312. Stevie Wonder - Fulfillingness First Finale

Release Date: 1974
Label: Motown

This album should actually be sandwiched between Shuggie Otis and Eric Clapton, but I forgot to blog about it. It is considered to be the third of his four masterpieces. I don't think it is as essential as the previous two in the book. In fact, given the choice, I could leave it.

Rating: 6/10

293. Stevie Wonder - Innvervisions

Release Date: 1973
Label: Motown

Continuing a remarkable run of great albums for Stevie Wonder, Innervisions is tougher than its predecessor, as Wonder uses every iota of talent to rage against everything from racism to the then president, Richard Nixon.

Rating: 8/10

159. The Temptations - Cloud Nine

Release Date: 1969
Label: Motown

Motown take drugs! Inspired by Sly and The Family Stone (more from him next) The Temptations were tempted to get funky with this record, the ninth in their series of cloud inspired LPs. The big hit is of course the title song, and if there were more tracks like that on the record we'd be all the better for it. Unfortunately the drugs have worn off by the time we get to side two and we are left with standard Motown filler.

Rating: 6/10
Favourite Track: Cloud Nine