Innervisions

Honestly… yeah. This was pretty sick and fun. Higher Ground is a bass classic but that’s all I had heard until now. Loved Golden Lady and Livin for the City. It seems a lot of funky modern music across genres was influenced by Stevie so I am glad to have listened to more.

Every song is a straight up banger. Stevie Wonder is an absolute legend.

privilégio ouvir! mistura de sofisticação, rua, R&B, funk, soul, tempero e tudo o que há de bom. que atmosfera absurda.

sempre quis ouvir mais, disco bem gostoso esse

I think this gets a four for the funky bangers including Living for the City and Don't Worry About a Thing. However, Visions is a boring as hell ballad.

Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Masterpiece - Too High is a great opener that sets the tone for what might be my favourite Stevie Wonder album. Visions has incredibly smooth vocals with sumptuous instrumentation. Living For The City is absolutely brilliant, the whole thing is just brimming with excellent melodies. Golden Lady has a great chorus and Higher Ground is stunning. What a brilliant groove! Jesus Children Of America is also fantastic with a gentle funk that is very addictive. The melodramatic All In Love Is Fair allows Stevie’s vocals to soar in a way that very few singers can. Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing has such flair and yet a delicate touch that is amazing. He’s Misstra Know-It-All closes things with a rolling, warm flourish that sums up the juxtaposition all over this album of it’s darker political themes with it’s joyous, hopeful sound. Just wonderful.

absolute goat of soul

While this was absolutely an excellent album, there were no surprises. It's Stevie Wonder, you know EXACTLY what you're getting: Masterful soul/funk, luscious vocals, excellent arrangements and melodies. What it didn't do was shock me or make me feel much of anything. Sorry Stevie. It's excellent music, just not for me. My Rating: 4/5

So fricking good. Practically no skip. Stevie is the best

Stevie Wonder is very good. You can say that again. Stevie Wonder is very good. There were so many hidden bangers on this album that I had never heard before such as living for the city, all in love is fair, and he's misstra know at all. Just a couple skips other than that amazing.

It was really good at first but kind of petered out towards the end. I can’t believe he made this when he was only 23 and it was like still his 12th album or something. I could definitely tell that this music inspired a lot of artists that I listen to today like Steve Lacy. Pretty darn good.

Another excellent album from Stevie wonder, who seemingly does not miss. Tempted to give this one a 5. Crazy he was only 23 years old

Obviously breathtaking. Oscillates steadily between incredibly, beautifully conscious songs, especially for an album with such mainstream renown, and good ol’ jams. “He’s Misstra Know-It-All” is a good example of one that’s both, an undeniable groove and a searing indictment of president Nixon. “Living For The City” on the other hand is firmly in the former half; no matter how much you try to get lost in the groove, the vocals and lyrics are loud and clear, and the spoken word passage in the middle makes the political edge of the song impossible to ignore. Finally, “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing” is firmly in the latter camp, and to this day what I consider to be one of the funnest, most joyous party songs ever made. The rest of the songs are also classics. This album really has everything. The only reason it’s not the best Stevie album is because it’s not Songs. Thank you very much. 9.6/10 DOES IT BELONG ON THE LIST: OBVIOUSLY REASON: quality and impact and holy shit it’s in innervisions what the FUCK

No wonder it’s so good, it’s Steve wonder!

Is there a better groovy 1970s ballad than Golden Lady? I think not!

Outstanding

Hard not to compare everything of his against Songs in the Key of Life. Higher Ground is incredible and the rest of the album doesn't let you down.

Good funk

Not my thing, but I get why it's so highly rated.

even though i definitely liked this album, my respect for stevie wonder still far outweighs my enjoyment of these songs. brilliant vocal/songwriting range, some pretty mind bending chord progressions on here, crazy multi-instrumentalist, can probably do anything musically bar sightreading that being said, there are still some great tracks on here, even if i want to like some of the others more than i actually do considering the endless talent on display favourite songs: golden lady, jesus children of america, all in love is fair least favourite song: too high

This generator is making me really love soul music. I got actual chills when He’s Misstra Know-It-All started. You know it’s a good album when I’m enjoying it so much it’s distracting me from my work. Every song is so good, but I particularly want to highlight Golden Lady, Higher Ground, Visions, and He’s Misstra Know-It-All. This stuff is the best of the best. Especially that last one. Again, I got literal chills when he started singing on that song. It’s so good.

Some good songs, but in general not my cup of tea

Great!

Not bad, but still a bit disappointing

Love love love what a funky cat

fint.

5 star

Good stuff, not super my jam tho.

Stevie is always a great listen. Not my favorite album by any stretch, but funky, clearly well-written and every song has a purpose. Great production is the standard for his career.

