Fulfillingness' First Finale

This isn't typically the kind of music I listen to, but I was surprised to hear how modern this album sounds. Some of these songs feel like they could've been released today, and its clear how much Stevie Wonder has influenced so many current artists. Anyways, I'm glad I got to hear this, but we'll see how much I revisit it. Favorites: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, They Won't Go When I Go, Please Don't Go

OK.

*1974. *Nice soul, pop music. Very listenable - soothing and pleasant. *Nothing exciting here though. RATING - 6.5/10

A surprising ly mild entry from Stevie's Imperial Period. Solid songs and production, but outshined by his other period work

Listen to this album and Smile Please.

I'll say right off the bat that this Stevie Wonder album is not as strong as the others one I've heard. This being said, his vocals are always on point. The music is always phenomenal. Lyrically, always so strong and meaningful. There just wasn't much of that excitement I usually get listening to Stevie Wonder with these tracks. This album made me smile, but most of the songs didn't really stick out to (or stick with me) in the moment. You Haven't Done Nothin' is the exception to this. I wish that there were just a couple more tracks like that one sprinkled in to break up some of the more soft tracks. The synth is also just a bit off to me on a couple tracks. Overall, I thought that this was a fun listen, but, with the exception of one track, I don't picture myself revisiting it. I hope to get another Stevie Wonder album because putting anything of his below a 4 breaks my heart!

Not my jam. None of the songs have stuck with me

Another solid album from Stevie. Sometimes I do question why multiple albums from an artist show up on this list if they aren’t different in style, sound, or instrumentation in any way.

How do you follow Innervisions? I mean, you can't, right? And how do you stay relevant and keep making important music on album 17?? That's insane. So, I can forgive FFF for being a little thin in the songwriting department. Stevie's vocals and Clav playing are still unassailable, but his drumming betrays him on a good number of songs. Imagine a Jim Gordon or Pretty Purdie on a track like "Heaven Is 10 Zillion..." instead of Stevie's stiff shuffle. That would be an entirely different story. Still, there's enough cool sonic stuff and ambitious jazzy changes to make it worth your time. Even middling Stevie Wonder is better than the mean. And we even get the great James Jamerson on "Too Shy to Say." Can't be mad at that. top track: "You Haven't Done Nothin'"

Soulful but plodding, fairly boring overall. Needs more jammin' on tha one. Not my favorite Stevie. 3/3.5 ⭐️

I quite like a few definitely not a bad album

Debería escucharlo un poco más. Justo cuando sonaba "They Won't Go When I Go", estaba caminando con mucha gente alrededor que, al igual que yo, iba a trabajar. Me sentí ganado. Pero después, con "Bird of Beauty", volvió a ser el tipo de Stevie Wonder que me gusta.

I thought this was pretty good, but I don’t think it stands out compared to some of his best work. There were some grooves and interesting instrumentals, but overall it’s probably an album of his that I would overlook if I’m trying to listen to some Stevie Wonder.

I feel like there are better Stevie Wonder albums.

Not for me. Very funky and smooth.

really nice

se disfruta estando en un trance con lo que llamamos drogas ykw

Un álbum mid, es disfrutable aunque no tenga algún momento muy guau, me gustó pero no lo volveria a escuchar

Smile Please: Bum bum bum baby bummmmm... I like it! Reggae vibes. Drags a little tho Heaven is a zillion miles away: I like the title lol love an unnecessarily long title. somehow I was caught off guard by the religious overtones despite the name. Love the background yells Too Shy to Say: a sweet love song; also drags a bit to me Boogie on reggae woman: naughty! Then *harmonica interlude* one of the album singles apparently- that tracks Creepin' was moody and dark, I liked it! You Haven't Done Nothin' is a criticism of Nixon's administration apparently, and honestly a banger. Also- the Jackson 5 doing the doo de wop! It ain't no use: doomed love with a bye bye bye chorus... not really my jam but does what it sets out to do They won't go when I go: big funeral dirge vibes. Cool sound but not my fave Bird of beauty outside my wheelhouse lol Ending with "Please Don't Go" is nice creative choice

He’s got a lovely voice and he’s a lovely man and he’s done loads for music and it is good! It’s definitely good! Just maybe not for me. (Please don’t disown me my entire family)

Not coming back to this

Soulful

I don't want to be a hater, and I have friends who really love Stevie Wonder. I see the talent, obviously. But it's just kinda boring to me, idk. I guess this sort of funk just isn't really my thing.

Of the three Stevie Wonder albums I've listened to so far, this is my least favorite, relatively speaking. Not to say it was bad album, just not as good as the others. I liked "Boogie On Reggae Woman" and "You Haven't Done Nothin'" but the other songs didn't stand out.

