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This is such a fantastic fucking album, just so perfect to relax and vibe. Beautiful song writing and Stevie at his best
Despite sounding a little corny and easy-listening adjacent, the vibe won me over. This is a chill album.
Great vibes, great vocals, instrumentals on point, what’s not to like!
Some good songs. Worth listening to and keeping
Album review 007 Fullfillingness’ First Finale by Stevie Wonder (1974) Rating 3/5 Most reviews of this album will talk about how Stevie Wonder’s run of five albums between 1972’s Music of My Mind and 1976’s Songs in the Key of Life is one of the greatest purple patches of any artist, and Fullfillingness’… is the oft overlooked and neglected sibling to the other albums in this run. Listening to this objectively though, I don’t find it to be a truly great album with great songs; it’s more of a ok album with some good songs, and doesn’t stand up to the quality of Stevie Wonder’s other albums of this period.
Genius!
Hún náði mér ekki þessi
Ég fíla Stevie Wonder. Sum lög eru með þeim bestu í heiminum. Engin þeirra voru hér :( Tvær stjörnur væri samt of hart.
I like it. I've listened to a few Stevie Wonder albums and have not been gripped by any of them. This one is pretty easy to listen to. Good beats, great singing, good variety of styles. Showcases his abilities as a singer and also a bandleader.
This was a fine album, but Stevie has better ones
Fulfillingness' First Finale- Stevie Wonder Released in 1974 July 22nd Nice feel Overall 8.5/10 Genre is soul and progessive comtep. 17th studio album from Stevie wonder Stevie wonder drummed, played keys, sang he produced the full album on his own. DAMN Michael sembello played guitar 42 min long- decent timing. Heaven is 10 zillion light years away is very good. Good fading out and keeps a strong back beat. Catchy beat You’ve haven’t done nothin has a great intro They won’t go when I go piano solo is really really good. Simple yet complex and interesting, song apexes and falls so interesting at the same time it flows so hard Bird of beauty is a nice change up with how the backbeat is and the woodwind instrument. Vocals on please dont go are fire
this was honestly so boring
Just straight up fucking amazing
Not Stevie's best, but close to it. A great listen.
Stevie tulistab ja Stevie mööda ei pane. Vahepeal paneb kümnesse, seekord üheksasse. Terve plaat on hea kuulamine, aga siin selliseid legendaarseid hitte ei ole. Ma olin väga üllatunud, et see konkreetne album on 17. väljalase Stevielt. Mees ise oli siis 24-aastane. Tüüp ikka tootis haiget tempoga oma kvaliteetset muusikat.
Nice and mellow. The gospel influence of They Won't Go When I Go is really cool.
i have nothing to say about this. 3/5
I'm not super familiar with many of these songs--I hadn't heard this album before. It lacks the well-known bangers found on Innervision or Songs in the Key of Life. The first track is pretty good and the second track, a gospel song, is actually pretty funky. Too Shy to Say is one of those super whiney Stevie tracks that I can't stomach very well. Boogie on picks up as the best track yet. It carries definite Parliament vibes. Creepin' is a slow but groovy track. You Haven't Done Nothing is even better than Boogie On. Sounds like I Wish. Will definitely poach this for a playlist. Bird of Beauty is pretty good and fun to hear Stevie speaking some Portuguese. Please Don't Go is solid as well. Overall a pretty good album, even sounding and doesn't delve too much into the sappy or depressing songs that drag some of his best albums down a little for me. 4/5
Fantastic album
Holy what a smooth album. Some terrific soul on here mixed with some nasty funk. The production is great, the musicianship is tight, and Wonder's voice acts like another instrument that pushes the song over the top. There's not much else to say. For an album that's considered one of his weakest of his "classic period", I've enjoyed it far more than others of that era. The lack of a true hit single or timeless Stevie Wonder hit adds to its allure - it's just a strong, steady, funky album through and through.
Stevie’s worst from the classic era but still peak
It's Stevie Wonder. I don't know what to say but it's just laid back and enjoyable. I don't feel any stress when I'm listening to Stevie, but it has more edge, more substance than happy clappy hippie crap or smile till your muscles hurt disco. A delightful blend of funk and soul that welcomes you. this process might make me a stevie wonder fan
The book notes this was the fourth and final album of a hot streak Stevie Wonder had at the beginning of his post-child-prodigy career. As such, it would've been preferable to hear the other three first for context. Not that this album's charms can only be understood that way. "You Haven't Done Nothin'" is one of the great protest songs—and still relevant in our current hellscape. This feels like an album that warrants repeat listens to digest it fully, though it didn't hook me as much as I'd hoped.
70/100.
Interesting.
I’m 10 Zillion light years away from finishing my architecture studies but this album helped.
Stevie Wonder's Fulfillngness' Full Finale is by no means on par with Songs in the Key of Life, but this album isn't trying to be this behemoth of a project. Stevie was just being himself and continuing to craft some of the greatest Soul music known to man. The instrumentation on this project is immaculate and so delicately placed all throughout each song's composition that you can't help but be impressed. While I did think a lot of these songs are more long winded and not as impactful as some of Stevie's other music in his discography, I do still think they hold quite a special place in his catalog. I wish I was able to get more into this project but I personally think Stevie has much more simple and effective projects that scratch a much better itch than this project, even with all its' beauty and glory. Very glad I finally got around to some Stevie but I just hope next project swoons me a bit more.
Love Stevie
A breath of fresh air full of classic Stevland tracks. Wonder's attention to detail in his compositions has always been in place and this album is no exception to that rule. Just a fantastic listen on a beautiful day!
Some greats hits on this album. Love the harmonica!
An amazing album without any standout hits. Pretty impressive.
Stevie really is a wonder, man.
Funkadelic
Vibes, but nothing super memorable
Groovy album. It gave me a but of energy early in the morning. I liked the weirdness of Too Shy To Say. Too busy to write a solid review (not like I do that anyway). This is a 4.
Absolutely loved this album. Listened to it front to back twice while walking through the woods. This is a wonderful album.
Classic Stevie. Funky, mellow, introspective. This album flew right by. Great listen.
Not good
I used to (Stevie) WONDER what this album sounded like because I had never listened. Now I no longer (Stevie) wonder.