And as the generator taketh, so too does it giveth. Innervisions is a top ten album. Maybe not -my- top ten, but the sort of album that, if someone told you it was in their top ten, you'd say “well, of course. No surprises there!” If Songs in the Key of Life is a tour de force, this is distilled. It doesn't have the sheer number of mega hits, but it does have Higher Ground, which is a relatively slow burn of funkiness, big frog-croak wah across everything, big can't stop won't stop energy. Maybe a little rude to sleepers (we're tired out here, Stevie), but a classic bop. More important still, though not as present in the zeitgeist (listen to it and guess why it doesn't get much radio play comparatively) is Living for the City. If it wasn't Stevie, we might even call this prog-tinged… that synthy riff between verses could fit in any over complicated 70s band's catalog. But of course, it's the groove that carries it, and of course the sociological aspects, growing up poor, growing up black, the reality that there is no golden goose when society oppresses people like you. It's a big stunning piece of funk, or soul, or rock (you could call it lots of things), but it's also important simply as an artwork. And in there we also have the plaintive Visions, reflecting on a world where basic civil rights are respected (50 years later and there's still violent opposition to that world), or the classic Stevie Love Song of Golden Lady, just an archetypal gem of a certain 70s sound. The album starts off with the very funky Too High, and ends in the almost spiritual-tinged satire He's Misstra Know It All, a gentle-toned but decidedly unambiguous takedown of the over-moneyed and over-pompous. “Jesus Children of America” manages to be way more Children of America and minimal Jesus, which is the proper ratio (and it's a heck of a non-single if I do say so), “All in Love is Fair” is appropriately rueful, and “Don't You Worry Bout a Thing” is believable in its cock-sure playboy vibes. It's just a strong album all around, a solid 45 minutes of 70s funk and soul, no filler to be found. If there is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ album out there, this is one.

Sorta jazz fusiony. I liked it.

So very funky. Amazing grooves, excellent playing and disturbingly still current social commentary along the way. An Excellent album.

i had never heard this and it is so freaking good. freaky enough but still plenty of groove. enhanced so much by knowing Stevie recorded all of this and was always looking to push his edge.

One of his best and an album from my childhood that I still love and play

Not my fav stevie 3.4

A lovely album.

Another great one. Not as great as Songs in the Key of Life, but great.

Very good album, some well known singles are in here.

Day 2 of Stevie Wonder. He's good but not enough to want to listen to 2 in 2 days.

First full Stevie Wonder album I’ve listened to. Fantastic - electric energy, consistent front to back, great for a nighttime walk through Clifton. “Don’t You Worry 'Bout A Thing” almost sounds like Steely Dan. 10/10 craft and production.

Genius is as an overused word but there’s no doubt Wonder is a genius and he’s at the height of his powers here. Flitting skilfully from genre to genre be it salsa or funk and laying the foundations for hip hop and nu soul. Yeah it’s genius

Good enough. ★★★

Stevie Wonder rocks

Groovy

Prefer songs in key of life, only a few on this that get me. Would give 3 if it wasn't stevie wonder tbh

standardno solidan stivi. ugodno slušanje, neki momenti slabiji neki jači, sve u svemu sumnjam da ću se vraćati, al mogu cijeniti i drago mi je da sam preslušao, trojčica [odslušao i napisao 18/10/26]

Album art – Efram Wolff. It’s distinctive and fits perfectly with the music we all can appreciate. Stevie wonders voice is sublime and the musicality is awesome. It’s impossible not to tap your feet when Higher Ground starts up or stop and listen to ‘ living for the city. ‘ however I’m never going to listen to this on purpose so…

One of Stevie's classic run - three or four of his best songs (Visions, Higher Ground, Living for the City, Don't you worry) and several that are close. Even when he gets a little schmaltzy it's not as bad as his worst. Overall probably a low 5, but still...

Groovy!

Es bueno pero no me gusta jaja

Great album, classic. Funk beats, great vocals, poignant lyrics. 10/10 Living For The City, Higher Ground, Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing Honorable mentions: Too High, Jesus Children of America

, оул это что-то удивительное,но не совсем мое, тем не менее мне очень понравилось, я ничего не знала о его истории да и вообще о Стиви Уандере

Du Stevie wonder, soul, funk ça groove bien comme il faut. Bravo monsieur

It taught me what a Clavinet sounds like.

Tracks longer than 3:59: Many, but… -Long tracks interesting or special: Yes! It would have been a problem if the “skit” at the end of living For the City was at the beginning of the song, but fortunately you can just skip it. I never thinking to myself “When’s this song over?” When listening to the, dare I say, masterpiece. -Album shorter than 58 minutes: Yes -Will listen to album again: 100% Overall: This is my favorite Stevie Wonder album (Talking Book is a close second). Unlike Songs in the Key of Life, which is sadly way too long with songs I simply skip, Innervisions the rare album with no skips. It has a fantastic mix of sophisticated musical elements and very singable songs. I hadn’t listen to it for a bit and I am glad it came around. Innervisions will be back in rotation.

