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It's okay. A couple of incredible tracks
Is it another Stevie Wonder album - yep……is it good - yep…..is it his best - probably not
This gets 4 stars based purely on Boogie On Reggae Woman
It doesn't have any of the hits, but it's great Stevie.
yessss :) 4/5
Stevie Wonder fue el absoluto dueño de los 70. 5 obras maestras desde Music of my mind hasta Songs in the Key of life (dejaremos fuera los valiosos aunque claramente inferiores Where I´m coming from y The secret life of plants). Este es el cuarto de la serie y aunque no tiene el nivel de excelencia de Talking book o Songs in the key of life presenta un conjunto de temas absolutamente fabuloso donde demuestra su maestría compositiva y el dominio de los sintetizadores y de su inseparable armónica. Lo compuso y publicó después del accidente de tráfico que le dejó en coma y le da un marcado toque religioso y espiritual como se refleja en They Don't Go When I Go (maravilloso el piano) o Heaven Is Ten Million Light Years Away, ambas deliciosas. Los temas más famosos son merecidamente You hace done nothing (con coros de los Jackson 5) y Boogie on reggae woman. Contiene también otras excelentes canciones como Smile please (melodía y estilo similares al clásico You´re the sunshine...), Creepin, Bird of beauty (a ritmo de soul-bossa nova con Stevie animándose a cantar en portugués) Too shy to say (con una estupenda base de piano acompañada de una steel guitar), It ain´t no use (de las mejores del álbum) o el estupendo final con Please don't go. En ese año 74 aún le sobró tiempo para producir Perfect Angel de la gran Minnie Riperton que incluia el tremendo Loving you, una de las primeras canciones números uno en el Billboard que carecían de percusión. Las otras fueron nada menos que Yesterday y Eleanor Rigby... También para escribir el fenomenal Tell Me Something Good de Rufus con Chaka Khan. Y Aretha publicó Let me in your life con una excepcional version de Until you come back to me, tambien compuesta por Stevie Wonder. Otros grandes discos de 1974 fueron (atención a la variada paleta sonora) los de Gram Parsons, Kraftwerk, Gene Clark, Supertramp, Genesis, Brian Eno, Bob Marley, Big Star, Neil Young, Tangerine Dream o los imprescindibes directos de Van Morrison y Bob Dylan. También los de New York Dolls, Tom Waits, Mike Olfield, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steely Dan, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, ELO y King Crimson.
Stewie Wonder will always get a thumbs up from me. I love this stuff.
Buen disco que pasó desapercibido entre sus dos más conocidos lps para mi. Gran Stevie Wonder
Enjoyed the sound
Stevie is so reliably good that even his lesser-known stuff is worth listening to from front to back. Nothing here beats his biggest hits, but he just makes such good music that anything you hear from him is gold - or at least close to it. Standouts are Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Boogie On Reggae Woman, They Won't Go When I Go, and Please Don't Go.
this has a rly consistent sound while still keeping all the tracks varied. super funky and smooth. did not expect to like it this much.
Never really listened to Stevie Wonder much, but this album was pretty nice.
This was an absolute pleasure and pleasant mellow listen this afternoon. Great album.
Loved this one more than Innervisions. There was a wide array of styles and themes that just fit my mood and the vibe for the day.
Great album, but short of a 5 for me. “Boogie on Reggae Woman” and “You Ain’t Done Nothing” are both great tracks showing a fun and political side of Stevie Wonder respectively. Full of funk, soul, and passion, it still pales in comparison to Songs in the Key of Life which we will hear soon enough.
Had some nice riffs and beats
Didn’t love the first three songs which were on the cheesy side. From Boogie on Reggae Woman through to Bird of Beauty is some of Stevie’s best stuff though. Particularly enjoyed You Haven’t Done Nothing and They Wong Go When I Go
Of the 5 albums in Stevie's Perfect Run, this is the one I'm least familiar with. The other 4 all have a few songs I was hooked on for a time, whereas I never found that song on Fulfillingness. There are a lot of good songs on this record; Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, It Ain't No Use, Creepin', and Boogie On Reggae Woman are standouts for me. However, it also has some of the weakest pacing of any Stevie album I've heard. Despite being the shortest of the Perfect Run, it feels so slow in some places. They Won't Go When I Go is a strong example of that. I don't hate this record, but it's definitely the weak link in an otherwise immaculate run for Stevie in the 70s. Still, a poor 70s Stevie album is better than most music, and despite my negativity, I would easily listen again and again.
Good stevie wonder bops
Stevie altijd goed
Wonderful. A bit too conceptual/70s jazz to be my favorite. But it’s undeniably beautifully crafted. 4/5
First Stevie Wonder album. A lot of different styles meshed together really well here. Listened a few times and it flowed easily.
Listening to this shortly after Innervisions, I definitely preferred that album but this one is still great. Bonus points for the cuica playing during Bird of Beauty.
I enjoyed listening to this and it reminds me that I need to do a deeper dive into Stevie Wonder.
Enjoyable songs! I like it
Need to listen again
Absolutely wild range from Stevie on this one. A genre bender with a diverse assortment of subject matter on the lyrical side. Favorite tracks: Too Shy To Say, They Won’t Go When I Go
4.0
molto tipico stevie wonder, ma senza quel quid in più 3/4 ma sai che forse...
7/10 More contemplative and downtempo than full of bangers Excellent vibes Really good musically, keyboard lines great Voice perfect obvs Couple of hints of gospel Best: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away
furðuleg nokk er ég hrifnari af þessu en hans frægari verkum. kannski eru það moþerfokking sterarnir.
This was a wonderful listen. Very classic and a joy from start to finish.
4.5
Great!