The kind of songwriting where I can't tell if I have already heard the songs or if they spring from such natural, genuine creativity that they SOUND like I've already them. Really fantastic like 4.5 for me Fav song: Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away
I am soulless and therefore, do not enjoy.
4/5
Not my style
Pretty sure there’s a comma missing in “Boogie On Reggae Woman”. I also wonder if anyone ever told Stevie it wasn’t there?
As always, Stevie Wonder proves he’s in a league of his own. The production is stunning, he plays most of the instruments himself, his vocals are flawless, and every song feels perfectly crafted. Favourite tracks: Smile Please, Creepin', It Ain't No Use, Bird of Beauty, and especially They Won't Go When I Go - an absolutely tragic piece that sends shivers down my spine every time.
Coming one year after the almighty 'Innervisions', I was expecting big things going into this record. It didn't disappoint, but didn't excite either. The second half had had some great moments, dense and funky, but this Motown legends propensity for the soppy was indulged too much for my taste. Overall, it's a 'Stevie' record.
Mid 4
One of the greatest Stevie Wonder albums...a classic.
Very enjoyable album, with smooth, soulful and warm vibes throughout. The vocals and musicianship are superb as you'd come to expect from Stevie Wonder, and there are some big high points epitomised by a killer closing track. The album does have 2-3 songs that felt quite bland though, and whilst on the whole it feels very cohesive, the filler moments don't land anywhere near as well as some other tracks.
A good time and a fun listen. Really enjoyed when it dipped into a more electronic funk on some tracks. I would listen again for sure.
My goodness... all Stevie does is make bangers! I never through I would be into a song with the word 'zillion' in it but here we are.
Pretty good album 5/5
Amazing soul record, Stevie only makes hits
Epitome of human emotions. Soul slices through. Love, faith, and light. Loveee Stevie. Started off strong with Smile Please, got a little sleepy with Creepin’, picked back up with Please Don’t Go. Life really only is about loving and believing and sharing all the good. 3/5 due to the sleepy.
Good but nothing to write home about.
Pretty nice. Stevie never puts out mediocre music, that's for sure.
Legend, with lots of good songs. Can't say I'd include this on a T1001 list though. The slow slog "Smile Please" started this one out with was the tone setter and not a good one. I wouldn't smile either. I really enjoyed "Heaven Is 10 Zillion...", that had the energy you start an album with. Then right into a ridiculously boring "Too Shy To Say". Then into the solid "Boogie On Reggae Woman" which is one of his absolute best. "Creepin'", another slow methodical song. The the closest thing to a hit song on this album with "You Haven't Done Nothin'" which has 23M listens, great horns and that "Superstition" vibe. Who planned this album tracking??! It's a freakin' rollercoaster of slow, fast, slow on this one! Planned, obviously, but not enjoyable. You gotta enjoy slow soul to dig this one. It sounds dated, it's super slow and I felt like he was trying too hard. Not all that great, and certainly not T1001 for me. 3 stars.
Ihana albumi! Helppoa ja rentoa kuunneltavaa, olisin voinu kuunnella toisen kerran putkeen
Never noticed until today that Stevie's face is on the cover of the album. It's a more laid back affair than it's predecessors and has moments where it strays into sentimentality, but it also has You Haven't Done Nothin' which is biting and funky. Can't believe Stevie never had a UK number album but he played on one that early 2000s pop numpties Blue had. There really is no justice. My favourite track was the plaintive They Won't Go When I Go.
fine
How come so much Stevie Wonder sounds like Christmas Pop?
Creepin was good. Heaven is 10 zillion miles away was good. A touch too gospely
I don't get Stevie Wonder. 3.75
Stevie!!
It just sounds incredible, with unconventional recording techniques that somehow manage to excel with the theme and Wonder's style. It's still distinctively soul, but it's really atmospheric, and you can hear the decades of influence these songs would have on neo-soul from the late 90s to modern age.
This album is actually really great. I haven't ended up liking that much some of the songs here, but most of them are very impressive. So, even if I doubted whether to give it four or five stars, I think it well deserves five. The variety of sounds and layers on this album is amazing. I've enjoyed it a lot.
A Stevie Wonder record without a radio single is exactly how I’d expect a Stevie Wonder record without a radio single to sound.
C’est Stevie Wonder, ça s’écoute tout seul et en toutes circonstances!
5/5 like every stevie wonder album
Good album. Stevie is so talented and at the top of his game at this point in the 70’s that even in second gear, as he is here, it sounds beautiful. It’s laid back and almost easy listening music but it consistently sounds warm, pleasant and interesting.
Belongs on the list with the other three 70's albums but not may favorite style. A little to smooth jazz major 7th for me. Still, Stevie is a genius.
It is always a nice feeling to have a Stevie Wonder album to listen to, never a chore. What another fantastic album, his melodies, lyrics and interpretation are amazing and it shocked me that he even sang in Portuguese on one of the songs. I had Innervisions before, which I felt more developed butvIbpoved this one too! 5/5
Well done, Stevie! Listening to this album lets me flow smoothly within the melodies. The rich arrangements combine elements of jazz, soul, Latin rhythms, and electronic touches like Moog synthesizers and drum machines. I love diversity! Standout tracks include the funky “Boogie On Reggae Woman” (track 4) and the album’s most famous song, track 8, “They Won’t Go When I Go.” I first encountered this song through George Michael’s 1990 cover. A curiosity: this is primarily a solo project, with Stevie playing nearly all the instruments himself. He is supported by a select group of guest artists and background vocalists, including Minnie Riperton, Paul Anka, Deniece Williams, and the Jackson 5.
Great as always. Slower than the other three I’ve listened to before, but still high-quality hooks and songwriting.
Solid, funky and soulful album that was very enjoyable. Different from usual listens but good variety and an easy listen. Track 2 personal favourite on the album.
Easy A! 5/ 5
He's just too good at groovin. Could do without him telling me to believe in christian god but I still had a nice time
Not the best of stevie
some great songs and some good songs, but not my favorite Stevie Wonder album
1 banger, a couple of good songs, the rest for me is filler. 3.5
I enjoyed the slower songs in this album more than the upbeat, funk songs.
