Let's Get It On

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Marvin’s vocals elicit stankface more than any other. I mean, instrumentally this is on point, but I’m just stankfacing left and right during these tracks.

classic saucy jams and love songs. extremely awkward to listen to whilst extracting RNA from parasitic worms though

very solid soul album. because of how often i heard the title track, it really didnt hit as hard as it wouldve as a first listen. the songs on here were all pretty consistent and none really seemed that dull. 4 personal favs: please dont stay, if i should die tonight, come get to this

I love me some MG, but all of his tunes outside the hits just sound like generic Motown R&B from that period. He even reuses the beat from Let's Get It On unironically on a different track. 2.5/5

Pretty good, especially the first 3 tracks. Gets a little same-y after that, but it's well crafted overall.

Let's Marvin Gaye and get it on....

Let’s Get It On might be the sexist album of all time and for its contributions to mankind it probably deserves a 4. I think I liked it better than his other 2. I respected Gaye but he’s not my thing. I’m giving this a 4 out of respect and a bit of a life-time achievement award 7.9/10

Fun album. Didn't listen all that closely, but much preferred it to "What's Going On?"

decent, a good soul album overall. Enjoyed it.

Was really looking forward to this, but was disappointed. Too much disco and not enough soul?

Decent! Made me want to get it on!

His voice is really amazing, but as iconic as this album is, I just couldn't really get into it.

My dog is dry humping the cat. Make it stop Marvin, make it stop!

Day199 - this freakin guy just oozes cool. this a late night album for everyone

10/10. Marvin Gaye was incredible.

Was going to give it a higher review, but it stopped just as I was getting into it. 3.5

hell yeah, let's GET it on!!

Le projet "1001 Albums" est une créature capricieuse. Un jour, il te balance un obscur disque de krautrock enregistré dans une cave à Cologne, le lendemain, il te sort de sa hotte une légende, un monument, un de ces disques dont le simple nom évoque une époque, une odeur, une ambiance. Aujourd'hui, c'est le tour de Marvin Gaye, le "Prince de la Soul", et de son oeuvre la plus ouvertement charnelle, "Let's Get It On". Et je vais être franc : la soul et moi, on n'a jamais été les meilleurs potes du monde. J'ai bien écouté quelques albums de la Motown, mais je n'ai jamais vraiment plongé corps et âme dans cette musique qui, pour moi, a toujours eu un parfum de perfection un peu trop lisse, de sentiments un peu trop bien peignés. Alors, quand la roue du destin musical s'arrête sur Marvin Gaye, je ne peux m'empêcher de ressentir une légère appréhension. La peur de passer à côté d'un chef-d'oeuvre, ou pire, de m'emmerder poliment. Allons droit au but, parce que c'est ce que fait cet album : "Let's Get It On" est une ode au cul. N'y allons pas par quatre chemins. C'est un manuel d'instructions de 30 minutes pour une nuit réussie, une bande-son officielle du coït, un monolithe de séduction pure et dure. Marvin ne vend rien d'autre. L'album précédent, le monumental What's Going On, était une fresque sociale, un cri politique, une oeuvre consciente et engagée. Ici, Marvin a rangé ses pancartes de manifestant pour enfiler un peignoir en soie. Le combat a quitté la rue pour la chambre à coucher. Et quel combat ! Dès les premières notes, le ton est donné. La guitare wah-wah lascive, la voix de velours de Gaye qui ne chante pas, mais qui susurre, qui invite, qui promet. Ca croone, ça roucoule, ça dégouline de "sugar", de "babe", de "honey". On est dans le grand art de la drague musicale. Chaque morceau est une étape, une caresse, un préliminaire. Les orchestrations sont somptueuses, les choeurs féminins sont des soupirs d'extase, la basse de James Jamerson dessine des courbes aussi sensuelles que celles d'une pin-up de calendrier. C'est un disque qui sent le parfum cher, la lumière tamisée et les draps de satin. La production est d'une propreté clinique, chaque instrument est à sa place, mixé avec une précision d'orfèvre. On est loin de la sueur et de la crasse d'un James Brown ou de la ferveur brute d'un Otis Redding. Ici, le sexe n'est pas animal, il est esthétique. C'est une chorégraphie, un ballet où chaque mouvement est calculé pour atteindre le plaisir ultime. Les balades sont obsédantes, elles s'insinuent dans votre esprit et y restent, comme le souvenir d'une nuit mémorable. Les morceaux plus rythmés sont des invitations à une danse lente et suggestive, un corps à corps moite et élégant. Marvin Gaye est un maître de cérémonie impeccable, un guide qui vous prend par la main et vous emmène très, très loin dans le territoire de la sensualité. Alors, pourquoi seulement 3/5 ? Pourquoi, malgré la reconnaissance de cette perfection formelle, de ce talent inouï, l'étincelle n'a-t-elle pas complètement pris ? Eh bien, précisément pour toutes ces raisons. "Let's Get It On" est un album concept tellement focalisé sur son sujet qu'il en devient presque unidimensionnel. C'est un peu comme manger du fondant au chocolat pendant 30 minutes. C'est délicieux, c'est riche, c'est incroyablement bien fait, mais à la fin, on frôle l'indigestion. La séduction est si omniprésente, si constante, qu'elle finit par perdre de son impact. On aimerait une rupture, une aspérité, un moment de doute, un riff de guitare un peu sale qui viendrait déchirer le velours. Mais non, tout est lisse, tout est doux, tout est conçu pour le confort de l'auditeur et, présumons-le, de sa partenaire. Pour quelqu'un qui apprécie la musique quand elle a un peu de cambouis sous les ongles, quand elle sent la bière et la clope froide, "Let's Get It On" peut paraître un peu trop... parfait. C'est un disque d'adulte, pour des activités d'adultes, et il manque peut-être de la folie, de la connerie, de l'urgence adolescente qui fait le sel d'une grande partie du rock. En fin de compte, l'écoute fut une expérience intéressante, une découverte nécessaire. C'est indéniablement un album qu'il "faut avoir écouté", comme le clame le titre de ce projet un peu fou. C'est une masterclass de soul suave, un monument de la musique de chambre (à coucher). Mais une fois la dernière note éteinte, je n'ai pas eu l'envie irrépressible d'y retourner immédiatement. Je l'ai respecté, je l'ai admiré pour sa technique, mais il ne m'a pas agrippé les tripes. C'est un grand vin, mais parfois, on a juste envie d'une bonne bière.