Super interessante, quase um 4/5.

Not as many “big ones” on here as some of his albums but still a pretty solid effort from one the masters!

Good! Fine! Stevie Wonder!

It's fine but so not my vibe

Lekker, maar het album deed me niet super veel

Ihan hauska harmiton svengaava 🌼 Ei ehkä ihan mun kuppi teetä mut kiva kuitenkin! Vähän Johnny Winter vibaa jossain ja Please Don't Go ois hyvä aamusvengibiisi!

Beautiful music from a soulful, jazzy man. Very young, very upbeat but also sad

This was my first eye-opener on this list. I don't know much about Stevie Wonder and I won't pretend to know that I do. However it is clear to me that once he got to a certain point of popularity "they" must have told him to stay in a particular lane because this seems far removed from the vibe of a guy I knew growing up.

Heard

really nice. calm yet upbeat. the kind of song when you want to stay laidback but keep a positive mind.

i like it but i don’t love it

Yup

Can’t really see what all of the fuss is about. Found it pretty bland and unmemorable and not the sort of thing I’d be putting on an home for my general listening pleasure.

Bon, c'est pas quelque chose qui me parle. Je comprends que beaucoup puissent l'adorer, mais c'est tout simplement pas mon truc. Je n'ai rien de négatif à dire, mais j'ai du mal à trouver quelque chose qui me parle.

There are some really good songs on this album, but at the same time I have realised that I am not a big Stevie Wonder fan. I cannot fault his songwriting and singing though, so on that alone he gets an above average score. It is not something I will personally listen to again but it is a solid album. 3.5 stars

Stevie Wonder is obsessed with sinning and saying goodbye to some ladies. Boogie on Reggae Woman is a jam. Heaven is 10 Zillion Light years away is a catchy song but it’s about God or Jesus, I think.

Honestly can tell why I’m not as familiar with this album as say Songs in the Key of Life or Innervisions. “Boogie on Reggae Woman” is a banger, and I liked “Creepin’” but “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” sounds like a “Superstition” outtake. I liked “Please Don’t Go” but something about the cymbals was like nails on chalkboard

Honestly can tell why I’m not as familiar with this album as say Songs in the Key of Life or Innervisions. “Boogie on Reggae Woman” is a banger, and I liked “Creepin’” but “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” sounds like a “Superstition” outtake. I liked “Please Don’t Go” but something about the cymbals was like nails on chalkboard

Funky. Some interesting instrumental inventions (see Bookie on Reggae Woman). Singing by Stevie is the core.

Best Song: Boogie On Reggae Woman. Something about the way he articulates things in this song is absolutely perfect. Worst Song: They Won't Go When I Go. Stevie Wonder is capable of such fun, upbeat music, that I always find myself disappointed when he does these slow, hymnal songs. Overall: Not his best, not his worst, and in the end it's still Stevie Wonder. I wouldn't be disappointed to hear someone put this album on, but I would wonder why they didn't choose one of his better offerings.

Having really enjoyed Songs in the Key of Life I had quite high expectations for this, but it didn’t really meet them. It’s a good enough listen, but didn’t hold my attention in the same way that album did.

This initially left me somewhat cold, but it won me over more after a second listen. Perhaps I was comparing it too much to ‘Songs in the Key of Life’, and honestly I do think it's quite a bit weaker. One reason for that is that this album is pretty ballad-heavy, and I’m generally more a fan of Stevie’s funkier numbers. The ballads and softer tracks weren’t bad though, just not as much to my taste. ‘Smile Please’, ‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’, ‘You Haven't Done Nothin’’ and ‘Please Don't Go’ were my highlights. Close to 4 stars but not quite.

окееей я чула пісню they won't go when I go тільки у виконанні Джорджа Майкла, не знала що оригінал Стіві Вандера. це хороший альбом в плані луріксів, але виконання та сама музика мене не зацепили

Smooth easy listening

***a good, easy listening album

Far from his best

i liked this more than talking book. some really groovy and soulful stuff in here. it just hits better. really enjoyed Smile Please, Boogie on Reggae Woman, It Ain't No USe and Please Don't Go. 7/10

I shouldn't have looked up why he's a piece of shit before listening. Genuinely tarnished my view of the music

os dois álbuns que já passaram do Wonder não me emocionaram muito

First i wanna write about the album cover it's beautiful and I really like it. The piano key stairs and the art looks very cheerful. I like the sound of the album, it's really different from the music i listen to which is modern. What i enjoyed about the album is that it has variety of songs, some are upbeat makes you want to dance and other songs are slower and I think that Wonder sounds really good on the slower and romantic vibe songs. I liked hearing the bass guitar and harmonica sounds on the songs. I think that was my favorite part of the album, hearing the unique and catchy melodies.