This one bowled me over track after track! After feeling a little let down by Talking Book, I was wary, but the subtle brilliance of this album tore down my walls. It’s such an impeccably executed but easygoing set of tunes. It has been almost nothing but standout moments. Great melodies, grooves, instrumentals, solos, lyrics. Every track has given me something lovely to latch on to. Must-listen #238!
Hab's nicht geschafft...
Klasse Bumsballaden
Spritzig funkiger Softporn meets die Sims Baumodus
Wie ein langer Roadtrip in den Sonnenaufgang. Gerade “They won’t go when I go” hat mich geflasht. Vielleicht zukünftig 5 Sterne
Mein liebster Soul-Künslter! Einige Sounds etwas altbacken, Balladen etwas kitschig, aber insgesamt toll, warm. 7/10 Der Nachfolger "Songs In The Key Of Life" ist eines meiner Lieblingsalben.
Very beautiful.
Had never heard any of the songs on this - and it's really good. Boogie On Reggae Woman is a blast, You Haven't Done Nothin' is amazing, They Won't Go When I Go is deranged but in a good way. Sun is shining here today, and this is the right album.
Mjo
Jebote u ovoj prvoj polovici sedamdesetih je inspiracija baš mazila stevieja
he was really cooking with this one
i cannot see how good this is
Can’t wait to hear more Stevie Wonder, this shits good
Another excellent album from his best era. While I wish that there were a few more funky songs like "Boogie on Reggae Woman" or "You Haven't Done Nothin'," the lyrics are fantastic, especially on the spiritually plaintive "Heaven is a Zillion Light Years Away." The production is also stellar. He was absolutely hitting his stride during this period.
Another fantastic album from Stevie's golden era. It has everything you'd want, the gospel songs, funk jams, soulful ballads. Also, I'm a big Dylan fan, but absolutely no one plays the harmonica like Stevie Wonder. He makes that shrill instrument sound silky somehow. I especially loved Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, the Nixon takedown You Haven't Done Nothin, and the almost creepy with its rapture vibes, but super mesmerising, They Won't Go When I Go. A 4.5 for me but its Stevie Wonder, gotta round up
Literally two days ago this generator had George Michael introducing me to my new favorite song "They Won't Go When I Go" and now here comes another excuse to listen to it fifty seven times. Funny how these things always seem to happen... anyway: not only "They Won't Go When I Go" but actually all of these tracks are great!
Smooth soul, mix of love and religious themes. Not my kind of thing but you have to respect Wonder. Bit more of a groove on Boogie On Reggae Woman You Havent Done Nothin has that trademark SW sound Nice piano on start of They Wont Go Bird of Beauty has a nice sound. Overall very good objectively, but not my style. Best track - Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Havent Done Nothin 3 stars, but with 4 star moments.
Smooth and funky but not an all time classic for me 4/5
I remember when this album came out. The big radio hit (and best song on the album) was Boogie On Reggae Woman, which I could not figure out what Stevie was singing until this listen when I saw the song title and read the lyrics. (Always thought it was “you’re the only woman”.) Never realized it until now, but it sounds like MJ might’ve been influenced by and got some of his ideas from Stevie. Some how I’m becoming a Stevie fan. (4.1*s)
Another Stevie and I Wonder why so many on the list. I just don't have the ear for his work. I don't see the draw. This album was more of the same from the the wonder boy with cheesy motown sound. It got better at the end with the creepy track "They Won't Let Me Go" and the 2 finishers. Not buying it...1.69 stars.
Didn't get much out of this Stevie entry. I can understand why he has a following and is a cultural icon but this album doesn't seem to belong on the list. I enjoyed Boogie On Reggae Woman but otherwise this album came up mostly empty. Nice to see a shout out to the Jackson 5 thrown in I guess. I'd relegate Fulfillingness off the list since we already have 3 other Stevie Wonder albums on here. 1.18 stars
vibey and like the horns
I apologize Mr.Wonder, I was unfamiliar with your game. Fantastic record, fun, heavy at moments, just lyrically on point. Musically nailing it, just a banger of a record.
Gorgeously listenable. Surprisingly cool. They Won't Go When I Go absolute fucks.
“You Haven’t Done Nothin’” is the star here. Classic. Nothing else, including “Boogie On Reggae Woman,” really comes close.
Sunday liked “Boogie on Reggae Woman”. I liked “You Haven’t Done Nothing”. “Bird of Beauty” is so fun after it. The album feels like watching a broadway show. There’s so much fun and emotion. It feels like there’s a clear story to everything. His voice is so beautiful, especially the lows. I love the harmonica on “Please Don’t Go”. Great way to finish.
This is another one that's like oil on water for me. Ballads just go in one ear and out the other. The first half sounds like Christmas songs. But they sound nice and I'd put them on in the background if I was visiting an elderly relative around the holidays. You Haven't Done Nothin' and Please Don't Go do get cooking. They Won't Go When I Go is haunting, I kept going back to that one. Apparently the only song on the album not written by Stevie, according to the wiki. It's a dark dirge, way more my speed than his typical sound.
Yo, did he start Boogie on Reggae woman with "i like to see you boogie"? I'm a little biased i think because when i was a baby learning what music was, Stevie Wonder was one of the main features. But to me, listening to this album, his composition is up there with Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, lyrics on par with the Psalms and Rumi, performance maybe just under people like Ella and Mike. The greatest to ever do it. And no matter how much praise he gets, it's not enough. This isn't even his best album, these aren't even his biggest songs, i hadn't even listened to this one before but I'm amazed.
The title of this album is a a lot. Say it five times fast. I like it. My head was bobbin’ immediately. Heaven is 10 Zillion Lightyears Away is a total shift. I normally hate god songs purely on principle but I love every part of this song and I can’t fully articulate why. By song three I guess every song is going to be a whole different thing. I love it. Too Shy To Say is sweet and very peaceful. What is this instrument making this sound in Boogie On Reggae Woman? You know what I’m talking about. Some of the sounds in here feel like precursors to a lot of the synthy 80s sound but funkier and funner here. They Won’t Go When I Go feels like a direct influence on Leon Bridges and that sphere. Bird of Beauty feels chaotic and a little rushed.
