Talking Book

Love the bass rift of Superstition, evening it is one of Stevies most radio aired tracks, I always enjoy it. Stevie is a fantastic singer, songwriter and musician, I can't think of a bad track he has ever released, although this album does have a few tracks that aren't overly interesting and miander on a bit longer than they needed to. All in all, not a bad album to chillax with on an evening, and I'm torn a bit on the rating, simply because it's Stevie and he did pump out brilliant albums later.

The songs are either mediocre or bad. Maybe your baby and big brother are atrocious 2/5

So I know some Stevie wonder but I can’t remember a time where I sat down and listened to a whole album. Just before my time, ya know. That was pretty great. I kept hearing Rex Orange County. I wonder if this is a big influence of theirs? Also, was listening in the car and could really hear the variable loudness. Humans made this record. You and I is so epic. And the funk, oh the funk.

This has some absolute jams on it and is also so much at once. Starts real soft and soulful with You are the sunshine of my life, which is a little saccharine these days, but then gets just into some _sticky_ funk with Maybe your baby. It has the enormous banger of Superstition. It closes with one of my favorite love songs of all time "I Believe" (which is taken advantage of in the closing moments of High Fidelity)

Two undeniable classics: Superstition and You Are the Sunshine of My Life. The rest is pretty mundane should music. Three stars.

Not Stevie's best but certainly has some of his greatest songs

Good listen

Stevie wonder has always had interesting ways of subverting musical norms , I find myself injoying that aspect of his music the most , from the unorthadox methods of using tension to extend otherwise common chord progressions to how he using interesting record arrangement, I enjoyed it , but somehow I dont enjoy it enough to go back for a second listen anytime soon.

Some all-time songs. At its best, god-tier, at its worst, a teensy bit saccharine.

In an admittedly gross miscalculation, songs like “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” had me thinking of Stevie Wonder as just more 70s pop at the time. But there’s so much range and sheer talent in his music. Songs like a Tuesday a Heartbreak are genuinely funky. And the opening of Superstition alone is enough to warrant a four. From true love to social justice protests. Pretty genius. Grateful to rediscover him now. That said, it’s not an album I want to listen to again and again, like Songs in the Key of Life. Some of the songs are a bit tedious to my ear and happily skipped.

I really liked it, but I'm not sure it's on the same level as some of his other stuff. A very high four

Fantastic listen and will definitely be keeping this is my playlists. Had no idea he wrote “You and I”. I heard Michael Buble’s cover growing up and just assumed it was a Frank Sinatra type singer who wrote it. Really enjoyed it

This is amazing. Put this on over breakfast. Somehow I never gave the earlier Stevie albums the chance they deserved. As a writer he’s so confident. Somehow he makes anything work. A combination of brilliant musicianship, really tricky and complex writing. And the clav grooves!! Yes, a little sappy at points, but I always feel brought along for the ride. Blame it on the Sun is an amazing example. It’s easy to imagine a blander and more boring version of that song. But each change leads to another beguiling change, taking you in. Layers inside of layers. I love this so much. 5/5

I just knew Superstition and I was surprised how good the rest of the album was. Favorite song was Blame the Sun. I’d like to listen to the rest of the albums from Wonder’s “classic period”.

Eclectisch en vooruitstrevend voor zijn tijd, maar niet voor mij

The goodest of shit Not doing anything over halloweekend, too much work

Ok

Stevie Wonder has a lot to say. It's pretty clear. But his efforts to tell the story or just pass some emotions onto the listener are not tiring. Not to him, or to the person listening. He is very free musically and lyrically. 3.5/5.

I tried, but I've never found Stevie Wonder's music interesting. This is seen as a classic by many, I struggled to stay awake, not even exaggerating. Won't be listening to it again, I'm afraid.

great stuff, really enjoyed it

Pretty groovy

Initial Thoughts: Okay okay I'll admit it. I've only heard like three Stevie Wonder songs. Final Thoughts: LET HIM COOK. I feel like I finally know the meaning of funk. I understand why Stevie Wonder has legendary status, because this album was an absolute delight. Almost every song absolutely slapped.

Not my thing, but good

Well, it has Superstition… that’s about it. I’ve been through a Stevie Wonder stage and eventually realised he isn’t as good as people say he is. Even his hits are ordinary. By the way - worst concert I’ve ever been to. Meh!

Maybe Your Baby is so cool, especially the vocals and bass. Obviously Superstition is a slapper. Big Brother has a really nice folky vibe to it. The beginning of Lookin For Another Pure Love almost sounds like Jimmy Buffet lol. Really love the sax on Tuesday Heartbreak. Blame it On the Sun has some beautiful melodies

#1 - Very smooth, relaxed. Nice opening track. #2 - Liked the start of it, but felt it went on too long. #3 - It sounds fine, but I definitely feel like I'd fall asleep if I listened to this one much longer. #4 - Decent. So far of the four I've listened to, this is the best on the album. I really vibed with the funky sound in this one. ★ #5 - Compared to the other slowish songs so far, I did like this one. I felt there was more variation here too. #6 - This is probably the song that the album is known for (note the groovy beat). I'm a sucker for this hit. ★ #7 - I like the lead in to this one. The harmonica is somber and energetic that, I find, matches the lyrics. #8 - This one is ok. #9 - I thought this one was okay to until the chorus kicked in and it clicked with me. Really well done all around ("do it Jeff!") ★ #10 - It's good, but.. it seems cheesy? That feels wrong to say, because it's a good track. The close out for the album was a fun touch. I felt the album was a good length, relaxed (maybe too relaxed in parts), and overall of good quality. I wouldn't be upset if I had to hear this again. 4/5.