Return of the farty bass tones.

I liked this - the other albums of him I've listened to (Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions) are better but I enjoyed this.

Will have to do a re-listen today, but I think I could learn to enjoys some of the songs

I can't believe I'm saying this... but this is a bit... boring? I mean don't get me wrong, it's still prime Stevie, it's still good. But it's nowhere near the heights of Innervisions, for example.

I love Stevie Wonder, but this album is not my favorite. It has a some fun upbeat songs that have the Soul feel I like, but also a lot lyrical things that don't interest me so much.

Favorite Track: They Won't Go When I Go

A good album, but it isn't the best from Stevie Wonder

Une voix incroyable, un morceau d'anthology, mais c'est globalement pas trop mon kiff.

Not my style but ok

Instinctively didn’t quite like this as much as some of the other Stevie Wonder. Rounded down, to compare with those ones rather than with the list as a whole.

This was enjoyable, however, talking book was something else!

Not unlike soft rock or easy listening. Some good stuff, some snoozy stuff. Fun listen, even if it doesn't have a standout track like 'Sir Duke' on it.

pretty

2 and a half

Smoooooth 3.5

Riding a fine line between chill and boring.

Some enjoyable tunes but nothing really stands out from the rest, an easy listen though

Good

Again was pleasantly surprised by Stevie Wonder

Didn't enjoy this as much as the previous Stevie album but it was fun.

Good

Diary: It's a calm Sunday that I spent stressing out about my opportunities in life. Our heating is still broken and nothing really works the way it should. Stevie Wonder is repetetively represented in my playlists, I have heard many of his top tracks. This classic album of his is very different to me in comparison, but I truly enjoy the calmness and vibe it brings to me. 3.8/5

Alright

Me ha resultado un tanto chillón al final, como es habitual en este autor, no es mi música de este momento. 6/10

Ci sta dai stevie

This was a difficult album to rate. Stevie Wonder was an incredibly talented artist, and this album was consistently solid—both lyrically and musically. At the same time, there was very little about this album that properly stood out to me. Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, and They Won't Go When I Go are my favourite tracks on the project, but they do not reach the heights that other albums on this list (including other Stevie Wonder albums) do.

hij kan heerlijk zingen en af en toe is die trompet echt heerlijk, maar ik vond dit album te vaak te poppy en zijig

Very relaxing, but not my typical music genre

Love him, but this isn’t my fav album of his

This was good, but I want to like it more. I like the album most when Stevie commits fully to a certain mood or idea especially tracks like Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, and They Won’t Go When I Ho. A lot of the groove-based songs are nice but emotionally don’t move me much, which is why the album as a whole doesn’t stick, even though I respect it.

There were certainly high points in this album, but I think it's going to be rated higher than it should be because it's *Stevie Wonder*

it is sort of old music for me , but its good to listen when u need some calm in your life

Loved the whole sound of the album!

This dude has so many albums. I'd never heard of this one.

Decent Stevie but not superb. Solid 3.5

Dude is a prodigy to produce this music whilst blind. That said I preferred Innervisions. 3/5.

Always nice

Was expecting a little more. 3.5/5

This is the third Stevie Wonder album I've rated 3/5. :/ It's not intentional, I like the luscious arrangements and the lovely backing vocals, but it seems to never be enough for me to pull of a 4/5. I really adore the song "Heaven Is..." a lot, it sounds like a song I have already heard before, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Highlight Song/s: "Heaven Is 10 Zillon Light Years Away"

Haven’t quite developed the ear for this yet but I enjoyed the production and variety of instruments (that harmonica) also really enjoyed the Sergio Mendes on Bird of beauty

Not as good as songs in the key of life but still Stevie

For Stevie Wonder, this is not my favorite album. There are others I would have chosen first. I liked maybe three songs total.

Listened to half and was cool

It was for fire and very nice to listen to

I like Boogie on Reggae Woman

Slower pace than other Stevie albums

3.4/5 This was a nice enough listen but didn't feel any spark.

Another good one by Stevie.

meh.