It feels like a cop out but I feel like this is a very good Stevie Wonder album. Stevie’s voice is incredible on this, to say the least. I feel like this is the peak of his vocals (during this specific run). I love the songwriting but I feel like I need another dozen or so listens to fully understand it. This feels like Stevie’s “Hail to the Thief” or “Yeezus.” It’s an album where he’s working on perfecting his skill set and exploring some new tools and addressing any holes in his game. It’s like when Freiza is laying waste to Namek and folks are like “dang this dude is strong. But I’m sure Vegeta handle it.” And then Frieza drops the whole “this isn’t even my final form.” Type of deal. I’m tainted by what comes next for Stevie. I think one issue with this album, (I say issue like it’s a stray lemon seed in my Water at a Michelin starred restaurant) is the lack of a radio hit that I have a history with. Given, it’s still amazing. But I don’t have Higher Groind to keep me grounded. And that’s just fine.
I love Stevie. I wasn't familiar with this specific album but did know You Haven't Done Nothin'. I liked it. I don't think this is one of his best albums, but it was enjoyable. Favorite tracks: Boogie On Reggae Woman, Too Shy to Say, and Please Don't Go.
J’ai pas tout écouté mais il y a quelques musique de gros baiseur que je me garde de côtés « dans le doute »
Incredible. 4.5⭐
Fine, nothing really stands out but quite pleasant
Fell asleep.
It’s not my usual kind of music but I can see why Stevie Wonder is such an icon. The piano and ambiance is impeccable.
Excellent album, more soul focused, nice vibrato on the vocals. Catchy singles that makes the album stand out.
Favorites: "Creepin'", "You Haven't Done Nothin'" (the lyrics are tedious social commentary, but the groove is awesome and I love the direct fade in to "It Ain't No Use") "They Won't Go When I Go" (which feels like it was inspired by Baroque Harpsichord and Beethoven piano concertos for its arrangement)
It was fine but it made very little impression
I enjoyed some tracks but overall it was kinda flat. Expected more from Stevie.
Great funky, soulful album
Not my cup of team. Music and flow were not natural to me.
Groovy.
Great album. Still figuring out the raging system but I added multiple songs to the playlist and I listened 3 rkmes
It's fine. Not exciting.
Banger
Stevie doing what he does, perfectly nice smooth tunes.
good, but not his best.
Stevie Wonder is a musical genius and virtuoso. But I don’t think this is one of his better albums.
Even if this wasn't released between two masterpieces, I think it would still be a bit overlooked. It seems to be aiming to perfect a single sound rather than tackling a bunch of them. It's a very smooth, soulful record, with no bad songs but certainly some anonymous ones. Tracks one and three are a little sleepy despite having great vocals. "Boogie on Reggae Woman" brings a funky groove to show the infectiousness that Wonder is capable of, but even it feels a little restrained, burrowing into your ears instead of bowling you over. "You Haven't Done Nothin" brings in the horns and it's like wow, where have those been this whole time? The whole album seems to alternate between smooth and funky songs, and I'm left wishing there were more of the latter. A good album, but a rare one from Wonder that sounds like something another soul singer could have made.
Actually enjoyed a Stevie Wonder album. I think I'm getting old.
Lovely little album by Stevie. 3.5 stars
His seventeenth album. Soul. Love the production on this album. Every note is crystal clear. Whilst not my favourite Stevie Wonder album, it's composition is as you'd expect from this genius. A very smooth and chilled album.
Stevie can do no wrong in my eyes, pero no creo que este álbum esté al nivel de Songs in the Key of Life (dejo muy alta la vara haciendo un álbum de 30 canciones totalmente perfecto). Igual tiene bangers y se disfruta como cualquier cosa de este hombre. Los toques mas funky se aprecian también. Favs: Heaven is 10 Zillion..., Creepin, You Haven't Done Nothing, Bird of Beauty
Mucha calidad mucho groove tiene mi colega. Aun así y como ya dije en el anterior, no son canciones que volvería a escuchar por mi cuenta, debo tener algún tipo de problema en los oídos. Es que para mí su ritmo está en el uncanny valley, creo que es porque hasta sus canciones lentas tienen todo el rato progresiones ascendentes y acaban en un estribillo-relief y a mi eso no me convence, lo siento amigos :( Fav: You Haven't Done Nothin, Bird of Beauty
Stevie en modo introspectivo, obviamente sin perder la magia. Fulfillingness’ First Finale existe en tierra media entre sus dos grandes álbumes, como el respiro después de la tormenta de Innervisions (mi fav de Stevie, ponedlo cabrones) y la maestría celebratoria de Songs in the Key of Life: menos explosivo, pero más cálido y, si cabe, humano. Hay una calma espiritual que lo atraviesa todo, desde el optimismo contagioso de Boogie On Reggae Woman hasta la melancolía de tracks como They Won't Go When I Go. Es demasiado bueno creando panoramas sonoros ste man. No creo que entre al top 3 de Stevie y aún así me parece 5/5, qué os puedo decir... pero siendo consciente de que tiene álbumes mejores le dejo el 4 (porque meter .5 no, no? espabila creador de la página) Favs: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Boogie on a Reggae Woman, You Haven't Done Nothin', Bird of Beauty
En comparación con Innervisions y Songs In The Key of Life (discos entre los que se encuentra y generalmente más aclamados -aunque para mí les haga frente sin ningún tipo de pegas-), en Fullfillingness' First Finale nos encontramos con un Stevie más introspectivo. No significa que baje el ritmo ni mucho menos: se mete con Nixon en You Haven't Done Nothin' junto a los Jackson 5 y hasta te canta en portugués en Bird of Beauty. Es un disco completísimo donde se explora un espectro de emociones muy amplio, aunque no tan expansivo como en Songs in the Key of Life. Curiosamente es el único disco del periodo clásico de Stevie (espero que nos salgan los 5) que no está en la lista de los mejores 500 álbumes de la Rolling Stone. Injustísimo. 4 estrellitas para Stevie a falta de poder poner 4,5. Me encanta Stevie. A la playlist: 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.
Goeie
This period of Stevie’s career is unmatched, but of that great material, this is among the worst I’ve heard.
No what I thought it’d be! I do like it.
Very groovy and nice to listen to. There’s just not enough memorable songs for me. Had a great time but just did not really remember any songs.