Calm. Nice. It's ideal for the evening for a glass of whiskey.
I was surprised to learn that this album, having been released in 1974, was Stevie Wonder's 17th studio album release. I was clearly unaware of the fact that he had a career since the early 60's. That fact blew my mind even further when I put it together with the fact that he is still very much alive and making music. Just how old was he when he broke into the industry? How old is he now? Anyway. This was a good time. Without having heard most of his discography, I can't say I'm sure it's his best. But I assume it isn't (this wasn't the album with "Superstition," after all). What is here, though, is a collection of great grooves, deep lyrics (in some cases), and meaningful, soulful songs from a generational talent. He even touches on religious themes in the gospel-inspired "Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away." The quieter, more reflective pieces ("Too Shy to Say," "They Won't Go When I Go") are great breaks in the action and help pace the album. This is a great album but it just didn't hit that hard for me. There are some great grooves, yes, but you can feel that he hasn't quite hit his full potential here. There are some flashes of his eventual brilliance (I swear I heard a lick that sounded a lot like "Superstition" at one point), but he just doesn't hit it yet. But hey, it's Stevie. I'm not complaining. 4 stars. Standout tracks: Boogie On Reggae Woman, Creepin', You Haven't Done Nothin', It Ain't No Use, Bird of Beauty, Please Don't Go
High 7 super solid he just has much better stuff ngl
Actually enjoyed this more that songs in the key of life
9/10
4.5
It was quite good. I enjoyed it.
very chill, i enjoyed it, most of it.
👍🏻
Never listened to this one before.
Stevie evokes a nostalgic soul sound, though this record dates to 1974, and places him directly in line with the “soul” era. The specific use of choral backups can’t help but remind me of the Elvis quote, “rock and roll is just a blend of gospel, and rhythm & blues.” I hear gospel, and I hear 70s contemporary rock arrangement, and I hear the classic sound Stevie is known for with songs like “you haven’t done nothin” and “please don’t go”
Not Stevie's best but any Stevie is good Stevie.
Great mid golden period Wonder.
I have not heard this album yet but I have listened to Stevie Wonder before. I knew I would like it so I felt good about listening. My favorite tracks were: You haven’t done nothin’, and Please don’t go. I think I prefer Songs in the key of life more but it was still a good album. Will listen again!
Very fun to daydream about what it would have been like to witness Stevie's evolution in real time. I really enjoyed this album. Plenty of classic Stevie but some really interesting and significant moments. Really enjoyed "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Lightyears Away" and "They Won't Go When I Go". Just super different. I can see why Stevie is such an artists artist. Ooh and I'm such a sucker for transitions like the one from "Too Shy To Say" into "Boogie On Reggae Woman" 👌 Bonus: "Fulfillingness' First Finale" such a batshit mouthful lol. Bravo Steven
Still working my way through this album (Gotta listen to these a few times), but it's definitely Stevie at his best.
Heads up - Stevie is one of my guys and I’m likely to rate all his albums on this list VERY highly. Honestly, this should be more of a 4.5, but I do admit this is probably the “weakest” album of his classic period. Still better than 90% of other music, but judging it against his other work. I still love it and listen to it all the time.
It's great, but at times a little slow
Preternaturally amazing.
Good Record! From all the Stevie Wonder Album this is one of the weaker ones but for me still in a 3.5-4.0 star category. This blind mf didnt miss
Sadly overlooked by me previously and glad this is on the list. Truly great album without the standout hits of Innervisions or Songs in the key of life. Best track they don't go where I go.
Stevie Wonder has a golden voice and interesting songs. I'd never listened to this album and found some new gems on there.
Awesome
Love Stevie, but didn’t love this. Still perfectly executed, just not to my taste.
Fantastic! I did not know a single song off of this album, but it was great!! Could be a 5 someday ...
The first Stevie Wonder album I knew well was Songs in the Key of Life. This one immediately preceded that one, so I didn't know it. I find Stevie's voice really soothing and smooth, so I generally like his music, as I did here. Highlight songs were: Creepin' and You Haven't Done Nothin' (which I knew). I didn't really care for "They Won't Go When I Go"
Pretty nice and soothing, it was nice to listen to
Lovely. I prefer Songs in the Key of life but this is pretty great too.
Sort of a peculiar album tucked between one of his finest (Innervisions) and his magnum opus (Songs in the Key of Life). This could be an album of b-sides for the former. It’s possible that, with hindsight, because it is flanked by two such powerhouses, the songs here might feel a little less impactful that those on its brethren. 3.5/5
Stevie Wonder always makes me happy, it's beautiful and as always beautiful thought provoking lyrics
What a joy!
4.25
Stevie was on a quite a roll during this time. I didn’t think this was his best album of this era,which was Songs in the Key of Life, but this was by anyone else’s standards at the time excellent
In amongst the (deserved) adoration for Innervisions and Songs In The Key Of Life, this album sometimes seems a bit overlooked. This one is a bit more melancholic, more subdued in character than the other two albums, but in regards to songwriting is not much less than the other two. This is Stevie Wonder at his (1970's) prime
Stevie Wonder has a beautiful voice. Most of what I had heard from him had been fairly peppy songs, so this album with its melancholy feel was quite different (but still enjoyable).
great and groovy
Every time one listens to Stevie one wonders why one doesn't listen more often. Sweet and soulful. Honest and engaging. Lovely and layered with such interesting textures. Meditative ("You Haven't Done Nothing"), even mournful ("They Won't Go") tunes mix in with lightly swinging and uplifting ones ("Bird of Beauty," "Please Don't Go"). “It Ain’t No Use” is great., too and the sneaky-good, unhurried funk of "Reggae Woman" seems more infectious on every listen. Overall, this feels slightly slighter than Talking Book and Innvervisions and a full notch below Key of Life, which is prolly down to the lack of a full big-ticket blockbuster-y track – a "Superstition" or "Higher Ground." Still, there's a lot here that's close and it's a delight to listen to.
