Let's Get It On

Funky A little cheesy Good vocals

a classic album that’s rather samey, probably suffers from my bias thinking things are ‘done’ when they’re the original. do like the genre tho

Guy’s got soul!

Big hitter revved up for the drive home.

It's good but not really my thing. I can't imagine listening to this except for sexy times, and that would feel like a cliche at this point.

A little one note

Me gusta el género, así que fue agradable escuchar el álbum. No me gustan los lentos en estos géneros, por eso la puntuación.

Yep that’s Marvin Gaye alright.

Another one that just doesn’t resonate. Starts off well but fades quickly. 2.5

Now this is classic soul and there is no faulting the song ‘let’s get it on’, which is simply a masterpiece. Unfortunately the rest of the album feels a bit too much one note for my liking. ‘Keep getting it on’ as the tigle suggests tries to rely on the glory of the opening track, but falls short.

I felt like I was intruding on a private moment listening to this album. Obviously it’s Marvin Gaye, so it’s pretty great at a basic level. But it didn’t hit like “What’s Going On?” for me.

I knew i heard that opening song somewhere else. Amazing album

Sexy... saving this for tonight. ;)

It´s the first time I´ve ever heard this album, except for 'Let's get it on'. It is not the kind of music I usually listen to, but I liked it.

まあまあ

This was unexpectedly enjoyable for the sort of smooth soul I'm not usually a fan of. Think Marvin has the perfect voice for this, with a little edge to it where he can add a bit more character to the louder parts. Musically was a good balance between a live sound while still being well recorded. It's still not my preference and I wouldn't intentionally go back to it but of all the albums like this we've had it's my favourite.

Smooth as. Actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. But there are definitely a few extra "let's get it on along" likes on there. I'd had enough by the end and it was very short anyway, not a good sign 2.5

It is indeed an album Best Song: Lets get it on Personal favorite: Distant Lover/You sure love to ball Least/worst: Please don't stay Its pretty uneventful until the second half.

Some smooth tunes, but a little repetitive and just a tad too sexy for me haha

Not his best. The title track is great but are the lyrics a bit manipulative. “We’re all sensitive people, so Let’s Get It On”

This is #day587 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… here's my first out of three Marvin Gaye records represented on the list. I see where this is all coming from, but I'm just not a fan of soul singing. The jazzy, funky side of the instrumentation is appealing, though. I'm sure it'd sound nice and warm on vinyl. This is a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day588.

Solid album, clean sound. Easy listening.

can my rating by influenced by the high quality reviews given from this group? These reviews are top notch - clever and hilarious. Can't hate the vibes and mood of this.

I mean, it’s good, but it seems like it would be best enjoyed in a specific context, and my wife is out of town this week.

Best Track - "Let's Get It On"

good great iconic not my vibe im so sorry

Good songs on this record, but a lot of filler.

Not ideal work accompaniment music but managed to avoid getting too hot under the collar.

Smooth, but a bit samey.

3.5 - good album

The music is good, the performance is good, the mixing is good, but does Mr. Gaye know how to write songs about anything else? It's 31 minutes of the same song 8 different times. I can say he's definitely good at the 1 thing he does, but no way does it compare the more diverse all timers on here. 3.0/5

I'd listen to this more if people didn't think you were trying to set some sort of mood! 3 - deserves to be on this list

The title track is a classic. Interesting that there's a "Keep Gettin' It On" track too. The rest of the album has the same vibe but the songs don't stand out as much.

Maybe cuz i was in the car w my mom and not a hot man this didnt hit for me as much but i get the hype

Oh thank goodness we’re back to the ‘70s in the land of good music and recordings. This album kind of just went over my head a bit with its steady vamps all album long but there’s a lot of great arrangement and production touches here and there. The vocals are soulful as hell though maybe a bit too yearning at times but I can feel the genuine emotion so it’s all good. Although this album kind of floated by without much to hold onto on the first listen, it’s still a pretty interesting take on soul music and I’m just so relieved to be back in this era after enduring another crappy album from the ‘90s yesterday.