There’s some interesting moments. I like Stevie Wonder, but one of my least favourite things is 70s adult contemporary music. There’s a lot of that here.
A great voice but this album felt uninspiring.
I mean it’s Stevie. He’s one of the best musicians of our age.
Feels like a 70s time capsule. Solid album but overly sappy and meh for me
I like the positivity
Album is a 10/10
Its an album with an incredoble range of emotional expression and great musical ability. I’ll listen to this again amd again, but prefer Songs in the Key of.
Stevie is a musical genius! Smooth, funky, catchy, fun and easy to listen to, with relevant, timely (and timeless) lyrics.
Not my favourite Wonder album. Just when I thought it was getting better, I realized the album was done and it was following a playlist with his other music.
It's not Talking Book or Innervisions, but it's still really good! 4/5
3.5 - Good
Funky, soulful, and sexy. What else could you want?
An absolute classic. It was never my favorite Stevie record, but it was nice to revisit and listen deeper.
Bunch of songs I wasn’t familiar with. Didn’t really open me up to wanting more - just a really nice and pleasant record to listen to. Easy listen. The guy is great.
7.9
Pretty good album. However, "They Won't Go When I Go" is such an obvious highlight above all else here, it's not even close.
Not my favorite SW album, but it is pretty groovy nonetheless.
Hard to give Stevie anything less than a 4. Pretty good for something I've never heard. 4/5
Another reviewer said "I love music! I love Stevie Wonder!" That does it for me too. I haven't ever heard They Won't Go When I Go, and wow, what a blessing that song is. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thanks, Stevie!
Solid bit of Stevie, I was pleased to have a 4th one. Why not the whole classic era?
enjoyable listening experience, you havent done nothing and they wont go when i go are both five stars. i probably wont revisit the whole album
What a trip. The beats bend and twist but never settle into anything too obvious. There’s so much joy in the little turns and flourishes. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions: - Smile Please - Boogie On Reggae Woman - You Haven't Done Nothin' - They Won't Go When I Go
Legend. But too slizzy and old for 2025..
Classic Stevie
sorry jacob this is better than songs in the key of life too
Hadn't heard most of the tracks on this one being more familiar with Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life as well as his whole litany of big hits. This was characteristically great. Funky, fun music from Detroit's finest. Great stuff.
I'm learning that Stevie Wonder albums often take me a couple listens to really lock in, and then even if I didn't love the while things, I usually can't deny the guy's got all the rizz. He can write hooks, but it seems more often he wanders around inside the music to explore an idea that is also a feeling, which is perhaps why every tune pushes against itself with weird minor or discordant elements. But if you're able to give him your attention, you'll at least go on a ride, and you may even resonate with his vulnerability and passion. And then other times he's just really fun. "Boogie Woman" and "You Haven't Done Nothingl'" are easy favorites, but I also liked " Heaven" and "Too Shy to Say."
Another beautiful album that only falls short relative to the other albums he created during this stretch.
Some real bangers on this album. Still waiting for Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life.
(78/100)
It’s fine. There’s no denying the talent of Stevie. This is just ok to me.
Slower than other albums of his but that classic groove is undeniably fantastic
Favorite Track: They Won’t Go When I Go
Sehr gutes Album man braucht ein bisschen um reinzukommen aber Gold ist definitiv dabei besonders gegen Ende des Albums wird es sehr packend Special mention: Bird of Beauty Best song: You haven’t done nothing Rating: 3,9
Another great Stevie album. Although not as high on the list for me as some of the other work, great songwriting and great music.
Stevie Wonder didn’t just make music, he rewrote the DNA of soul. It feels like he traded his sight for the ability to see deeper into sound and emotion than anyone else ever has. His classic run of albums is untouchable, every one of them a 5/5 listen. The harmonies, the soaring vocals, the compositions that feel both intricate and effortless… there’s nothing to pick apart. Stevie is the gold standard of timeless artistry. And sure, the hairstyle might get him compared to the Predator. See Exhibit A: https://images7.memedroid.com/images/UPLOADED429/5c380f525f234.jpeg but let’s be real, the Predator wishes it had Stevie’s catalog. Classic Stevie Wonder is perfection, plain and simple. 9.5/10.
classic from a classic period of a classic artist
Its just not possible to follow-up Songs in the Key of Life. His production is impeccable and THE standard. Just no all time songs on this one.
So good, but I have to revisit and maybe grow some more to give it a 5
Another beautiful Stevie Wonder album, how sick to dig into an artist you’ve previously not listened to much of and enjoy the crazy huge back catalogue they have. This album was a bit less hit focused but still delivered a great sound and vibe.
Ei valittamista. 3,5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hyvä levy mut jostain syystä en fiilistelen noita Wonderin balladeja niin paljon kuin meneviä biisejä.
Not my type of music but you cant deny the talent
This album is just gorgeous start to finish. Warm, soulful, and ridiculously beautiful. Every track feels alive and heartfelt.
Stevie is a treasure, but this is too uneven for me.
I can't help but compare this to Songs in the Key of Life, Innervisions, and Talking Book. Looking at it that way, it comes up short. But it's still Stevie Wonder, so nothing here is bad. I didn't enjoy this as much as the other albums while recognizing that this is still a great album.
Here's the thing: I understand that Stevie Wonder is this great pianist, but I just don't dig his tunes. They are all too....slow? Mournful?
Groovy. Please Don’t Go is my favorite.
Good
Uplifting record. Pleasant to listen to. I really enjoyed They Won’t Go When I Go.
Too many ballads.
Possibly the weakest album from his golden period, which is to say it’s not one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Still excellent, even if it lacks a truly classic single.
I don’t really care for this harmonica in “Creepin’” Like nails on a chalkboard. This was nice but just not my favorite.
How could you not love this? Best Song: Heaven is 10 Zillion Lightyears Away Rating: 8/10 Stars: 4
Bra, inte hans bästa.
Stevie Wonder has a voice like silk, with a handful of gravel ready to throw in at any time. I like all his hit songs, but had little experience of his album material. I was ready to like this one a lot, but instead, I like it a little. There's a bit too much "God" stuff in there for my liking, and several of the tracks seemed rather mediocre to me. It's still worth four stars, but I don't want to add it to my collection, and, as a result, I can't justify making it five.