Classic

Soul's most plaintive murder victim is back with another meme track opener. And another very smooth and effortless album where the songs all sound suspiciously similar. Yeah very nice. Not as revolutionary as 'What's going on' but a solid example for all other soul singers to wonder at.

80/100 One of the best Soul albums I've ever heard

Maybe just not in the mood for this but it didn’t do much for me

Quite a varied album, echoing some of the motifs of Let’s Get It In whilst ushering in the new sound of sexual soul.

Amazing. Lesser knows its are so great

it worked

適合晚上與老公開瓶紅酒🍷 邊聽邊跳舞享受的專輯

Delicious soul album.

Good way to start an easy morning.

awesome opening track but everything else. sounds the same

5 out of 5. The whole album sounds and feels cohesive and Gaye's voice is wonderful. Easy to see why it was included on this, and I'm sure many other's, top lists. Not a bad song on this album. Definitely an album to add to my collection in some way. Favorite song: Keep Gettin' It On

Perhaps I am the most out-of-touch person in the world, but I don't understand what is so "sexy" about this album?? I understand it is very sex-oriented of course, but are you people really getting bricked up just listening to this thing? Like you could put it on in the background while you're boning I guess and it would fit but then again I personally wouldn't want to have some black guy moaning in my ear while I'm laying pipe but again that's just me to each his own. Anyway these tracks are very thick, full, dense, or whatever. And he's definitely an interesting fellow. But I can't see myself listening this again. Well, maybe that's just because I'll never get any.

was alone with the cat listening to this and it made me want to fuck the cat

Was alone listening to this and now I want to fuck Wiggins's cat

Another great album by the master of soul music. From the opener to the later tracks its a good journey of up and down. I appreciate that the music is a bit more versatile than other albums while the lyrics are good soulful Marvin Gaye.

It's got the drip. But beyond that, it's solid is a little reparative.

This album is so RnB funk vibes I love it, favs are please don’t stay (once you go away) and distant lover. The songs kinda sounded the same at some points so more variation would be nice but solid 3/5

FIRE FIRE FIRE BANGERZ (im freakin my shit)

I like this playlist, the songs are pretty similar to each other, slow and chill. 7.5/10

hellll yeaaahhhhhh helllll yeaaaahhhh im jorking it respectful 3.5 though

Top sex songs 10/10

Nigga 🔥

Sexy as silk chocolate

Didn’t love this as much as I thought I would.

This was good. But not really the type of music I’m into. His vocals are incredible. His story is so tragic.

Just about one of the smoothest and sexiest albums ever recorded. If you don't feel the vibe you ain't got a pulse

Mr. Gaye! Mr. Gaye! Question from the Gazette! You just released one of the most successful, influential, and well-produced records of the 1970s just 2 years ago! It tackled complex topics surrounding racism and politics, and made a solid case for being one of the greatest albums of all time. What will you do next? Marvin Gaye: 😏

Glad I can finally point out that the sample for Kanye West’s Spaceship comes from Distant Lover. He really gave up the whole socially conscious angle and just decided to sing about sex, and the songs are good. Favorites are Let’s Get It On, Keep Gettin’ It On, and Distant Lover.

All baby making music, a lot of songs sound similar but they’re good

I'm a big fan of Marvin Gaye's classic run of albums, this is just so smooth.

As I was driving to get groceries, I found out there could be a wrong time to listen to an album. “Let’s Get It On” might be the first album I’ve ever heard that seems to be a strictly bedroom only listen. It was soulful and enticing, and if I hadn’t been trying to get food for the family, I might have paid attention to the words more and really become hot and bothered. It wasn’t the album for me though, as it was a little too seductive and slow for me to listen to for the 30ish minutes it runs for.

damn im horny wtf. This was HOTT as fuck i loved it lowkey. So. i'll have to listen to it again to get the top 3 sorry !

I think this album is about fucking.

3.5

Classic r&b. Not much to say about this one. It’s well done, short and sweet.

3.4/5 listened 3x. cool album and even though i enjoyed it, not too interested in listening all the way through anytime soon.

