Iron Maiden - Killers Iron Maiden - Powerslave Cocteau Twins - Treasure Unwound - Repetition Tiamat - Wildhoney Alice in Chains - Facelift Daughters - You Won't Get What You Want Dream Theater - Images and Words Helmet - Meantime
yesss, exactly. he was wayyyy ahead of his time, it's actually insane. music of my mind, songs in the key of life, hotter than july, journey through the secret life of plants, and in square circle are perfect examples of his electronic use in music during the 70s-80s
is this a joke or something? Stevie is great, but he was nowhere near a pioneer! all progressive rock groups used synthesizers. Even Bowie used them in space oddity in 1969. What you're saying doesn't make sense.
Knocks Me Off My Feet is such a beautifully written song and I personally don't understand how it could be considered predictable, but to each their own!
It is a beautiful song. The level of musicianship is pure genius. Play knocks Me Off My Feet listen the way he plays the cymbals. It’s utterly Magic and a true gift he was born with. Masterpiece
Agreed. I feel like some of her least favorite tracks are my most favorite tracks on the album. That said, Knocks didn't really excite me that much on the first listen either. It took many listens to see all the subtleties that make it genius (like the polyrhythms going on in the verse).
Stevie Wonder is a legit musical genius and was doing things that no one was doing and was years ahead of the times. He has a stretch of 3-4 albums that are just untouchable.
To reach such a level of maturity, creativity and production at just 26 years old is nothing short of miraculous. Stevie has been taken over by so many artists and in particular American rappers in the 90s and 2000s that many don't even know that he is the basic reference. A genius and a living legend.
The best dance album ever, that also combines incredible writing playing and singing. I'm a prog fanatic, yet love this album as much as any Yes, Genesis, elp, etc
I, LITERALLY, applauded your reaction. You get it. I heard this album when it was first released (at 10 years old). On that day... I fell in love with music.
i listened to this album for the first time last month. was disappointed i went my whole life without listening to it before. such a beautiful album, nothin but grooves
Great to see your reaction, my musical taste varies a lot, back in the vinyl days I liked to play albums all the way through rather than the short attention span CD experience of jumping from track to track. I found that the tracks I did not initially like grew on me. Probably in my top 10 albums of all time, very slick production. Hope your house move is not too stressful, mine are never fun, but once you have done it things are better!
I remember the first time listening to this album... I found it too slow, and a number of tracks didn't connect. About 15 years later, I appreciate the whole album and the journey it takes me on.
Hi Kira, I'm pretty sure "I Wish" reminded you of Will Smith's "Wild Wild West", because it heavily borrowed from Stevie's song (he had a cameo in the music video as well). Really liked your reaction, I just listened to this album a few days ago. If you enjoy Stevie Wonder, he has some more classic albums under his belt.:) "Talking Book", "Innervisions", "Fulfillingness First Finale" ...
@@adamlumani i love "in square circle" too...one of my favorites....very techno with a jazzy flare...a underrated gem by stevie ❤ i think shell love listening to it
You'll find out that many rappers used Stevie's music for their own songs. I'm convinced that's why rap in the 90's got so huge. Every song sampled a song that people universally loved. It's hard to hate a rap song built on some of the greatest songs ever made.
"Sir Duke" is a tribute to jazz musicians of the past. For there's Basie, Miller, Satchmo And the king of all, Sir Duke And with a voice like Ella's ringing out There's no way the band could lose That's Count Basie, Satchmo is Louis Armstrong, Sir Duke is Duke Ellington, Ella is Ella Fitzgerald. There's a great video "Jacob Collier deconstructs a Stevie Wonder classic" at the "Vox" UA-cam channel: ua-cam.com/video/CZP6nogQYPg/v-deo.html
When you're older, you will appreciate this much more. When I was your age it was all metal and gangsta rap. But as I got older, what I thought of as old people music, Springsteen, Stevie, Steely Dan, is what I now prefer. Maybe because I'm an old people now.
This album and 'Inner Visions' are the essential Stevie Wonder albums [each for distinct reasons], along with the hit singles-related early LPs - but these albums were inestimably huge to the sound of classic, mid-70s soul and capital 'F' Funk [and by extension 80s hip-hop].
