I listened to this with my wife and now I'm pregnant, so - five stars.
Let's Get It On is the thirteenth studio album by American soul singer, songwriter, and producer Marvin Gaye. It was released on August 28, 1973, by the Motown subsidiary label Tamla Records on LP. Recording sessions for the album took place during June 1970 to July 1973 at Hitsville U.S.A. and Golden World Studio in Detroit, and at Hitsville West in Los Angeles. Serving as Gaye's first venture into the funk genre, Let's Get It On also incorporates smooth soul and doo-wop styles alongside sexually suggestive lyrics, leading to one writer's description of it as "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded". Gaye infused ideas of spiritual healing in songs about sex and romance, in part as a way of coping with childhood abuses from his father Marvin Gay Sr., which had stunted his sexuality. Following the breakthrough success of his socially conscious album What's Going On (1971), Let's Get It On helped establish Gaye as a sex icon and broadened his mainstream appeal. It produced three singles—the title track, "Come Get to This", and "You Sure Love to Ball"—that achieved Billboard chart success. Let's Get It On became the most commercially successful album of Gaye's career at Motown, resulting in more creative control being given to him by the label. Its erotic balladry, multi-tracking of Gaye's vocals, and seductive funk sound also influenced later R&B recording artists and producers, with the title track specifically helping pioneer the slow jam and quiet storm formats.In retrospect, Let's Get It On has been regarded by writers and music critics as a landmark recording in soul. It increased the popularity of funk during the 1970s, while Gaye's smooth-soul sound marked a change from his record label's previous success with the "Motown Sound" formula. Among the most acclaimed LPs in history, it frequently appears on professional rankings of the greatest albums and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame as a historically important recording. In 2001, it was reissued by Motown as a two-CD deluxe edition release.
I listened to this with my wife and now I'm pregnant, so - five stars.
Far too sexy for me. Makes me feel uncomfortable. Fuck knows what that says about me.
Sex - The Album.
Just so smooth. Who else could get away with a song called Let's Get It On and then a song three songs later called Keep Gettin It On. Unparalleled swagger.
Let’s get it off
Oh, oh, oh Marvin you have just brought me to climax. I've jizzed all over my mum's neck. Fetch me a glass of milk and a Snickers at once.
Fantastic. So good. Will resisten a million times. Makes me want to caress my plants.
🍆💦
Marvin's 13th and most successful album. This is smooth, smooth, smooth. A very easy listen. Some classify as smooth soul or slow jam. Sounds good to me. You definitely hear its influence on future late 70's/early 80's R&B and soul. Apparently, this album was a change in typical Motown recordings in that it was free-flowing album-oriented as opposed to their typical album containing-hit singles-next-to-each-other format. Certain artists have that liberty and I would think Marvin Gaye would be one of them at this point. The themes of these songs are very straight-forward: romance, lust and sex. Marvin's music and voice take it to another level. Some song highlights for me: the title track "Let's Get It On", "Keep Gettin' It On" - similar to the title track with a little more funk, "You Sure Love To Ball" - smooth jazz background music and a great female moan and "Just to Keep You Satisfied" - tremendous vocal performance with sweeping orchestral music. Really not a bad song on the album. I recommend listening to this album as a whole; there is a great flow to the music.
Marvin Gaye, solely responsible for the baby boom of 1974
One day in 1970, Marvin Gaye was like: "SEGGS!" Then, everybody turned to look at him.
Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye 1. Let’s Get It On - This is a classic how else am I supposed to rate this? 5/5 2. Please Stay (Once You Go Away) - I would make love to this 100%, it’s Marvin Gaye. 5/5 3. If I Should Die Tonight - I’m such a sucker for this. Gives me Disney princess type love. I want it so bad. 5/5 4. Keep Gettin’ It On - This song makes me wanna grind all over somebody. 5/5 5. Come Get To This - I would skip around the city to this, dance around the living room with the LOML to this 5/5 6. Distant Lover - IF I COULD RATE THIS HIGHER I WOULD. SOO GOOD. One of my all time faves ever I hold this song so close to my heart it’s unreal. 1000000/5 7. You Sure Love To Ball - I’m such a sucker for the saxophone, imagine getting undressed to this song. I’d die for it. 5/5 8. Just To Keep You Satisfied - For some reason I can see this song in a ballroom. Enchanting, beautiful, elegant. 5/5 Notes: My ratings were way too low on OK Computer. I’m noting it as a 4/5 because I keep wanting to listen to it and I’m enjoying it way more.