Some songs great, some songs just okay

Very good, so much going on, very creative and catchy

Pretty good, Superstition is incredible, rest of the album nothing too exciting.

1. "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" The album opens with this iconic love song. Stevie's smooth and heartfelt vocals, combined with the simple, catchy melody and warm horn arrangements, make it an instant classic. It sets the tone for the entire album. 2. "Maybe Your Baby" This track takes a funkier turn, demonstrating Stevie's versatility. His harmonica skills shine here, and the lyrics touch on themes of uncertainty and love's ups and downs. 3. "You and I (We Can Conquer the World)" A beautiful and intimate ballad that showcases Stevie's incredible vocal range. It's a heartfelt declaration of love and togetherness. 4. "Tuesday Heartbreak" Stevie's storytelling prowess is evident in this song, which describes the feeling of a mid-week breakup. The blend of the electric piano and synths gives it a unique sound. 5. "You've Got It Bad Girl" A soulful and jazzy track with a more laid-back groove. It's a reflective song with a powerful horn section and a memorable melody. 6. "Superstition" One of Stevie Wonder's signature tracks and a funk masterpiece. The infectious riff and groove make it instantly recognizable. His vocals are incredibly dynamic here, and the song's iconic clavinet riff has become a defining element of his sound. 7. "Big Brother" A socially conscious track that's both lyrically and musically compelling. Stevie tackles themes of government surveillance and oppression, showcasing his ability to combine thought-provoking content with musical brilliance. 8. "Blame It on the Sun" A beautifully melodic and melancholic piece that brings out Stevie's vulnerability and songwriting prowess. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and acceptance. 9. "Lookin' for Another Pure Love" This upbeat and lively track is a nice contrast to the previous one. Stevie's energy and enthusiasm shine through, making it a fun addition to the album. 10. "I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)" The album closes with a poignant ballad that features some of Stevie's most touching and heartfelt vocals. It's a fitting end to the album, leaving the listener with a sense of hope and optimism. "Talking Book" is not only a testament to Stevie Wonder's remarkable talent as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist but also a testament to his ability to fuse various musical styles into a cohesive and emotionally resonant work of art. The album is known for its genre-blurring approach, combining elements of soul, funk, pop, and even a touch of jazz. Stevie's innovative use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments at the time was groundbreaking and helped shape the future of R&B and pop music. The lyrics cover a wide range of themes, from love and heartbreak to social commentary, showcasing his maturity as an artist. "Talking Book" is not just an album but a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate listeners and inspire generations of musicians. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of soul and R&B music and remains one of Stevie Wonder's crowning achievements in his illustrious career.

4.5 stars. Songs felt... repetitive at times? But I think that's the style, to some degree.

I loved it! Funky to make you dance but had songs quiet enough to listen to while you’re in the bus.

Got 3 excellent songs on it, but I found the other songs to be filler. "Superstition", "You are the sunshine of my life" and "I believe" being said bangers. I expected more from this album to be honest

Very mixed. some songs good, some not.

What can I say, this guy makes great music

war okay, ganz nice. nicht das allerbeste der welt

Hab vibe am Anfang gefeiert aber overall nicht so mega gefühlt

Stevie Wonder owned the 70s. This is exhibit A

Beautiful & groovy forever

The three-album strike that began with this one is just pure bliss. Intimate, melodic and joyful. (I don't like numeric ratings, I just give 3 to anyone)

Awesome!

Moody at the beginning, funky at the end, really calming overall.

Stevie Wonder is one of the most expressive and soothing singers I've ever heard, and it's honestly enough to carry a whole album. Not to say the songwriting isn't good, it is, but there's one thing I'm really coming here for, and that's the heavenly singing. That, and Superstition, which is a certified hood classic.

Pretty good album with some funky jams broken up with slow melodies. I’m here for the funk and it really isn’t an album that I could recommend buying or chillin to. Stevie still the shit though. 3.5 but a 3.

One of the best albums of all time!

Eh, not my thing. Only two songs were really good, Superstition and I Believe, but even I Believe had a super weird breakdown at the end. Too much hi-hat overall.

Can I give something more than five stars. Just the best.

A classic

Stevie is just the best

Fav songs: You Are The Sunshine of My Life & I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)

I do really like his keyboard playing. He's a very talented instrumentalist. His voice isn't incredible, but it is perfect for this genre. A lot of true bops on this album. You Are the Sunshine of my Life. Maybe Your Baby. You And I. Superstition. The songs that aren't bops, though, are really losing me. The last few songs on the album are snooze-fests. Except the ending section of I Believe (When I Fall...)

Ehh. Not much there. All kinda sounded the same

Superstition slaps

A very sweet and chill listen. Feels a bit disjointed with the contrast of funk + pessimist (Superstition, Maybe Your Baby) with his ballad style optimism (your are the sunshine, you and I, etc.) Definitely enjoying exploring more of Stevie's discography w my limited knowledge of just top hits! 3.5 rounded up Maybe Your Baby - so fun and funky, seemed like precursor to superstition Superstition - a known banger, kinda comes as a surprise given the overall theme of loving + hopeful I Believe - loved this as ending to the album

It's fine music, just not my thing.

Good, but not great. Stevie Wonder has made better albums.

Superstitious is a banger. The rest of the album is classic 70s restaurant music - won't offend anyone, but you won't remember it either

Love Stevie Wonder

Stevie clearly hitting his stride. Superstition stands out. Kinda timeless. Some fat basslines.