An album of pleasant vibes and authentic lyricism that provides ample food for thought. While the melodic journey can feel somewhat repetitive for a spirit that craves constant change, the moments of soulful introspection and sharp social commentary offer a fulfilling listening experience. A solid and thought-provoking entry in the Stevie Wonder catalog. ★★★☆☆

Erster Eindruck: Stimme weg und plötzlich lofi Lieblingssong: "Creepin" (Lieblingszeile): "We still are young and both of us have time to find our winter love in spring" Overall Rating: 6/10 Anmerkungen: Ich würde jetzt vielleicht gerne bekifft den Sonnenuntergang anschauen Reggae war noch nie so richtig meine Musik, aber kann man mal machen

Non amo

So nearly a 4, some great songs but just don’t think I’ll revisit as a whole album… Which makes me think some of my previous 3s should be 2s and some of my 2s should be 1s. It’s really hard to rate 1001 albums and have a consistent rating system. Love you Steven Wonderful and looking forward to giving you a 5 stars at some point

This is my first album from Wonder. Pretty surprised i became a fan for his sophisticated writing and expression of his emotions. I really felt it at "Too Shy To Say". Although Soul, and jazz pop genre are not my usual listens, Stevie Wonder left me mesmerized with his mellow arrangements. This album is for those who enjoys soul but if you're expecting high energy funky vibes, I think you'll be left understated. 6/10 album.

Not my favorite genre of music, but I did appreciate the classic soul feel the album has. With multiple listens, I could see myself adding one or two song to my every day playlist.

This is a good album. The older I get, though, the less tolerance I have for things that sound like “adult contemporary” (aka yacht rock) music…so, yeah. I feel bad about saying that, but I guess I gotta speak my truth?

I'll tell you what, a little bit higher hopes heading into it because I really enjoy Stevie Wonder, but this was kind of disappointing. Don't get me wrong, the funkiness and sultry voice are all there, but by the end of it much of the album seemed to be fairly ubiquitous and less as exciting as some of his other entries. I'm not sure the history of this album but could be him starting to venture more away from his Motown vibe to how we know him today, but what do I know

Eerste keer dat ik het hoor. Klinkt prima. Simpele drum. Klinkt als Stevie Wonder als ie nummers schrijft die niet zo inspirerend zijn. Geen hits. Prima arrangement, niks mis mee muzikaal gesproken, maar doet me niet zo veel. 6.2

was not really my style but the songs that really stood out were They won’t go when I go and Creepin’.

Good to listen to in background

Started like elevator music. Favourite track: Boogie on Reggae Woman

Enjoyable listen, though, admittedly, it was more background music as I was cooking with kid’s assistance so was not as attentive to lyrics/sound as I would have liked.

Mouaiiiiis

Great. Sweet, good songs with a lot of heart

I wasn’t paying 100% attention because I was shopping, but I liked Boogie On Reggae Woman, Bird of Beauty, and Please Don’t Go best (I think)

It’s very difficult to go wrong with any sort of Stevie Wonder. I hadn’t heard any of this one before and it had some great moments, but I don’t feel like any tracks stand out, or raise it beyond an enjoyable but standard listen.

pretty

First listen

Good! Not his best!

meglio del primo, sono stata troppo alta con il primo considerando che non sono nemmeno riuscita a finirlo, il soul mi piace di più

This was easy listening but Stevie is easy listening. I wasn’t too impressed by the aalbum. It was very middle of the road

I like Little Stevie, had not listened to this album though. There were a couple cuts I recognized, but nice to hear the entire album. Thanks for that opportunity.

Decent album ,Creepin‘s melody really stuck with me

I had higher expectations for this album tbh. Maybe I wasn’t in the right mood for it as well. For me it’s just average 2.5/5

Nothing too wow for me, not his best album either imo but good nonetheless, chill for a slow morning.

chill para maquillarse, mucho mensaje antirracista justificado con dios nos ama! que iba a hacer el chaval

A very good, relaxing album that reminds me of summer. I would definitely listen again. 7/10, but it's a bit too calm for my taste.

really liked heaven is 10 zillion light years away

A fun album but not one I can see myself going back to! Highlight: Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away

Stevie Wonder is always a vibe. This wasn't quite as bouncy as the songs I like of his, but definitely a great album regardless.

стиви вандер всегда топ, но наверно не лучший его альбумс

Solid record.

Album number 4 in the five album run of quality that Wonder produced in the 70's. It is as expected. Flashes of pure unadulterated genius interspersed with cloying cheese. Is it the strongest one out of the 5? Nope. Is it still good? Yes. Best Tracks: Boogie on Reggae Woman; You Haven't Done Nothin'; Please Don't Go

Super

Good, easy listening.

