Reviews (page 7 of 14)
I don’t know a ton about the discography of Stevie Wonder but I assumed that he was losing a layer of skin off his finger tips every time he touched the keys from the level of energy and intensity he plays with. This was a lot more low energy. There were some songs where you could feel it peak through but the majority of this one felt a bit phoned in to me.
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Stevie has better albums than this but it still was a wonderful listening experience.
I didn't really get much out of this. Worst Stevie Wonder album on the list so far for me.
Banger
I like Stevie Wonder but didn’t really like this
another banger from stevie
I now see what all the fuss was about. I was blind before but now I can see. I think I might have been wearing my sunglasses indoors on this one.
I'm ashamed to say I've always thought Stevie Wonder was Stevie Nicks just because of their first name
I can see why he made such an impact on the world. I'll keep my eye on his music in the future. I've been a bit blind to his contributions towards music in the past and look where that got me. All in all I enjoyed it, and will probably relisten to this in a few weeks and see if it grows on me
pretty good
I'm sure there are better albums of his, but this one was pretty good as well.
Perfect album
Heaven is 10 zillion it aint no use Please dont go
Comme toujours chez Wonder, le funk et l'aisance technique côtoient l'émotion pure. Particulièrement, They Won't Go When I Go est une pièce bouleversante par son interprétation, sa partition de piano, ses voix poignantes.
I actually really liked a couple songs on this album. However, I found most of it really slow and tiresome. Also, maybe this is an unpopular opinion but I don't really like the constant vocal embellishments that Stevie Wonder uses.
I've heard a couple of songs on this. I may even own a thrift store copy of this. I can find moments of songs (usually having to do with synth sounds) that I like. Haven't Done Nothing is pretty good. Smile Please and Please Don't Go are pleasant. Not a lot of edge on this. Its so saccharine.
6/10 Like Stevie, but there are far better albums than this. This is as close to bland music as Stevie gets thankfully 8-4-2025
Man, this is boring stuff.
Very nice album. I enjoy the funky Stevie Wonder tracks the most and thankfully there's a few of those on here Standouts Boogie On Reggae Woman You Haven't Done Nothin' 4/5
3.5/5
Second SW record, good but, again, no SitKoL
yet another classic from good ol' stevland wonder
Album 854 of 1089 Stevie Wonder - Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) Rating : 4.5 / 5 Another solid one from Stevie. He’s one of those artists who always seems to come through with quality—whether or not every track hits me personally, it’s never in doubt that what he’s doing is top-notch. This album has that unmistakable Stevie blend of heart, groove, and craft. While he’s not necessarily one of my personal all-time favorites, I’ve got a real respect for what he consistently delivers—and this one is a great example of that. Classic for a reason.
Stevie is amazing. This might not be his very best work, but is is certainly quite strong. Truly a legend in music making 🕶
Stevie is one of the most prolific artists of all time. We're talking 23 studio albums. They are all solid - which is a helluva feat - but no one can make 23 great albums. This is simply not Stevie's best work, but that makes it better than most albums. I hate being put in the position where Stevie doesn't get a 4 or 5. But there are zero real hits on this one.
Para dias tranquilos
7/10
Stevie Wonder at his best. Pretty much a perfect album.
Honestly, if this weren't Stevie Wonder, it'd probably rate higher. For him? Kinda middling when compared to his other output.
Genuinely fantastic album. The entire album was fantastic, but They Won't Go When I Go might actually be one of the most powerful and beautiful songs I've ever heard.
It wasn't a terrible album, by any means, but it's just not my style of music and did NOT fit the vibe for me today.
I normally don't mind Stevie, but today I just wasn't feeling it.
Regular readers of my reviews (and thank you, Mr Thomas of Nottingham) will know I have a soft spot for Stevie Wonder. The man's a genius! He lobbed this out between Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life, two absolute titans of R&B/soul, seemingly just to keep his hand in. And sure, he could have phoned it in - granted, there are no singles that would stand with Living in the City or Sir Duke - but he did not, for every track here just lures you in with the quality of the songwriting and the production. A lovely, lovely experience, one I will be glad to return to on more than one occasion.
Late 70s New Wave punk from the UK.
Please Don’t Go is a great song but overall not up there with his best. Sounds tinny and like hes coming late to the whole psychedelic thing!
Thought this had some bops on it but didn’t quite crack the 4
This was a nice album, but felt a bit flat for me personally I do really like Stevie Wonder but don't think this was his finest work 3 ⭐️
More subdued and sentimental than the albums that came immediately before and after, but still a great listen.
Pleasant
Not holding up to time as well as it could.
Yes please more Stevie Wonder from his classic period.
Colorful and funky
przyjemny zaś bez większych uniesień
A cozy album that creates a great vibe. It’s less political and bombastic than Innervisions, but instead warmer and more reflective. There’s room for both groove and contemplation, and Stevie still maintains an impressively high level. 4/5
What an album! Brought me a lot of joy listening to it. I wish I could give it a five, because most of the songs are simply amazing. But three of them just don't quite cut it for me. I'm sorry Stevie. But the man is a genius! He recorded like, what, 80-90% of all the music himself. Definitely a must-listen in my book. Very happy I discovered this and had the experience of listening to it.
Hmm stevie wonderful haha
Good, but not something I think I'll go back to.
meh
I tried listening to this album a few weeks ago, I got annoyed and turned it off. Today, I put it on while I was ironing a massive pile of shirts. And, actually, I really quite enjoyed it. While the songwriting doesn't always hit the bullseye, there's a really nice range of sounds on this album. He can sing, of course. And, the 2nd half was quite funky. It really made me enjoy a mundane chore more. And at my age, that's what you need. My only criticism was that there were songs that I felt like I'd heard them before, I'm wondering if his discography is a bit same-same... 4 Stars.