This album doesn't hold a candle to what's going on but what does?

I never really thought about it but the opening guitar lick on this album is one of the most iconic guitar lines of all time. And it’s only played that one time, it never repeats. But if you play that one line most anybody will know what it is. Aside from that, I wasn’t huge on this album. Marvin Gaye has an incredible voice, but he be never clicked with his music. I can appreciate it, he’s a talented songwriter, I just don’t like the songs. Nothing wrong with them, just not my taste.

Real good album. Marvin Gaye is amazing. Drums are phenomenal. Only reason it’s not a 5 is it gets a little old. Theirs not a whole lot of variety between songs which makes it a little boring a tiresome but the short run time of only a little over a half hour means it doesn’t hurt it that much. Also “You Sure Love To Ball” is Freakyyy

So smooth, so good. Classic.

While there’s no denying that this is a classic album with a significant place in music history, this will likely be the last time I listen to it. The music simply doesn’t resonate with me. I’ve never been a fan of Marvin Gaye, and “Let’s Get It On” is overplayed in movies and TV commercials. I can appreciate how groundbreaking it must have been when it first came out, but for me, it feels like it has reached its expiration date, much like sour milk.

This record reminded me of the Nirvana song Moist Vagina.

Sexy

Classic album that has inspired people all over the world

Smooth and sexy!

It's a really good album. But the tracks are a bit too similar to each other. The title track is my favourite. I guess sometimes you have to put the best one first. This is my best week so far. 4 stars for Let's Get it On".

Man's got a nice voice, but not really my genre

Classic

I liked let’s get it on which was on the radio all the time when I was growing up. The rest of the album was ok, but all sounded very similar. His later songs w Tammy Terrell were much more enjoyable.

Very good album. Great singing and instrumentation. Not really my style though so I don't know if it is really something I would ever really return to again. low 4

Short and strong.

Quite possibly the finest collection of odes to desire, love, lust, and of course 🎷 (knockin boots). An unparalleled celebration of the joys of sensuality. Nobody smoother than Marvin.

So sorry Mr Gaye I misunderstood your game

It was a little weird listening to the title track to this album while walking through Aunt Mary’s neighborhood. Didn’t know any other songs; album was fine.

This was better than I expected. Liked “side 2” better than “side 1”, although the title track that leads it all off is a classic. Too bad he was taken from us so soon. Fine looking gentleman as well.

Before: “Oh, I’ve only heard one song off this album” After: “Ah, I get now why I’ve only heard one song off this album”

Good voice aye

Amazing opening track. Apart from that. The rest of the album was OK.

Loved it. Easy to listen to. Fun and sexy.

I think I got pregnant just listening to this

Great

Too sexy for me. She likes to rides repetitive lyrics started to make me uncomfortable.

8/10

it's exactly what they say it is

Decent, not my type of music

God damn… Marvin. One of my favourite singers ever and this steaming album is excellent all the way through.

Excellent vibe of an album. Definitely deserves the praise it's gotten.

Oh man, Marvin Gaye is so good. I love the sound of his voice, and music. 5 stars.

Classic but didn’t really enjoy it that much?

S teir. Just an awesome album all around. Nothing to say that hasn’t already been said but the way he uses music to cope with his childhood trauma and is STILL able to make it awesome and connect with an audience is an amazing thing. The artistry is unparalleled and he was truly a master of his music. They just don’t make them like they used to.

Gear: Fostex TH610 / Dunu SA6 Artwork: 70s Hipster Flash Mix: smoooooth ⛲ Musik: reduziert die überwältigend zeitlose Message und Sozialbewusstsein eines "What's Going On" auf das wirklich Wesentliche: "👉👌-The Album" Wertung: 🍆🍆🍆🍆/5

I dread to think how many people were conceived to this album haha. It’s fine, a classic, but not one I would really come back to.

Soul Classics

Groovy

It was very nice, intricately orchestrated, very precise.

They don’t make much music like this anymore.

One of the best albums by one of the best artists. Baby making music!

Relaxing, soothing, exquisite sound mix

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.

Far too slow for my liking.

This was one I had to hear twice to decide about. One of the benefits these shorter albums get more frequently. On the initial listen I think I was expecting more of it to be upbeat somehow? I don't know why exactly since I am not all that familiar with his music other than Let's Get It On. But no, it's smooth and a bit funky. Once I got over it not sounding how I expected I quite liked it. It's not an all the time listen but one I would certainly put on in the right mood. Highlights were Let's Get It On, Keep Gettin' It On, You Sure Love To Ball, and Just To Keep You Satisfied.

Great porn groove

Thoughts before listening: This is certainly a classic album, but also one I don't believe I've heard. I mean I know the title track which is one of the sexiest songs of all time, but I don't believe I've heard the rest. Interested to see why it gets so much praise. Review: Man, Marvis was feeling randy on this album huh? "Lets Get It On", "Keep Gettin' It On", "You Sure Love to Ball", "Just to Keep You Satisfied", etc...just the names of these songs let you know what this album is about. The title track is a stone cold classic that is always nice to hear. The rest feels like retreads of that song despite Marvin's lovely voice. This is nice pleasant background music, but its not something that I feel I would listen to very often. 3-stars

I like it less than what's going on

Absolutamente sexy

marvin may not be at his best here but he is pretty damn close to it. the vast majority of the album is great as hell and the only "bad" parts are okay if you can deal with some prime early-mid-70s explicit moaning. only thing i will say is i'm not sure why 'keep gettin' it on' is so close to the title track, but i guess it bookends the sides, so it's alright. but yeah, front to back this is a classic for a reason. and it's a lot shorter than i remember!