I think one of the most devastating moments of my life was learning that a majority of Stevie Wonder’s songs aren’t cool and fun like Superstitious but incredibly lame and boring

I mean, it’s Stevie Wonder. He’s a legend. There are a few standouts for me (Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Haven’t Done Nothin’, which makes me think of Mardi Gras, and They Won’t Go When I Go), but some were kind of sleepy and repetitive for me. I think I just wasn’t in the proper mood, though, because of course his work is brilliant. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

💛

I didn’t take to this as immediately as I generally have to Stevie Wonder. It felt a little too electronic for my taste, which is funny knowing it came out right after Innervisions.

Love it!

pretty good, a bit too gospel at times for my taste

I always enjoy Stevie Wonder songs, but I never think to listen - I never choose an album to put on. This was a nice excuse. So much talent and such upbeat songs.

Not something I'll listen to again, but very listenable.

A little underwhelming. I can imagine this was amazing when it first came out, but it falls kind of flat for me. Still great, just not as groundbreaking as I thought it would be. 6/10.

Surprisingly mediocre, especially some of the ballads. Obviously Boogie on Reggae Woman is great and I enjoyed You haven’t done nothing and They will go when I go. Take or leave the rest.

There are 4 Stevie Wonder records on the list and this one has no hits on it. Its fine but certainly not part of the canon.

3.5/5

Enjoyable. ★★★

I wasn't as keen on this as I had hoped. There were some very cool, funky songs at the end. The start I found underwhelming.

esta bueno, no es mi onda... es algo que escucharia para trabajar nomas, no se en el dia a dia

Incredible instrumentation, but nothing that sticks in your mind forever. His catchiness improved.

Stevie Wonder does Stevie Wonder things, it's good but being the album between Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life must suck.

Enjoyed this.

Would give it a 3.5. Not my favorite of his albums but still good.

En casi todo el trabajo de Stevie Wonder se pueden apreciar aspectos positivos. La calidad de la ejecución musical y la proficiencia para crear canciones pop que tienen estructuras armónicas, rítmicas y melódicas complejas siempre sorprende. Este álbum en particular no me resultó tan destacable como sus más reconocido "Songs In The Key Of Life". Creo que las canciones no son lo suficientemente "pegadizas", con excepción de "Boogie On Reggae Woman" que creo es la estrella del álbum. La interpretación musical es excelente y el trabajo compositivo se deja apreciar, pero las canciones no funcionan tan bien. Creo que es buen álbum, pero simplemente en comparación con otros de sus trabajos esto no es lo mejor.

Despite sounding a little corny and easy-listening adjacent, the vibe won me over. This is a chill album.

Some good songs. Worth listening to and keeping

Album review 007 Fullfillingness’ First Finale by Stevie Wonder (1974) Rating 3/5 Most reviews of this album will talk about how Stevie Wonder’s run of five albums between 1972’s Music of My Mind and 1976’s Songs in the Key of Life is one of the greatest purple patches of any artist, and Fullfillingness’… is the oft overlooked and neglected sibling to the other albums in this run. Listening to this objectively though, I don’t find it to be a truly great album with great songs; it’s more of a ok album with some good songs, and doesn’t stand up to the quality of Stevie Wonder’s other albums of this period.

Hún náði mér ekki þessi

Ég fíla Stevie Wonder. Sum lög eru með þeim bestu í heiminum. Engin þeirra voru hér :( Tvær stjörnur væri samt of hart.

I like it. I've listened to a few Stevie Wonder albums and have not been gripped by any of them. This one is pretty easy to listen to. Good beats, great singing, good variety of styles. Showcases his abilities as a singer and also a bandleader.

This was a fine album, but Stevie has better ones

Nice and mellow. The gospel influence of They Won't Go When I Go is really cool.

i have nothing to say about this. 3/5

It's Stevie Wonder. I don't know what to say but it's just laid back and enjoyable. I don't feel any stress when I'm listening to Stevie, but it has more edge, more substance than happy clappy hippie crap or smile till your muscles hurt disco. A delightful blend of funk and soul that welcomes you. this process might make me a stevie wonder fan

The book notes this was the fourth and final album of a hot streak Stevie Wonder had at the beginning of his post-child-prodigy career. As such, it would've been preferable to hear the other three first for context. Not that this album's charms can only be understood that way. "You Haven't Done Nothin'" is one of the great protest songs—and still relevant in our current hellscape. This feels like an album that warrants repeat listens to digest it fully, though it didn't hook me as much as I'd hoped.

Interesting.

Stevie Wonder's Fulfillngness' Full Finale is by no means on par with Songs in the Key of Life, but this album isn't trying to be this behemoth of a project. Stevie was just being himself and continuing to craft some of the greatest Soul music known to man. The instrumentation on this project is immaculate and so delicately placed all throughout each song's composition that you can't help but be impressed. While I did think a lot of these songs are more long winded and not as impactful as some of Stevie's other music in his discography, I do still think they hold quite a special place in his catalog. I wish I was able to get more into this project but I personally think Stevie has much more simple and effective projects that scratch a much better itch than this project, even with all its' beauty and glory. Very glad I finally got around to some Stevie but I just hope next project swoons me a bit more.