Oh yeah let's get sexy today. Everyone knows Gaye's singing but the backing instrumentals are great.

A few standout tracks, and then a lot of songs that all sound a lot alike. Good, but not great.

Pure sex. Not much more to say, some nice songs on a short album. Easy listen but nothing special.

I don’t know how to rate this one, he’s got a great voice there’s no denying that. The album just kinda sounded repetitive, I tapped out halfway thru

It was alright yeah

2.9

Banger

Great

Very short album.

Música para hacer el amor

Classic

Was ok

Interesujące

Me hizo bajar 10 cambios este album , muy chill me gustó

Was an easy listen, nothing that blew my mind. Wasn’t bad.

good shit if a little sappy

Man, this guy knows what he's about. Good sound, consistent message, cool album.

A tight little album. Does what it needs to do and does not over stay it's welcome.

it was nice in all honesty, this album might not have been marvins finest though as i didnt find the songs that interesting except for the last. but thats only my opinion

Ok.

Good album definetly, bit the songs kind of blend into eachother, not a lot of variety here. If you loke one song you'll like every other song. Favorites: -Keep gettin' it on -Distant Lover

Powerful voice. Definitely a theme album ,carried by 'let's get it on'. Romance.

okay Marvin!

Cheesy as it is, if "let's get it on" doesn't get you in the mood, what will? Otherwise, this album is mostly pretty bad.

The only thing hornier than this album is it's reviews.

Smoooooth.

Definitely better than some of the other ones I have given 3 stars, because I really like Marvin Gaye, but this album doesn’t stand out to me like his others

I've never listened to much Marvin Gaye, but I have always known he's regarded as music royalty. This album was a vibe all the way through, but I can't think of a time where I'd throw it on or fit it into the rotation.

Exactly the music you expect from Marvin Gaye

Awesome, not really in a slow/quiet mood today but on slower days I can see myself listening to some of the songs on the album or the album itself on loop. Favs: Please don't stay Keep getting it on Distant lover

хороший альбом, но не мое, не на постоянной основе слушать. пойдёт для семейного отдыха поставить на фон

Fainut

Great singing. Good length for me too, not too long.

Apparently Marvin is as one note as Biggie, except Marvin wants to make love instead.

There’s none better than Margin Gaye’s song Let’s Get It On. His soulful voice, over a sultry mix of drums, horns and guitar while he’s passionately pleading to “get it on” is as soothing as it must have been provocative at the time of its release. So good. So good. The rest of the album takes a back seat to the opening song, but it is filled with R&B songs of love and desire. Gaye is thought to be a pioneer in the Soul music genre and you can see those roots growing here in this album.

Let’s Get it On and then a bunch of other songs that want to be Let’s Get it On. One song does not a great album make. Sonic sexual harassment.

Tell you what....if this album doesn't set the mood for you, not sure what will.

easy to listen to, feel good music. obviously i have heard marvin gaye before but it's still nice.

I don't like Marvin Gaye as much as most people but this is probably better than What's Going On for me, it's somewhat interesting and some good songs here for sure

Have I listened to this album before?
 No How familiar am I with this album? Somewhat familiar, I know the title track How do I feel about this artist? Not an avid listener but I enjoy Marvin Gaye when I hear him 
How was it to listen to? Very easy listen, super smooth Favorite song(s)? Let's Get it On, an obvious choice but a classic for a reason Overall Thoughts: Musically speaking it was a very pleasant listen, but lyrically it was very sexual in nature (as it’s known to be) and I personally just do not relate to that, but I do see why this album is considered a classic.

I rate this album 7/10, it was a genre I don’t really listen to so it as fun to hear a new style of music and I like the energy of this album 3/5

This isn't my cup of tea, but it's no doubt talented. He has a GREAT voice and the songs are so well crafted. I love all the textured voices and harmonies.

Vert laid back easy music. Very easy to lean back and chill to the music

All the same vibe, very specific vibe

Did not add any to library. I like his voice and the groovy sounds. This is definitely a sex album, I imagine many tens of thousands of people alive today were conceived to this album. 2/5 personally but 4/5 for voice/music, so a solid 3/5.

top 3 - Keep Gettin’ It On, Come Get To This, Let’s Get It On.