I prefer his album innervisions over songs in the key of life. If you are keeping with the R&B, Soul, and Funk genres. You should listen to Curtis Mayfield as well(RIP)
I prefer "Innervisions" and "Fullingness First Finale" from Stevie, which are from 3-4 years earlier than this -- think you might prefer those, though this does have outstanding songs on it as well.
I was listening to Stevie when he was the "12 year old genius" with "Fingertips Part 2" when I was about 8. Outside of greatest hits collections and 45s I've never had anything else by him. Parts of "Sir Duke" I recognize but not much else. React to "Absolutely Free" by The Mothers Of Invention. That would be entertaining!
This is one of the greatest albums ever written, composed and recorded in history by a musical genius, the younger generation has no clue what you are listening to. The songs are phenomenal and sung by probably the greatest male vocalist that ever lived.
The thing about this record is that it showcases so many elements better than anything which had gone before. Stevie Wonder was the recent recipient of the biggest record deal in history. He was approaching (many say) his creative peak. The production staff amd session musicians contracted by Tamla Motown were right up there with the very best in the business. Stevie Wonder himself drove everyone crazy with his perfectionism and worked himself and everyone involved literally into the ground in the making of this album. Long sessions, long hours and days in the studio etc. As well as all that, the guest artists on this album reads like a who's who of all time greats... Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Deneice Williams, Minnie Ripperton, Mike Dembello, the list goes on. Add in Stevie Wonder's 100% legit musical chops and unparalleled ability to compose both original complex musical works of art, as well as catchy 3 minute pop songs that appeal to everyone. Put all of those things together, and you create the perfect storm which resulted in one of (if not the) greatest albums of all time.
Maybe I had been indoctrinated as a child, but I was blown away by this album from the very first time I heard it! Then again, maybe it's because I grew up as a kid in the 70s.
You should listen to Innervisions and Hotter Than July. Those are my two favorite Stevie albums. Lot of weird songs on there, but I dig a little weirdness.
hilarious lololol i juuuust joined and mentioned LOW END THEORY being one of my fave top 10 albums, any genre, and scrolling thru your backlog i see this video... SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE is easily on that same list. good selections so far lol cheers
And this is how we bought Albums in the 70's, go to the record shop and listen to an album, skip what songs you didn't like and if there were enough songs you liked you would buy it and play it over and over until your next purchase.
Hey Kira, it was cool watching your honest reaction, while I may not agree it's a 65 it's refreshing that you're not just automatically loving it for everyone else's sake, you know? Fun fact - at one point I was searching for the song "As" and never found it, all because I thought the song was really called "Always" :)
From the Stevie songs you liked so far, I could tell that you would dig Jamiroquai… I hope you could react to The Jimi Hendrix Experience- Axis: Bold as Love..
You analysis is so good, especially from a person who is not into Stevie’s music. I loved your reaction when Pastime Paradise came in. Ironically, one of the best tracks in the history of popular music was not popular until Coolio remade it.
Stevie Wonder and Boring are 2 words I NEVER thought I'd ever hear together........... Oh well. Imma enjoy the SHIT out of every part of this album regardless 🔥🔥🔥🔥✌️
I Wish is a killer track. And Gangster's Paradise by Coolio is inspired. He made it his own which is very difficult to outdo SW. Ordinary Pain is a masterpiece - his and hers breakup POV
Just discovered and subbed to you today! Great reactions. I'm hoping you'll get back To Black Sabbath! Especially Sabotage! You haven't really heard Sabbath until you've heard Sabotage!
I guess You need more musical maturity to understand this music. I begin getting interested in music through metal when I was 10 (now I'm 24) but then I search different types of music such as prog rock - more extreme type of metal - classic rock - pop - punk - barroque/classical/romantic music era and then jazz (bebop, cool jazz, fusion, etc). If you are really into what music is all about, you would choose your path and then you will realize that the music you thought you don't like, it's actually really good and complex. Trust me, it would grow on you. Stevie is a genius of music and the music he created is really emotionally powerful. The first song "Love is in need of love today" is really profund when you get it.
I always gravitated towards Marvin Gayes music more. I completely respect Stevie is a musical genius and one of the all time great songwriters but a lot of his songs from this album leave me cold. Possibly down to the production.