Stevie plays the not-hits
Boogie on Reggae Woman; Boogie on Classic Stevie.
This was a really nice, calming listen.
I was ambivalent during the first round, got warmer during the second time around, and third did the trick for me! Favourites: they won’t go when I go (such a beautiful downer this one), you haven’t done nothing, and of course boogie on a reggae woman (funky harmonica solo 🤯)
Stevie Wonderful
Not as many hits as some of his other albums but still Stevie Wonder. Big fan of his soulfulness and beautiful voice.
I'm already biased about Steve Wonder since I heard him so much growing up. I vaguely knew this album already but never consciously listed to it straight through like this. I found myself absentmindedly singing along to most of the songs. Not my favorite album of his (obviously Songs in the Key of Life is) but still really enjoyed it and it brought me back to childhood. Also made me a little sad because my dad loved Stevie and he's the reason I know so much of his discography.
Such a fresh and beautiful album. The first couple songs, "Smile Please" and "Heaven is Ten Zillion Light Years Away" made me smile and bob my head. I also like funky Stevie Wonder. The songs, "Boogies on Reggae Woman" and "You Haven't Done Nothin'" are fun to listen to. Stevie Wonder is a wonderful vocalist and definitely hit the right mix of pop music and personal lyrics.
I'm not the most familiar with Wonder, but enjoy a couple of his bangers. Some of this was a little slow for me, but overall definitely an enjoyable listening experience. Some very creative production and sounds. Closing track really brought the rating up for me.
Not my fav Stevie Wonder
Really liked this album a lot. The songs varied and Stevie’s voice is so good.
All of his songs are very good top to bottom, so it’s close to a 5.
So at first I was kinda lukewarm about this. To be honest I've never really listened to Stevie apart from "Isn't She Lovely" and "Superstition" and his two Christmas songs (which are both incredible). Also this is really embarrassing but I didn't know he was blind til today just found out about that. Didn't love the first track felt really plastic but then after that the album really deepened (in my opinion). The second track deals feeling that sense of brokenness in the world (which is very relatable) and was pretty profound. After that there's a nice mix of deep meaningful tracks, some about love, some about the world, and overall it was a really solid album. He has a very nice voice (take notes Bob Dylan).
Not only does Stevie Wonder have an amazing voice, he is also an incredible musician. This album shows off both of those talents. Songs like Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Haven't Done Nothin', and Please Don't Go really set the standard for this record. Not too long of an album so you aren't committing yourself for too long. Some of the songs didn't stand out but not every song can. Definitely will be coming back to this one and Stevie.
What an incredible streak this man had.
Buen álbum.
A lot of fun, easily a four. I enjoyed it just as much as "Songs in the Key of Life", which is saying something.
Just a solid record. I guess so far I mostly like the funk records.
good background music
Ah, Stevie Wonder. I was quite a fan of his as a kid, so much so, I even named my hermit crab after him. I may have fallen out of his music as my taste changed but after listening to Fulfillingness' First Finale, It was very good. Everything, from Stevie's singing to the music which had some electronic elements that i was not expecting was handled very well. I guess i should never underestimate the artists i used to listen to. Best Song: You Haven't Done Nothin' Worst Song: Smile Please
Muy buena voz. Todo un precursor de un gran estilo. Nunca lo había escuchado en profundidad y me parece un muy buen disco con una voz con sentimiento
Can’t believe Stevie wonder has so many albums! I liked it but I’d be interested to compare it to others to see why this is the one that was picked.
Stevie doing Stevie things for the 17th time. 'You Haven't Done Nothin'' is super funky and 'They Won't Go When I Go' incredibly beautiful.
well look who tied LZ on the 'most albums featured so far' scoreboard.
Amazing full sound, a few tracks that were powerful and moving. Heaven is a Zillion Miles Away was my favorite.
I loved the bits where it sounded like "Supersitious" without being as overplayed as "Superstitious." I even liked the soppier love songs.
o homem é o mais brabo, como que pode. cantou até em português, coisa linda <3
I like this better than I did in the day, but it falls off after “Criminal”.
Ça met de la bonne humeur dans les chaumières
comme d’hab
almost perfect
Agradable, aunque tampoco me ha atrapado.
Beautiful and fun
The slickest of production. Funky, soulful, jammy, innovative. Stevie Wonder is like no other. The music alone is just simply fun to listen to, but then add the buttery smooth vocals of Wonder, and it's just a slice of heaven.
I actually enjoyed this album quite a bit. I liked the variety difference in the tracks, before I listened to it, I thought that they would all maybe sound kind of the same.
No hits on here, but every song is solid.
this album fucks
Me ha gustado. Muy "relax".
* Smile Please: groovy, love the growls * Heaven: reflection on racism, belief in god * Too Shy to Say: beautiful piano
Mellow and nice makes you wanna fall in love (fucked up)
Nice and chill, enjoyed it. It's a bit sad that Superstition was not in this album, but hey - we're discovering completely new albums. Stevie did a wonderful job!
Some familiar/comforting Stevie Wonder chord progressions and melodic styling in here, even though I only knew one of the songs.
I really like Stevie Wonder! This album had great polyrhythm and interesting melody lines. I’d like to listen to him more to like him better
Another Stevie Wonder classic!! The fourth album now to be included from his unbelievable 70s run. Should’ve included Music Of My Mind too while they’re at it, Stevie deserves it more than many if the other top representes artists. Anyhow, don’t have anything clever to say. Just a great record!