Disappointed. I thought this would be better. Outside of the hits it’s not my thing

Superstition still a classic - rest of album not bad, lots of backing vocalists on other tracks. Interesting read about Stevie W starting music on label at 12-13. 2.5/5. still listened 2x

Mixed feelings on this album - that's my ususal problem with Stevie. here are some songs on it, which I absolutely adore - usually the more upbeat funky ones. But those kitschy love songs just don't do it for me at all

Veh gut

I don't think its his best album but i did still really enjoy it

It didn't really grab my attention at all to be honest. It was fine but nothing was really memorable to me even superstitious didn't grab me the way it usually was. Not sure if I was too distracted or it's just not my style. 2/5

This album starts out with some genuinely terrible songs but the back half is fantastic. Superstition is maybe one of the top 10 best songs ever recorded.

Yeah it's pretty good, I kinda want to give it 4 stars but I don't see myself listening to it again so 3 it is. Very groovy at times and emotional attitudes others.

Superstition is fun, and a couple good ones. End of the album is very slow.

Mediocre Start, Really like secon half Solid 4/5

Excellent. Synth work is especially good.

Only 1 song that I really liked. Superstition. All the others were fine but not noteworthy.

First album. Haven't have a lot of time to listen to it. Surprised to find Superstition on my first album, so that was kinda fun. Maybe Your Baby is a bit too slow for my tastes. I liked how upbeat You Are The Sunshine Of My Life is. I liked Superstition (obviously) and I Believe. Nothing in this album sticks out to me in particular. I think I like the rhythm section of the songs, the guitars/bass/drums. But I don't like the singing. Also some songs sound weirdly, dissonant? Like the chords make sense but they sound wrong? Like some sort of intentional off pitch. This is one of those albums that is a bit too outside of my comfort zone to enjoy it. I guess I'll need to start getting used to this soon! On a second listen, a lot of the songs are pretty interesting. I'll give another chance to this album another day, not at midnight.

I liked this a lot, was more fun than I expected

Great Love songs, and an artist exploring his musicality. Definitely an influential album that you can hear in today’s music.

We really experience a range of emotions - in the first three songs alone we go from bliss to anger to sadness and longing. I was traveling yesterday and had the privilege of listening to this whole thing 3 or 4 times. I don't love all the songs but the ones that I do totally make up for it and then some. Plus the backstory of his breakup adds layers to the meaning of the songs and the order that they're in. "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" "Superstition" "Blame it on the Sun" and "I Believe" are all jaw droppingly incredible songs and earn top marks.

I would love to live in the world that Stevie Wonder conjures through his music. This may not be the first album from his classic era with his newfound artistic freedom, but I think it's where he really found his footing and became more comfortable as a songwriter and in the recording studio. These songs are much stronger than the material on "Music of My Mind." Stevie is one of the most authentic musical geniuses of the 20th Century and this is where he really starts to blossom. It's beautiful to behold.

Stevie Wonder is pretty damn talented and this album has 5 written all over it, but I think I've personally grown to have fatigue on the bigger songs on here. It's great but... personal enjoyment is only a 4.

Recognized first track instantly, surprised by how great 2nd track was which I'd never heard. Excited for the rest. 3rd track OK. 4th track meh. Hmm 5th is repetitive and also meh? Eek. Superstition great of course. Big brother is pretty good. Blame it on the sun made me think of blame it on the rain. I believe intro is epic!

I liked it

8/10 great album

Amazing that I'd never listened to this all the way through. Difficult to believe its over 50 years old, sounds fresh even today.

obviously not bad songs but i just don’t think i love stevie wonder. i did like Blame it on the Sun though

The arrangements and Stevie’s legendary voice save this album from being just another pop/R&B album from the 70s. All in all, many tracks here are pretty forgettable outside Sunshine, Superstition and the closer, I Believe, which has a very fun, almost psychedelic feel near the end.

Not my favorite work from this acclaimed author despite the presence of a few killer chapters.

Many classics here

Stevie Wonder is a generational musical talent and Talking Book is clear evidence of that. I just wish that he would do way more funky upbeat stuff.

Talking Book is the album that most reminds me of watching Stevie Wonder live. There’s no denying the greatness, especially on the focused an funky stuff, but at times it’s also a bit meandering; live it would be the long, god fearing speaking passages - on this album it’s the jam-like soul sessions that at times never seem to end. That being said, Talking Book is a truly innovative album and one of the peaks of Wonder’s career - even when he seems to have lost track.

Muito bom! Músicas clássicas e termina de um ótimo jeito

Ve r y fun music. Never really listened to him before

Great voice and great songs. One of my favorite singers and solo artists. Ez 4.5.

nothing wrong with it. it's boring to me and I hate the album art.

Superstition is a great song but most of the others felt a bit bland

Funky Superstition and the 9 boring ballads

contains the classic "Superstition" track.

I loved the bass in track 2, Maybe Your Baby. I also really enjoyed the funkiness of Tuesday Heartbreak and You've Got it Bad Girl (I also liked the lyrics of the latter) I liked the harmony and lyrics of Blame it on the Sun. However, my favorite track was Big Brother, I loved the harmonica parts and it just made me so happy!! Not my style of choice, but you can't go too wrong with Stevie Wonder, a lot of the songs reminded me of my dad.

Again just only really liked Superstition :/

2/5 not my jam.

Stevie is a musical genius, but his batting average isn't what you might expect. There's some real self indulgent wobbles on here. But then... Superstition is one of the greatest songs of all times, just casually tucked 6 tracks into the album.

Synth work is incredible

very enjoyable - great singing, great songwriting, amazing instrumentation maybe esp drums. A lot of these songs were too long by half haha.

Interesting and quiet music

A few classics, interesting that a lot of songs didn't have a definitive finish but instead trailed off at the end.