@@shegwin not knocking the production or mixing at all. It’s obviously incredibly ahead of it’s time. I just prefer the more organic sounds of other soul albums to this one, which is quite heavily synthesised.
This is a great double album, it’s however nowhere near what one would call concise. I’d never recommend it as an entry point into Stevie’s music it’s too all encompassing and much, just a lot. Talking Book and Innervisions are probably better complete bodies of work
cya next week with side b, and then Judas Priest. both up on my Patreon already. what albums would you like to see in the future on my channel?
Death - Human
I'd like to see you react to the album "Different Class" by Pulp. A 1995 sleezey britpop classic.
Iron Maiden - Killers
Iron Maiden - Powerslave
Cocteau Twins - Treasure
Unwound - Repetition
Tiamat - Wildhoney
Alice in Chains - Facelift
Daughters - You Won't Get What You Want
Dream Theater - Images and Words
Helmet - Meantime
Jeff Wayne's "War of the worlds" 1978
Starfish by The Church
Stevie and Prince are the two most prolific artists we have seen; all the instruments they play, their discography, their longevity, their influence.
shout out to Lenny Kravitz and Trent Reznor, modern versions of that rare skillset
Shout out to David bowie
Say it again!!
Don’t forget the undisputed king of Music, Michael Jackson!
@@Eliasghaz didnt play anything
Stevie was actually a pioneer in using electronic instruments in popular music. He started using synths on his albums as early as 1972.
heck yes. MUSIC ON MY MIND and TALKING BOOK are some of the most forward moving R&B albums of the 20th century.
yesss, exactly. he was wayyyy ahead of his time, it's actually insane. music of my mind, songs in the key of life, hotter than july, journey through the secret life of plants, and in square circle are perfect examples of his electronic use in music during the 70s-80s
is this a joke or something? Stevie is great, but he was nowhere near a pioneer! all progressive rock groups used synthesizers. Even Bowie used them in space oddity in 1969. What you're saying doesn't make sense.
Knocks Me Off My Feet is such a beautifully written song and I personally don't understand how it could be considered predictable, but to each their own!
The chord progression is very unique, but I don't think she appreciates that aspect of the writing.
It is a beautiful song. The level of musicianship is pure genius. Play knocks Me Off My Feet listen the way he plays the cymbals. It’s utterly Magic and a true gift he was born with. Masterpiece
Agreed. I feel like some of her least favorite tracks are my most favorite tracks on the album. That said, Knocks didn't really excite me that much on the first listen either. It took many listens to see all the subtleties that make it genius (like the polyrhythms going on in the verse).
@brianh5844 I think the musical and lyrical truths in "Songs...." are found in the fifth (or tenth 😊) listening....
Yeah she has a lot of bad takes in this video. Calling verses in Ordinary Pain boring -_-
Stevie Wonder is a legit musical genius and was doing things that no one was doing and was years ahead of the times. He has a stretch of 3-4 albums that are just untouchable.
To reach such a level of maturity, creativity and production at just 26 years old is nothing short of miraculous. Stevie has been taken over by so many artists and in particular American rappers in the 90s and 2000s that many don't even know that he is the basic reference. A genius and a living legend.
The best dance album ever, that also combines incredible writing playing and singing. I'm a prog fanatic, yet love this album as much as any Yes, Genesis, elp, etc
Stevie intentionally crafted his albums so that they had the similar flow of a concept album.
Theres a Lot of Ásia and Jamiroquai on It! Fantastic...
Yeah. I absolutely love Yes, PF, Genesis, Porcupine Tree… but I also freaking love this album. It’s just perfect
She’s an upbeat type of gal. Because “Knocks Me Off My Feet” lyrically is dope and the instrumentation has nuance to it.
"Ordinary Pain" is such genius... as is the entire work of Stevie Wonder. LOVE this album/his talent.
Never would imagine "gangsta's Paradise" is a Stevie Wonder song.
And what a great álbum!
Thanks for presenting me this Gold!
"pastime paradise" has been sampled alot especially the violin part
I, LITERALLY, applauded your reaction. You get it.
I heard this album when it was first released (at 10 years old).