Standouts You Haven't Done Nothin' Please Don't Go
On the one hand, this is the weakest of Stevie's legendary 70s run of albums. So, you know, there's only like two certified all-timers on here. This record is a bit slower, and the vibe is definitely a bit heavier. Also, You Haven't Done Nothin' still being as relevant as ever is quite the disappointment.
Hell yeah
Good album with some GREAT tracks. Not perfect... which I expected based on other albums Stevie put out in this era.
One of my favorites as a lad. Timeless. God Bless Stevie Wonder!
Good boogie, listened to while doing soho on a sunny day
Stevie Wonder is good
It was alright, and had a few tunes that had me boogying, but also didn’t keep me engaged all the way through. Not quite as strong in my opinion as some of the other albums I’ve had so far early onto this experience.
Meh.
One of my top 3 Stevie albums. Just a cool funk/ soul albums
3’5
Not for me.
How much more can I really add to the praises sung about Stevie Wonder? I'm in the camp of people who think he is one of the most talented musicians of all-time, and it would be true even if he could see. FFF is right at the center of his incredible run of albums in the 70's, at the full force of his creativity and power. It gets a little overshadowed by Innervisions before it and Songs in the Key of Life after it. It doesn't have the same chart hits as the other two, but it is more introspective, slow, and reflective, more of an album you settle into with headphones on rather than play for your friends and dance along to.
Gg
Very groovy but not really any hits
Now THIS is some soul music I can get behind. I wish I could tell all the pretentious music nerds that Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions aren't his only albums. What a gift to the world.
4, could be 5
Good stuff
It's good. Not really my thing. Really liked the church soulful songs.
It’s a very very good record that picks up stem as it goes deeper into the track list. Some of the songs especially on the first half feel more like Stevie Wonder by the numbers when it comes the the progressions very good but a little formulaic.really the album starts to come into it’s own unique experience with songs like creepin and they won’t go when I go slow almost bruting songs that are amazing in the context of Stevie’s perfect production of organs and synths and cherry disposition that always seems to shine through even when it’s very clear he’s unhappy with his life and the world. The song you haven’t done nothin is also a stand out with it’s rocking beat and righteous message against lawmen lying there asses off. The harmonies and group vocals throughout the album are special and add a layer of cosmic background that makes the perfect production feel more organic. Overall a very good album on it’s and much more than just a transition between two of the greatest albums ever and shows a unique side to Stevie Wonders songwriting.
Stevie Wonder's 72-78 run is so incredible. Is there a better 5 album run in music?
1. zmile - 1.5 2. heaven - 1 3. zhy - 2 4. boogin - 1 5. creeping - 1 6. nothing - 1.5 7. uze - 1 8. go - 2 9. bird - 1 10. pleaze - 1
Enjoyable! 3.5 stars
I'll be honest - I've never heard of this record before! I know Stevie's big hits, but nothing off this record. The first thing I notice is Stevie's incredible voice. One of my favorite voices. And then, whenever you think you know where a song is going, it goes somewhere you don't expect. This is a subtle record. The songs all feel like they could explode at one point but then they pull it back. Which is why maybe this record doesn't have any of Stevie's signature songs on it. Sophisticated, smooth, chill, virtuosic. A soul classic. FOUR STARS.
It's very admirable to have a discography both prolific enough and of high enough quality to have what everyone considers a "classics era". What an artistic run to go on. This album isnt even the best of the bunch and it's still gonna get a mild 4/5 stars from me. "Smile Please" the epitome of one of Stevie Wonder's best traits: he always sounds like he's having genuine fun in the recording booth. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" is a lively cut with that really interesting synth/keyboard lead. "You Heavent Dont Nothin" is just Stevie dipping his hand back in the Superstition" pool - are the two songs even in the same key as well? Very similar, very very similar. But I can't complain. Lastly, "Bird Of Beauty" has my favorite rhythm section, it's pretty close to bossanova with a great message about just taking a vacation and having a more relaxed mentality leading to appreciating everything around you a bit more. So hard to judge this one fairly when it's sandwiched in between a few other albums of his that are also completely excellent. As I mentioned before, a mellow 4/5 for this one. Much like Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder suffers from success - he's just amazing at both playing the keys and singing from the heart
I don't mind Stevie Wonder, he's responsible for some great music, particularly from the '70s, and I was looking forward to this. Sadly, with the exception of a couple of bangers, which are ace, the album is fairly lame. Proper Radio 2 fare. Also that title...WTF! Heard before ✅️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ❌️ Disappointing ★★☆☆☆
5 stars
Stevie was so amazingly creative during this period. The mix of vocals, harmonica and keyboard work is very high quality. It was a solid listen, but with little, personal appeal to pull me back for a repeat listen.
Pas mal du tout 🙏
Not my cup if tea
I'll start this review telling that, the emotion that this album made me feel the most is disappointment, and it was cause by the high expectations I had after listening to 'Innervisions', which is the first and only album I've listen from him, until today. So, the thing about Innervisions is that, from what I can remember, it is album with a lot of energy and very uplifting and charming. In contrast to the previous album, this one is very slow, and it even lacks way too much energy. I know I wouldn't make a lot of sense to make a slow album with a lot of energy, but instead of talking about the feeling of wanting to make my body move, I'm talking about energy as the power to evoke emotions on the listener. In conclusion, this album didn't resonate with me as much as 'Innervisions' did, but because he is such a talented musician, the production is quite good, and the second half has a bit of energy to it, I'm giving it 3 stars.
Walmart Ray Charles. Forced. Worship music. Reggae women is fantastic. Over production.
Not too bad. Not his most exciting work but a nice listen. Wouldn’t go back to this one.
Fairly good. Quite a variety of songs some much better than others.
Incredible album
I realize I like dancy Stevie Wonder more than the style of this album. However I do appreciate the influence of gospel music in this album.