Day 4 of 1001 Albums You Need to Hear Before You Die: Talking Book - Stevie Wonder Honestly I wasn't feeling it. Some great songs but just wasn't my overall vibe. Feels very relaxing but just a little repetitive and sweet. It's a bit commercial for me, rather than feeling like it comes straight from his soul. Favourite Songs - Tuesday Heartbreak, Superstition

not my genre

Some classic tunes like Superstition, I believe when i fall in love, and You are the sunshine of my life mixed with some slightly experimantal jazzy pop.

Awesome funky stuff.

78 / 100 As my introduction to the music of Stevie Wonder, this was pretty great and even sometime beautiful. However, although I recognise it as a fantastic album on a technical level, I feel I don’t really have any sort of emotional connection to it personally. Honestly it probably just hasn’t quite clicked for me yet, but I don’t imagine myself revisiting this too often for that reason. But I still admire this project and it’s sounds. I just hope that after continuous listens I can truly fall in love with it.

1. You are the sunshine of my life-vajbi, wavey kafić traka - 6.5/10 2. Maybe Your Baby - groovy, funky, goofy bas, vokali hard afff -7.5/10 3. You and I - smirujuća klavir i sintovi balada, najs ljubavna traka svidja mi se, sintovi se prelepo stapaju u okolinu - 7.5/10 4. Tuesday Heartbreak - gotivna pesma, najs back i choir vokali al prosle su bolje - 6/10 5. You've got it bad girl - wavy af, chill i jako umirujuća i prijatna pesma - 8/10 6. Superstition - apparently najpoznatija pesma sa albuma, al ne svidja mi se. Ove gitare imaju fuzzy ton i ne svidja mi se. Wavy trake sa goofy basovima su bile bolje. - 5.5/10 7. Big Brother - najs afro bubnjevi. Gitarice su najs. Dudududu- hard -6.5/10 8. Blame it on the sun - mnogo lepa balada i tekst je lep. Lowkey podseca na Black star od Radiohead - 8.5/10 9. Lookin for another pure love - tuzna ljubavna pesma, hor i gitar solo su najs. -6.5/10 10. I Believe - mnogo lep refren i tekst i vajb, najbolja traka sa albuma vrv, svidja mi se !! - 9/10

So good. Will every 5 star album provoke this short of a review from me?

Pretty sure Stevie Wonder is incapable of producing anything less than a 5 star album

I love Stevie Wonder and have several of his albums (including this one) on vinyl. Although I don’t have the same love for this as I do Songs in the Key of Life, this is among his masterpieces.

Some records come up in this project that you can rate right away and this is one of them. Stevie Wonder is a genius.

4.5

"You are the sunshine of my life" and "superstitious" were the biggest hits off this album. The lyrics in "big brother" are still somewhat relevant as well. Great album overall, definitely classic Stevie Wonder

Such a well-rounded and enjoyable album. It kept my interest and had great vibes. I was surprised by how old it is. It's stood the test of time so far!

One of the most innovative and unique pop songwriters of all time 💪

Deep cut for me, excellent tunes. But should spend more time with it.

Enjoyable: Wonder has an amazing voice with this album being comforting and just nice to the ears. There may not be any stand out songs other than the obvious hits but as an album I felt the flow was just lovely and each song merged into one in such a nice way. Would I listen again? probably not but it was still very good.

This was so nice to listen to. Stevie has a way with the instruments that just tickles my ears and brain

classic for a reason. kinda drags near the beginning but picks up halfway through

Second half is far better than the first.

No real impact

I love this album so much, it is definitely a 10/10 all the way through. In addition to the obvious class "Superstition", "Maybe Your Baby" also made it to the top of the list of my favorite Stevie Wonder songs. What a genius.

"You've Got it Bad Girl", "Superstition" "You Are the Sunshine of my Life" classics…Love this album but hard not to compare to Innervisions which will be released a year later.

The world would be a different place without “Superstition.”

The start of an incredible 4-year run.

nuh uh. how can this guy be blind. theres no way. now i have no excuse to be shit at anything. im not even blind, only slightly fat. fav songs: youre the sunshine of my life, maybe your baby, youve got it bad girl, blame it on the sun, i believe.

Lovely voice but most of this felt a bit samey, and not really my cup of tea. Sorry Stevie!

Decent bops. Best song for me is Maybe Your Baby, other than Superstition which everyone has heard a million times

ok

I know I should give this record 4 stars. It probably deserves it. But so much of this album put me to sleep! Slow and long just how Stevie likes it. Also that harmonica makes every song sound like Sesame Street. Sorry Stevie heads.

Dang idk this is probably more like a 3.5. Rounding up because the production is pristine and Stevie sounds great, but there are a lot of snoozers on this. Never would have guessed this album was so boring

FINALLY this algorithm starts bringing the Funk! I enjoy this record as a juxtaposition to Who’s Next as far as early applications of synths in popular music is concerned. While The Who used them as centerpieces to build a song around, Stevie uses them on this album to build ambiance and layers deep in the mix around more typical piano and organ parts. Great record, really impressed me from the perspective of someone who is really only familiar with Stevie’s big hits. His voice is just so smooth and effective, it’s very easy to listen to. I’m not the biggest fan of the slow jams (I recognize it as great songwriting, but with the exception of maybe Blame It On The Sun I gravitate towards the more upbeat side of his sound). Regardless, excellent record, very fun listen, certainly something I’m glad to have finally had the exposure to and an album I’ll be revisiting tracks from in the future.

Really solid album. Will listen again many times.

Grand

An album that I'd like to have in the background in a romantic restaurant Very chill and nice :)

I like this style a lot. It is mostly love songs which is not always my thing but I'll give it a good rating.