On that day... I fell in love with music.
Knocks Me Off My Feet is like my favourite track lol.
Stevie is a god! This is definitley one of my favorite albums by him. Can't wait for your metal reactions in the future! They give me life lol
i listened to this album for the first time last month. was disappointed i went my whole life without listening to it before. such a beautiful album, nothin but grooves
Great to see your reaction, my musical taste varies a lot, back in the vinyl days I liked to play albums all the way through rather than the short attention span CD experience of jumping from track to track. I found that the tracks I did not initially like grew on me. Probably in my top 10 albums of all time, very slick production. Hope your house move is not too stressful, mine are never fun, but once you have done it things are better!
I just called to say - GREAT HATCHET JOB on a masterpiece.
I remember the first time listening to this album... I found it too slow, and a number of tracks didn't connect. About 15 years later, I appreciate the whole album and the journey it takes me on.
This album was my introduction to music when I was little. My grandma had this cd and k would play it all the time. Timeless classic
This is one of the top álbum in the world. Top 10
The bass line in this album is superb.
Stevie's masterpiece and not just because it's a double or because of the 2 tracks you knew... such a variety of styles from song to song to song🎩👍
Stevie himself said its his favorite album.
Hi Kira, I'm pretty sure "I Wish" reminded you of Will Smith's "Wild Wild West", because it heavily borrowed from Stevie's song (he had a cameo in the music video as well). Really liked your reaction, I just listened to this album a few days ago. If you enjoy Stevie Wonder, he has some more classic albums under his belt.:) "Talking Book", "Innervisions", "Fulfillingness First Finale" ...
don’t forget Music of My Mind & Hotter than July :)
@@adamlumani i love "in square circle" too...one of my favorites....very techno with a jazzy flare...a underrated gem by stevie ❤
i think shell love listening to it
You'll find out that many rappers used Stevie's music for their own songs. I'm convinced that's why rap in the 90's got so huge. Every song sampled a song that people universally loved. It's hard to hate a rap song built on some of the greatest songs ever made.
yes and him, sting/police, the eagles and earth wind and fire are tied for the most sampled artists in history
"Sir Duke" is a tribute to jazz musicians of the past.
For there's Basie, Miller, Satchmo
And the king of all, Sir Duke
And with a voice like Ella's ringing out
There's no way the band could lose
That's Count Basie, Satchmo is Louis Armstrong, Sir Duke is Duke Ellington, Ella is Ella Fitzgerald.
There's a great video "Jacob Collier deconstructs a Stevie Wonder classic" at the "Vox" UA-cam channel: ua-cam.com/video/CZP6nogQYPg/v-deo.html
Don't worry you'll come to love the slow stuff. Perhaps when you're older.
Stevie is awesome, hyped for side 2, it has one of my favourite songs in it!
Yes Yes Yes!👍
You may be recognizing the chorus from "I Wish" because it was used in the theme song for the movie Wild Wild West
Sir Duke, Isn't She Lovely and I Wish were a constant presence on the radio when this came out.
When you're older, you will appreciate this much more. When I was your age it was all metal and gangsta rap. But as I got older, what I thought of as old people music, Springsteen, Stevie, Steely Dan, is what I now prefer. Maybe because I'm an old people now.
This album and 'Inner Visions' are the essential Stevie Wonder albums [each for distinct reasons], along with the hit singles-related early LPs - but these albums were inestimably huge to the sound of classic, mid-70s soul and capital 'F' Funk [and by extension 80s hip-hop].
That entire album is genius!! I love the lyrics in A’s as well
Wow Stevie Wonder is my favorite artist in all genres of music period, I appreciate the fact that you are reacting to his music thank you cutie 😊
Sir Duke is about jazz great Duke Ellington and was an American no.1 for Stevie🎩
Stevie Wonder was the blueprint for every artist of his time and every artist since. Keep that in mind.
sir duke is the bomb
'Talking Book' is another very good Stevie Wonder album
Secret Life of Plants~ so underrated.