Such an underrated Stevie album. One of my favourites
chill, calm, full of life, kinda groovy, nostalgic, beautiful voice, perfect for an evening Aperol, dim lights inside of a mansion beloved one
gostei
More subdued and somber and personal than what I normally think of a Stevie Wonder record.
I’ve never listened to Stevie Wonder. Not at all what I expected, but quite good.
It's okay. Not what I remember. Though.
Beautiful voice and beautiful soulful album. Different listening experience than I expected for Stevie Wonder and I'm better for listening to it.
This album starts out like a freshly brewed cup of fair trade Colombian brew coffee on a warm Sunday morning. It uplifts you to the point that when you realise you need to vacuum your house, you’ve got a wholesome energy so you don’t even mind vacuuming, in fact you dance and smile as you do it because everything feels right in the world. As the day winds down into a calming sunset, you at peace because you know you couldn’t have asked for a better Sunday.
приятненько, но ставлю 4 балла за отсутствие бенгеров.
it would be a stretch to call any stevie record """dark""" ofc but there is a more subdued, cloudy mood to this album than any of the others of his peak period, which are usually some kind of exuberant. this is most easily attributable i suppose to stevie recovering from a brief car accident-induced coma, a brush with death that recontextualizes the continual, stubborn idealism of his music to even greater heights. something v moving here even in the more lowkey sound with how often stevie affirms the beauty and order he sees in the world, even in the emotionally bleaker places. and ofc, lots of amazing songs with all of stevie's usual strengths of the period...the dense and warm arrangements with the intimate feeling that he plays almost everything, combined with the gorgeous melodies and structures that seem to have both their contents and presentation felt out with nothing but godlike heartfelt instinct. i got rained on while walking to this album and it felt like a wonderful compliment tbh...grey and overcast and Cleansing. i wanna single out you havent done nothin, not because its the best song on the record (the minnie riperton-featuring sensual masterwork Creepin is prob my fave), but because considering its kind of a rewrite of higher ground, which was kind of a rewrite of superstition, it rly shows off the records unique strengths via direct comparison...the darker clouds give i this Edge and Teeth that eclipses its predecessors...those are probably still the better songs on the whole, but they could have been on other stevie albums and made sense, this one could Only be here
3/10
Lots of fun but a bit too much of not my thing.
Музыка(нт) на любой случай жизни. Лучшая песня - Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away.
Masterpiece. The production is perfect, everything sounds clear and crisp. Stevie Wonder drops nothing but absolute bangers here. Legendary
Blindingly incredible
I loved the album and all of the songs it was a great album will tell my friends
Wowowow incredible
Nog steeds een fantastisch album, maar als je het vergelijkt met de andere Stevie Wonder albums misschien net wat minder.
Not my favorite Stevie Wonder
Funky 4
Good for what it is, just not my jam
I wish more music sounded like this, but then it wouldn't be Stevie special would it?
completely forgettable but I didn't hate it
Y’all ever just been taken to church? Cause album will take you to church. This is the red headed step child of an unmatched imperial phase. And so while I like other albums from the imperial phase more (talking book and innervisions are insane) this is still a classic. Also I can’t get over the fact a 24-year-old wrote this. I spent 24 pining for an ex and wondering if I should drop out of grad school
Solid 3.5. Smoothest voice, but I get pretty dragged down by the slower ballads. Rounding up just for the groove that happens otherwise.
Chill record with some good songs. Became a bit too melow at the end.
Excellent.
Stevie Wonder was at the top of his game in the early 70’s This album is a fine example of that
6/10 This has always been the one out of Stevie’s golden period that I was never really sold on. It’s just a bit too pedestrian for me and I typically think that his more laid back love songs don’t stand up in comparison to his more upbeat, funky and jazzy stuff. I think they can work as part of a more varied and more structured album selection, but these aren’t some of his better slow songs, in my opinion, and there are just too many of them in one place. There are little touches here and there that I just love, but I will nearly always find myself reaching for Songs in the Key of Life or Innervisions over this. I think the mix of the album doesn’t actually help it as some of the tracks just seem a little busy and the groove gets a bit lost, which on an album with quite this many slower songs doesn’t help to give it the juice it needs. I don’t think it’s a bad album, I just don’t think its up to the standard that he can hit, which makes it a little bit disappointing. Smile Please - Nice, smooth opener. It’s a cool little track and the little nuances give it interest. It’s got a subtle groove that I like. Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away - There are elements of it that I do really like, but it does drift a bit too much. That being said, I did find myself toe tapping for the duration. Too Shy To Say - This is more boring. Nice enough, but just doesn’t do enough for me. Boogie On Reggae Woman - Classic. Such a tune. The different rhythmical elements of this track just give it so much groove. I love the way the jazzy piano just drifts in and out of focus too. Always dig a Stevie harmonica solo too. Creepin’ - Again, elements of this that I enjoyed, but it was just a bit pedestrian and not that engaging. You Haven’t Done Nothin’ - Another great groove on this one. Doesn’t really offer much in the way variety through the track though. It Ain’t No Use - I like this track. Good groove, nice layered vocals, but overall just doesn’t grab you the way his better work does. They Won’t Go When I Go - This one’s just a bit dull, especially for a 6 minute run time. Bird Of Beauty - There’s a decent shuffled rhythm to this, and it has hints of that Stevie staccato funk, but it just doesn’t have enough of a drive to my ear. It sort of lands somewhere between two worlds and ends up sounding a bit muddled. Please Don’t Go - Again, there are bits here that I like, but as a whole it doesn’t quite click for me in the way my favourite Stevie stuff does. It ends up sounding a bit too cluttered towards the end too.
Stevie wonder!
A good album from Stevie Wonder, not my favorite of his works, but still very good.
Good stuff!