Hurja banger stevie e så nice
Another great album. I marked 4-5 songs as favorites, starting with Boogie On Reggae Woman (which was the only song I knew) and They Won't Go When I Go (which is so beautiful).
The second half of this album was better than the first; but while it's evenly good overall, it rarely rises to great.
While I enjoyed many of the songs I'd never heard before (You Haven't Done Nothin, and even the downer They Won't Go When I Go), it's really hard to know Songs in the Key of Life is out there and rate this higher.
First track sounds like the Vulf playbook.
Great album to showcase the range of Stevie's work. Started pretty slow, very gospel, but then transitioned to more soul and funk that I prefer. I really enjoyed the reggae song in the middle, it was a nice change. Overall, solid album with a mix of good and bad, but I feel like Songs in the Key of Life has some better songs on it.
The funk/disco fusion on Boogie On ... is killer. So much of this was new to me and I really liked it.
I’ve never listened to an album from Stevie Wonder from start to finish. None of the songs were familiar but that voice! The track “They won’t go when I go” was so different from what I knew of his music. Enjoyed this album.
This one was too varied with the slow songs intertwined in with the upbeat ones. It's probably just me but I prefer one or the other. Each time an upbeat one ended I had to "endure" a slow one. All slow I can do, but not back and forth. LOVE Stevie Wonder though. The familiar tunes had me singing out loud.
Pretty funky
Classic Stevie
Smooth listening with jazzy beat, but also very chill.
The chillness tho
heard this one. pretty good
Too mellow
Don’t recognize these by title. Smile please sounds so clean, it's wonderful. The harmonies, the instrumentals, excellent. Stevie's voice is wonderful. Enjoyed: Boogie on reggae woman (instant head bopper), you haven't done nothin (the brass!) 4* I think I did myself a disservice by listening to this in a loud coffee shop...
Another American treasure. Every song is solid.
Wonderful for the most part, some of the tracks were kind of bleh, but for the most part a great listen. 3.75/5
Good to work too
Good
Very fun. Didn’t stick much for me though
Obscure but wondrous Stevie.
Cool Rhythm Nation influences (Janet Jackson)
Charmant. Sans hurler au génie comme beaucoup dans le fil, c'est une écoute très agréable, avec un début assez lumineux ("Smile please", "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away"), "Boogie On Reggae Woman" sonne comme un classique et "You Haven't Done Nothin'" est très proche de "Superstition".
Heaven Is 10 Zillion is a great song. Boogie On Reggae Woman is also a great song. This is definitely soul music, it’s so relaxing and nice to listen to. You Haven’t Done Nothing sounds a lot like Superstition, which is off Talking Book which is 2 years earlier. I wonder if they have a connection.
I'm not that knowledgeable about Stevie Wonder, but this definitely feels like the album of a significant artist somewhere near their peak. I love the range and expressiveness of his voice and the variety of song structure. The funk tracks like "Boogie On Reggae Woman", "You Haven't Done Nothin" and "Bird of Beauty" are immediately catchy. The sombre soul tracks (which set the overall tone of the album) can feel a bit slow and like the music isn't doing much but acting as a carrier for the vocal. The whole album has a rich tone and texture to the sound. I like the gospel elements on tracks like "Heaven is 10 Zillion...". Personally, this makes me want to go check out his funkiest albums. But this one is still a quality piece of work. 4*
Beautiful, little slower than the next one
Really solid album overall. I found myself enjoying the more upbeat tracks more than the slow ones, but none were bad!
First time listen, enjoyed it quite a bit. Under appreciated genius. He should be regarded much higher than he is. Not a good album for running but glad it was in the background during early football games (muted). Please Don't Go is the unheard gem for me.
ну он конешно слабее следующего, но кое что есть
i could have sworn it was Cee-Lo on back up vocals on Heaven is 10 Zillion… Don’t know how I wasn’t familiar with this album but I loved it.
You know, I used to have a velvet Stevie wonder painting, and I also have never listened to a Stevie wonder album. I’ve only ever heard him live on award shows and special performances, and his early stuff is amazing.
A true classic. Stevie was really hitting his groove on this album. Smile Please sets the mood. Relaxed chic sounds make me close my eyes and drift away. Heaven Is Ten Zillion Years Away has a beautiful bounce forcing my head to bob and weave... Boogie On Reggae Woman propulsion...moving me forward. The slinkiness of Creepin'. You Haven't Done Nothing. Features the Jackson 5 singing background vocals. They sound like great backup singers, but not adding anything any other backup singers couldn't match or do better. Great sing! It Ain't No Use...smooth and soaring! They Won't Go When I Go...covered later by George Michael...but nobody does Stevie Wonder like Stevie Wonder! :-) Not my favorite Stevie Wonder, but an excellent listen.
Stevie wonderful
Enjoyed
If you don’t have a smile as big as Stevie’s after listening to this, then there’s no hope. It would appear to me that Stevie understands the true gravity of music, its full potential, and what’s more, he can harness and handle it. He understands agony, and pain. He understands love, and passion. He can carry the sole to the highest splendor, and then he can drop the stankiest of funk. A true magician. A treasure.