Mood music, perfect for ahem a certain mood.

Other than the "Let's Get It On" song, I don't think I've ever heard this album in full. Great album (not my normal listen) - music is excellent through out. Can get a little too mid tempo soul ballad-y for me at times. As someone who loathes "concept" albums, I do wonder if a mix of these songs with the "What's Going On" songs would have yielded a more potent pair of albums addressing both social and sexual issues/themes. And making for a more satisfying overall listening experience.

Between "What's Goin on?" and "Let's Get it On" Marvin Gaye can do no wrong! Classic albums!

The official album of getting it on. Over 50 years later, still holds the title.

It was good if I was in the 70s tryna rizz up a shordy for every day listening it was alright i do love a good sax tho

Musical excellence for surezies. I listened to this at least 4 times today (quite on purpose) and i had a great time. incredibly sensual album 😏. Will be revisiting. Let's Marvin Gaye and get it on boys.

Man what a start. Does feel a little dragging after that and kinda ends with a whimper but damn what a song. Carries the album.

I dare you not to enjoy this album.

Let's Get It On.Soul, funk.

You could argue that this album can cure a bloated stomach, a headache or back pain… but apparantly not if your spouse is older than 35 yrs. Thus only 4/5

If this had been any longer, it would have received less than 3 stars. As it is, I didn't hate it enough to give it lower than 3 stars, but it was purely background music while it was playing.

I think anyone needing to do a lie detector test should listen to a Marvin Gaye album before they take it because is voice can lower your blood pressure and heart rate, and relieve stress while you listen. For me though, it is not a favoured style of music but still a good 3 star album or solid C+.

Wished every song was the last.

Moderately interesting but thematic sameness dooms it to mediocrity.

Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On is so smooth. After listening to What’s Going On, I wasn’t sure if he could make something that good again. To clarify, he didn’t, because that album is amongst the best of all time. He still delivers, though, with a short but sweet. The first six songs are all flawless. Let’s Get It On, the title track and also the intro, features that iconic saxophone (I think) with Marvin just spazzin’ his shit out. He keeps on delivering, in many styles too. For instance, Distance lover is wildly different from Let’s get It On, yet they both work with Marvin’s majestic voice. I felt You Sure Love To Ball and Just To Keep You Satisfied were a bit too slow and depressed for me, but still both great songs. So close to a perfect ten. Also an amazing cover for the album as well. All in all, Let’s Get It On is a perfect album. Best Song: Keep Gettin' It On Worst Song: You Sure Love To Ball

I was momentarily tempted to give this a 4.5 because of how much I love What's Going On, but the king of the slow jam deserves all five stars. Maybe the sexiest 30 minutes in all of music. If I Should Die Tonight and Keep Gettin' It On are sleeper hits.

You know you've done something special when the first four notes of your album are, 40+ years later, still the go-to signifier of horniness.

Marvin Gaye is great, and I liked this album quite a bit. My favorite songs are “Let’s Get It On” (an absolute classic) and “Distant Lover.” The last 2 songs really drag on too long, and that’s my main criticism here. But overall still enjoyed this album a lot.

Great album. Hard to quantify. At this point in life probably best as a late night, after party vibe album.

easy listen, sexy album

I'VE BEEN REALLY TRYING BABY!!!! I feel like I am being reborn. Why have I never like ever listened to Soul???? So sexual I feel like I can't listen to this in public... Like... the beginning of You Sure Love to Ball? No way that is playing on the house Sonos in front of my MOTHER. Anyways, really really good. 8.7/10

Starts out strong, gradually fades until the songs become filler by the end of the album. Worthy effort, comes in at (2.4*s)

Marvin has a signature sound for sure but I'm not that into Motown. I also never realized every single one of his songs is about the same thing, broaden the subject matter man. This album is smooth but you have to be in the right place at the right time to really appreciate it. Some good funk influence on here but overall too horny and too doo-wop.

Marvin was a bit horned up making this album. Certainly set a tone for introducing sex in songs more which did not slow down after this album's release. Title track is best, then it just runs on with the same wooing of a woman. I do like the last song as it hits home with those who have moved on fromntough relationships...2.45.

No doubt Marvin Gaye is a great vocalist. The first song is iconic for so many reasons, but I really didn't need the additional 25 minutes of this album. It's fine for a single listen but I'll never listen to this again. I'm sure it was a big deal at the time. Kinda cool that Marvin made an entire about fucking though I guess. 2.15 stars

A generational talent. That being said his music just doesn't appeal to me that much 🤷‍♂️

Perfect

Though the title song is probably one if the most emblematic songs in the world, I was less impressed with the rest of the album. I will give it a couple more spins to see if it catches on, but for now 3 stars.

How many babies were born as a result of this album?

