1001 Albums Summary

It’s a very very good record that picks up stem as it goes deeper into the track list. Some of the songs especially on the first half feel more like Stevie Wonder by the numbers when it comes the the progressions very good but a little formulaic.really the album starts to come into it’s own unique experience with songs like creepin and they won’t go when I go slow almost bruting songs that are amazing in the context of Stevie’s perfect production of organs and synths and cherry disposition that always seems to shine through even when it’s very clear he’s unhappy with his life and the world. The song you haven’t done nothin is also a stand out with it’s rocking beat and righteous message against lawmen lying there asses off. The harmonies and group vocals throughout the album are special and add a layer of cosmic background that makes the perfect production feel more organic. Overall a very good album on it’s and much more than just a transition between two of the greatest albums ever and shows a unique side to Stevie Wonders songwriting.

Very forgettable often interesting intros to songs but end up sorta fleshing out into well produced indie rock troupes. The instrumentation is very lush but every song sorta blends together and the drums sound to cleanly compressed if that makes sense not bad but like a very good imitation of drums. The Chamber is a stand out track with a more sparse arrangement letting the song breath and the song concept is very straightforward yet clever. Overall though the songs just don’t really make me feel too much on a songwriting front even if the soundscapes can at moments vivid if a little artificial. The song The Meeting Place is also a highlight with its throwback Lee Hazelwood production being very enjoyable. Not a horrible album just bit cluttered on the instrumentals and bland songwriting add up to a little less than average album.