Few artists out there had an imperial phase quite like Stevie Wonder. "Fulfillingness' First Finale" comes slap-bang in between two of the greatest albums of all time (1973's "Innervisions" and 1976's "Songs in the Key of Life"). As such, it's difficult to judge it on its own merits and not in comparison to the very best of Stevie Wonder. Coming after a near-fatal car accident for Wonder, "Fulfillingness" is a slab of dreamy and expansive soul, equal parts solemn and joyful. In comparison with his earlier material, my impression was that it's slightly more mellow, a fair bit more lush and rich, striking a warm and contented tone. The opening two tracks, "Smile Please" and "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away", are packed full of ornamentation, much of which is played by Wonder himself: electric piano, clavinet, Moog bass, drums and percussion as well as his trademark harmonica. There's also a huge roster of backing vocalists which add great depth to the sound: Minnie Riperton is hiding somewhere in the mix of "Creepin'" and "It Ain't No Use", while the Jackson 5 add some "doo-wops" to "You Haven't Done Nothin'" and the Persuasions lend a heavenly choral backing and countermelodies to "Please Don't Go." "You Haven't Done Nothing" and "Boogie On Reggae Woman" are the only singles here, and they are very much the outliers: nowhere else on the album will there be an opportunity to dance as much as this. "You Haven't Done Nothing" calls back to "Superstition"'s caustic funk, coming very close to the same impact with tremendous energy and anger. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" is a bouncy, synth-driven strut, heralding from some alternate universe where Wonder made the Bee Gees' "Jive Talkin'". On the other end of the scale, "Too Shy to Say" is a heartaching ballad which is beautifully pitched to just piano and some tasteful lap steel. If "Creepin'" and "They Won't Go When I Go" dial the introspection up slightly too much, they're rescued by the Latin-tinged, "Bird of Beauty". With its lovely syncopated rhythm and Wonder's vocals reaching for the sunset, "Please Don't Go" is a stellar note to send the album out on. All in all, "Fulfillingness" is a very good record. Even though it lacks the scope or universally beloved mega-hits that many of Wonder's best albums show off, his voice and instrumentation is in fine form as ever.
I knew some of Stevie Wonders' albums already but knew nothing about this one. His classic era is great and this album fits in nicely. It doesn't impress quite as much as 'Innervisions' or 'Songs in the Key of Life'. But it's still great to hear more from this period.
Son intéressant, pas eu le temps de faire l'écoute totale
A very very very beautiful album!! quite a bit of hidden gems (like the brazilian samba song omg) Stevie Wonder the multilingual!! 8.2/10
This isn’t quite as good as his sublime best but there are still a good few bangers in there. Such a talented man
It's not this albums fault that it is sandwiched in between the two best Stevie Wonder albums (which mean some of the two best albums ever). But upon a second listen, this is a great album and I love basically every track so I don't know what I was thinking.
Too much God, otherwise absolutely brilliant.
A great album, nothing bad to say!
Cool, kannte die Platte noch nicht.
WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW
The drifted away pleasantly for a working Friday. Stevie is at his best when he effortlessly knocks them out and sequences a series of songs into a single album. They Won't Go When I Go is sublime. Boogie on Reggae Woman is far better than it should be. Controversial: Stevie's glorious five album run in the early 70's is even better than Bowie's golden years.
I love it there's so much heart in this
I was ready to rate this 3 stars, but there are some hidden gems in here that bumped it up just a little. Creepin' and You Haven't Done Nothin' are both amazing.
Smile Please - 8.5/10 Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away - 8.2/10 Too Shy To Say - 7.9/10 Boogie On Reggae Woman - 8.1/10 Creepin' - 8.6/10 You Haven't Done Nothin' - 8/10 It Ain't No Use - 7.6/10 They Won't Go When I Go - 9.2/10 Bird Of Beauty - 8.3/10 Please Don't Go - 8.2/10 Fulfillingness' First Finale - Stevie Wonder - 8.4/10
There's a few standouts early (Zillion Light Years, Boogie, and They Won't Go), but as I listened to it several times, the groove and energy is soulful and enjoyable. I was only familiar with the George Michael version of They Won't Go, so was pretty stunned that this is where it came from... a pretty dark and quiet turn on the album, but amazing.
Good vibes
Zajímavé, jiné, než obvykle poslouchám
Stevie Wonder had a truly masterful run of albums throughout the 70's, and this is certainly one of them. While not strictly smooth soul, these songs are incredibly smooth. Wonder is a master, no doubt about it. Hate to compare apples to apples but Songs in the Key of Life is still the magnum opus in his discography. Feels like everything else pales in comparison. Even though the quality of Key of Life shines bright, this album is still worth it's salt.
Classical album by Stevie Wonder. Simply goes super well. You can not be sad when listening to this. 4/5
Very pleasant, I enjoy it , should listen to Stevie more
Stevie is Stevie, but only a couple complete songs, and the rest just feels like melodies for him to play over and fade out.
Stevie wonder is a classic
A good one not my favorite SW album
-1 for god song. Yo boogie on Reggae woman kinda goes crazy for a 1974 song. Creepin' instrumental FIIIRE You haven't done nothing banger afffff they wont go when I go kinda snooze fest
Really good album I was not familiar with. I don't think Stevie can make a bad album.
calming songs are a little long
Can't go wrong with some Stevie wonder, great sounding album from a legend of the game.
Stevie Wonder is always fun to listen to. Not my favorite of his but still great. Rating: 4.3
I think every album recorded by Stevie Wonder in 70s or 80s should have a base score of 4 out of 5, going to max in case of even higher greatness (or higher ground). In case of "Fulfillingness First Finale" we have a really good album, with some great songs, like "They won't Go When I Go". I just love this kind of funky rhythm, some epic vocal coordination with choir sounds, and an amazing outro. Rest of the record is good and enjoyable, but not as impressive as this song.
blind man got to me🤧
Vibes all around, Stevie Wonder is the goat!!
Great album, part of the majestic streak of Stevie Wonder's 70s albums, smooth instruments and great songs
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Stevie Wonder does a fantastic job of keeping it upbeat while also staying in a relaxing mood throughout the album. I know he's not yacht rock but this kind of music fits right in when I want to enjoy a stressfree day.