"Ready To Die' by Biggie Smalls was by far the sexiest album on the list for me. And I gave that a 5/5. I don't know if Marvin beats that, but the amount of babies conceived while this was on makes this album a 5/5.

A classic album. A soulful album. A sensual album.

A perfect album for sex and listening but also sex.

The voice is extraordinary The horniness a little wearing after a while (yes, I am old)

Smooth, sultry soul. Enjoyable, if not the most creative songwriting from the era (looking at you Bill Withers). Looking forward to What's Going On.

Soulful, funky, masterfully played. Wonderful basslines and string parts, and great vocal arrangements and performances. That said, the album was a little one-note, and it wasn't very long, but I still was kind of relieved when it was over and I could get some more variety. Three stars.

Sexy ass album

Marvin is a beautiful man Album cover: A-

Angelina's uncle unexpectedly died today which does not put one in a particularly sensual mood. Under better circumstances I would give it a 5, but today it's only a 4.

I'm surprised to say that I didn't like this album as much as I thought I would. It was very good, and I'd definitely listen to it again, but I was expecting to be blown away. The first song, Let's Get It On, was the best one, and I felt that the rest of the album took a step down from there. I enjoyed Keep Gettin' It On and Come Get To This as well. This is a soulful sexy album, and I'm only being negative because I expected the world from it. That's on me. 8/10

This Album has famous songs that I have heard before. Mentions specials: Let's get in on

The infamous, seductive song "Let's Get It On" is followed by a groovy and sensual tracklist. Very different to his album from 2 years prior "What's Going On", but still has that fantastic Marvin voice with a musical heaven backing him up. Favourite tracks: Lets get it on, Please don't stay, If I should die tonight, Distant lover

Beautiful. Best tracks are Let’s Get It On and Keep Gettin’ It On 4/5

I didn't hate the album but it's not something I would listen to again.

Okay... I guess I'll listen to one of my all time favorites... again. Fair warning ANY Marvin album is gonna get a 5 from me.

Great album of his upbeat music.

Classic Marvin

sex.

Thought this was great and during the first three songs I was considering giving this a 5 as like Stevie wonder and Janelle monae there have been points where Marvin SOARS - although the rest of the album didn’t really surprise me in any way so it never really elevated itself after the first three songs Special shout out to the second track “please don’t stay (once you go away)” proving extra poignant when out with holly

Let's get it off. Cheesy and a bit sleazy, I much prefer his sixties stuff. 'Come Get To This' is a rare highlight here, and that is mostly due to the prominent drums.

SMOOTH, Marvin. Very smooth. The transition from soul to funk can almost be physically felt whilst listening to Let's Get It On. It's uplifting, but then ends on a downer. Oh dear. Poor Marv. He was a... troubled man. I desperately miss him.

Great instrumentation throughout the whole album.

On this album, Gaye really wants to get it on and keep getting it on. He really lets you know where his intentions lie instead of beating around the bush.

Marvin really does love getting’ it on

4/5

It was smooth. It was fine. But, other than Let's Get it On, nothing really stood out as particularly interesting to me, so I think the chances I'll put this album on again are low.

Honestly I was a little disappointed by this one. It's not bad, but it's not my jam.

It's not my favorite Marvin Gaye album.

3.5

Simply great.

This is a standard

I love this album. The only problem is it’s too short.

Soothing

Classic Marvin Gaye

this is the album marvin gaye's voice was made for!!! thirty-one minutes devoted to sensual love making via song. gaye's vocals are so earnest and captivating, somehow making that personal connection to any listener. it's like he's singing only to me! and the horns throughout the entire album are absolute aces, the perfect companion to the vocals. all of that makes the album great, but oh my gosh gaye does something special on this album with soul and funk. right from the first note of "let's get it on," the funky sound on the guitar grabs you. that's exactly why this is one of his best. an absolute joy to listen.

I mean, there's a reason that Mavin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" is featured in every spicy, sexy scene in every movie. It oozes pure sexuality and sensuality. But honestly, that can be said of this entire album. It is absolutely smooth and soulful from start to finish. Marvin Gaye clearly had some very deeply held, soulful ideas about sexual expression. And he is in expert form on this album when it comes to channeling those ideas into song.

I mean, it's just like one of the best R&B/soul albums ever. Also, it's so incredibly saucy, but it feels so genuine that it doesn't come off as vulgar at all. It's just really easy to listen to as well, it's so smooth. And it's absolutely iconic, the first few seconds of the first song have become a meme, but I just think it shows how immediately the vibe of the album is conveyed.

I mean the best

Bueno.

What a voice.

Killer album

There is just nothing like this and I don’t know what I could say that hasn’t already been said.

Marvin Gaye has a remarkable singing voice. Let’s Get It On is pretty catchy and everything on the album is well executed. But! This music exists for one reason and one reason only, and I think we all know what that reason is. Outside of a very specific context- or possibly a slow dance - it doesn’t appeal to my taste. Great work though just not my bag. A little too slow and romantic.

Lets get it on, one of the most seductive songs ever. No other songs really sticks out, but all are really good. Such a nice and silky voice. Nice heartfelt ballad to end the album

good album over all, not a fan of the moaning on you sure love to ball

We got it on

Jesus Christ man, keep it in your pants.

extremely pleasant listen but every song is identical. short & sweet so thats OK with me.