Incredible

Wow wow wow

If any one wants top tier Stevie, this album and Songs in the Key of Life are must listens. The early 70s has some of the all-time best music out of any genre, taking advantage of moving away from formuliac music and advantage of released talent.

4.8/5 a classic stevie album

I don't think this is his best. Too much noodling, not enough music.

muy muy bueno. Un par de canciones no me volvieron loco pero varias me parecieron excelentes. Y canta mucho mejor de lo que esperaba.

Jeg kan bedre lide dette album end den foregående songs in the key of life. Rimelig meget endda 3.8

Jazzy funky brilliant Stevie

3.5

There’s a couple of skips, but also some great songs on here

Strangely, I prefer the jazzier and psychedelic side of Stevie compared to the poppier rnb half, making Innervisions an extraordinary collection of songs. The chord structures and changes are pure genius, exemplifying Stevie wonders prodigal talent. From a technical standpoint, this album is incredible. The luscious guitars on Visions are beautiful; this track just calms my senses so well. Not to mention the fantastic flow of this record, with every single track seamlessly flowing into each other as one continuous piece. Stevie Wonder presents his phenomenal talent of combining Soul, Jazz, Funk, Pop, all into one package effortlessly, proving his generational genius. This album also features a great number of instruments, making every track sound fresh and interesting. Synths, clavs, acoustic guitars, this whole record is just genius. The funkier songs are just as great as the jazz ones too, making the mash of genres flow surprisingly well. 70s perfection, possibly my favorite album of Stevie's classic run.

Better than Talking Book- Stevie gets his funk on throughout this time, and the album is a lot less front loaded. Every song isn’t oooo I love you girl, and while it never reaches the peak of Superstition, it’s a good album. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

One of my all time favorites! Every song hits from start to finish!

Nice

Outside of the album opener, “Too High,” Innervisions was just another incredible Stevie Wonder album worthy of being on this 1001 list. At this point, I’m starting to wonder if Stevie Wonder in the ’70s was even capable of making a bad album. There’s soul, funk, great songwriting, and plenty of musical experimentation, along with some pretty damn sharp social commentary woven throughout. Just another damn good Stevie Wonder album.

I was contemplating whether to give this 3 or 4, and even though this is not really my style, I decided for 4

What the hell!!! This is so close to a 5.

My first real introduction to soul and I wasn’t disappointed. Definitely the kind of music you put on when you want to feel something real.

Stevie is super talented and his songs have so much meaning/heart. Incredible!!! What an artist!!! I was reading about these songs on Spotify and it blew me away. Is there anything he can't do?? I would definitely relisten to this anytime.

I really liked this album. I'd only heard his later stuff, which, at the time, I wasn't a huge fan of, but I really enjoyed this one

Absolutely beautiful guitar work and vocals. Meaningful and relatable lyrics. I never knew Higher Ground was a cover. And that's all before it even gets to All In Love Is Fair, Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing, and He's Misstra Know-It-All, which was a trifecta of bangers to end the album.

Never heard this album but have heard the hits from it. Good album, powerful lyrics and just as timely today as it was back them.

There are several things that are special about Stevie Wonder.

It's Stevie. What more needs to be said?

7/10

Not as good as Songs in the Key of life, but still good

Stevie being Stevie. Part of the insane 70s run where everything he touched was gold

Okay stated slow got good towards the end

Super catchy and entertaining all the way through

Highlights: Golden Lady Higher Ground Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing

It’s Stevie so it’s going to be good, but this is probably my favourite album by him and one of my favourite ever by anyone. So well balanced, with such a great variety of tracks while also being cohesive. Living for the City is an absolute banger, what an intro. Also this album just flies by, 45 minutes and you want to flip it over and spin it again. 5/5

It’s very pleasant, but it’s not much else.

It's a Stevie Wonder album from the 1970s so a 5 is basically the only score I can give this. Not a single bad song on here and there's at least 3 that are among his best ever. And the crazy part is that this isn't even his best album.

4 Stars for Too High and Higher Ground alone. What a king.

I don't really like this sort of music, but I have to give it up for Stevie - genius that even overcomes my dislike of the genre.

Impressed how different each song was from last, but still it felt like a coherent album. Outstanding.

It's just so good. Funky, jazzy, emotional, great synths, all incredibly well crafted.

A huge leap since Talking Book, 4.5

Delightful! My favorite of the three Stevies I've listened to so far in this project. Living for the City, Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing, and He's Misstra Know-it-all really kicked my butt. Had a great time!

Pretty good, but not on the level of S.I.T.K.O.L. or Talking Book.

calming, mid west 60s vibes. old school and cool

Nice utilization of EP throughout the album.

Really good album with a few great songs on it. Stevie Wonder was really in his peak era at this time, Higher Ground, Livin For The City, He's Misstra, all bangers. 8/10

Paul Simon is literally the only man on earth who doesn't wish Stevie Wonder released an album in 1975

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