'Classic Stevie' describes it well
It’s Stevie
Stevie wonder has a really flexible voice and his vocal control is just amazing. His range in terms of musicality is also so interesting. Within a single album, it feels like he explored a lot of different ideas which is cool. "They won't go when I go" is a really interesting one, might be my favourite just because it's so theatrical/dramatic.
Great album, gets you in the feels
nice vibe, great singing but not my usual cup of tea
Its Stevie. Smooth. Sexy. R. And. B. Funky. Listening to this i completely forgot it was a Friday and I was at work. 4/5
Great album lots of hits I didn’t realize were stevies
Unexpected. Nice coherent album but none of the Stevie Wonder well known hits.
4/5 Fantastic album that really hits its stride in the second half. They won’t go when I go feels like a precursor to Elton John’s funeral for a friend. Please don’t go has so much fire and soul in it, similar to As.
Not my favourite SW album but still better than most other albums
Really love the sound and the album seems kind of unknown
Nice stuff indeed
Hm I'd never really listened to Stevie Wonder. I like the vibe. He's got a really nice smooth voice. LOL Boogie on Reggae Woman. I like that title. Electric boogie, in its infancy. I like the disco feel on You Haven't Done Nothin. The piano on They Won't Go When I Go is pretty! That was a pretty song. Sound gospelly. Was going to rate it a 3 but then I read up on him a bit. He was pretty much a child prodigy. Got signed with Motown's label Tamla at the age of 11! And had a #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 at 13!
Good music, good flow, good sound
Some really beautiful soul music, Stevie is a legend for a reason
Well instrumented, impeccably played, and an effortless listen, Stevie is faultless through every second of this thing. This is the sound of an artist not pushing through uncharted sonic territory, but rather allowing themselves to enjoy the view from the summit.
Very upbeat; enjoyable!
Accidentally looped the first song for 20 minutes and didn’t mind it haha, so you could say I didn’t mind the funky vibe Solid 4**** Have no idea what the lyrics are about but they sound happy
Pretty nice
Enjoyed this. New album for me, a bit different stevie wonder, slower tempo. Really enjoyed heaven is 10 zillion light years away
I wasn't in the mood for this at first so I turned it off after three songs and saved it for later, turned out to be a banger when I listened to it again later that night
Much better than the other album
Not my favorite Stevie but still pretty funky
Kul album, massa olika typer av soul. Stevie wonder goat Favorit låtar: Smile please, Creepin, Boogie on Reggae woman, They won’t go when I go
admittedly i am a pretty big stevie wonder guy so this is not a new album to me. i went through a pretty big stevie phase in college, but i haven't actually listened to this one in full for a long time, so it was nice to revisit. prior to this listen, i think this one ranked, for me, as maybe his least out of his "classic" 4 album stretch from talking book to songs in the key of life - not saying this one is bad, but just what happens when you have a stretch of remarkably high quality music. but on this listen, out of context of that stretch, i actually enjoyed this album a lot more than i think i previously have. i do feel it is a bit more low-key than his other albums of this time period. that being said, i think beyond the two singles off the album, there is a lot of really great stuff, but i don't think it quite gets to the upper echelon of his output. still a really great album.
I love Stevie. His voice is just so smooth like butter and the instrumentation is so immaculate.
Slow burn album. Gets better the further along it goes
Of all the artists I’ve kind of known but given a proper listen for the first time during this experiment, Stevie Wonder had been the one I’ve been most consistently moved by. The transition from Too Shy to Say to Boogie On Reggae Woman alone is worth the price of admission. Gorgeous, surprisingly spiritual slice of funk.
- Classic Stevie is classic Stevie. You can't beat it. - "Smile Please" and "They Won't Go When I Go" are bangers. - Oh shit "Please Don't Go" is where it's at. - On this album if a song's title has the words "please," "go," or some combination of the two then it's going to be great.
Some great songs but not one of his best albums.
7/10
Liked this about on a par with "Talking Book" - too many syrupy ballads to be truly great. Fave track - "They Won't Go When I Go" is spine tingling - fantastic stuff!
Even his "bum bum bum diti bum" has character.
Some good Stevie tracks. Might need a 3rd listen to fully appreciate this album, as it’s mellower than other records.
This is the fourth Stevie Wonder album I've listened to in this project, all from 1972-1976. It is certainly wonderful and a great listen, but at least two of the others outshine this one.
Nice and chilled
Understated and powerful
Some definite highlights, angry funk on you ain't done nothing and sudden gospel notes on the second track. All together consistent and enjoyable -Stevie Wonder delivering what he does best
Groovy but very outgoing. no very notable songs tho
Very good album
This was really smooth
The only song on Fulfillingness' First Finale that I was familiar with was "They Won't Go When I Go", and that is because of the cover by George Michael. There is a lot of music from Stevie Wonder that I like, but I don't consistently like Wonder. Generally liking all of this album was a surprise for me. There were a couple of tracks that were just "okay" ("Too Shy to Say" and "Creepin'"). There was some energy on many of the tracks that I really liked: "You Haven't Done Nothin'" with some keyboard sounds that remind me of my favorite track from Wonder ("Superstition" - not on this album), "You Haven't Done Nothin'", and "Smile Please". I enjoyed hearing new material from Wonder (new to me).
soulful, sounded different to his other more popular music
Boogie On Reggae Woman is great. Awesome vibe, lovely fat synth sounds. You Haven't Done Nothin' is another high point, with a strong horn riff. Overall a good album, but not at the peaks of Innervisions
After listening to almost 650 albums on the 1001 list, I must assume that I should consider myself a Stevie Wonder fan. I somehow feared his songs before the list, thinking that they could be too much cool for my personal taste or even just 70s standard pop, but now I have 2 of his albums on my favorite list, and even this one that is not so great as the other 2 I received here is still amazing.
thoroughly enjoyable but not my favorite of his stuff i think
-Smile Please: very chill and gentle, groovy, pretty relaxing -Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away: my favorite out of the two so far, still got the groovy vibe from Smile Please but just more interesting -Too Shy To Say: more downbeat style of song, a little too downbeat for my liking but it still has good vibes -Boogie on Reggae Woman: awesome groovy intro, love the synthy stuff in the background rest of the album was nice
Nie było żadnych najpopularniejszych hitów, ale album bardzo przyjemny, bardzo równy. Stevie Wonder to jednak jest gość.