My man Marvin gone too soon ❤️
Now that's more like it. Never listened to this one as much as What's Going On or Here My Dear for some reason but I should have! Another masterpiece. Always love the atmospheres he creates. Love him doing his own backing vocals and the interplay there. Listened to this one 2xs + deluxe edition bonus tracks.
3.5/5 Very horny album Sounds great, Marvin oozes soul Didn’t know Let’s Get it On had a literal sequel, or that it would better than the OG
Love Marvin Gaye, love his voice, but this album is extraordinarily repetitive
4.1 - A luscious bedroom soundtrack strictly for grown folks, underpinned by sophisticated orchestration and Marvin Gaye's rich bari-tenor. Smooth and snag-free. My only knock is that "Keep Gettin' It On" sits lamely in the middle of the album as an unnecessary reprise of the title track.
What an absolute treat. This album has been in my collection for ages. I adore Marvin Gaye. He had the voice of an angel when he was on this earth and he is an angel up there now. Superb
Holy cow. This is our second from Marvin Gaye (somehow we haven't had What's Going On yet? that doesn't seem right). While Here My Dear was a really excellent surprise, this album tops even that. Yeah, it's very obviously a collection of jams to bone to. But damn man, they are all (in more ways than one) bangers. I genuinely loved all but one track, and that one was still pretty cool. I wasn't expecting depth beyond the title track, as I really don't see people talking about this album, but it goes the distance. I can so strongly hear the influence that he had on guys like Frank Ocean. This is a new favorite R&B/Soul album for me, going into the all time fiver club. Favorite tracks: All but "You Sure Love to Ball," which is still a good song. Album art: Not entirely sure what Marvin is doing in this picture. Is he playing guitar behind his head? Is he holding a pizza box, winding up before he smashes it on the table in front of him? Is he just hitting a "raise the roof" emote style? No idea. But it's blurry, the font is pretty shitty, and it doesn't even matter because the music is that good. 5/5
There’s definitely a comparison here about the strong correlation between this album and actually ’getting it on’. It’s starts very strong. Using its best, time and tested proven moves. That intro that is damn near Pavlovian. It’s just great, gets everything loose, hits the right spots. Then it settles into pure smoothness. Going through the motions a bit, but still nice. Then it almost realises things have … fallen off the boil a little. So it goes back to the same moves of the opener, just a little less effective. Then more, nice, functional, smoothness … and then it just end a little bit too quickly without a satisfying ending. Just me? It’s an album that is our silk, a great background soundtrack. It’s more clearly named than any Ronseal product.
Ugh Marvin Gaye is the coolest. Really enlightening knowing the sexual content was a way to cope with childhood trauma. Also "quiet storm" is an amazing sub genre. I want to know what he's doing in the album art. I love this album.
Smooth Sexy Soul
There's not a lot to say about this - other than to argue if it or "What's Going On?" is better. I lean slightly to this.
Ah, Marvin Gaye. Beautiful voice, well constructed songs. A pleasure to listen to.
If this album doesn't make you smile when it comes up, that's too bad, because it's a masterpiece. I've owned this lp for years but I don't remember where I got it and it doesn't have a cover. I've listened to it a lot though. 540 albums in with the generator and this one's a highlight.
What a great ‘mood’ record this is, from clearly a man who was deeply in love at the time. From the fantastic backing singer group to the exceptionally timed horn section moments, and a voice that oozes emotion. What a great and timeless record this is.
holy bangers. definitely night time music
If you like amazing male vocals, soul, and (this is key) sexy, sexy lyrics, this album is for you! Luckily, I like all of those things.
Love this album. Definitely in my top 100 albums.
Absolutely stunning. Listen to the deluxe version, and in particular the instrumental version of Cakes. A must have album for any music lover.
An iconic album. It's like a soft slow and luxurious.............foot massage. Oooo yeah.....no tickling.
9.25/10, great album
Epitome of '70s soul. This is a perfect album.
i’m asexual but like i get it
Just a dope album with great vocals obviously but the band is also super tight and make the most of every track. No skips and at 30 some minutes it’s a really easy album to sit through and vibe with.