Coming one year after the almighty 'Innervisions', I was expecting big things going into this record. It didn't disappoint, but didn't excite either. The second half had had some great moments, dense and funky, but this Motown legends propensity for the soppy was indulged too much for my taste. Overall, it's a 'Stevie' record.

Epitome of human emotions. Soul slices through. Love, faith, and light. Loveee Stevie. Started off strong with Smile Please, got a little sleepy with Creepin’, picked back up with Please Don’t Go. Life really only is about loving and believing and sharing all the good. 3/5 due to the sleepy.

Good but nothing to write home about.

Legend, with lots of good songs. Can't say I'd include this on a T1001 list though. The slow slog "Smile Please" started this one out with was the tone setter and not a good one. I wouldn't smile either. I really enjoyed "Heaven Is 10 Zillion...", that had the energy you start an album with. Then right into a ridiculously boring "Too Shy To Say". Then into the solid "Boogie On Reggae Woman" which is one of his absolute best. "Creepin'", another slow methodical song. The the closest thing to a hit song on this album with "You Haven't Done Nothin'" which has 23M listens, great horns and that "Superstition" vibe. Who planned this album tracking??! It's a freakin' rollercoaster of slow, fast, slow on this one! Planned, obviously, but not enjoyable. You gotta enjoy slow soul to dig this one. It sounds dated, it's super slow and I felt like he was trying too hard. Not all that great, and certainly not T1001 for me. 3 stars.

fine

I don't get Stevie Wonder. 3.75

A Stevie Wonder record without a radio single is exactly how I’d expect a Stevie Wonder record without a radio single to sound.

Belongs on the list with the other three 70's albums but not may favorite style. A little to smooth jazz major 7th for me. Still, Stevie is a genius.

Solid, funky and soulful album that was very enjoyable. Different from usual listens but good variety and an easy listen. Track 2 personal favourite on the album.

some great songs and some good songs, but not my favorite Stevie Wonder album

1 banger, a couple of good songs, the rest for me is filler. 3.5

I enjoyed the slower songs in this album more than the upbeat, funk songs.

Klasse Bumsballaden

Mein liebster Soul-Künslter! Einige Sounds etwas altbacken, Balladen etwas kitschig, aber insgesamt toll, warm. 7/10 Der Nachfolger "Songs In The Key Of Life" ist eines meiner Lieblingsalben.

Smooth soul, mix of love and religious themes. Not my kind of thing but you have to respect Wonder. Bit more of a groove on Boogie On Reggae Woman You Havent Done Nothin has that trademark SW sound Nice piano on start of They Wont Go Bird of Beauty has a nice sound. Overall very good objectively, but not my style. Best track - Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Havent Done Nothin 3 stars, but with 4 star moments.

“You Haven’t Done Nothin’” is the star here. Classic. Nothing else, including “Boogie On Reggae Woman,” really comes close.

Sunday liked “Boogie on Reggae Woman”. I liked “You Haven’t Done Nothing”. “Bird of Beauty” is so fun after it. The album feels like watching a broadway show. There’s so much fun and emotion. It feels like there’s a clear story to everything. His voice is so beautiful, especially the lows. I love the harmonica on “Please Don’t Go”. Great way to finish.

J’ai pas tout écouté mais il y a quelques musique de gros baiseur que je me garde de côtés « dans le doute »

Fine, nothing really stands out but quite pleasant

Favorites: "Creepin'", "You Haven't Done Nothin'" (the lyrics are tedious social commentary, but the groove is awesome and I love the direct fade in to "It Ain't No Use") "They Won't Go When I Go" (which feels like it was inspired by Baroque Harpsichord and Beethoven piano concertos for its arrangement)

It was fine but it made very little impression

I enjoyed some tracks but overall it was kinda flat. Expected more from Stevie.

It's fine. Not exciting.

Stevie doing what he does, perfectly nice smooth tunes.

good, but not his best.

Even if this wasn't released between two masterpieces, I think it would still be a bit overlooked. It seems to be aiming to perfect a single sound rather than tackling a bunch of them. It's a very smooth, soulful record, with no bad songs but certainly some anonymous ones. Tracks one and three are a little sleepy despite having great vocals. "Boogie on Reggae Woman" brings a funky groove to show the infectiousness that Wonder is capable of, but even it feels a little restrained, burrowing into your ears instead of bowling you over. "You Haven't Done Nothin" brings in the horns and it's like wow, where have those been this whole time? The whole album seems to alternate between smooth and funky songs, and I'm left wishing there were more of the latter. A good album, but a rare one from Wonder that sounds like something another soul singer could have made.

