Goat, sounds timeless but I like his other songs a bit more ngl
I think Stevie Wonder is a hit-maker artist, and this album didn't have any hits. So it didn't really do it for me, despite the greatness of the artist.
Great album
My second Stevie album on here and discovering his greatness has been one of the best parts of this journey. Compared to Talking Book, this album has less punch while being more lush and gorgeous. The song ideas have a more creative edge at times while the slower tracks have just the right amount of atmosphere.
Excellent.
This was easy listening but Stevie is easy listening. I wasn’t too impressed by the aalbum. It was very middle of the road
Haven’t heard Stevie Wonder quite like this before, only know his huge hits. Really interesting to hear and cool to hear a more raw or rough around the edges kind of sound than something like superstition. This feels like an album you smoke to
Classic Stevie wonder
I like Little Stevie, had not listened to this album though. There were a couple cuts I recognized, but nice to hear the entire album. Thanks for that opportunity.
Decent album ,Creepin‘s melody really stuck with me
Very good album to study/ chill out after long day. I hesitate between 3 and 4 but gonna give it 4.
I had higher expectations for this album tbh. Maybe I wasn’t in the right mood for it as well. For me it’s just average 2.5/5
Nothing too wow for me, not his best album either imo but good nonetheless, chill for a slow morning.
chill para maquillarse, mucho mensaje antirracista justificado con dios nos ama! que iba a hacer el chaval
A very good, relaxing album that reminds me of summer. I would definitely listen again. 7/10, but it's a bit too calm for my taste.
really liked heaven is 10 zillion light years away
A fun album but not one I can see myself going back to! Highlight: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away
Stevie Wonder is always a vibe. This wasn't quite as bouncy as the songs I like of his, but definitely a great album regardless.
стиви вандер всегда топ, но наверно не лучший его альбумс
Fuck me, Stevie Wonder is incredible. Thats it.
Solid record.
That was pretty cool. Though saying that most of Stevie's music is.
Album number 4 in the five album run of quality that Wonder produced in the 70's. It is as expected. Flashes of pure unadulterated genius interspersed with cloying cheese. Is it the strongest one out of the 5? Nope. Is it still good? Yes. Best Tracks: Boogie on Reggae Woman; You Haven't Done Nothin'; Please Don't Go
4.5/5 Stars Top Songs: Boogie on Reggae Woman, Smile Please, Please Don't Go
Beautifully played, warm, intuitive and smooth funky tunes with gospel flavour. This makes my ears really really happy and heart warm, made with real feeling. Great variety of musicla styles and inventiveness in how this is constructed, but it all fits so cohesively with a sense of effortless musicality. An exceptional album but he has made better which is testament to an INSANE career
Super
Good, easy listening.
Smooth and energetic, great soul.
Peak
I think one of the most devastating moments of my life was learning that a majority of Stevie Wonder’s songs aren’t cool and fun like Superstitious but incredibly lame and boring
Heaven is Ten Zillion Light Years Away knocked me OUT. This right here is why I’m so glad I signed up. I would’ve never been turned onto the sweet ethereal rolling funkiness of that track. And the depth ache of They Won’t Go When I Go—I usually try to go around that kind of feeling in music but I feel well rewarded for going in with him. Bird of Beauty was a sweet lift-up afterwards.
I mean, it’s Stevie Wonder. He’s a legend. There are a few standouts for me (Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Haven’t Done Nothin’, which makes me think of Mardi Gras, and They Won’t Go When I Go), but some were kind of sleepy and repetitive for me. I think I just wasn’t in the proper mood, though, because of course his work is brilliant. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I didn’t take to this as immediately as I generally have to Stevie Wonder. It felt a little too electronic for my taste, which is funny knowing it came out right after Innervisions.
Very easy listening, great sound, classic Stevie. Fluid sounds and only 43 minutes, the perfect length for a record. I would DEFINETLY buy. Feeling a 8.5 to 9 even.
How did I miss this all my life?
A couple of funky bangers (Boogie on Reggae Woman, You Havent Done Nothin) however too many elevator muzak fillers to elevate this beyond a solid 2 star.
Love it!
Overall Rating - 4.20/5 (8.40/10). I didn't know any of these songs, but they were really outstanding. Top-shelf work from Stevie Wonder.
pretty good, a bit too gospel at times for my taste
I always enjoy Stevie Wonder songs, but I never think to listen - I never choose an album to put on. This was a nice excuse. So much talent and such upbeat songs.