He of course had a great voice and this is good background music for a nice evening but would I listen all the time?

The title track is a clear 5, the rest of it not quite as good. I’ve rated 3 but really it’s a 3.5

The title track is obviously great, but the whole album is a bit more of the same.

Nærmest det mest horny album på listen, men det er også ret classy. Begge albums vi har haft med ham har været virkelig lækkert produceret. Stor 3

All time liderlig plade, synes noget af det er lidt *for* smooth dog

Kjys mæ

this is not a bad marvin gaye record by any measure. it's just not one of his greats. the album is bookended by two legit great tracks: "let's get in one" and "just to keep you satisfied." remarkable tracks, the both of them. the rest of the album is just a bit of a let down in that it's all pretty samey. not much musical or lyrical stretching going on during all this getting it on.

Top Songs: Let's Get It On Come Get To This

What can I say, I'm very partial to some mototown and this is a quality litte album. it's a nice short length I feel like any longer it would lose its energy. It's easy listening so no real complaints, will maybe listen to some of the songs in the future.

Marvin Gaye didn’t just make an album — he basically created a public service announcement for romance. Let’s Get It On is so smooth it should come with a warning label and maybe even a parental advisory for future parents. Every track glides along with that effortless, velvety charm only Marvin could summon. Honestly, it’s less an album and more a population‑boosting device. I dread to think how many babies owe their existence to this record… possibly nations. Short, sweet, silky. Just like Marvin intended.

has the late 60's early 70's sound that i love about carole king

Wasn't actually as good as I expected from the Gaye

First time truly giving Marvin Gaye a whole listen and this album is what I expect classic Marvin to be. Slow, sensual, sympathizing, and soulful. Probably a good album to put on over or after dinner during cleanup.

kort og godt, sexy. måske også lidt et album man hører lidt i baggrunden på en café? er ikke blæst bagover hehe

haha holy shit 2 seconds to a song i knew/5

Torn between 3 and 4 but rounding up. The highs are high af. Please Stay was a highlight. Drums sound amazing. Agree it’s a bit one note and repetitive, but if this was the only Marvin album in existence I’d listen to it 1000 times. Sounds a lot like What’s Going On but less interesting musically and lyrically. Fuck might go 3 now. Sorry Marv.

This album feels like it was designed specifically to be listened to while having very sensual sex. But I’m a white boy from Massachusetts who has sex only in the dark in complete stifling silence so some of that appeal is lost on me.

Not as good as other the Gaye albums were. A little one-note and predictable. That said, there’s some amazing music here. Just To Keep You Satisfied really pushed me back. Very vulnerable take on romance and jealousy.

Let's Get It On was one of my favorite songs in high school for two reasons: (1) I was developing my taste in music that included R&B and soul like Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder, and (2) it's so goddamn funny. The premise of an entire song being about convincing a woman to have sex with you, the arguments he makes for why this woman should have sex with him ("If you believe in love, let's get it on"). If you don't want to have sex with me, right now, you must not believe in love! You fool! Man the 70s were wild. I'm loling at the decision not only to have a second, nearly identical song called "Keep Gettin' It On" on this album, but to put it as track 4. He leads off with Let's Get it On, you think you're out of the woods, but 2 tracks later BOOM WE'RE BACK. This guy was horny as hell and couldn't get enough of that groove Apart from those two songs (really one song), this album is pretty forgettable. Funk soul isn't my favorite type of soul. I'd take Solomon Burke over Marvin

I could have enjoyed it more in a different setting, I just don’t listen to sex music like this regularly so it’s very different. But I did appreciate it and I did enjoy the musical aspect a lot, smooth chill yet exciting it was pretty cool.

I struggle a little with Marvin Gaye - I don't think I have heard any of these songs before?? It has an incredibly luscious production and a great feel to it. If anyone was ever to ask me which artist epitomizes pop-soul (I have no doubt someone will one day) I would say Marvin Gaye, and now I have heard Let's Get It On, I might, if I remember it, say this album. However my memory isn't great and there is something about it that I thoroughly enjoy but it just doesn't stick... therein lies the problem. It's mighty pop soul but I have to leave it there.