Strong beginning with more upbeat songs but the rest is kind of boring to me with jazzy or slow songs
Pretty good. GF called it elevator music, and it was hard to mount a credible counter argument.
I'm not as versed with Stevie Wonder's stuff, but I enjoyed this very much.
I just can’t think of any context where I’m throwing this on. I’m slightly more favorable to this because I didn’t know Stevie Wonder had a certain level of humor to him. Creepin’ & saying things like 10 zillion make for At least a more interesting listen.
Not really my thing, but I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
Love his voice, it makes slightly lame concepts like "Boogie on reggae woman" really come to life.
Come on, there's very little better than 70's Stevie Wonder. FFF was released in the middle of a slew of near perfect records. Every song is interesting in its own way, theres a huge amount of diversity, but Wonder maintains some thread throughout them all that ties them all together. The harmony is constistently sophisticated without sacrificing soulful feeling, and, of course, everything grooves very hard. This is the sort of album you can enjoy listening to over and over again, catching something new each time.
I find Stevie Wonder relentlessly fine There’s obviously a magic that is there for others but I just can’t find it A pleasant enough listen but nothing more really
This album is at its best when it's upbeat. Sadly those moments are few and far between.
This is my least favorite classic Stevie. Can't give it any more. Still great.
Some of my favourite sounds. The transition from too shy to say into boogie on reggae woman is wild.
Stevie Wonder is ULTRA talented and has made some absolute game changing smash hits. This album had exactly zero of them. It felt like a collection of B sides.
Holy funky monkey!
Not as funky as some of the Wonder's albums I've listened to. Sadly that meant it was kind of forgettable for me.
I don't think I've ever heard this album before, really nice, enjoyed it!
smooth, easy to listen to.
Pretty funky, I'd argue its ahead of its time for sure. Some stinkers but more gems than stinkers for sure. Faves are Please Don't Go and Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away.
I enjoyed this album. Love a bit of Stevie Wonder, will deffo listen again. Fave songs:Boogie on Reggae Woman, It Aint No Use, Bird of Beauty, Please Don't Go
Funky but could be better
It's very good. But I just feel wrong giving it a 5. I'm not sure if Songs in the Key of Life is just in the back of my mind tapping it's foot to a variety of rhythms saying, now now. It's not me.
The fourth record of Stevie's 'classic period,' this alliterative thing doesn't have the immediately recognizable singles that Songs in the Key of Life, Innervisions, and Talking Book enjoy, but it's still a fantastic album. Slow and saccharine at times, it's yet always intricate, and possesses amusing lyrics such as: 'I'd like to make love to you / So you can make me scream'; 'When you sleep at night, baby / I wonder do I creep into your dreams'; 'There awaits you a ticket / At 'Please Have A Good Time' Station.' The bangers are 'Boogie On Reggae Woman' and 'You Haven't Done Nothin',' but it was the final three tracks that stood out most to me, especially 'They Won't Go When I Go,' a stunning, co-written alloy of Chopin and gospel.
Don’t like Jesus enough for this one
Certainly not his best but Stevie Wonder is such a joyous artist and everything he makes just exudes happiness.
There's something unfathomable about someone's "golden era" starting with their FIFTEENTH studio album. Usually by that time they are throwing out covers of show tunes. This is, though, the first time I've listened to this particular album. Yet some of it is completely familiar. It's nice but in retrospect it feels a little bit like an easy listening album so it didn't grab me at all.
A pleasant listen, but it ends there for me
It is good but not amazing
5.5/10 The sugary vocals and lyrics aren't really for me, but hard to argue with the funky music. Highlight: Boogie On Reggae Woman
Another WONDERful album.
Few can stand with Stevie. A master. I don’t know the entirety of his catalog but this would appear to be a downbeat in mood for his oeuvre. Melancholic but uplifting. Boogie on Reggae Woman was a nice funky reprieve with a bitching harmonica solo. They Won’t Go When I Go was the highlight for me. I’ll keep this album in mind should I ever get divorced.
3.5 stars. When I think Stevie Wonder album this is the sound I think of. The only song from this album I was familiar with is “They Won’t Go When I Go” and it is my favorite track followed by “Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away”
Introspective, soulful, inventive. Definitely a darker more reflective and personal album than the other records I have heard belonging to Mr Wonder. It does still have those great funky moments and plenty of spiritual / gospel inspired tracks. But its the darker moments that stick with me. I was taken aback by the somber and haunting sound of Creepin and They Won't Go When I Go. Please Dont Go is a classic Stevie Wonder tune, a perfect closer and my favourite track. 8.5/10
2 piosenki mi w miarę siadły ale jako całość zbyt spokojny i zamulający
Simply wonderful
ughh, basically ok. too much sleazy sexyness.
I know this is good music, just not quite my style...but he has a beautiful voice. 2.5/5
I'd never heard of this album before! I've heard Stevie, of course. His voice and musicianship are fantastic. I'd say I struggled a bit connecting to most of these particular songs, though. I'd imagine if I listened to this a few more times they would connect more. I did really like the last song on the album, and Boogie On Reggae Woman was pretty fun, too.
Stevie Wonder får en femma bara för sången. Fan vad bra det här är vid rätt tillfälle! Mjukt, runt och helt otroligt svängigt när det passar. Ska in i skivsamlingen!