Brilliant. What an album. Every song was emotional, the lyricism and range is divine. Just excellent.

Decent album. Not a fan of the 4 slower songs but I do like the other 4, especially the title track 'Lets Get It On'. 3- stars.

True story - I accidentally listened to the wrong MG album first ("What's Going On"), which I find a better album. Still, this is definitely a good album. Besides the title track the rest has that vibe the title track wants you to have. But I kinda feel after the first song, the rest doesn't compare as much. It's still pretty good, but the first song just overshadows it. A little premature single-fication. It's ok, Marvin. It happens to everyone... Still, I liked it, but once you get past the first song, the rest is good, but not as good as the first one. Hard to live up to, I guess. But definitely... groovy. "What's Going On" is still his masterpiece.

The epitome (start?) of slow jam. The opening twang of the title track is iconic, the song is a beauty. Side one is pretty awesome, even if Keep Gettin It On is a little too close of a reprise - If I Should Die Tonight is a soulful gem that if you don't know, you need to know it. Side two isn't as good, though Come Get to This and Distant Lover are solid and sultry. You Sure Love to Ball tries too hard but Just To Keep You Satisfied is a nice soaring ballad. The album is a clear 4 and part of me doesn't want to go higher because it's not as good as What's Going On. But given that thousands if not millions of babies were conceived thanks to these jams, I'll give it a bump. The album just oozes sexiness. There may not be another album quite like it.

Powerful stuff. Was ready to run round the office and fok smash all my colleagues back doors in after listening.

So slick

Så nice

Enjoyable as a background noise album outside of title track.

Perhaps in the 70s before netflix and air conditioned bedroom, something like this might have been necessary for getting your wife in the mood. Perhaps in the 70s the musical landscape was so much less dramatic that the soft crunes of Marvin Gaye were enough to satisfy your mind. Beyond the first two tracks which I think are excellent, the songs are a bit too sparse for me. There isn't much to chew on in the latter half of the album and I found myself waiting for the some of those iconic melodies that Motown is known for. That relief never came and I found myself bored, and wanting more. This style of slow-burning musical foreplay doesn't really suit me.

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I’ve never heard, or been cognizant of hearing maybe, another Marvin Gaye song other than the title track of this album. He’s an immense singer and this album is the soundtrack to many a disappointing and comically short sexual encounter, but I just can’t really get in to it. Purely subjective; I can only take so many love songs of this style without them all blending in to each other. I couldn’t help but think that it must be so frustrating to be the rhythm section of the band. I can feel it at the end of the Please Don’t Stay where the drummer tries desperately to escape the 4/4 with some speed and it’s pulled off well. The bassist meanders too when they can, which is nice. Completely unrelated, I laughed out loud at the now ubiquitous sensual deep breathing woman sample in “You Sure Love To Ball”, but that ultimately was my favorite track because of the key shift in the chorus. Theres a great cut of a Mike Jones album which consists of just the times he says “Mike Jones”. It’s several minutes long. I think someone should make a “baby” version of this album.

5 star single 4 star album The extended version in particular in an exercise in tedium

Let's get it on is a song that is impossible to listen to and not tap your foot, sway a little, and eventually start singing. It's also the only song I've heard on this album. After listening to it, I threw it on again and I think it transcends time. It was solid in 1973 and it could have been released by Bruno Mars last year (featuring Gucci Mane of course).

Klassiek album voor, eeeh, dingen. Goed, maar af en toe wat saai en veel van hetzelfde.

No misses. All great songs and great performances. Kind of comical listening to this on a plane by myself but was totally into it regardless.

Good album. Just not my preferred genre and a bit too downbeat for me.

Classic

Very sexy

First track is an absolute classic. Marvin Gaye has got an amazing voice. I really enjoyed the song “come get to this” as well.

Quase uma Viagra viva

Smooth as can be. I really appreciated how much work the horn section did. Really lived up to the moment. Great work all around

2,5

Good but too lovey

gooooood vibes. great voice, wonderful basslines throughout, lots of bops

bliss

B+ Let's Get It On 5 Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) 3 If I Should Die Tonight 3 Keep Gettin' It On 3 Come Get To This 4 Distant Lover 3 You Sure Love To Ball 5 Just To Keep You Satisfied 4 Marvin, I owe you an apology. I always considered this album a one-hit wonder. I didn't imagine a 4. Never. Good on you.

30-minute swim down a peanut butter slide. "If I Should Die" sounds eerily prophetic, but then again, so does any song about dying.

This album was brilliant - in being very short. Won't need to listen to it again

A classic album by Marvin Gaye

Sexy. Horny. Gaye. Marvin knows how to funk.

Normally i listen to something different - not R&B But.. Wow... The voice..

It was a good album, listened to while painting. Some songs 3 stars some 4. More of a canoodly album, very sensual.

You have to move while listening to this album -- nothing crazy, no jumping around, but I doubt anyone can avoid at least a little swaying. I would be happy to listen to this again anytime.

Great Album. Can’t believe how young he was when he recorded this.

loved this but the moaning sample knocked it down to 3.5/5 😭😭😭😭

Beautiful. Iconic album. Not many could recreate his sound and the passion in his lyrics.certainly fewer try today. Gary Clark Jr. is giving it a worthy try though. Another good one I have missed. Murdered by an unworthy madman. If I believed in hell, he’d surely be cookin.