Not something I'll listen to again, but very listenable.
A little underwhelming. I can imagine this was amazing when it first came out, but it falls kind of flat for me. Still great, just not as groundbreaking as I thought it would be. 6/10.
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Like candy for my ears
Good
Ingen åpenbare sanger som peker seg ut som «hits», men her er det låter som er utrolig spennende i oppbygging og melodilinjer. Mulig den ville blitt en femmer med flere gjennomlyttinger.
I think it says a lot about the talent of Stevie Wonder when even the less-than-perfect albums still stand miles above 90% of the albums on here. Yeah, it seems cliche to not rate this as highly as Innervisions or Songs In the Key of Life, but it’s not because of the lack of hits. It’s Stevie Wonder, every song sounds like a hit. It’s really due to the second half. It just felt slightly weaker to the first half. But regardless, it’s still Stevie Wonder. Great vocals, great rhythms, great funky beats, that fucking harmonica. Why it took up to this project for me to actually listen to him will forever be a mystery to me. Favorite track: Too Shy to Say Other hits: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Smile Please, Creepin’, You Haven’t Done Nothing, It Ain’t No Use, Bird of Beauty
Amazing
Surprisingly mediocre, especially some of the ballads. Obviously Boogie on Reggae Woman is great and I enjoyed You haven’t done nothing and They will go when I go. Take or leave the rest.
Stevie Wonder was on such an incredible roll in the 1970s. I was thinking of downgrading this to four stars just because I slightly prefer Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life, but that feels like I'm penalising him for being too much of a genius.
The OADc journey is full of surprises. Oddly enough, I bought Songs in the Key of life and Innervisons on vinyl the day before Fulfillingness' First Finale popped up. I'd consider myself a fan of Wonder's classic period, but this is the one album from that era I don't have and had never heard. I get why this one slipped under my radar. It's more subdued than the others, the quiet kid sitting in the back of the party. There are still some funky tracks on FFF, or, rather, one funky track and funky sections of others. And I didn't enjoy it as much as, say, Innervisons, but damn this is a pretty record, and I'm so glad that I finally heard it. While FFF won't match the experience of the other four classic period albums, it's still a masterpiece. Five stars.
love the vibe on this one standout tracks: smile please, boogie on reggae woman
Stevie Wonder is a fucking genius. Fulfillingness' First Finale, a brand new tongue twister, is soulful and funky, and is my fourth Stevie Wonder album. His music is so consistent, a feat for any solo musician with multiple albums on this 1001 albums list. I think I listened to this album at least four times because it was just so darn smooth. I'm struck by two songs: the biting "You Haven't Done Nothin'" and the haunting "They Won't Go When I Go". The latter I knew since it was covered by George Michael fifteen years later. Despite my love for Michael, Wonder's voice is unparalleled; it's tender, it's commanding, it's unrelenting. In one breath, Wonder criticizes then-President Nixon's inaction, and in the next he reaffirms his righteous path.
Much like its predecessor (Innervisions), this album continues the path to striking a balance between soul and funk. While this is ultimately more tame, there are a couple of songs (namely, "Boogie on Reggae Woman" and "You Haven't Done Nothin'") that show a big dip back into that heavy funk sound. This is the fourth Stevie Wonder album I've reviewed as part of this project, and while he plays in different genres, what I can say is that Stevie is wildly consistent. His music is innovative but highly listenable. Like all of other of his albums here, this is an easy 4 for me. Boogie on, Stevie Wonder!
Layers like a patisserie croissant, equally buttery.
What it lacks in certifiable hits it makes up for in excellent playing, good songs and a sense of confidence. Stevie was firing on all cylinders in a similar vein to David Bowie around this same era. Funky and soulful.
There are 4 Stevie Wonder records on the list and this one has no hits on it. Its fine but certainly not part of the canon.
Solid album. Easy to listen to and really enjoyed some of the songs.
My second Stevie album on this list so far. Only slightly pales in comparison to Songs…, Talking Book and Innervisions but only slightly. Still a solid album, and a high 4.
3.5/5
Enjoyable. ★★★
I wasn't as keen on this as I had hoped. There were some very cool, funky songs at the end. The start I found underwhelming.
stevie.
Rätt svängigt! I like it, även om det inte finns några riktiga hits här jämfört med resten av hans sicko-era, tycker den här är lite weird att ha med (även om några låtar är superbra!)