I prefer his album innervisions over songs in the key of life. If you are keeping with the R&B, Soul, and Funk genres. You should listen to Curtis Mayfield as well(RIP)
Your tool reactions are rhe best. I hope you rect to one of their albums soon
I prefer "Innervisions" and "Fullingness First Finale" from Stevie, which are from 3-4 years earlier than this -- think you might prefer those, though this does have outstanding songs on it as well.
Was born in '96, this album DEFINES my childhood. Innervisions and Music of My Mind were in CONSTANT rotation. The 70s belonged to Stevie.
I was listening to Stevie when he was the "12 year old genius" with "Fingertips Part 2" when I was about 8. Outside of greatest hits collections and 45s I've never had anything else by him.
Parts of "Sir Duke" I recognize but not much else.
React to "Absolutely Free" by The Mothers Of Invention. That would be entertaining!
Stevie was awesome 👌 in the 70's . How Ya Doing Kira ? 😊
In case you didn’t know, Stevie wonder played most of the instruments on many of these tracks, in addition to singing
stevie is one of the few artists who could of been a star in rock and roll, electro techno, metal, country, and jazz
This is one of the greatest albums ever written, composed and recorded in history by a musical genius, the younger generation has no clue what you are listening to. The songs are phenomenal and sung by probably the greatest male vocalist that ever lived.
“Art doesn’t come to you.
You approach IT.
And what get out of it,
largely depends on what
YOU bring to it.”
Miles Davis
Flashback jam
The thing about this record is that it showcases so many elements better than anything which had gone before. Stevie Wonder was the recent recipient of the biggest record deal in history. He was approaching (many say) his creative peak. The production staff amd session musicians contracted by Tamla Motown were right up there with the very best in the business. Stevie Wonder himself drove everyone crazy with his perfectionism and worked himself and everyone involved literally into the ground in the making of this album. Long sessions, long hours and days in the studio etc. As well as all that, the guest artists on this album reads like a who's who of all time greats... Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Deneice Williams, Minnie Ripperton, Mike Dembello, the list goes on.
Add in Stevie Wonder's 100% legit musical chops and unparalleled ability to compose both original complex musical works of art, as well as catchy 3 minute pop songs that appeal to everyone.
Put all of those things together, and you create the perfect storm which resulted in one of (if not the) greatest albums of all time.
Maybe I had been indoctrinated as a child, but I was blown away by this album from the very first time I heard it! Then again, maybe it's because I grew up as a kid in the 70s.
You should listen to Innervisions and Hotter Than July. Those are my two favorite Stevie albums. Lot of weird songs on there, but I dig a little weirdness.
Get this. Village Ghetto Street strings are all on a synthesizer. good catch.
hilarious lololol i juuuust joined and mentioned LOW END THEORY being one of my fave top 10 albums, any genre, and scrolling thru your backlog i see this video... SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE is easily on that same list. good selections so far lol
cheers
Oh, Kira.... just wait until you hear the sublime If It's Magic. Have hankies ready.
Great reaction! That is Jeff Beck on Guitar on Contusion…You should react to Jeff Beck “Wired” or “Blow by Blow” two great albums!
And this is how we bought Albums in the 70's, go to the record shop and listen to an album, skip what songs you didn't like and if there were enough songs you liked you would buy it and play it over and over until your next purchase.
Hey Kira, it was cool watching your honest reaction, while I may not agree it's a 65 it's refreshing that you're not just automatically loving it for everyone else's sake, you know? Fun fact - at one point I was searching for the song "As" and never found it, all because I thought the song was really called "Always" :)
In light of the 20th Anniversary, u should react to The White Stripes - Elephant. Great rock record
From the Stevie songs you liked so far, I could tell that you would dig Jamiroquai… I hope you could react to The Jimi Hendrix Experience- Axis: Bold as Love..
I wish! The Bass line!!
You analysis is so good, especially from a person who is not into Stevie’s music. I loved your reaction when Pastime Paradise came in. Ironically, one of the best tracks in the history of popular music was not popular until Coolio remade it.
If you like Zeppelin have you heard Grata Van Fleet try the albumThe Battle At Gardens Gate.
Stevie Wonder and Boring are 2 words I NEVER thought I'd ever hear together...........