Kinda slow. Some interesting songs, more made me want to skip

Chilled out, easy listen

I loved this album. It was such a mellow listen. Some of my favorite songs are You’re the Sunshine of My Life, Superstition, Blame It On the Sun, and I Believe. You’re the Sunshine of My Life reminds me of my baby and I.

Some if the best Stevie Wonder.

Album maravilhoso. Bem datado em termos de timbres, mas com músicas fabulosas e icônicas. Stevie é rei!

Klep: Great album start to finish. Slower and more ballady than a typical Stevie album. Has a few funky tunes though. Top 3 songs off the album are Superstition, Big Brother, and I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever).

Superstition and I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever) are definitely the stand outs to me... And the strength of those two justifies the rating imo.

Solid album. Superstition is a prefect 11/10.

Not a bad album! The high points are really great, the lower points are just a bit average

I'm like a 3.5 on this one but I usually round up so here you go. Not my favorite Stevie Wonder album by any stretch but I enjoyed it.

He can be soft. He can be cool.

3.5 - Added .5 for a few songs

Au royaume des aveugles

continue comme ca je pense

Never heard Maybe Your Baby, it was cool and funky. Blame it on the Sun made me cry. Several other great songs on here as well.

This is a pretty great record. The instrumentation and production are incredible. The sound of the Moog bass and Hohner Clavinet in particular are a standout. It also has two all time great songs on it with "Superstition" and "I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)". Standout Tracks: You Are the Sunshine of My Life, Maybe Your Baby, Tuesday Heartbreak, Superstition, Big Brother, I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)

Let's state the obvious first. Superstition is an all time banger. Just a great song. The rest of the album is solid in its own right. Maybe too many ballads for my taste and not enough guitar with the exception of Jeff Beck on a couple of tracks. Still, I can't complain too much.

Three standouts (I Believe, Superstition, Maybe Your Baby), one cliche' (You Are the Sunshine of My Life), and a lot of middling, syrupy songs. I love Stevie's songwriting, but sometimes the delivery is too much schmaltz for my taste.

Everything came together for the great “Superstition,” but the rest of the album sounded like a jumbled mess to me. So much going on musically, but the instruments weren’t working together in my mind. For instance, “Maybe Your Baby” drove me nuts for the fact the drums were not driving it along and there were so many instruments soloing at the same time. It could have been so much better! The rest didn’t drive me nuts because I didn’t hear the great potential; it was simply an unpleasant experience.

Maybe Your Baby done made some other plans. And by the time you got done repeating that line, she came back from those plans, got changed for bed, and went to sleep. This is funky but it is too indulgent and lacks either variety or focus that I really want from him.

Great album, some 5/5 tracks here. Only song I knew was Superstition, which I love. Don't know why I never got into Stevie before.. Some songs are a little meh, but the great funky ones make up for it

High highs, but low lows.

Wonderful. That kind of young feeling I like this kind of punk

Fantastic, not my favorite Stevie wonder album but still a great listen

Luv Stevie but could’ve died without listening to this one

Not for me

Remember it well

Bob era un bravo autista di autobus. Bob non sapeva di essere nudo alle 15 di venerdì. Bob mangiava del pollo con le mani.

Really lovely chord sequences, great baselines, fantastic singing. Can really hear the influence to Michael Jackson. A few weird pacing desicions is all that stops this from getting a five.

Not the best Stevie Wonder out there, but any Stevie is good.

Strong opening track - you ARE the sunshine of my life - then we go a bit funky and crack out some strong guitar moves.

Great

Incredible album. The production is outstanding. Fav tracks: Maybe Your Baby You’ve Got It Bad Girl Superstition (OF COURSE) Lookin For Another Pure Love

buena

Tiene 'Superstition' una tremenda canción de la historia de la vida y alguna que otra cosita. Es mejor que el anterior de Wonder que me habían mandado.

Some amazing moments on this record. Some bits were so seventies stereo. Other bits were a bit watered down and lengthy. I enjoyed Stevie exploring his lower vocal register throughout, it isn't something you would hear in his best of albums, but it is pretty cool.

That Stevie really did do some amazing stuff in the early to mid 70s. Incredibly this was already his FIFTEENTH album. A few less impressive tracks but overall great.

This album was ok but a bit slow for me.

uhhh honestly i didn't care for this one as much as fulfillingness' first finale, despite knowing nothing on that album. superstition is the only standout on this album to me, and the rest didn't make any impression. sorry stevie. favorites: superstition

Enjoyed it, but a lot of it didn’t grab me

Still amazing

Superstition is awesome but the rest doesn't do it for me. Also, Stevie Wonder ain't blind.

Two songs I enjoyed.

Top 3 Songs: 1 - Superstition (6) 2 - Blame It On the Sun (8) 3 - I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever (10))

Very superstitious, Writing's on the wall, Very superstitious, Ladders bout' to fall, Thirteen month old baby, Broke the lookin' glass Seven years of bad luck, The good things in your past When you believe in things That you don't understand, Then you suffer, Superstition aint the way Stevie Wonder is a musical genius! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0_vTUnokNU 5/5

This was a lot better than any stones I've heard before

Does what he came to do! Some of it is a little slower than what I really love out of Stevie Wonder, but I think I have to give it a 4 because he sure is doing it.

One of my all time favorite albums. It’s perfect

Not exactly my type of music but still I listened to everything.