It’s Stevie Wonder, of course it’s going to be good. 4/5
Track 3: hits the feels. Makes me feel sparkly ✨️ it speaks to me Track 4: like the title want to boogie Track 5: this is my favorite on the album so far Track 6: a jam, a bop, so good
My relationship with Stevie Wonder's music is an unconventional one. Growing up, my younger brother was a devout fan of his classic period, while my own tastes leaned heavily towards rock. This meant that on weekends, our shared "Music Centre" would become a sonic battleground. He would have control on Saturday mornings, and me on Sunday morning. The following weekend this would be reversed. More often than not, I would be awakened on my brother's day by the sounds of classic soul and R&B, and so I became intimately, if reluctantly, familiar with albums like "Fulfillingness' First Finale". Despite my personal leanings, it's impossible to deny the brilliance of "You Haven't Done Nothin'". This track is a masterclass in politically charged funk, its powerful chorus and driving rhythm proving it a timeless classic. It's so compelling that if the entire album matched its intensity and innovation, "Fulfillingness' First Finale" would undoubtedly be a five-star masterpiece. While the album doesn't maintain that level of raw energy throughout, there are other standout moments. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" is a fantastic track, showcasing Wonder's versatility and unique melodic sense. The closing track, "Please Don't Go," also impresses, offering a beautifully poignant and soulful farewell. However, the remaining tracks don't resonate with me as strongly. While I can appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship that went into this album, as a cohesive body of work, much of it falls into the realm of being merely "okay" for my taste. I can certainly understand why many people consider "Fulfillingness' First Finale" to be a cornerstone of Stevie Wonder's discography and a landmark of 1970s soul. It is a work of undeniable quality, but for me, the magic is concentrated in a few key tracks. Therefore, while I respect its place in music history, and also why it's included on this list, I can't rate it higher than three stars. Would I listen to this album again? No. Would I buy this album? No. Side one 1. "Smile Please" – 2 2. "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away" – 3 3. "Too Shy to Say" – 2 4. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" – 4 5. "Creepin'" – 3 Side two 1. "You Haven't Done Nothin'" – Funky brilliance. A critique of Richard Nixon. - 5 2. "It Ain't No Use" – 3 3. "They Won't Go When I Go" – 3 4. "Bird of Beauty" – 2 5. "Please Don't Go" – 4 Total - 31 Average - 3.1 Review 85/1001
I was so excited for this when I saw it was coming up today. On paper it sounds like an amazing recipe, and the tracklist was unfamiliar to me. I ~have~ heard a couple of these before, but it was still a very fresh new experience. First listen, I wasn't very impressed. I read something about this being the fourth of a spurt of five classic Stevie Wonder records, and I was just dumbfounded. I felt like I'd heard better Stevie Wonder songs out there, and the singles on the project weren't as good as the singles I've heard before. They didn't feel like singles. The album was pretty great anyway so I gave it a second listen, and then it clicked. It's not just the music, which is masterfully produced. It's the energy, the concept of production and the literal production. Listening to this record all the way through is like candy, it comes in an ideal package but makes you want to consume more of it. I love the transition from track to track, the mesh of instrumentals, the details within the vocals, the lyrics and their slow burn. It's just more of a mood than a handful of great individual songs, but then when you get all personal with a track and you start to feel it and really listen to it, you realize the record is composed of Great Individual Songs. All the way through. I could argue any of it could be just a little more catchy, and a lot of these songs are too good to just be leaving on in the background without paying attention. 4.3/5 With a realistic cap of 4.7 in the future. One day isn't enough to digest a project like this.
Monotonny i nudny - zupełnie nie moje klimaty. Patrzysz na album i tylko liczysz ile zostało do końca
Good music. Lyrics weren’t that compelling to me.
I like most if him
3/5 Best Track - "You Haven't Done Nothin"
Easy listening and very nice Favs: Too Shy to Say, They Won't Go When I Go
I know Stevie Wonder’s music - I’m no stranger to it. Over the years, friends have pushed his tracks on me, and it’s never been wasted effort. This album in particular is bold - he criticizes Nixon! Imagine a Black musician openly taking shots at the President today with that kind of directness. But that’s Stevie Wonder: fearless, brilliant, and impossible to pin down. His music is amazing, his lyricism and compositions pure magic. And this record sits right in the middle of his “classic period," where he was firing on all cylinders and producing one masterpiece after another. It’s proof of why he’s rightly considered one of the all-time greats.
6/10
I feel like there is a big disadvantage for the albums that are fresh to the ear, that have never been heard by the listener before. Stevie Wonder is a legend, but to me he sounds like a vocal that any boy bend has and honestly this album didn’t do justice. It’s fine melodically, it’s not the worst thing to listen to, but it hasn’t evoked anything in my soul and I think that’s what it comes to at the end of the day, not just in music but in life. :)
Not my taste
Solid album, it's nice to listen to some Stevie that isn't overplayed
To think that this was his warm-up for Songs in the Key of Life.....I love music!! I love you Stevie Wonder!!!
First song: boring Second song: fun Third song: boring Fourth song: fun Fifth: bad Sixth: ok. To summarize I didn't enjoy it too much 😔 I'm being somewhat harsh with my scores but since there's no .5 this is just wjat kinda happened
Dit voelt als een meer funk album in vergelijking met Talking Book. Dat album was veel meer R&B/Soul. Songs in the Key of life is dan weer meer funky en zelfs elektronisch. Aan alles voel je dat dit meer een tussenalbum is. Dat heeft als voordeel dat het veel meer gefocust voelt dan Songs. Songs heeft veel hogere highs, maar ook veel meer wat gewoon meh is. Dit album, met slechts 10 nummers, heeft dat nauwelijks. Ik heb wat als FAVO gemarkeerd maar nummers die dat niet zijn, zijn niet matig maar gewoon net niet goed genoeg. Het album luistert heerlijk weg met als hoogtepunt Boogie on reggae woman wat gewoon een ongelooflijk funky plaatje is. Er zitten ook prachtige ballads tussen, gewoon lekker soulvol en wat heeft Stevie toch een fantastische stem. Bizar gewoon. Dit album voelt voor mij als een aanloop naar Song in the key of life en een voortzetting van wat Talking Book succesvol maakte. Verdomme Stevie, als je nou iets meer gefocust was voor Song in the key of life was dat de makkelijkste 5 sterren die ik ooit had gegeven. Dit album? Lekkere voortzetting van Talking Book en wat experimenteler met elektronische muziek, absoluut een ijzersterk album, dus een hele makkelijke 4 sterren. FAVO: Heaven is 10 zillion light years away, Boogie on reggae woman, You haven't done nothin', Please don't go
I'm not really used to reviewing music. I think I listen to it in a much more passive way than most people, so I don't know if I'll have much to say. Definitely nothing of interest to say. Now that's out of the way, this album was beautiful. I'm sure at some point I've heard Stevie Wonder's work, given the legend that he is, but this is my first time really listening to him and I think I'm already hooked. From start to finish this was one of the most perfect listening experiences I've ever had. I have no idea if this website is randomized or the albums are always in the same order, but I can't imagine a better start.