# Playlist track - Let's Get It On # Notes - One of the most iconic album openings ever. - Nothing else in the album quite beats that single moment. Not the track. The opening 3 seconds. - Not to say that it's a bad album. It's pretty enjoyable all around.

I listened to Let's Get It On and immediately fell pregnant. It is luxuriously smooth and his voice is incredible, it creates exactly the vibe it sets out to deliver and, while listening at lunchtime during a work day isn't the intended environment for enjoying it, it's an easy 4.

This is a great, tightly packed album full of soul and delightfully filthy, but in a classy way. If I Should Die Tonight probably my favourite - Let's Get It On an obvious standout but have heard it so so many times. 4/5.

Better than what’s going on imo

I try, if I can, to write comprehensive reviews of albums, reviews that deal with theme as well as content, that examine how I see an album in it’s historical, social, political and, of course, musical context. It’s a fun exercise, but the amount of material I’m able to get from an album depends heavily on my relationship to the genre, to the artist, and to the theme. I’m usually able to muster a good 1000 words for an album or genre I know and love, or a project I’m new to, but which deals with a theme or style I can talk at length about. I could easily do a 1000 words or more about What’s Going On. But how can you criticise an album that somebody has already perfectly described as ‘Sex -The Album?’ I don’t like it as much as What’s Going On, obviously, but it’s still a great soul album. Keep on getting it on

Amazing.

very vibes, I liked it a lot but I wasn’t super aware of the distinctions between songs. B-

I liked that he brought back theme reprises from what’s going on, but it is kinda funny to hear him go so sexual after the social conscience.

Marvin was a thirsty dude

Solid. “Romantic” not his best album.

Zanimljiv na prvu, odlican vokal, produkcija solidna, medutim tekst je dosta oskudan (sto je mozda posljedica zanra) i teme su repetitivne. Nakon prve 2-3 pjesme postane zamorno. 6/10 = 3+

Cool

A little cheesy, but basically perfectly nice.

I suppose I prefer it to him singing about his ex for a whole album, but this still ain’t it. Don’t get the hype.

Oh it's about to get sexy. Reading about Marvin Gaye and this album actually presents a sad story. Apparently, Marvin's father abused him and was very strict with him religiously as a child causing him to be impotent later in life and have sadomasochistic dreams. This album was a way for Marvin Gaye to escape that, to explore his spirituality through sexual healing. Anyone who listens to this without knowing that would probably just see Marvin Gaye as a sex-crazed musician who wanted to make people fuck. Knowing that Gaye is sexually healing through this album gives it a whole new meaning. Unfortunately, this is just not my kind of music. Let's Get It On is good but the rest bored me.

ok but nah

Essential

Spectacular

Not into any track on the album. (I did listen to 'em all!) It's just background music, at best. A lowly 2 star

What is it with Marvin? First he starts trying to find out what’s going on? Then he’s insisting we get it on. Half way through this he insists we keep getting it on. Before long he wants you. And you’re in the midst of midnight love. Surely this is the tell tale signature sign of a sex pest? 4.9

Oh boy I can't wait to put this on my 'love-makin' playlist that I only play exclusively during my morning commute.

Pleasant. Not as good as What's going on which came a couple days ago funnily enough. Less social issues and entirely love related, which gets a bit boring after a while. Appreciate the short run time though. Combining the best from the two albums and you've potentially got something pushing 5* on your hands.

There's only one reason for this album, and it does that reason well

Oh he emotes so well...

Kæft det er frækt

Sex

This is a great album based on the title track alone.

Five stars alone for "Keep on getting it on" lolol

What's not to like? Silky sweet and lush motown production. Wonderful harmonies throughout with Marvin Gaye's layered vocals, beautiful orchestration (particularly enjoyed the subtle flutes on 'If I should Die Tonight'. Do we really need two songs with gettin it on in the title? Maybe we do... it works here as a complete package - soulful, intimate, and warm. All wrapped up in a tight 32 minutes.

Marvin Gaye has always been, to me, the definition of soul music. The word "soul" as it's attributed to this genre of music is so perfectly captured by this man's voice. Each vocal line, each note hit, and each lyric is delivered with so much weight. "Let's Get It On", just like many of Marvin's albums, stands as an incredible display of this exact thing. I'd say this is his most intimate album, but like in a hotel room kind of way. A 5-star hotel room that is, one that's glossy, high-class, and shiny. The production here is glistening and sparkling where strings, bass, piano, and synth lines encompass its very moody core. It's like if an album could smell really really good. These songs are incredibly subtle, they seldom build up meaninglessly or explode into bombastic anthems. I think the closing track is the best example of this; it's a very subtle song, showing a lot of restraint. "Distant Lover" I feel very similarly about, it has one of Marvin's most killer falsetto vocal lines in the chorus, and it's beautiful. "Let's Get It On" is as iconic as soul tracks get but "If I Should Die Tonight" is my undisputed best song on here. I love the brief yet heavy string segments that bookend the song. The vocal layering here is incredible and the set of instruments is so diverse, it is the ultimate RnB song. The writing on this song is utterly gorgeous in its depiction of finding dream-like love. Marvin expresses how lucky he is to have found his one love, to the point where he'd be content if he died at that exact point. Writing on this album is generally incredible. I love the way Marvin depicts the different angles of intimacy, including the more tragic components in the final song "Just To Keep You Satisfied". Every song on this album exists within a very tightly curated space, so it's hard to talk about these songs separately. Not to say they blend too hard with one another, it's just that this is a holistic album experience more than anything. I'd say the really great songs overshadow maybe some of the less memorable ones. Marvin is an incredible writer as I mentioned, but for certain songs like "You Sure Love the Bell", I find the writing to just be okay. Aside from those few nitpicks, this album's a real out-of-body experience in the most easily enjoyable way possible.