Beautiful, fun, of course. A resounding W for Stevie W
I need to listen to Stevie Wonder more often
alright. low stevie work
4.2
Me enfada que mis reviews se estén haciendo cada vez más cortas. He de decir que el álbum lo escuché de fondo mientras jugaba. También he de decir que el juego era Outer Wilds, asi que creo que es algo positivo hacia la valoración del album. A pesar de no haberle prestado la mayor atención, es un discazo. Mejora lo que le falla al "Songs in the key of life": la duración innecesaria del álbum y de las canciones (en el segundo disco del álbum). También hay que ser realistas, no es mejor que el primer disco de aquel álbum, pero es muy bueno igualmente. Buen rollo, muy buena producción, un cantante brutal, temas variados; espectacular vamos. Me gustaría volver a escucharlo con calma y así poder destacar canciones, pero aún así me quedé con "Too shy to say", la cual es una canción preciosa, en la que destacan los sonidos acústicos de un piano mezclados con los digitales de los sintetizadores, los cuales crean una atmósfera muy buena (especialmente para jugar a Outer Wilds jeje) Creo que no le voy a poner las 5 estrellas unicamente porque no me apetece. Todo es excepcional en el álbum, y realmente no le veo nada malo, pero al mismo tiempo, no me ha generado ningún tipo de emoción. Puede que no sea justo por no haberle prestado atención, pero bueno, tampoco creo que Stevie se entere. 9/10->4/5
It's not his magnum opus but its darn close.
I really quite enjoyed this album. Every song up until “They Won’t Go When I Go” has been really good however I am not a big fan of this one. I particularly enjoyed “Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away” and “Boogie on a Reggae Woman”. “Bird of Beauty” is quite funky and really highlights the interesting sounds that Stevie is known for. “Please Don’t Go” is a relatively strong album closer in my opinion and overall the album is solid and enjoyable! 7.5/10 rounded up to 4 stars.
I enjoyed it, nice and easy listen.
Medio largo por mas que tenga 10 canciones, algunas son un poco densas
Too mellow for me personally. You Haven't Done Nothin' was good but won't be coming back to the rest of this album anytime soon.
It really feels like Stevie Wonder's very best is music that no one dislikes. In particular, his work from 1972 to 1976 is solid gold, and Fulfillingness' First Finale lands in the middle of this run. I will say, this has a hard time living up to its surrounding albums, but given the incredibly high quality ceiling here, that isn't exactly a damning accusation. This is still an excellent album full of really great songs, many on the same level as Wonder's best. The sound that Wonder is known for, combining soul with funk, motown, R&B and more is on full display here, and the topics discussed here are focused and consistently interesting. These songs are about love, religion, spirituality, hope and the occasional jab at Richard Nixon. There really isn't a bad song here, but highlights include Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, which explores Wonder's relationship with religious faith, the breezy Bird Of Beauty, and the politically minded You Haven't Done Nothin, featuring The Jackson 5. I would like to make special mention of They Won't Go When I Go, which captures a tone heard nowhere else here, and carries some real gravity. It is one of Stevie Wonder's best songs ever. I will say that I don't think I connect to every song here, but I can understand that this is fantastically constructed from front to back. There is just something joyful and transcendent that Stevie Wonder's music is often steeped in, and that X-Factor is on full display here, making this a truly valuable project.
Stevie Wonder is an exceptionally talented musician, and this record certainly showcases his musical talent. His compositions are excellent, and the performances as well. He sings very well, plays the drums and gets the best out of the Rhodes and even more so the Moog. My favourite songs were "Boogie On Reggae Woman" which was super catchy and fun, and "You Haven't Done Nothin'". The latter is particularly noteworthy for its subject matter, criticizing the president with the Jackson 5 doing background vocals feels like an achievement in itself. That being said, the song is VERY similar to "Superstition". "They Won't Go When I Go" on the other hand, I found the composition noteworthy, but the tone and subject matter were pretty depressing. Having said all that, while I found the record musically excellent, I felt like it could've been a bit catchier, more dynamic and less drawn out. I like the idea of progressive soul and commend Wonder's execution, but I feel like it could've been tightened up a bit.
After the sprawling cosmic reach of Innervisions, Stevie Wonder turns inward on Fulfillingness’ First Finale, and the result is quieter, but no less visionary. It’s not an album of revolution — it’s a reckoning. Wonder trades in the wide-angle social commentary for something more intimate, meditative, and, at times, deeply mournful. Musically, it’s a study in restraint. Synths — mostly from the TONTO system — still anchor the soundscape, but here they hum like candlelight rather than blaze like sunbeams. Drum machines share space with live percussion, layered subtly to create rhythms that breathe, like the aching shuffle of “Creepin’” or the deeply pocketed funk of “Boogie On Reggae Woman.” His clavinet work is still razor-sharp, but it now whispers where it once shouted. Vocally, Stevie is at his most textural and expressive — crooning, sighing, preaching, and pleading. On “They Won’t Go When I Go,” his voice moves like a ghost in a cathedral, carrying grief and grace in equal measure. He doesn’t just sing sorrow — he lets it settle in your bones. In the arc of his “classic period,” Fulfillingness’ First Finale is both a bridge and a breath. It connects the bold experimentalism of Innervisions with the grand, orchestral soul of Songs in the Key of Life. But it’s also its own emotional world — stripped down but spiritually saturated, full of silence and space, like a room recently left by someone who mattered. And here’s the thing: I’m not even much of a funk listener. But this album isn’t about genre — it’s about atmosphere, soul, and control. Even when the grooves hit, they don’t demand the body — they hypnotize the mind. It’s the sound of an artist finding solace in minimalism, and somehow making the quiet echo louder than the storm.
Enjoyed
An absolutely wonderful album that takes you on a beautiful journey.