De wereld zou er toch een stuk minder leuk uitzien zonder Stevie Wonder. Die aanstekelijke combi van funk en blijheid pik je er altijd en overal meteen tussenuit, en dat is op deze plaat niet anders. Niet alle nummers beklijven evenveel, maar de hits swingen de pan uit. Eigenlijk zou je van alle platen in deze top-1001 toch minstens dit niveau verwachten.

Krachtige nummers als Maybe Your Bavy wisselen af met weinig indrukwekkende softe nummers. Een uitmiddeling: 3 sterren.

Vrij rustige soulvolle plaat met wat funky uitstapjes. Het is gelukkig niet zo tranentrekkend als zijn 80s albums met zaaddodende nummers als "I just called to say I love you". Dit bevalt me een stuk beter, al zijn de uptempo funky nummers meer mijn smaak dan de ballads.

3/5 Best: I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) Worst: You and I

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Hamrende godt, klassisk Stevie, vilde kompositioner, groovy

Very close to being a five star here, I think there's just too many times on the album where songs go too long and it dampens the intial impact the song has. Otherwise, very amazing, I love the shift from ballad to funk bsck to ballad throughout the album, and Wonder's voice is as soothing as ever.

Só conhecia o hit Superstition, mas o disco agradável fortemente por ser conciso e manter o clima envolvente de um jazz funkeado.

Very jazzy, cleansed my soul. Wasn't a huge fan though.

This is another album that gives me these tiny memories of hearing the LP as a kid. My parents loved this album and "Songs in the Key of Life" and likely dubbed both onto cassette tapes. These tapes would be in rotation on every road trip. For some reason "You got it bad girl" and "I Believe (when I fall in love)" have strong memories and "Superstition" is just a banger so I love hearing this one again.

Great Stevie Wonder album, has the classic wah-ed bass, keys, and some great hip hop-esque drumming. The diversity of the music means that aside from the never-ending Maybe Your Baby, the album is really not repetitious. A really solid listen.

One song album, that one song is a 10/10 banger. The rest of the album didn’t do it for me

Classic Stevie Wonder. It's his definitive sound, hard to complain. Didn't grab me too hard as an album though.

like the boojk

What an eclectic album. There are gorgeous songs like “You Are the Sunshine of My Life" and “You and I.” But there’s also some fantastic funk and the album switches back and forth. I love the hook on “Maybe Your Baby.” The song has this great dirty funk style that I absolutely love. “Tuesday Heartbreak” is wonderful. And “You’ve Got It Bad Girl” is a great song too. I love that warbly synth that sits low in the mix. And of course “Superstition”! Easily the Stevie Wonder song I've heard the most. Never gets old and always gets people dancing. This is one of those albums you could discuss track-by-track. Every song has its own personality and character, and lot of ground is covered in terms of genre. And man, “I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever” is a great closer. It’s almost like Stevie Wonder combined every other song on the album and made it this one epic finale!

Crazy notes in the first song. I think he goes into a whole tone scale on the electric keyboard and that is COOL as heck for a poppy sound. Very engaging and interesting for a music nerd. The album's got a lot. I won't say "everything", but it's got a lot. His incredibly smooth and effortless vocal parts, the funky auto-panned guitars and synths, the moments for the music theoryheads... man. So solid. "Superstition" is one of the best funky songs ever. Stevie Wonder is a treasure and this is probably tied for my favorite song of his (next to "Sir Duke"). For me this album is a 4/5. It's great but I wish it had a few more huge hits on it. There might not be a bad song on the record, but it's too packed with good but not amazing songs to be a 5 for me.

Its perfectly fine, overly happy but still good stuff, not in best moods when listening so might reflect in score

Very mixed feeling. 'I believe' was nice& funky as is 'Superstition' of course but some songs are as sweet as candy and too much too swallow, like 'You and I'. Can hear he is a genius. Let give it an average, 3.

Even know Stevie Wonder is an icon and has some great songs under his belt, the album didn't really do it for me.

great funk and soul album and my first S. Wonder album... It's really good and deserves an 8/10 (4/5)

My favorite from Stevie so far. This album has everything. It's got political commentary. It's got grooves. It's got whoopee makin music. Highly recommend

How could someone not love Stevie Wonder? I'm a bigger fan of his funkier, up-tempo stuff versus his slower tunes. This album has a good mix. 4 stars.

Classic album, not many radio hits on it tho apart from superstition.

Ok

This is a beautiful album, with beautiful songs, with beautiful lyrics and beautiful chords. I love the entire thing. Stevie Wonder did not miss. Incredibly original and wildly enjoyable. 5/5

great!

Starts off good but then gets eh

Some world class moments on this. Superstition, Blame it on the Sun and I Believe are some of my favourite funk and soul records going. There's enough musical meat on them to chew for days: simply sonically delicious. The rest is all very nice and good but doesn't have the same depth. A highly respectable four.

Main regret is not having time to listen to this more than once. Even with one listen though, I think this can get at least to 4.5. How can you start putting out some of your best work on album number 15?

Oh it’s tranquil oh it’s sexy oh it’s stevie. Truely soulful 4/5

Sweet music. You are the Sunshine of my Life.

A ridiculously detailed construction. Seamless.

I mean, obviously "Superstition" is the most popular track on this album but I think "I Believe" is really pretty, just kind of repetitive. "Maybe Your Baby" also suffers from repetitiveness but that song would be really good if only it were half the run time.

hier is hij weer en hij doet het weer

Toch altijd genieten die man

Brilliance and schmaltz, as ever - not one of my favourites from his period of magic, but still pretty good

Great moments and moments that drag. Superstition is a banger.