3/5

A few classic songs

I think every human adult recognizes the opening few notes of the title track "Let's Get It On". An album can't start much better than that. This really started a "sex revolution" of sorts in the industry too, as Motown and R&B as a whole really began to embrace slow and sensual jams. Short and sweet listen.

Some unbelievable tracks... and some redundant.

I am pretty sure this album got me pregnant, and I’m a man! It’s not my favorite Marvin Gaye album, other than the title track which is obviously an all timer, but there’s still so much greatness here

Never listened to Marvin Gaye really, but the first note of the album was instantly recognizable. It's good throughout. Will I listen to again: 40%

Heeeeurlijk

Let’s get it on was wel goed. De rest was ook wel interessant

thought it would make me sad cause of the break up but kinda helped 7.5/10

In an era where recreational drugs and promiscuous, unprotected, sex were behavioral norms, this album stood out as a generational anthem. 'If the spirit moves ya Let me groove ya good' RIP Marvin.

Fun

The title track is certainly iconic, but this album is overall solid throughout. Soulful and sultry with a groove that won't quit. Not quite essential, not deep and meaningful, like his "What's Going On". But solid. Aside: I do own this record. 4/5

Makes me horny

love love songs

3.5/5

Kort album

Very nice

mostly "baby baby baby, ohhhhhh, uhhhhhh"

One great song. . . He has a great voice and magnetic presence. But his sensibilities and taste in songs. . . is of a different time and place. It feels 50 years old.

As an asexual, this did nothing for me.

This album is so fucking smooth. Absolute classics all around. 4.5

Some classics, but not something that stands out to me now.

I would come up with a joke to describe how sexy this album is, but I can’t come up with anything. So I’ll just say this was pretty good, albeit a little bit repetitive.

Pretty good stuff

Definitively sexy album, strong performance by an amazing artist, vocals and funky rhythm stand up over time.

Let's get it on-Marvin Gaye 1-Let's Get it on✅ 2-Please Don't Stay (Once you go away)✅ 3-If I should die tonight✅ 4-Keep Getting it on✅ 5-Come get to this✅ 6-Distant Lover✅ 7- You sure love to ball❌ 8-Just to keep you satisfied❌ My top 3 1-Please don't stay 2-Let's get it on 3-If I should die tonight

The smoothest of smooth and doesn't overstay its welcome.

Pretty funky

Der Klassiker

Selvfølgelig rigtig hyggeligt - 4/5 :)))

so good

Very swag album, super fun, good music

Good vibes for the mood I was in

Fine

IVE BEEN REALLY TRYING BABY

Classic R&B album. Not a bad song on here, yet I was still a bit underwhelmed for some reason.

Good R&B album.

It's so funny how much seduction is evoked by the song Let's Get it On. Like it's taken on a life of it's own. An early meme. You hear that song and you either think someone wants to have sex, or is having sex. Not even the full song - just like the first 5 seconds too! This album is awesome. Wasn't familiar with anything else on here but I loved it. Marvin Gaye rules.

Bang a gong.

The whole album is sex. 🤤

This has got to be the sexiest album ever recorded. Volumes have been written about Gaye's artistic direction on this record and the pivotal impact it had on funk, soul, quiet storm, R&B, and rock, so I'll refrain from adding to the noise. I do want to point out that Gaye barely sings a cohesive verse or chorus on this entire album. None of the songs follow a typical poetic pattern or rhyming structure; indeed, most songs are just Marvin absolutely crooning and crushing ad-libs over the most sensual Motown backing band ever assembled. It would not work for anyone except him, and frankly, I'm surprised there is only one background moaning track. Stand out tracks include "Let's Get It On", "If I Should Die Tonight", "Distant Lover", "You Sure Love To Ball", and "Just To Keep You Satisfied".

Not the genre I usually listen to, but it was definitely interesting to hear some soulful music from half a century ago. I also recognized a Kanye sample from his debut album on the track 'Spaceship', which was a cool find. All in all I enjoyed it but it didn't leave a big impression on me unfortunately.

If only I had a 3.5. Well, I don't, but it is right in the middle. I liked the songs on it, but not peak soul. I usually love soul, and this was good, but yeah, as I said. In the middle of 3 and 4. I'll give it a 3.

Heerlijk bij morning coffee met mats. She said she needs some Marvin Gaye!!

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3.5.

This album feels like the beginning of soul. Relevance to this list: 5/5 Personal Enjoyment: 3/5

not bad, just basic

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Grown folks music. Just a whole album of gems. The liner notes were amazing, iirc.

Weirdly all songs sound the same.