More classics from the world's most talented fake blind man. There was a lot to enjoy here, but honestly, none of it really stuck with me too well. I still think this record rocks, but I can't find myself scooting back to it in a hurry. The first side is unreal, but the second side seems to hold all the forgettable and songs that blur into one. That's not to say this thing is bad, it definitely isn't. It's definitely deserving of a solid 4, which just shows that even with Wonder's worst works, they are still undeniably listenable and superbly enjoyable. It Ain't No Use was the favourite for sure.
A very cruisy and listenable music that unfortunately really feels like it is just going through the motions, compared to other soul albums on this list it is just fairly mediocre, when comparing to previous stevie wonder albums it’s disappointing.
Boogie on Reggae Woman - Instruments going wild on this one. Very fun and upbeat. Creepin - Smooth You Haven't Done Nothin' - super funky, the brass instruments and layered guitars and bass working wonders. Exceptionally rousing vocals. Vocals consistently great, with some tracks standing out in this regard more than others. There's a great variety in sound and style on the album, too, with a night-and-day difference between 'It Ain't No Use' and 'They Won't Go When I Go', both superb tracks. Favourites - Boogie On The Reggae Woman, You Haven't Done Nothin', They Won't Go When I Go
Stevie Wonder has a consistent quality that is impossible to deny, and on that metric I don’t think I could rate any of his output as bad. I’d say though on the basis of my enjoyment of this album compared to his other records, this is on the weaker side.
Opens with essential smooth jazz. Enjoy the way he isnt afraid of putting a guitar on a jazz or soul track. Brings a distinct style and vibe to the whole thing that doesnt sound like other music of this genre. Liked it more than his other stuff so far 7/10
A fantastic first side with some big hits on it and a lot of variety in its style. Side B really doesn't hold my attention, worse still some of the tracks here are straight up skips. Side A is absolutely phenomenal though and if this were a standalone album on its own it would be an easy 4 or 5. Stevie's the master of easy listening but the wheel sort of fall off in the second half. Highlights: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Too Shy to Say, Boogie On Reggae Woman, Creepin'
Stiwi wonda
It’s a decent album. I wish I had a stronger connection to Stevie Wonder’s music because every single album I’ve listened to just feels like the music is simply there. It’s not that it’s bad; I see the talent behind it, but unfortunately for me, there’s a lack of connection.
Usually I like Stevie Wonder more, but the album was kinda meh for me
Great old stevie wonder, hadn't heard many of these since i was a kid
Saved in spotufyz love the sound of the album.
ok wow first five stars and first stevie wonder album ive ever heard! you guys were NOT kidding this shit is amazing. best track: heaven is ten zillion light years away worst track: too shy to say
Not really given a listen to before and I suppose it stands amongst some nailed on all time classics.
First listen. Stevie is at his best when he's pissed at the world, and he absolutely isn't here. Total lack of funk - he has a beautiful voice obviously but I've never been too into the prog soul stuff. Something about this just feel sterile compared to the rawness of Innervisions before or the sincerity of Songs after. Ok I pulled up the credits and the answer is he DOESNT PLAY ENOUGH MOOG BASS THATS WHAT IT IS. Maybe that's why I like Boogie on Reggae Woman so much. Probably will stick with going back to Innervisions. 7/10
Primetime music for the last day of school. My students agree. I named my hamster Stevie Wonder, if I ever have another one, I'll name it boogie on a reggae woman.
Hey, this guy’s pretty good!
Ouvi mais
Jazzy and calm but not really thought evoking, still good though. I’m not a Christian or religious so the god stuff doesn’t resonate for me but i like the song. I like his voice and how happy the music is, none of them are stuff i would usually listen to but I've not skipped a single song they’re all good to listen to. 3 stars
Not the power house but still very solid and an enjoyable listen.
I am a big Stevie fan, but this album was in my blind spot, though I did know several of these tracks. I wouldn't say it is his best showing, but is still better than at least half of the albums I've listened to thus far. The problem with this list overall is that there is so much good music from all over the world and from every walk of life, but Stevie Wonder (who is an amazing artist and an all-time favorite for me) takes up space with multiple albums. The greats like Stevie, The Beatles, Zepplin, etc. should be limited to 2 or 3 albums, because even though they may have 5, 6, or 7 amazing albums, they are still that artist and very few of them change that much over the course of their careers to a point where they are truly changing music and you "need to hear this" I think this album was good, and I am glad it was on this list because it was in a blind spot for me. I will listen to it again (and again). I wouldn't say anyone "needs to hear" this album though. 7.9/10 83/1001
Not a Stevie album I've heard before but from his prime era. Very cool.
It was fine, didn't really stick out. 2.7
Muy linda música, muy al estilo de Stevie, pero se nota como que en algunas canciones aún falta esa cohesión sonora que le caracteriza, al menos por aquello de lo que es más reconocido. Se le escucha divagando en diversos estilos. Hasta una canción completa en tonos sombríos. Raro. Pero buen disco.
Pleasant enough album. SWs voice is beautiful throughout and some interesting music. Nothing jumps out as very special though.
not stevie wonder’s best but it’s a stevie wonder album so y’know. it’s still really good
Amazing! Of course!
It's Stevie Wonder, of course whatever he presses onto plastic will be soulful and glorious and triumph over every other artist. Even in the darker moments of the album, the songs have that solar shimmer that Stevie has worked into a trademark sound. Favorite Song: You Haven't Done Nothin'
This would be a good album for a dinner party. Something to have on in the background while you're cooking and mingling. I vibed with it pretty well.
BANGER
First Stevie wonder I've listened to. It was an amazing ride
Not exactly my style, but pleasant to hear.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard a bad Stevie Wonder song and that says alot because the man has dropped a thousand albums
STEVIE WONDER
Only Stevie Wonder could make an album this diverse and make it sound coherent. Very good listen
Not top 3 Stevie but still Stevie
I feel like the US is going back to appreciating Stevie Wonder, good stuff here
Classic Stevie. Not his very best, but enjoyable to listen to.