So many wondrous little hooks and grooves (“Tuesday Heartbreak”) and big huge ones, too (“Superstition”). It’s all here -- sublime pop and moving balladry (which is occasionally too sweet/sentimental for one's tastes), top-class funk and R&B, with some pretty direct and strong social commentary (which mostly lands). It's like an encyclopedia or music, with a balance of beauty and craft, wisdom and joy. The genius is in the mix of sweetness and scalding.

The beginning of Stevie Wonder’s incredible 70s run. Does both funk and slow jams with stunning ease.

Just a really fun album. 4/5. Favorite track: Superstition

Not quite “all killer” but there’s certainly no filler. mixing is wonderful, songwriting is gorgeous and at points Stevie’s voice is heavenly. of the killer, superstition is the worst and that speaks to the absolute quality of this album. best tracks: you are the sunshine of my life, blame it on the sun, you and I

Talking Book is one of the best soul albums ever made. It has no weak songs and the variation in songs is fantastic. It leads from ballads to up-tempo funky stuff.

Quite enjoyed this one. 4/5

Un album precioso de lo mejor de stevie wonder

'Superstition' is an absolute classic, 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life' is also a good song. The other tracks didn't really grab me. 3/5

Top album

Superstition is a jam, the rest isn't good. That's it, that's the review.

This was pretty cheesy, but I was in a good mood at the time. Or was it this album that put me in a good mood? We will never know.

Beautiful album, but it's like Superstitious came from another planet. I learned of a few other songs I haven't heard before.

Sweet

A couple of good songs here. Superstition is funky and driving and dynamic but a lot of the album is anodyne, cloying and a bit too saccharine. If this was really a talking book it would be by Jojo Moyes.

This was the first Stevie Wonder LP I ever owned. I love this music. It keeps me grooving, even the slower ballads. Caught between 4 and 5. Making it a four only because not ever song touches me with the same enthusiasm.

I love the texture of this album.

Damn, what a talented dude Stevie Wonder is. And with that, I don't always love his songwriting. He tends to fall in love with a part and doesn't seem to want to let it go. That happened a few times on this album. And I also prefer his uptempo songs more than the soft, slow numbers. But it's ridiculous to criticize songwriting on an album that has "Sunshine of My Life," which is objectively a beautiful song, sweet sentiment, and a very inviting way to open an album. And then, of course, there's "Superstition," which is undoubtedly one of the great riffs of all time, made better by the song as a whole, which is at the top of the heap. The horn arrangements elevate it to another level. So yeah, it's been beaten to a pulp over the decades, but it's one of the great songs in popular music. Not a perfect album, but first-class stuff.

I haven't listened to this since college, so it was fun revisiting it today. Still, I can hear why this hasn't been in constant rotation since then. Although I enjoy the space-age sounds, Stevie's lyrics leave a lot to be desired. And, Superstition and Sunshine of My Life aside, the rest of the songs are pleasant but not memorable. I did love Maybe Your Baby, but it went on too long. Overall, solid stuff, though not the masterpiece I thought it was when I was 20. Of course, Superstition is one of my favorite songs ever, so there's that.

Stevie always brings the good times, the funk, the emotions, the soul. You get a whole lot of mileage out of his records. This one isn’t his greatest in my opinion, but it’s pretty goddamn good.

Less ballads more bangers please

Is it possible to dislike this album? Classic after classic, songs to dance to, love songs, songs of social commentary... Stevie Wonder kills it here. 4.25/5, rounded down to 4/5.

A nice soul/funk album by Stevie Wonder. If he is great then he is really a genius, though some of the songs are too sugary/cheesy for my taste. It's a 3.5 so I'll stick with 3.

A Stevie misfire is still a 4; a few brilliant tunes but a fair amount of what strikes me as filler. I prefer his first "adult" album, Music of my Mind, and the few following. It does have Superstition, though. My favourite version is the one he did on Sesame Street.

Excellent. This and Music of My Mind mark Stevie's classic period. Few artists bag has ever been as deep as Stevie, he really ran off 5 or 6 classic albums in a row. So many great tracks on this. You are the Sunshine Of My Life is an awesome opening song. You and I is a beautiful ballad as well. Superstition is a classic. Big Brother is a great sociopolitical song as well, You can still draw a lot of parallels to today. Blame it on the Sun, Looking For Another Pure Love, and I Believe really round out the album too.

10/10 Stevie can’t go wrong! He has the Mitas Touch with his music!

Pacing issues and inconsistency in quality threaten to derail this near-great experience of Stevie truly speaking his heart. There are killer singles. the strongest writing on any of his records and a beautiful closer, though sadly his album cuts aren't as instantly enjoyable, and the instrumentation not as exciting as it would be on subsequent albums. A decent record.

Very good album, and a great mix of soul, pop and funk. 4/5

Superstition is a five-star track, but apart from that and the fine final track it's mid-tempo pop-funk or syrupy ballads. Thin pickings.

Classic record that doesn’t overstay it’s welcome, the length is just perfect! Stevie is an amazing musician, and can write incredibly beautiful songs. But the funkiness is something else here, great stuff! 9 out of 10

I’m not a massive Stevie Wonder fan, but this was quite pleasant.

It's a great soul album!

This was a great groovy track list.

More downtempo than I thought it would be. Obviously knew the lead singles, but found myself really enjoying the varied instrumentation throughout. Absolutely bonkers that he released Innervisions less than a year after this. 4/5

This guy is awesome 5/5

no one person should be as talented as stevie wonder.

Not for me, but it sounds good

The album sounds great but some of the songs are unnecessarily drawn out and get repetitive; For Example, "Maybe Your Baby", and I Believe. Other than that, the instrumentals are great and the vocals are aswell

Very good. Only bad thing about this album is, the 2nd song is too long. Favortie song: Big brother.