Like my second favorite album by him. Still, pretty amazing work by Stevie.
This is buttery as. Could put it on to anything really. it gets a 7.2 from me and manages to round up to 4/5
esta bueno, no es mi onda... es algo que escucharia para trabajar nomas, no se en el dia a dia
Absolutely brilliant!
Incredible instrumentation, but nothing that sticks in your mind forever. His catchiness improved.
Stevie Wonder does Stevie Wonder things, it's good but being the album between Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life must suck.
I just love Stevie Wonder so much. I've never heard any of these songs before and I don't even recognize this album title, despite it being between two I know well and despite it winning Album of the Year at the Grammys. It feels like it should be more familiar. But the fact that it's not at all made for a fun new exploration. And it's true that in listening to it there really is no big obvious single. So for that reason, it's a little behind albums of his that also showcase all-time great songs like "Higher Ground," "I Wish," and "Sir Duke," but with Stevie, that doesn't really matter. Still a 5 star album.
I don’t know what it is but Stevie Wonder just doesn’t quite land with me. He has some absolutely great songs but I guess I prefer him when he’s doing funk rather than slower tracks. I’m less familiar with the songs on this album, it’s certainly not as good as Innervisions, which sounded far more essential to my ears; I’m yet to listen to Talking Book or Songs in the Key of Life, which are perhaps the last chance to win me over. In all likelihood I might have to be someone who enjoys the hits. Songs like Too Shy to Say just made this quite dull.
Not my favorite, but it is very hard to find fault with Stevie Wonder.
This is highly regarded among Stevie fans. It didn’t change my mind that innervisions is his best album, but it’s Stevie. One of the handful of acts who deserve more than 2 albums here. Most need only one. But Stevie, man. Also extra point for the appearance of Michael sembello, who wrote 'maniac'. Michael plays guitar here. 21 stars.
interesting to be introduced to this classic period in his prolific recording career. Very smooth, but almost too, slow ? Does one need to be slightly sedated for it to truly roll over you? I cant say 5. but it might grow on me when loungng
Is it heretical to say that this is possibly one of the weaker albums during Stevie Wonder's classic run? But that is by the standard of STEVIE freaking WONDER in the middle of his imperial period! This still won Album of the Year at the Grammys and is better than 99.99% of releases by everybody else ever. The singles are bangers (although I have often mused on what 'You Haven't Done Nothing' would have been like with a real drummer). Deep cuts I liked best: the gospel 'Please Don't Go' and hymn-like 'They Won't Go When I Go'. 'They Won't Go' has a lot of cultural legs; covers by George Michael and Chance the Rapper (check out the performance at NPR Tiny Desk) amongst others, and Stevie movingly played it at Michael Jackson's memorial. Stevie Wonder is a genius and a treasure. Five stars, no notes.
Absolutely incredible.
Wonder’s run has spoiled me: this is great, just not as great as some of its siblings.
Decent, but sounds like Innervisons B-sides in comparison. [EDIT: Mark, this is a prime example of one I return to because I'm sure there's more there if I just listen better; still didn't find it yet though.]
Enjoyed this.
Absolutely blown away by this one, the mix of impressive performances musically with heartfelt expression and emotion is incredible
ok this album was a bop
fun upbeat album!!!
Would give it a 3.5. Not my favorite of his albums but still good.
Stevie Wonder is undeniable. I will say I enjoyed Innervisions more than this one, but this is still gorgeously crafted, intricate music. He's a master.
I somehow hadn't heard this album before. "They won't go when I go" was an amazing track.
If Stevie Wonder has no fans, I am dead
En casi todo el trabajo de Stevie Wonder se pueden apreciar aspectos positivos. La calidad de la ejecución musical y la proficiencia para crear canciones pop que tienen estructuras armónicas, rítmicas y melódicas complejas siempre sorprende. Este álbum en particular no me resultó tan destacable como sus más reconocido "Songs In The Key Of Life". Creo que las canciones no son lo suficientemente "pegadizas", con excepción de "Boogie On Reggae Woman" que creo es la estrella del álbum. La interpretación musical es excelente y el trabajo compositivo se deja apreciar, pero las canciones no funcionan tan bien. Creo que es buen álbum, pero simplemente en comparación con otros de sus trabajos esto no es lo mejor.
Yeah, I like this one quite a bit - at least compared to the last Stevie Wonder joint I listened to. Catchy and soulful, and a good length too.