Stevie never disappoints!
My favorite songs are "They Won't Go When I Go" and "Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away"
War super
Boogie on reggae woman was sick, the others were ok.
Somehow I "didn't see" this album hidden amongst the other amazing albums Stevie Wonder had made in the 70's
Good album, very nice sound, some songs more abstract than I expected but all worked together quite well.
First Stevie Wonder album I actually liked start to finish
4.5
I love love Stevie, I am convinced everything he touches turns to gold. However, I would not say that this is his best album. But there is something about what he does to music that makes one grin from ear to ear.
Pretty fun and enjoyable.
Not listened
Gets better the more you listen to it. Particular favourites were "Creepin'", "Zillion Light Years" and especially "They Won't Go When I Go"
Quite a nice album, first full Wonder album I listened to through the whole way. Not bad
That's what I call mellow. I also love that at least Stevie says please when he asks you to smile.
my dad once said to me "Thing about Stevie, he has some of the best songs ever written... But some of them are absolute shit". Fulfillingness' First Finale is certainly the former. I've lost count of the amount of times I've listedened to Songs in the Key of Life, one of my all time favourites. But this is fantastic and gets better every time. It's insane to think you can have so many incredible tracks and there's no sameyness. A welcome listen.
very beautiful, probably ranked 3rd of the stevie albums we’ve gotten on this list so far tho
Not the greatest Stevie Wonder moment, but a great one definitely!!
I want to float in an inner-tube on the warm vat of maple syrup that is Stevie Wonder's voice. Like in a daydream montage in an animated movie.
It was ok, a little bit too cheesy and lacked the funk/soul of Stevie's best stuff. Maybe not quite necessary to have on the list when we have his better albums on here already
i bet this record deserves more than 3 stars but honestly the only track that really got me going was mercy mercy me by marvin gaye which came up in the queue after the stevie album finished
It's just not my kinda thing.
Fine, if standard Stevie Wonder fare
Funky
Stevie Wonder is definitely in the top 10 most overrated artists. Boring, dated sounding.
139/1089 - Really good! A very original voice in songwriting and arrangement. I liked every song on it and am surprised I haven't heard a lot of these before. I guess it was inbetween the two of Wonder's most critically acclaimed albums so it got pushed down a bit. Honestly this rivals Innervisions for my favorite Stevie Wonder album, gonna have to relisten.
I tænker måske at den ikke er en 5/5 fordi der ikke er nogen numre man kender med, men I tager fejl. Det er et Stevie album fra mellem 1972 og 1976, så det er selvfølgelig en 5'er. They Won't Go When I Go er en af hans bedste numre
Kendte ikke rigtig nogen af sangene, men derudover lød det klart lige så godt som Innervisions og Songs in the Key of Life. (HOT TAKE måske bedre end SitKoL fordi der er mere dirty funk her)
They Won't Go When I Go is a banger. The rest is very nice as well!
Funky Wonder imo
Very good I had it play twice(accident) and was not mad
A great album in isolation, but it pales in contrast to the other four albums he put out in this era. It's like being a 5th starter with a 3.00 ERA when the other four starters are all sub 2.00.
Background music.
I realise that Stevie Wonder is hugely important to black music and I can understand that to some extent. But his songs rarely grab me. Only with Creepin' did he reach me. There are too many mellow songs on the album for me. Ok, it's soul...but that's exactly what he doesn't find with me. At least on this album
This album is like a cozy warm nap. It's just full of life and the songs sound great for a 70s recording. The melodies and instrumentals are really good and catchy. The music seems ahead of its time. Standouts for me were "Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away," "You Haven't Done Nothin'" Yeah, really solid! This one's like a 3.5/5 for me.
Soft, energetic and smooth. With FFF Stevie developed his sound even more. The grooves are funkier, the lyrics more political and the vocals smooth as ever. FFF is a great step up in the right direction, but for me personally a slight little setback from Stevie's achievements on his previous record: Innervisions(my personal favorite stevie wonder record). Nonetheless FFF is a landmark and a testament of a record that is unmatched and a unique piece in his already mindblowing catalogue, for me FFF, together with Innervisions, is where Stevie perfects his sound, making way for completion on Songs in the Key of Life. All in All this record blows my mind each play and is a record I come back to on the regular, as Stevie's feel for making songs is so unique and just perfect and FFF is a perfect example of his grand design. Favorite song: Creepin'. Overall score: 9,4/10
Sensacional! A vibe é indescritível, meo. Tem até música em português
Просто любовь к Стиви и всему его светлому и волшебному творчеству! My soul <3
Stevie is so smooth while telling off politicians. Harmonica, please don't go!
It's ok. Birds of paradise fave song.
First song pretty good. Second song too much God. Some disco stuff. Ok overall.
Easy five star album... 1975 Album of year
Little unlucky for this album that it's sandwiched between absolute classics in his discography, but it still manages to hold it's own.
8/10. Definitely coming back to this one. Every song is a vibe.
i listened to songs in the key of life instead 10/10 fav: knocks me off my feet least fav:
I know that Stevie is a legend, and his music isn't bad, but this one just didn't do much for me.