What's getting on, S? The spree of MG's What's Going On, Here My Dear, and Let's Get It On has convinced me he was the master of the concept album, a mode I'd thought cursed. He matches form with function perfectly, and it all starts with how he uses his voice. Sonically, this is consistent to the point of repetition, but as the record is only 35 minutes long it becomes this perfect expression of his sentiment.
Obviously the title track is a classic, still imitated till this day, never as good as the original. The entire album is the embodiment of classic R&B soul music, his vocals, instrumentation, everything about this album had so many impacts on future music. Classic
Only knew Gaye's 'What's Going On' album, so this was a new one for me. The first listen I didn't have it on loud enough and felt a bit underwhelmed. Evidently my ears just needed to adjust... when it finished I put it straight back on and, wow, his voice just hit me. And 'If I Should Die Tonight'... poor Marvin.
there is no song more emblematic of sex than Let's Get It On. It's archetypal to the point of no longer being lowbrow. It is our shared language, and it is powerful, and it is glorious.
Oh my, this albulm has been my favorite so far, the rhythm was great. 10/10
It’s a shame that this album is solely remembered for its title track because the rest of the album is truly “all killer, no filler.” Every single song is a carefully-crafted, passionate masterpiece that showcases all the different flavors of love. Tracks like “I Should Die Tonight” are inescapable representations of passionate and unconditional love, and songs like “Please Stay” are of course musical sex, but it’s songs like “Just To Keep You Satisfied” and “Distant Lover” that really make the album for me. The former is a complex goodbye song, and the latter synthesizes this heartbreak with the rest of the album’s longing: you can hear both the longing and pain in Gaye’s desperate pleas at the end of the song. This album perfectly sets the indescribable intricacies of love to music.
2-3 Standout songs go beyond 5 stars and lift the slightly less good (but still groovin) tracks up from a 4. I'd say 4.5 but roundin' up.
It must have been hard even for Marvin Gaye to follow up What’s Goin’ On? (if we skip the Trouble Man soundtrack); having dealt with social issues and the environment, Gaye went for something a little more private, a little more sensual on Let’s Get It On. There are terrific tracks here and Gaye’s genius, especially as a vocalist, is apparent throughout. The backing singers are brilliant, I thought - no, wait, that’s all Marvin (except when it’s The Originals on Just to Keep You Satisfied). The jams are glorious and the only criticism is the brevity - a few tracks feel like kernels of ideas not quite fully formed and at half an hour - well, look, I guess that’s long enough for what Marvin had in mind…
One of the finest. Masterful, moving, soulful, spiritual and heartfelt. A wonderful example of the enduring power of music by one of its greatest exponents.
R&B liquid gold. Beatiful beautiful stuff.
Fantastic!
Classic
Ooooh baby
Very cool listen
I have to say, I quite enjoyed the whole hangout vibe of it. 4/5.
1000 Albums You Must Listen Before You Die + 1 Album You Must Listen Before You Fuck
On “Let’s Get It On”, Marvin Gaye demonstrates why he’s the king of love songs. Tracks flow top down like molasses; Gaye’s voice envelops you like a warm hug. I was also very surprised by the tight, live sounding percussion. Just like me, I wish this project lasted longer.
What a classic sound. I'd recognize it anywhere, even if I didn't know the song. I can't believe I am just learning today that his father murdered him. YIKES. Anyway, this album is sex.
Ha! What an album. The drums coming in on Let’s Get It On after those three sexy wahs is so satisfying and perfectly sets the mood for the rest of the album. It’s stunning in its lush arrangements and vocals, creating a dreamy space of all encompassing sensuality and tenderness. Beautiful.
Suoraan meemillä sisään. Seksikästä soulia. Parhaat: Let's Get It On, Keep Gettin' It On
у меня встал
really good but i have no hoes so
Lighter-hearted jazz. Let’s Get It On is iconic. The rest is more of the same which gets repetitive. There’s a reason only one song has most of the clicks, not that any of it is bad. If I Should Die Tonight is good too.
The title track wasnt actually as cheesy and I remember. Definitely a sensual album through and through. Not sure I'd listen again but I think I got it.
Soul just isn't my thing. I'm sure this album was cutting edge and revolutionary when it came out, but it just feels cheesy today. I didn't dislike the album, but I don't think it's one I'd intentionally listen to again.