Too much saxophone for me, but it’s definitely a good piece of music, musically and lyrically.

"Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye is a very sexy record, full of smooth soul grooves and openly suggestive lyrics. It has that laid-back, intimate vibe that makes it incredibly easy to listen to from start to finish. This is probably my favourite Marvin Gaye album overall. Everything flows effortlessly, and it feels more relaxed and direct than some of his other work. It's the kind of record you can put on without really thinking about it and just enjoy. I also own the MFSL version of the album, and the sound quality is excellent. It sounds warm, detailed, and very well balanced, which fits the music perfectly.

I was surprised because this is the first album slightly over 100 albums in that I was looking forward to but liked less than expected. I like Marvin Gaye and enjoy his voice. Let's Get It On (the song) is a classic. After that though, I feel like it all blended together. None of the other songs stood out to me. Someone on a different review mentioned that these songs were probably intended to have on in the background while having sex, so I'd imagine these songs would hit different in that context. However, I was cleaning my house so it obviously didn't feel the same lol.

Muy "smooth" sin lugar a dudas, demasiado para mi gusto, aunque creo que con futuras escuchas hay mucho detalle de fondo que podría disfrutar

Lets get it on,

1/15/26. Classic. 6.5/10

It's ok.

I like this more than "Here, My Dear" which we rated and reviewed a few weeks ago. On that album, I felt like Marvin Gaye sort of dragged the listener through his divorce, and left us to feel his pain and sorrow. This album equally pulls the listening in, but this time it's into his bedroom. This is a place as a listener I am only interested in spending a certain amount of time in. This album felt like it forced me to spend too much time this place and at certain points I was looking for a way out. Well done, highly effective, but all together too much of whatever exactly this is.

Great soulful stuff enjoyed it

Not my usual but pretty good

Good

If I die tonight: amazing saxophone instrumental. Chill slow vibes Distant lover: good celestial feel to it. Lots of cool chimes Let's get it on: i can see why this is a classic used a lot. Definitely an excellent song OVERALL: Good album for some romance

Very feel good album most likely because it was soul and because Marvin Gaye's voice is just so smooth. Even when his vocals had a little growl and then they still flowed well with the tracks. Saxophone addition was also a nice touch all throughout. 6.5/10, Favorite Song: You Sure Love To Ball

I just couldn't get into it. It's not a bad album, but didn't hold my interest

It’s nice. Smooth jazzy soul. Nothing too fancy.

Had heard let's get it on. I don't know how I feel about the weird drum they use in Come Get To This.

Every song sounded the same.

okayyy but not my fav jazz thing in the world

Obviously a very passionate album - cannot connect with it fully but can clearly identify the musical choices. It has its moments but there are not many stand outs melodically for me but I do not think that is a take away. It's definitely something you would put on if you were in the mood - would make great background sound iykwim. Fav songs apart from Let's Get It On - Please Don't Stay, Come Get To This - really enjoyed the melodies of these so subtle but effective ultimately felt sensual in a way I understood it. Didn't mind Distant Lover as well loved the echoed background vocals in response. Overall a good calm experience just not usually my vibe. 6-6.5/10 :)

Trevligt album, ingen låt som riktigt sticker ut eller något jag kommer lyssna på igen men bara bra låtar!

Definitely a classic. It does get a little repetitive for me though.

this album makes me want to *make love to my woman* (i am wearing yellow aviators and what one might describe as bellbottoms. the boys have been pulled out of vietnam and smoking is still cool, i think, probably. my dashboard is wood panel and my steering wheel is fur-lined. nixon wept on live television and we all felt kinda bad about it. the big mac costs a nickel and it takes me like a minute to dial a number on my big dumb telephone. life is good) favorite song is Come Get To This