Mellow vibes, easy music to relax to although I did not really get into any songs save the classic Boogie on Reggae Woman
j’écouterais pas ce tout le jour mais on sent qu’il veut vraiment faire s’ouvrir les gens 😽😽😽🫶🏻
2.5
Fun, and smooth. I enjoyed listening to Stevie Wonder, never heard him before. This is the type of music that you can put on in the background, but its not just background noise. Its solid, I must say he has a very soothing voice.
groovy
🐐
It's pleasant-sounding pop gospel music. It wasn't my favorite but I enjoyed listening
Little bland. Not funky enough. Liked You Haven't Done Nothin... best track by a mile. Wanted more funk. It was funk-less. Funk
I found the first half of the album really, really boring. Thankfully the second half had some great tracks. 2/5
An average Stevie album
I didn't know any of these Stevie songs, but I was never bored. The innovation and skill are stunning. 3.5
I knew Stevie Wonder was good, but I didn’t know he was THIS good! I think from now on I’ll totally be sitting down and listening to more Stevie Wonder.
It’s not _Songs in the Key…_ and as such I don’t feel there’s anything vital on here but that doesn’t mean it’s not without its merit. I generally prefer when Stevie gets a bit funkier and there’s a few tracks on here that fulfil that brief, including _Boogie On Reggae Woman_, _It ain’t No Use_ and my fave track, You Haven’t Done Nothin’
Favorite Song: Please Don't Go
Gotta love Stevie
Stevie Wonder is maybe on the Mount Rushmore of modern musicians. Miles Davis, Lennon/McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Herbie Hancock, Brian Wilson...whomever else you want to put on there, he is a GIANT. In other words, you don't have to ask me twice to listen to a Stevie Wonder album. This one contains the seminal track, Boogie On Reggae Woman...one of the most covered, most interesting songs from this era, imo. Talk amongst yourselves - I'll give you a topic: Boogie On Reggae Woman is neither Boogie or Reggae...Discuss! It is a favorite of organ trios and jazz covers of all time. The chord changes and the vibe Stevie creates with this anomaly of a song are incredible. I'm not smart enough to explain why this song is so great, other than - it just is. You Haven't Done Nothin' is another clav-heavy, horn backed funky jam that you should be familiar with. The rest is a variety of heart-felt Stevie jams.
I havent listened to Stevie Wonder much if at all. Great stuff.
pretty good, im sure
Mangler mer enn bare synet, han her.
Fun, easy listen. Stevie's got a Wonderful voice and a beautiful way around music.
An exceptional album from Stevie’s classic period. It’s a testament to Stevie’s prolificness that this, his 17th studio album is considered “classic Stevie.” No skips, and despite its title “Please Don’t Go,” the album closer, is one of the most joyous, smile-inducing songs I’ve ever heard.
This is cool as hell. I never listened to Stevie Wonder outside the big hits before this project and so far 2/2 are great. They Won’t Go When I Go was my favorite track. It’s so unlike the rest.
This was my first tough rating. Awesome album, but does it merit 5? Maybe but I’m going 4 to avoid grade inflation.
Musical bliss. Heart-felt funkyness.
This is an album I’m very familiar with, as I had a bit of a Stevie Wonder obsession not too long ago. FFF may not be his greatest album, but for anyone else, it would be. FFF came near the end of a 5-album run untouched by any other artist. This album should be on the list just for Boogie on Reggae Woman and You Haven’t Done Nothin,’ with the latter being aimed at Richard Nixon. The rest of the songs are more personal, with several being about Wonder’s relationship with God. They Won’t Go When I Go is a haunting song about how Wonder will leave this earth and go to heaven, while those who aren’t right with God will be taking a short trip to hell. Mostly, the album is about love and no one writes love songs like Stevie. This album is a must listen.
sorry i just dont like stevie wonder
It doesnt have a recognizable Stevie hit, but still is great from top to bottom. maybe if it had a recognizable song it would elevate it to a 5/5
pretty funky
very pleasant favorites: They Won’t Go When I Go
Stevie Wonder: Fulfillingness' First Finale: This is a really cool and unique sounding album. Every song is full of energy and is just enjoyable to listen to throughout. There's a lot of instrument variety that keeps everything fresh, though the bass guitar work on this album in particular is excellent. His voice is also great. Really just a very well made album all around. 9.5/10
Not the best stevie album. Maybe one song I genuinely love
It’s Stevie, so there are interesting things happening here. But, overall it was a bit of a slog. Lots of songs get close to something interesting, but none get all the way there. A bit of a disappointment for me. Standout Track(s): Please Don’t Go
Enjoyable! I added a few songs to my morning coffee playlist. Not super memorable, but I'd happily listen to this album again in the background.
Great
love stevie between innvervisions and songs of life I dont thini this is one of his best album tbh You havent done nothin is a banger though Its great cause its STevie but not one of his best
Maybe it's not fair to grade Stevie Wonder on a curve here but this doesn't quite hit the same heights of his other classic period albums. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" and "You Haven't Done Nothin'" are great of course.
Ballads were there, but mid tempo and the hits elevate this record. 8/10
A great Stevie Wonder album that has this light approach to funk and soul. Some songs could've done more with vocals - it's then too smooth if you will.
Good
You really never see people talking about this album the same way they do Innervisions, Songs In the Key of Life etc. Stevie was on a different level at this stage of his career, top tier stuff.
I mean, he's really good at what he's doing. I listened to it three times and nothing stood out in a moment but I enjoyed the entire listen each time. Likely a good one for headphones.
It sounds like a great album to relax in a hammock with or some fine wedding reception music. I just can't retain it. Doesn't do anything for me. I liked one of his other ones more.
Ta perro
a timeless sound. i can't see shit. top songs: heaven is 10 zillion light years away, you haven't done nothin'
actual peak
Really love the vibes of this, never gave Stevie Wonder a serious listen. Very uplifting and heavenly sounding album. Favorite song is Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away
"Fulfillingness' First Finale" features Stevie Wonder's masterful musicianship and includes standout tracks like "You Haven't Done Nothin'". However, compared to his other classic 70s albums, it feels less cohesive, resulting in a somewhat fragmented listening experience.