It’s just some sorta good stuff I guess but I don’t know just didn’t really stand out to me. 3 stars
8/10
stevie wonder né completamente fora da casinha
essa arte da capa é bacana demais a primeira metade eh obra de arte!!!!! a segunda eh ok mas ele vai lá CANTA EM PORTUGUES DO NADA EM BIRD OF BEAUTY. LINDO DEMAIS PARABENS
I mean, it's Stevie Wonder. That practically guarantees at least a 4/5. Of the four Stevie Wonder albums on this list, Fulfillingness' First Finale is definitely the one that's talked about the least. I mean, it's not a near-perfect masterpiece like Innervisions or (I presume since I haven't gotten it yet) Songs in the Key of Life, nor is it the career turning point that is Talking Book. Speaking of SITKOL, I'd normally be upset about that being my final Stevie Wonder album of the project, but seeing as I managed to get them all in order, with me getting them in the order of Talking Book, Innervisions, FFF, and then eventually, SITKOL, I can't say I'm too mad. How could I be when all of these albums are great! Back to FFF, I guess I could compare this to another forgotten third album in a legendary 70s 4-album run, Pink Floyd's Animals, an album that I haven't reviewed because it's not on the album list. I've heard it though, and it's a masterpiece. I'll talk about it on the user list. Anyways, Fulfillingness' First Finale is pretty good too. It's one of the weaker Stevie Wonder albums I've gotten so far, but it's still better than a considerable amount of albums I've listened to. Talent-wise, this is still Stevie at his peak. Everything from his lovely voice to his wonderful songwriting to his outstanding instrumental performances captivate the listener the whole way through. FFF is definitely a more mellow album than something like Innervisions. It still has a groove, don't get me wrong. This is obvious on songs like "Boogie on Reggae Woman" and "You Haven't Done Nothin'" but the album does take a bit of a slower pace at times. It's all good, but the album doesn't really have any masterpieces of songs like Innervisions or even Talking Book. I guess the closest it gets is with "You Haven't Done Nothin'" or maybe "Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away," but I don't think they're as phenomenal as songs like "Superstition" or "Higher Ground." Still, none of them are bad. I feel like this album gets kind of forgotten because it's just a solid album in the middle of masterpieces. This is still a great album, don't get me wrong. However, he has better. Solid 4/5.
Not my favorite Stevie record but it does have They Won’t Go When I Go, which is my number one Sad Stevie song. Heaven Is Ten Zillion Light Years Away is my other favorite. My love of that song was one of the reasons for my divorce.
What a fucking iconic funky man! This was a blast, a few songs ended up in my repeat playlist. It was a wonderful and fun sunny day to bop along and this enhanced it.
Stevie Wonder had a crazy 10-year hot streak from 1970-1980. Every album he released during this time period is solid gold. This is one of them. Yep. I have this one, it's on my shelf, and it does not come off that shelf very often. Why? Because next to it there's "Talking Book", "Innervisions", "Hotter Than July", and Goddamn "Song in the Key of Life". Excellent record for sure, but it doesn't have any of his famous singles from this time period, and it just stands in the shadow of every other mind-blowing-ground-breaking record of his. This is like...Fullfillingness' Seventh Finale.
A really good album, I enjoyed Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away and Boogie On Reggae Woman the most.
I enjoyed this album. “Boogie on Reggae Woman and You Ain’t Done Nuthin” are jams. 1001 album worthy: yes - 88/161
This record seamlessly blends funk and soul, crafting a raw and emotional sound. I enjoyed the songwriting in this album and the variety of genre mixes throughout. Favourite Track(s): Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, They Won't Go When I go, Bird Of Beauty Least Favourite Track(s): Creepin'
Good for a blind guy.
Smile Please 3.6 Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away 3.5 Too Shy to Say 3.3 Boogie On Reggae Woman 3.7 Creepin' 3.8 You Haven't Done Nothin' 4 It Ain't No Use 3.5 They Won't Go When I Go 3.4 Bird of Beauty 3.4 Please Don't Go 3.5 Score: 3.57
Lovely melodys. I like it when you stop thinking about scoring and it’s just the music. Not big on ballads like, Too Shy to Say, Creepin or It Ain’t No Use. When it’s good it’s very good though. Strong 3
Muito bom
Okey, not.my type
I think this struggles sat as it is between innervisions and songs Iin the key of life. But that's not to take away from its joy and its love. We'll miss all this when he's gone
Lose yourself in a sea of grooves
Try as I might (and I did try) I just never got behind him. A lot of friends were gaga but he was always a bit soft for my taste.
stevie wonder does in fact have peak album art. “smile please” is so PERFECT. it’s so laid back and is so cute! the lyrics on this album are so well written and have a super cool religious undertone and lowkey make me really joyous. “too shy to say” has a really great chord progression and was really pretty. “you haven’t done nothin’” has a really good brass line and is SUPER groovy (thank you 70’s!). however, “they won’t go when i go” might be my favorite song on this album. i love minor keys!! all in all a great album. only some non-bangers (though this is a loose term). 4/5.
Stevie can do no wrong. Classic.
Beautiful
I had hoped his old stuff would be more funk than gospel.
pretty good. calm music. 4
Im really not a Stevie Wonder fan, but it was ok - it gets two stars rather than one just because it didn’t annoy me
very good for completing physics packet
Happy vibes! Fav song: Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away. Also like: Smile Please, and Boogie on Reggae Woman.
Not my favorite album of his. it sounds like he's experimenting a little on this one - which I'm all for - but it lack the quintessential Stevie Wonder-ness in my opinion. That last track (Please Don't Go) was the Stevie-est of all of them. I really dug that one.
Much softer and reflective sound than some of Wonder's other 70s albums. Still a solid listen, but missing a hook song to tie the whole album together. Feels almost like a compilation of cutting-room floor songs from his other albums of the decade. Still good, but not great. Top tracks: Creepin', It Ain't No Use, They Won't Go When I Go
Catching up with Stevie Wonder and Fulfillingness First Finale. A mix of jazzy, funky, gospel-ly, soul music. Not his best I think.
Echt nett.
Good enough album but not the best I’ve heard from Stevie Wonder. It’s lacking that mega stand out track, everything is kinda samey.