Lovely little album by Stevie. 3.5 stars

His seventeenth album. Soul. Love the production on this album. Every note is crystal clear. Whilst not my favourite Stevie Wonder album, it's composition is as you'd expect from this genius. A very smooth and chilled album.

Mucha calidad mucho groove tiene mi colega. Aun así y como ya dije en el anterior, no son canciones que volvería a escuchar por mi cuenta, debo tener algún tipo de problema en los oídos. Es que para mí su ritmo está en el uncanny valley, creo que es porque hasta sus canciones lentas tienen todo el rato progresiones ascendentes y acaban en un estribillo-relief y a mi eso no me convence, lo siento amigos :( Fav: You Haven't Done Nothin, Bird of Beauty

Goeie

This period of Stevie’s career is unmatched, but of that great material, this is among the worst I’ve heard.

No what I thought it’d be! I do like it.

Very groovy and nice to listen to. There’s just not enough memorable songs for me. Had a great time but just did not really remember any songs.

There’s some interesting moments. I like Stevie Wonder, but one of my least favourite things is 70s adult contemporary music. There’s a lot of that here.

Feels like a 70s time capsule. Solid album but overly sappy and meh for me

Its an album with an incredoble range of emotional expression and great musical ability. I’ll listen to this again amd again, but prefer Songs in the Key of.

Not my favourite Wonder album. Just when I thought it was getting better, I realized the album was done and it was following a playlist with his other music.

Bunch of songs I wasn’t familiar with. Didn’t really open me up to wanting more - just a really nice and pleasant record to listen to. Easy listen. The guy is great.

Pretty good album. However, "They Won't Go When I Go" is such an obvious highlight above all else here, it's not even close.

Not my favorite SW album, but it is pretty groovy nonetheless.

enjoyable listening experience, you havent done nothing and they wont go when i go are both five stars. i probably wont revisit the whole album

Legend. But too slizzy and old for 2025..

It’s fine. There’s no denying the talent of Stevie. This is just ok to me.

Ei valittamista. 3,5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hyvä levy mut jostain syystä en fiilistelen noita Wonderin balladeja niin paljon kuin meneviä biisejä.

Stevie is a treasure, but this is too uneven for me.

Here's the thing: I understand that Stevie Wonder is this great pianist, but I just don't dig his tunes. They are all too....slow? Mournful?

Uplifting record. Pleasant to listen to. I really enjoyed They Won’t Go When I Go.

Bra, inte hans bästa.

Pretty good. GF called it elevator music, and it was hard to mount a credible counter argument.

Not really my thing, but I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.

I find Stevie Wonder relentlessly fine There’s obviously a magic that is there for others but I just can’t find it A pleasant enough listen but nothing more really

This album is at its best when it's upbeat. Sadly those moments are few and far between.

This is my least favorite classic Stevie. Can't give it any more. Still great.

Stevie Wonder is ULTRA talented and has made some absolute game changing smash hits. This album had exactly zero of them. It felt like a collection of B sides.

Holy funky monkey!

smooth, easy to listen to.

Pretty funky, I'd argue its ahead of its time for sure. Some stinkers but more gems than stinkers for sure. Faves are Please Don't Go and Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away.

Funky but could be better

There's something unfathomable about someone's "golden era" starting with their FIFTEENTH studio album. Usually by that time they are throwing out covers of show tunes. This is, though, the first time I've listened to this particular album. Yet some of it is completely familiar. It's nice but in retrospect it feels a little bit like an easy listening album so it didn't grab me at all.

A pleasant listen, but it ends there for me

It is good but not amazing

5.5/10 The sugary vocals and lyrics aren't really for me, but hard to argue with the funky music. Highlight: Boogie On Reggae Woman

3.5 stars. When I think Stevie Wonder album this is the sound I think of. The only song from this album I was familiar with is “They Won’t Go When I Go” and it is my favorite track followed by “Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away”

2 piosenki mi w miarę siadły ale jako całość zbyt spokojny i zamulający

I'd never heard of this album before! I've heard Stevie, of course. His voice and musicianship are fantastic. I'd say I struggled a bit connecting to most of these particular songs, though. I'd imagine if I listened to this a few more times they would connect more. I did really like the last song on the album, and Boogie On Reggae Woman was pretty fun, too.