It’s a really good album don’t get me wrong. I just don’t think there’s any space in my life where it really fits in. Maybe sitting outside by the fire? Otherwise it’s just not my taste
It's smooth. And classic. You've got to be in the right mood with the right person for this album to really shine.
Can’t go wrong with Marvin Gaye
How many children were made to these songs? Countless. Classic.
This album really captures the essence of being horny AF. 5 stars.
Killer
Arguably one of the best R&B/Soul albums. Influenced so much of the genre, timeless.
This is the Gayest Marvin has ever been
Makes me miss the human touch and the passion and pain of romance
Really good album with really consistent flow.
Nothing wrong with this.
I remember when my grandma was moving and we found her old record player with this record still in it. Now that she’s gone it’s beautiful to hear this record and hear the beauty in it that I know she heard listening to it for all those years. RIP Grandma and RIP Marvin Gaye!
Этот альбом стал каким-то сейсмическим сдвигом в соул-музыке. Монументальное произведение, воспевающее чувственность и сексуальность с беспрецедентной откровенностью и изяществом. И такой резкий переход к более личным и интимным темам после политически заряженного «What’s Going On» был весьма неожиданным. Заглавный трек альбома теперь уже настоящая визитная карточка Гэя — квинтэссенция эротического соула. Плавный, обволакивающий грув, многослойные вокальные партии и, конечно же, неподражаемый вокал создают атмосферу невероятной близости. Музыкально альбом просто прекрасен. Насыщенные струнными, духовыми и перкуссией аранжировки, создают невероятно богатую и текстурную звуковую палитру. Вот уже больше 50 лет прошло с момента выхода альбома, а он до сих пор остаётся одним из эталонов соул-музыки.
Instant 5 obviously
Brilliant album but Christ, Marvin was horny. The final track is absolutely devastating
Frábær plata.
I wanted to get it on before listening to this album but now I want to get it on even more.
Smooth voice and a lot of heart
amazing
Most instantly recognizable album opener ever? Pretty much setting the standard for Soul and R&B along with What's Going On - one protest soundtrack and on bedroom soundtrack.
The first two seconds of this album? Iconic beyond belief! It’s short, sharp and sexy. What else do you want?
As a teenager at the geight of grunge and nothing was cool with my male friends I put on this album at a party full of girls who did have wider taste of music to show them how sophisticated at love I really was, am and always will be even though I'd never listen to the album before. It was my ears that lost their virginity that night.
Pretty good
Let’s get it on 😏😏
oh mr gaye youve done it again!
sick ass album
The first half is more interesting than the second, but it is too good to downgrade. Not sure how I feel about the message of the final song.
Definitely an album worth listening to, multiple times.
Ενα τσιλ μικρο ερωτικο αλμπουμ απο τον Marvin που θεωρω φωναρα και για μενα αποτελει την υπογραφη των 70s. Κλασσικ
MG's 2nd best album
The goddamn blueprint
Smoothy
I've had vinyl, cassette, cd, then back to vinyl versions. It's that good that I must always have a copy. Obviously, very different in content to What's Going On, but easily its equal.
FIIIIIRRRRREEE!!!
Wunderbar!
taitaa olla että tittelilaulu vienyt tätä albumia huomattavasti eteenpäin. loput puolituntia on perus marveilua, eli saatanallista anteeksiantamatonta wibailua.. jaa hänen isänsä ampui ja tappoi hänet ok miksi vitussa luen näitä aina gg... ei vaikuta millään tavalla kuunteluuni ei kaunista ääntä yhtään tämä traaginen tarina....perkele... 98marvin98.. vähän eri tyyppi siinä... tsekki... legenda omassa haarassaan.. musta marvini eri.. annettu kolmosta ja nelosta... onkohan siinä aika.. kuin askelmia portailla.. onkohan siinä aika vitoseen. päästykkö parvekkeelle asti nyt.. SEXIÄ SEXIÄ SEXIÄ SEXIÄ SEXIÄ SEXIÄ KYLLÄ KYLLÄ KYLLÄ KYLLÄ KYLLÄ if i should die tonight
While this album wasnt as great as be it was still great. The best songs on here are Let's Get It On and Distant Lover. There isnt a worst song on here either because all of it was great. 9.7/10
My only criticism is that this album is a little one-note. But damn is it a good note.
Incredible vocals, way more strings and other instruments in the background filling out the tracks.
Legendary, healing, powerful.