While nearly all of us are likely to prefer having the ability to see, we would still be remiss in noting the heightened sense that Stevie Wonder undoubtedly expresses in his music. The cerebrally disciplined lyrics, the depth of his compositions, all could be played by any musician. However, what Stevie Wonder brings to the listener is an intangible experience of the man's soul.
Hell yeah not my favorite Stevie album but still a good one 👍🏻
Good album, not familiar with it.
Stevie wonder wonderfullness. Not as good relative to his other amazing albums but still take it out of the perfection of his successors you have a really REALLY good album.
i knew zero of these songs going in and despite listening to the album twice through, feel like I know zero of them still. that's the struggle with listening to music in the background while focusing on work, I guess. but I digress... this album was a great album for some feel-good Friday jams. good vibes only - thanks stevie! favorites: heaven is 10 zillion light years away, you haven't done nothin'
Man, he really cranks up the emotion dial for the second half of the album. This would have been an easy 5 star if I felt this for the whole album. Favorite track: You Haven't Done Nothin'
Pretty good :) I like the singer's voice, unique style
Album as a whole sounds pretty great, and while many of the tracks don't really excite me too much or hit the same highs as I perhaps expect from SW, there's a few pretty interesting and beautiful songs on here.
This seems to be the most Stevie Wonder album I've ever listened to by Stevie Wonder. Wide ranging topics, from relationships to social justice, and a full range of musical talent on display. It's different from front to back and never gets boring.
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There's nothing quite like Stevie Wonder's style of soul and funk. It's so light and ethereal but with killer rhythm and groove. I almost don't even notice the individual instruments in the mix -- I just hear the whole sound together. Except the bass. That great, funky bass usually stands out. Excellent album front to back. A nice mix of soulful, romantic songs and more upbeat funk numbers.
I'm obsessed with the Angelo Badalamenti / Twin Peaks sounding synth that starts track 2. I know that soundtrack came like 15 years after this album but that's what that sound brings me back to. Thank you Stevie. The second track really picks up and grabbed me good. Big fan of the chorus and the bridge. Great record. Fun, exciting, romantic, lovely. All things that are his voice and are the music here.
Cool, not my favourite stevie album but it’s good. 4/5
I liked but not as much as other Stevie wonder
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"Classic Era" album van Stevie Wonder. Funk album dat vooral reflectieve nummers bevat, met een enkel protestnummer. Enigszins ingetogen nummers, maar wel erg leuke muziek. leukste nummer: Please Don't Go "You Haven't Done Nothin'" bevat background vocals van de Jackson 5. In 2009 speelde Wonder "They Won't Go When I Go" op de begrafenis van Michael Jackson.
Very solid showing, easy 4 stars. Very smooth and funky, melodic and not jarring. Short and sweet, classic Stevie Wonder.
This was a fun listen. Stevie just has a way with the grooves that is pretty unmatched.
I personally hadn’t heard a single song off this album before but man this is good. Cohesive soul/funk sound and Stevie’s vocals are always so smooth.
Very good. Every song is good. But it's not his best. Favorite song: They won't go when I go.
This guy plays everything but the cuíca. Crazy.
Decent 7/10
4.5/5 Fulfillingness' First Finale" is a masterpiece by the legendary musician Stevie Wonder, released in 1974. This album is a testament to Wonder's musical genius and his ability to blend different genres of music to create a unique and unforgettable sound. The album's opening track, "Smile Please," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its infectious groove and positive message. Each song on the album explores a different theme, from love and relationships to social and political issues. Tracks like "Too Shy to Say" and "It Ain't No Use" showcase Wonder's soulful and emotive voice, while "You Haven't Done Nothin'" is a powerful political anthem that addresses corruption and injustice in the government. Wonder's use of multiple instruments and electronic effects is impressive, creating a rich and dynamic sound that has become a trademark of his music. The album's production is flawless, with each instrument and sound fitting seamlessly into each song. One of the standout tracks on the album is "Boogie On Reggae Woman," which features a funky bass line and reggae-inspired rhythm that make it a dancefloor classic. "Creepin'" is another memorable track that showcases Wonder's skill as a pianist and his ability to create a dreamy, almost otherworldly atmosphere. Overall, "Fulfillingness' First Finale" is a true masterpiece and one of Stevie Wonder's greatest works. It is a testament to his creativity, talent, and ability to create music that speaks to the heart and soul of his listeners. If you are a fan of soul, funk, or R&B music, this album is a must-listen
Nice
It's always a joy to listen to Stevie Wonder. Soulful, rich, and intrinsically emotional in It's feel, this is a marvelous exemplar of Wonder's golden years.
More interesting than most Stevie. Groove, subtle, gospel and nicely layered. Great as background but interesting enough to sincerely sit and listen to. It's has a lot of fun space synth noises twiddling about but very little of that stupid honking synth horn I find so off-putting with a lot of Stevie Wonder's more commercially successful tracks. A very nice album.
det här var ju nära en femma tycker jag. riktigt gött sväng.