Oh well. Imma enjoy the SHIT out of every part of this album regardless 🔥🔥🔥🔥✌️
I Wish is a killer track. And Gangster's Paradise by Coolio is inspired. He made it his own which is very difficult to outdo SW. Ordinary Pain is a masterpiece - his and hers breakup POV
Not on the album but I think my favorite song by him is Part Time Lover and I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers cover of Higher Ground
You might recognise "I Wish" from Will Smith's song "Wild Wild West" ft Dru Hill.
One thing you've got to remember with Stevie is that he was sucessful young, so he got bored easily and found collaboirators to do edgier stuff.
I will drop one stupendous album right here, John Anthony Frusciante - The Emyprean.
Just discovered and subbed to you today! Great reactions. I'm hoping you'll get back To Black Sabbath! Especially Sabotage! You haven't really heard Sabbath until you've heard Sabotage!
NOTE: Stevie played a lot of the instruments on this album. Including the drums.
wiggy wiggy wild wild west
if you do Judas Priest. There is British Steel or Screaming for Vengeance..
As for Album in the Future. Black Sabbath 13.
Do NOT BUTCHER these beauties!
Stevie Wonder, Björk, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Di'Anno-era Iron Maiden, Wu-Tang Clan, Portishead, The Clash. I'm gonna stick around.
The part of "I wish" you recognized was because it was sampled by Will Smith's "Wild Wild West". Stevie Wonder inspired a lot of hip hop artists.
You are THE most pretty girl ...😍😍😍😍
I love Sir Duke. Wonderful brass section. However - I can't help but hear the lyrics as "you can fillet our love amoeba",
If there is a way I could suggest a album reaction... Swans - The Seer.
Another star is the winner if you’re talking about the upbeat track of this album
If you react to Prince's first album "For You", you will never be the same. Quote me, on this.
I hate cuts reactions... but this is truly the best reaction I've seen in awhile.
What’s Wrong with ballads that’s the beauty of music getting different pace of the songs I love jump popping but songs with mellow melodies
I guess You need more musical maturity to understand this music. I begin getting interested in music through metal when I was 10 (now I'm 24) but then I search different types of music such as prog rock - more extreme type of metal - classic rock - pop - punk - barroque/classical/romantic music era and then jazz (bebop, cool jazz, fusion, etc). If you are really into what music is all about, you would choose your path and then you will realize that the music you thought you don't like, it's actually really good and complex. Trust me, it would grow on you. Stevie is a genius of music and the music he created is really emotionally powerful. The first song "Love is in need of love today" is really profund when you get it.
What about a live James Brown album - for the full hypnotic dance funk Sly and the Family Stone Parlianment Funkadelic
janet jackson sampled i wish
What? What song was that?
XTC ? Next
Ps
Songs in key of life
Top 10 lp of all time !!!
This woman clearly has no heart. "Too 'ballad-y'" when she heard Knocks Me Off My Feet?!?! Smdh...
Please Kira please react to Rammstein they're amazing
the way ur two least favs are my favs LMAO (summer soft and knocks me off my feet)
Summer Soft is not a break up song, honey. He is using "she" and "he" to refer to the seasons.
You should do dance of death by iron maiden
Sigh, "Ordinary Pain" zoomed right over her head 😪 😔 😕
Kinda feel like you loved the first track but felt it was off brand for you. Baby, like what you like cuz you ARE the brand.
I always gravitated towards Marvin Gayes music more. I completely respect Stevie is a musical genius and one of the all time great songwriters but a lot of his songs from this album leave me cold. Possibly down to the production.
The production is top notch and is mixed superbly considering its age. This album is beautiful
@@shegwin not knocking the production or mixing at all. It’s obviously incredibly ahead of it’s time. I just prefer the more organic sounds of other soul albums to this one, which is quite heavily synthesised.
@@jamietate2514 there are maybe 4 songs that are heavily synthesized. But I'd say 70% of it has no synths...
@@jamietate2514 literally the only synthy songs are village ghetto land, last time paradise and Saturn. Not sure how you could say it's not organic
This is a great double album, it’s however nowhere near what one would call concise. I’d never recommend it as an entry point into Stevie’s music it’s too all encompassing and much, just a lot. Talking Book and Innervisions are probably better complete bodies of work
All I can say is...Clueless!! YEECH!
This is a disaster