Decent, doesn't evoke any more emotion than that 5.7/10

Very situational listen yknow... 6.3/10

Enjoyed, despite how sexual it was

Lets get it on is a familiar classic that has rang slightly deaf due to overuse but a classic none thee less. The classic RnB sound is less familiar to me but must say I'm loving every vocal and instumental movement from the beutiful range of Marvin Gaye himself but also the full atmospheric and relaxing melodies and flows presented by the instrumental. The few faults that I can find however there are some songs such as Come get to this and you sure love to ball that sound while nice more flat and not as exciting as the other tracks. 7.5/10 first thoughts

3.5 (31:36, 8 tracks, 12th album, 1973) Soul Best song is the title track - some of the album seems like filler, 12 albums in Gaye was still innovated and creating hits which, in and of itself, is pretty impressive. Tortured life. A compilation album by Gaye would be a 5 for sure but overall this album is good, not great.

Soul ain't my thing. But it's hard to hate the singing and the production on this. Distant Lover the standout but I do worry if it's because it was familiar to me because, rather than in spite, of Kanye.

6/10 I think it’s a good album , I added 2 songs from this album to my SIDWOMW playlist. I didn’t give it a higher rating just because it’s not an album that I think I’ll be coming back to, but definitely not an album that I’d be running to jump. Favorite song : if I should die tonight

Pleasing music to the heart and ears. Fun and relaxing

opa apreciei, nao é algo que ouviria, a nao ser aquela do its too late for u and meeeeeee

Pretty enjoyable album! Very smooth and he has such a nice voice. Yeah it’s horny but it’s jazz so makes sense This man is down bad but he can damn well sing. Pretty enjoyable although every song felt kind of like the same thing but he put his all into every one

Other than Let's Get It On, I didn't hear much of note on this album.

The first song is a classic, I definitely knew it before. At least the beginning was somehow remixed I think. The vibes are vibing with the first song.

A phenomenal title track, accompanied by an albums worth of competent but uninspired slow jams

if i should die today is a pretty good song, kinda jazzy. the first couple was not that good honestly. the title song (keep gettin it on) is sooooo funkl lmao. kinda good i think.

Great singer. Solid record.

A very horny record but it is not my vibe today. It did get me thinking about Here, My Dear though (no shade to my significant other!)

yeah its cool, love his voice and there's some great reverbs on his voice. Can totally see how later people like Michael Jackson were inspired by him, there's the origin for a song which Michael Jackson interpolated on here, the 'heaven knows every night' bit. Backings are solid, I love the backing singers on some songs. Glad its not too long, as I feel like it might get boring. I guess kind of excited to hear whats going on, which must be one here. favourte songs: first and last 3. Overall around 6/10 (feels quite close to 7)

a good classic, i do see myself coming around to it more

I liked it. Not sure I’d listen in full again— none of the songs really grabbed me. Good chill background music (though I suppose the context would have to be quite sexual lol). My favourite song is Let’s Get It On.

The title track rules. Everything else is passable, but doesn't rise to the same level. 3.5/5

Nice. Smooth and well mixed. Feels like fucking.

Nice vibes

It’s good but too boring for my liking, very repetitive, found it fun and calming to listen though!!

As someone who was introduced to the title track of this record by Jack Black in High Fidelity, I'm clearly not qualified to give any kind of universal critique of this album. However, following up 'What's Going On' with 'Let's Get It On' is a very funny choice considering the subject matter of both records. It's almost as funny as cueing up a reprise of the title track called 'Keep Gettin' It On' only 4 tracks in. The message seems to be: 'This isn't round 2. This is superhuman stamina that is extending round 1.' And did I mention there's a song called 'You Sure Love to Ball' complete with female moaning that I can only assume were field recordings? As Jack Black pointed to (perhaps somewhat problematically), there is a benefit to having a sense of humor about this music, which I guess is the same thing as confessing that one is not personally capable of being strictly earnest when it comes to erotic RnB, even if you appreciate the music. As far as this particular micro-genre goes, I guess I prefer a little nastiness, aka Prince. As a result, the corniest moments of this album don't go down as smooth for me as their analogues on 'What's Going On.' All that said, there is a lot to like here. Obviously. Favorite song: 'Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away)'

Fine, just fine. Well performed but a lot of the songs were very samey to me

Funny to know the titular track has a sequel, but all in all it's background music to me and nothing more.