It’s an extremely relaxed, funky record. Lots of zany keys and soulful ballads. It’s that dreaded thing though where, for me, it fades into the background and becomes just a nice “vibe.” It's definitely adding something to my day, but I won’t be rushing back for repeat listens.
Groovy fun
Im split on this one. Half is the funky pleasure that I am used to with Stevie while the other half leans into religion a bit much for me. If it was all funk I would be on board but half the album is just not for me. 7/10
That harmonica, those bass synths, straight up groovy
Not my cup of coffee
9.5/10 Overrated, nah. One or two syrupy sweet ballads to move album sales…might be able to see better than he lets on, possibly. The genius and joy are undeniable
This was lovely. I’ve not listened to much Stevie Wonder but Smile Please set the tone for this album perfectly!
I like SW, but couldn't get into this.
Stevie wonder is too pop in the 60s- and just turns into total schlock in the 70s. His classic period is utterly repulsive to me. I’m sure this is a minority opinion, but the songwriting, the textures, the vocals- none of it does a thing for me. Compares well to modern pop music perhaps, but that’s not saying much.
Reading up on the album, this was dude's 17th album? TF? I knew Stevie was influential, but damn, pump the brakes. This had a range of sounds, from funk, to some songs being more melancholic. I think Stevie's voice shines most in funk. Anything sung seriously gets overshadowed by his really bright voice. Overall a pleasant listen.
I’m giving this album a four because I do think it is a well-created album. I’ve only listened to a few Stevie Wonder songs before this album. It is a good album, but I am not crazy about it.
Not my favorite work from Stevie. It felt like listening to wallpaper
++: Smile Please, Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Haven't Done Nothin', It Ain't No Use, They Won't Go When I Go, Please Don't Go +: Creepin', Bird of Beauty +-: Too Shy to Say 8,5/10
Sweet, soulful pablum. Well done, but so not my thing.
I’d only heard of his radio songs previously, really enjoyed this album, it has such an easy listening vibe and flows so nicely. Highlights for me were, Smile Please’ and ‘You haven’t done Nothin’
Not my favourite stevie album, delighted nonetheless
Heaven is 10 Zillion
The title is somewhat nonsense. But the work is amazing.
First time through I noted the easy listening tunes; the second time through I was wowed by the creativity from one song to the next. Not my normal, by I have to tip my cap to a great artist.
This is an excellent album. I've enjoyed Stevie's big radio hits, Sir Duke, in particular. Just some of the best horn riffs ever. This is well-crafted, upbeat, funky and just enjoyable all-around. 4*, but could easily get kicked up a notch with repeated listens. I think I'll have to explore more of his catalog, too.
Schönes Album mit gut hörbarer Musik 4/5
Creepin included Minnie Riperton BGVs, this is just as EWF is coming on, J5 is leaving Motown, and Rhodes becomes a popular piano choice.
really just not my jam
Not my favourite Stevie Wonder album but even at his worst he’s pretty good so I enjoyed it
Not as good as his other albums, but still impressive.
Standout Songs: Boogie on Reggae Woman Bird of Beauty This album wasn’t really for me, too sappy
Nice sounds
Very groovy and calm, super enjoyable and one the best works by Stevie. Super recommended.
Happy music but not really my style
Amazing album. I love Stevie wonder but haven’t listened to any albums all the way through. Some hits here and some that I didn’t care for. The slow songs can be a bit self indulgent.
Haven't heard any of these songs before, but they are truly classic Stevie. So good!!
Some good, some ok, some bad Average Not the best from Stevie 3/5
Good!
Solid project definitely some value here. Ahead of its time and ambitious, I just didn't particularly love any songs, they're all just pretty interesting and/or sonically pleasing. 3.5
A very pleasant album! I frequently feel the need to say "not my taste in music" (as with this album) because when I give an album a good rating regardless of it being out of my usual genres, that just really shows how strong the music is. Solid 4/5!
I just don’t get Stevie Wonder.
this started out strong but lost momentum toward the end. still, it was never unpleasant to listen to—the first half of the album was just really engaging in comparison to the latter half. fav tracks: heaven is 10 zillion light years away; boogie on reggae woman
i enjoyed that! the middle all kind of blended together to me but there were a few songs throughout the album i really liked. i think with stevie wonder’s music i just can’t usually do a whole album of it because it’s too smooth and chill and starts to feel like background music. fav tracks: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, You Haven’t Done Nothin’, Please Don’t Go
Enjoyed listening to this while working.
Not really my thing, but still good.
Decent but not his best.
Some good tunes here.
love stevie to death but this one was a little boring for me
This feels like a Stevie deep cut album, not a lot I’m familiar with though I’m not a huge Stevie Wonder fan. This sounds similar to his other work that I am familiar with.
Beautiful, won’t return to it
The volume and quality of Stevie Wonder’s 70s output is actually insane
Rating: 9/10 Amazing album with stellar songwriting, melodies, and riffs. Not his best but still fantastic.
First line of the album talks about how he can see. He fooled us all. I don’t like when he sings about goD.
The Good: Again we are treated to a wonder! The Bad: At times, it feels that we’ve heard the wonder before… The Ugly: FFF… Oddly enough, I thought I had listened to all of Stevie’s “classic period” albums, but I guess that this one escaped me. I really liked it, and technically speaking, I should be giving this album a 5*, however, I frequently felt like I was listening to something I had heard before, but not as good… and that’s because his Opus was still to come… Let’s flip that coin… 4 1/2* becomes...
Stevie Wonder writes some of the cheesiest songs ever.
Not a big fan of stevie
Stevie, what a stud you are.
This album is amazing. It is one of the first times I really listened to much Stevie wonder. He has a voice that I didn’t quite realize- it almost sounds a little Michael bubble? Regardless a great album and perfect for car rides on repeat or something somewhat higher energy, probably alone tho