Alot of the songs sound the same

Highly skilled artist Everything you could ask for in an album Creative funk and rhythm All the songs were bangers No bad songs which is hard to do Superstition was the best song Every chord struck me in the soul Everyone needs to listen to this album

Fun album I can see why people like it. Now I’m Ngl there’s bias is this review because o know this man’s secrets okay I know what the fuck he’s been doing

Can he see? The world may never know. But I know one thing for certain: the ladies in the jazz lounges absolutely loved this album. It’s the type of beats that are similar but different enough to keep your head subconsciously bobbing the whole time. Add the occasional nasty keyboard riff in there and it’s a great funky vibe. Disclaimer: I didn’t pay too close attention to the lyrics but it seemed like the whole album was a sort of “3 act play” and I liked that vibe too. Not my favorite genre by any means but you gotta respect it. I’d say 3.5/5 if I could

This is a very stylistically beautiful album that reflects incredibly heartfelt lyrics. Stevie Wonder is silky smooth as always, however for some reason or another my concentration was wavering throughout the album. The instrumental grooves were great, but there isn’t much progression throughout the songs, and they’re each fairly long which could possibly explain why. I would rate 3.5 if I could.

Un Stevie Wonder barricadé dans son studio alors que l'on entend une fois de plus Eddy Mitchell grogner à la porte. Ce dernier n'arrivera finalement pas à entrer pendant la session et n'apparaîtra fort heureusement pas sur le projet.

Stevie tentera tout le long de l'album d'imiter les reprises d'Eddie Mitchell, malheureusement sans succès.

It's Stevie

nicenicenice

Excellent!

This is one hell of an album with an amazing variety of quality songs...classic songs. Beuatiful love song / ballads like You Are the Sunshine of My Life and I Believe to open and close the album with just classic pop songs. In between it does funk as well as anyone could; Maybe Your Baby. It rocks with as much attitude and strut as any Stones or Who song; Superstition. It does sweet soul; Tuesday Heartbreak, Folk / pop; Big Brother and it does all these genres with style and originality. It's a nearly perfact album. 5 stars

The third Stevie Wonder album that's been generated so far. This one got songs that are funky and some that are more towards soul. Superstitious is on the album and it's a great song. After three Stevie Wonder albums I came to realize his music is not really for me. I don't mind it but I rather listen to something else. I do like it when he's more on the funky side as that's more my jam.

A masterpiece. What a joy.

Didn't hit like Songs In The Key Of Life. It felt a lot slower than I was used to for Stevie Superstition is an incredible track 3/5

Talking Book has two mega hits: You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (a beautiful love song full of praise and devotion) and Superstition (just the funkiest and sickest beat of all time, incredible, just a song where Stevie had to know he struck pure gold when they finished recording). Stevie has quite a voice on the song You & I. Tuesday Heartbreak was an excellent and funky jam.

Alright yes maybe my baby done made some other plans but you’re not helping going on and bastard on about it are you

If you like Stevie wonder this is fine

I really dragged my feet listening to this one after the last stevie album which I did not vibe with much at all, but warmed up to this one more. Some songs made me realize how much boy bands of the 90s/2000s borrowed from him I feel like maybe?? Anyway this one was both warm (the funk) and cold (the ballads) for me

As with the other 2 Stevie Wonder albums: the ballads are dreadful and the funky upbeat stuff is phenomenal. I will say the last track, a ballad, started to grow on me by the end. 2.5/5

For my taste - pretty average, nice sounding funk album. The best song is absolutely - superstition. Would I listen again? Yes 4/5

Sublime.

Love little Stevie

Superstition aside, I was a little underwhelmed. Prefer Wonder’s funky soulful stuff to his ballads.

Not the best Stevie album imo, but still one of the best albums of all time.

Lovely album.

beautiful

I expected Soul, but i got funky grooves and sometimes a bit of rock. Nice surprise. Also the lyrics are nice and unexpected sometimes politically, like on big brother. Other songs are more about live, except maybe superstition, the only song i already knew. It s a nice surprise and a great discovery 😉.

One of my favourite Stevie albums

I want to love Stevie Wonder, and I sometimes do, but then I get to tracks like “You and I” and I get bored to tears. That said, “Superstition” is one of the greatest songs ever, and there’s other moments on the album that come close to those highs, but something about him is still not clicking with me. I acknowledge this is a me problem, and hopefully one day I’ll learn to properly appreciate his talents. Until then, “Superstition” is likely the only song I’ll keep returning to off this one.

Second song is so good. Album is very decent.

Stevie has 4 perfect albums and this is one of them

The album before his run of 3 five-star albums. Still a classic though.

Very good album. There were a couple of well known favorites, but I enjoyed the whole thing.

It was good. Recognized a good chunk of the album. Ultimately Stevie Wonder isn’t for me though. I recognize that it’s a good album, it’s just not my thing.

I was expecting to like this a lot more just based on other Stevie Wonder songs I know. The longer songs were unfortunately way too drawn out though and they all lost me halfway through. Maybe shorter tracks would have been more enjoyable. Still, there are several good songs. Not bad overall. Favorite Songs: You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Tuesday Heartbreak, Superstition, Blame It On The Sun

Some good songs but a little too jazzy in some places.

Have this LP. It's really good.

Not my favorite Stevie album. Too many slow love songs and ballads

This is the first Stevie Wonder album I’ve listened to. The great tracks were really great (Superstition is the most famous track of his for a reason), the bad ones were really bad (Big Brother was notably dreadful). The rest were mostly average, nothing special. Fav tracks: You and I, Superstitious Least fav: You’ve Got It Bad Girl, Big Brother