Stevie Wonder - Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974)

I have so much love for the music of Stevie Wonder that I can't think of anything to write that I haven't already written in previous posts. So let's see if AI can do anything to help me. I've decided to see what ChatGPT fabricates when given the prompt "give me 150 words on the album Fulfillingness' First Finale." Here ya go:

Stevie Wonder's "Fulfillingness' First Finale" is a soulful masterpiece released in 1974. It marked a transitional phase in Wonder's career, blending elements of funk, soul, and gospel into a cohesive and emotionally resonant album. The record reflects Wonder's social consciousness and personal struggles, evident in tracks like "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away" and "They Won't Go When I Go." The album's sonic diversity is striking, from the infectious groove of "Boogie On Reggae Woman" to the heartfelt balladry of "Creepin'." Wonder's unparalleled musicality shines through in every note, with his virtuosic talents on display through intricate arrangements and soul-stirring vocals. "Fulfillingness' First Finale" earned critical acclaim, winning multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. It stands as a testament to Wonder's artistic brilliance and remains a timeless classic in the landscape of soul music.

Wow. About as exciting as a 8th grade reading comprehension test (I feel safe saying that because I just had a flashback to the 1997-98 school year when I taught Language Arts at a middle school). I think my blogger job is safe for now.

3 Grammy Awards: Album of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal, Best Male Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance for Boogie On Reggae Woman. Love, love, love. After I post this, I'll be spinning Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs In The Key Of Life and living my best life. In an earlier post, I quoted Elvis Costello when he called Wonder something along the lines of "Music Laureate of America" and today I heartily endorse that opinion.

Press of the time:

• High Fidelity: "Musically he can't do anything wrong at this point. We need only wait to see where he wants to go next."
• Robert Christgau (A-): "The two great cuts, meanwhile, get across mostly on momentum"
• Billboard: "Absolute brilliance."
• Record World: "Stevie's genius is amply exemplified, as he maintains and furthers his lofty musical position."
• Rolling Stone: "If Talking Book deals primarily with love of woman and Innervisions with love of humanity, FFF concerns the love of God."

Album chart peaks:

• US Billboard 200: #1
• Billboard R&B: #1
• CashBox: #1

Tracks:  Yes, please. What a freakin' masterpiece.

Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None

Previously revisited for the blog:

Song Review: A Greatest Hits Collection (1996)	Talking Book (1972)
In Square Circle (1985)	Music Of My Mind (1972)
Songs In The Key Of Life (1976)	Someday At Christmas (1967)
Innervisions (1973)