My relationship with Stevie Wonder's music is an unconventional one. Growing up, my younger brother was a devout fan of his classic period, while my own tastes leaned heavily towards rock. This meant that on weekends, our shared "Music Centre" would become a sonic battleground. He would have control on Saturday mornings, and me on Sunday morning. The following weekend this would be reversed. More often than not, I would be awakened on my brother's day by the sounds of classic soul and R&B, and so I became intimately, if reluctantly, familiar with albums like "Fulfillingness' First Finale". Despite my personal leanings, it's impossible to deny the brilliance of "You Haven't Done Nothin'". This track is a masterclass in politically charged funk, its powerful chorus and driving rhythm proving it a timeless classic. It's so compelling that if the entire album matched its intensity and innovation, "Fulfillingness' First Finale" would undoubtedly be a five-star masterpiece. While the album doesn't maintain that level of raw energy throughout, there are other standout moments. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" is a fantastic track, showcasing Wonder's versatility and unique melodic sense. The closing track, "Please Don't Go," also impresses, offering a beautifully poignant and soulful farewell. However, the remaining tracks don't resonate with me as strongly. While I can appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship that went into this album, as a cohesive body of work, much of it falls into the realm of being merely "okay" for my taste. I can certainly understand why many people consider "Fulfillingness' First Finale" to be a cornerstone of Stevie Wonder's discography and a landmark of 1970s soul. It is a work of undeniable quality, but for me, the magic is concentrated in a few key tracks. Therefore, while I respect its place in music history, and also why it's included on this list, I can't rate it higher than three stars. Would I listen to this album again? No. Would I buy this album? No. Side one 1. "Smile Please" – 2 2. "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away" – 3 3. "Too Shy to Say" – 2 4. "Boogie On Reggae Woman" – 4 5. "Creepin'" – 3 Side two 1. "You Haven't Done Nothin'" – Funky brilliance. A critique of Richard Nixon. - 5 2. "It Ain't No Use" – 3 3. "They Won't Go When I Go" – 3 4. "Bird of Beauty" – 2 5. "Please Don't Go" – 4 Total - 31 Average - 3.1 Review 85/1001

Good music. Lyrics weren’t that compelling to me.

3/5 Best Track - "You Haven't Done Nothin"

6/10

Mellow vibes, easy music to relax to although I did not really get into any songs save the classic Boogie on Reggae Woman

j’écouterais pas ce tout le jour mais on sent qu’il veut vraiment faire s’ouvrir les gens 😽😽😽🫶🏻

2.5

It's pleasant-sounding pop gospel music. It wasn't my favorite but I enjoyed listening

An average Stevie album

I didn't know any of these Stevie songs, but I was never bored. The innovation and skill are stunning. 3.5

It’s not _Songs in the Key…_ and as such I don’t feel there’s anything vital on here but that doesn’t mean it’s not without its merit. I generally prefer when Stevie gets a bit funkier and there’s a few tracks on here that fulfil that brief, including _Boogie On Reggae Woman_, _It ain’t No Use_ and my fave track, You Haven’t Done Nothin’

Favorite Song: Please Don't Go

I havent listened to Stevie Wonder much if at all. Great stuff.

pretty good, im sure

pretty funky

very pleasant favorites: They Won’t Go When I Go

Not the best stevie album. Maybe one song I genuinely love

love stevie between innvervisions and songs of life I dont thini this is one of his best album tbh You havent done nothin is a banger though Its great cause its STevie but not one of his best

It sounds like a great album to relax in a hammock with or some fine wedding reception music. I just can't retain it. Doesn't do anything for me. I liked one of his other ones more.

"Fulfillingness' First Finale" features Stevie Wonder's masterful musicianship and includes standout tracks like "You Haven't Done Nothin'". However, compared to his other classic 70s albums, it feels less cohesive, resulting in a somewhat fragmented listening experience.

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.

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'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

3.5/5

Second SW record, good but, again, no SitKoL

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.

7/10

Honestly, if this weren't Stevie Wonder, it'd probably rate higher. For him? Kinda middling when compared to his other output.

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 ⭐️

przyjemny zaś bez większych uniesień

Good, but not something I think I'll go back to.

Standouts You Haven't Done Nothin' Please Don't Go

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.

3’5

Very groovy but not really any hits

It's good. Not really my thing. Really liked the church soulful songs.

Enjoyable! 3.5 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.

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.

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.

gostei

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.

Lots of fun but a bit too much of not my thing.

Blindingly incredible

Good for what it is, just not my jam

completely forgettable but I didn't hate it

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.

A good album from Stevie Wonder, not my favorite of his works, but still very good.

I enjoyed it, nice and easy listen.