Kinda underwhelming

148 O sea, let's get it on. Pero creo que el disco incluía la siestecita luego de darlo todo. El What's going on le pega mil patadas a este disco. Sorry.

Half of it is too tapid for me. The other half is all right - although I do not like this genre.

Feels a little derivative of What’s Going On. Even Keep Gettin It On feels like the jam after Let’s Get It On. Obviously a great soul album but I’ll just choose What’s Going On everytime.

A little too crooney for me but still respect a legend

Fun, I can see many influences from this music style (Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars), but I didn't love it enough to give it a 4. Blended together in the end, there wasn't even enough to take notes on

Little Richard, in his wisdom, knew that the best way to smuggle filth into polite society was to tuck it neatly inside a homophone. Miss Molly liked to bawl and ball, and the joy was in pretending you didn’t notice the difference. Marvin Gaye, oddly enough, abandons such subtlety. On You Sure Love to Ball, the strings swirl around trying to convince you that the song is really about a woman who likes to attend elegant soirées. No one is fooled for even a bar. The coy euphemism of ‘getting it on’ is slightly embarrassing. But that’s the secret of a make-out record: the words are the formalwear, the tux and bow tie you shed the moment things get interesting. You’re not meant to listen; you’re meant to drift. And here the rhythms - slow, warm, slightly smug in their own effectiveness - do exactly what they’re meant to. And here they’re so unhurried, so insistently sensual, that the half-hour running time starts to feel positively tantric. 2.5 Marvin Gaye is such a terrific singer it almost doesn’t matter that a lot of this album feels barely composed. How many of those ‘Oooooo’s and ‘BaaaayBE’s and ‘Shuuugaaa’s were in the original script? It hardly matters when every one of them is delivered with such conviction. I really believed in the journey Marvin takes us on here. I was completely convinced that he wanted, keenly, for that girl on side A to stay and get It on. He was no less convincing on side B when he told us how he [checks notes] ‘ball[ed]’ her and then left her. What a magnificent voice. 2.5/5

His voice is great, the album is produced and performed very well, but the songs overall aren’t strong enough for a lot of repeat listens.

Very slick but a bit more boring than i expected. 3.4 stars

Great voice.

There’s nothing more smooth than Marvin’s voice. Nothing.

Good mood music by a legend.

Sexy time. Iconic opening track. He must have known it would be a hit because he had a full reprise called keep getting it on mid way through the record. Not sure if that’s lazy or brilliant.

Some of this was good and some absolute cringe. No in between

Chill, relax, good vibes, easy listening.

I know the title track and that’s it. Excited to hear more from Marvin. Enjoyable R&B. What a voice! Not something I’ll return to, but glad I’ve listened to more than just the singles. 3.5/5

Title track is classic and already familiar with. The remaining tracks were smooth and enjoyable.

Let's Get It On, the song, is good. However there really isn't anything else on this album I would listen to again. Even with Let's Get It On, I can't even imagine being in a situation in the future where it would feel appropriate to put it on.

I’ll start by saying Marvin Gaye is awesome. But, while liked a few of the songs on this record, it wasn’t my favorite. I’m saving more stars for a record of his I like better.

Quite a feat for every member of this project, who got this album, now being pregnant. Fair play. Silk Sonic much?! Not only ‘Lets get it on’ but also ‘keep gettin’ it on’! 😂 it’s a smooth, seductive and groovy little album. Great soul and groin aching feel. I enjoy it, but not blown away. It’s a certain vibe, for a certain context or mood and does that very well. But will I go back in an indescript moment for music? Probably not. Had my fill by the end (that’s what she said) - 3.5

Let's Get It On is a banger. The rest of the album is smooth and sexy and a little bit funky and a little bit jazzy and unfortunately it just kinda washed over me a bit.