Some dark and dissident chords, but overall beautiful so far
Just rocks
Funky Full First Finale....
Solid album - easy 4/5 for me The album has some great songs ive never heard before from stevie. Especially the samba influences and use of Cuica in songs.
Never heard this one before, p gud
It's Stevie! I could listen to him all day everyday and just chill out. This doesn't stick out as much as some of his other albums, but it's still great.
Bin echt überrascht wie modern das Album für 1974 klingt. Richtig gutes Ding
This album is in the middle of what is considered Wonder's "classic period". And yet I do not recognize any of the songs from this album. Whereas the other albums all have songs I do recognize. Regardless, this is a real solid album throughout. It's got a lot of solid tracks, easily one I can imagine coming back to. My favorite would have to be "They Won't Go When I Go." The synth sound and Moog, man they just don't make keyboard accompaniments to piano like that anymore. It's a collection of great songs, I liked each one individually. There's not one song greater than the other, but it didn't seem to really mesh into the one album. I'm not asking it to be a concept album or anything, but it just didn't... coalesce. Maybe that's why I have never heard of this record before. The songs are really good, but as one whole album it just misses the mark.
Challenging album to rate. I don't think I knew any of the songs except Boogie On Reggae Woman (a great funky tune but different from much of the album). A lot of soft pieces that don't immediately grab you. But a lot of beautiful pieces if you really listen (like Smile Please, Too Shy to Say). Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away and They Won't Go When I Go are exceptions - powerful pieces that hit you on first listen. He really pours his emotions into these songs. You Haven't Done Nothin is another powerful song, but not in a soul-piercing lyrical way, more in a fiery and up-tempo way. Not my favorite of his efforts just because there are some throwaways (Creepin, Bird of Beauty). Feels like a 3.5 with a bump for the artist not the album.
Some bops, some baby making music
4.5
I understand Stevie wonder now
Ja die Stevie weet wel hoe het moet
I love Stevie Wonder, but I prefer his more upbeat, funkier side. This is still great, but I wish there was a bit more of the funky stuff. 4 stars.
It’s no wonder that Stevie Wonder is seen as a master songwriter. Every song here is catchy, well structured and instrumentally sound. There’s a tremendous flavor happening here. One worth your time. It’s a front to back type of album that you’ll want to keep spinning.
Soul progresivo. Me ha gustado. Un 4.
I like this.
Wow. Pedal steel in the slow song. I need to listen to some more Stevie wonder deep cuts. Great album
I can't deny Stevie Wonder's talent (though this album didn't blow me away too much). He plays almost every instrument on all the songs. His obsessive and driven musical creation process results in great sounding music (but I hear he was hard to work with). He'd work for 12 hours on a song and then call back the studio musician at 2 AM to rework a song. Boogie on Reggie Woman is lovely. As a Phish fan I was so happy to hear the original, what a fun surprise. "You Haven't Done Nothin" is also a great hit piece on Regan.
A wonder, yes yes
Stevie's 70s organ period was not my favorite… until I listened to this album. Holy crap what an amazing album. I'm perplexed as to how I've never heard it. 4.5 / 5.
There was this pretty long era where it seemed like this material just poured out of Stevie Wonder... All great, unique, the kind of music that makes Soul live up to its rather grandiose name.
Quite good.
Staring to become one of my favourite artists
Great album to work to. Really enjoyed
Me encanta este álbum, fueron 42 minutos de canciones relajantes, sencillas en su arreglo pero que en dicha sencillez se encuentra el disfrute. Además, la voz de Stevie Wonder es una maravilla (pun intended).
Soulful. And then some proper jazzy funk in the middle. That dude can really play the harmonica.
Tres nice beaucoup de groove mais certaines chnason manque un peu de punch pour moi et aussi par rapport aaux autres albums de stevie wonder. 4.25
4.2 + Part of Stevie Wonder's brilliant run from '72-76. This one's got some amazing jams, notably "Heaven Is..." and "Boogie On..." There are a couple of flatter moments in the middle but Stevie keeps it moving with a bopping energy. All in all, I can enjoy this record as a close listen or playing in the background.
Pretty good, very relaxing and great background
smile please-8.5/10 zillion- 8.5/10 ~spirit part gas too shy to say- 10/10 boogie- 7.68/10 creepin- 100/10 done nothin- 7.9/10 no use- 8/10 go when I go- 9.5/10 bird of beauty- 8.55/10 please don't go- 8/10
warm, smooth, uplifting
Very pleasant easy listening. One to listen to again.
very good
Classic Stevie Wonder. Standouts: Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Haven't Done Nothin', They Won't Go When I Go Others: Creepin', Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Please Don't Go 4/5
I didn’t make it all the way through but I really liked what I heard. I’ll come back to it for sure.
It's a definite vibe but none of the tracks really stuck with me. It's just kind of a smear of slightly funky R&B with wild, wonderful vocals liberally slathered on top. It's good, don't get me wrong. But it's not great. I was all set to give this a middling 3-star review until I hit "They Won't Go When I Go" and... well, that's a pretty good track. It's worth a star.
Stevie is great, talking book better
Favourite song: They Won't Go When I Go
What can you say about Stevie Wonder during this period? He put out masterpiece after masterpiece, and this album is one of them. The way he manages to balance lyrics that delve deep into both emotional and sociopolitical territory while continuing to be a ground-breaking musician is truly outstanding. I didn't like this album as much as Songs in the Key of Life, but you can kinda seem him building to that album here. Just an incredibly solid album filled with great songs, some that you can dance to and some that you can cry to 4/5