Those opening licks - it's like the guitar's taking its pants off, ready for the lovemaking session that's about to occur. Stir it round, sprinkle some sax, mix in some of the best vocals you can get, add a dollop of strings and a soupçon of funky bass, and you got yourself a stone cold sex-classic. It's so good in fact they realise after a few more tracks that it can't be topped, so reprise it in the manner of Sexual Chocolate ('Keep Getting It On') - and basically takes the view that Jesus wants you to fuck. Right out the playbook of a dirty pastor. Even the cover appears as though he maybe being administered fellatio. It's certainly not as good as 'What's Going On'. It's certainly more consistent than 'Here My Dear'. The tracks start to falter over the course of the album; the lyrics can feel a little trite off the back of 'What's Going On'; yet some of the grooves, arrangements and of course that unrivalled vocal remains captivating at times. It all balances out in the end.

Great soulful voice but very samey songs for me. Meh

It's hard to take this seriously when Let's Get It On is the soundtrack to every hacky comedy of the last 25 years when they're doing a weird sex scene. Through the whole album I got the feeling Jason Biggs was fingering and apple pie or Tom Green was jacking off a horse. It's fine, the other one is better though right? The one about social injustice and racism in the 70s. It's harder to have an embarrassing sexual incident to Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) and maybe that's what the world needs right now.

Very short album. I get it, it's about sex. Calm down Marvin 😂

Not my favorite. Three stars

Great everyone knows this album

Let's Get It On is a classic for a reason. Other than that, this half-an-hour album just kinda sounds the same smooth, soulful, sensual style. It's good, but to me, nothing much to write home about.

Fun listen, with some good songs amongst the more forgettable ones.

Marvin Gaye's sex album (Gaye sex album?!). It even includes The Sex Song™. Can't say I remember anything else from it, but it all did sound very smooth and sensual, which I guess is the point. Mission accomplished, I guess. Key tracks: Let's Get It On

Great follow up to “What’s Going On”, but not quite as good. Highlights: “Let’s Get It On” and “Just to Keep You Satisfied”

Definitely music to bump and grind to, the dirty bastaad. A pleasant listen even without getting it on.

Cover 4 There are some great songs on this album but honestly despite it being one of Marvin's most beloved but this isn't one I tend to come back to. I do like it. Don't necessarily love it. I think this would depend on my mood.

Good

Love Marvin Gaye’s voice!! And dang was this album sensual. I’m embarrassed to say this, but I think I’d’ve let Marvin beat around this bush all day long 😁 Speaking more critically about the album, it did seem to run together a bit, but it wasn’t very long and so it didn’t get monotonous. Besides Let’s Get It On there was nothing that stood out too much to me, but that’s not a dig. It was a good album, and I enjoyed it the whole way through.

Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On is undeniably smooth and sensual, a cornerstone of soul music that defined the sound of romantic intimacy. The title track remains iconic—seductive, silky, and effortlessly cool. However, much of the album leans heavily on the same mood and tempo, making it feel repetitive over time. While Gaye’s vocals are outstanding and the grooves are lush, the record lacks the variety and lyrical depth found in his later, more complex works. Still, it’s an influential and enjoyable listen, even if it doesn’t quite reach its full potential across the whole runtime.

Alas, this one’s been ruined for me by the ubiquity and overexposure of the title track licensed to become the go-to soundtrack for commercials, tv, and film as shorthand for “these 2 people are in love.” It's so overexposed what might've been a hot, sensual track years ago is now as vanilla and wholesome as a cialis commercial's beige palette. Thanks Marvin Gaye Estate for another incredible winning contribution to the culture! That aside, purely as a technical achievement LGIO, much like What’s Going On, is a sustained feeling across the instrumentation, melodies, and Gaye’s performances. It’s a vivid, if single note colour.

Easy grooves

Groovy tunes to fuck to. Couldn't imagine another use case.

The classic soundtrack for if you need to get it on. I mean, it's on the title, fellas! Listening through it though, it all gets kind of samey.

I have given albums a 3 before for being situational. Can you think of that situation? We all can, right? Well it does that particular thing very well.

I see where Prince is coming from.

3.5

Fine

it was groovy and cool, but kinda boring and dull. It was as if I was listening to a looong single track

Marvin Gaye, the original Chef from South Park, wants to give his woman good lovin', probably a few times. A soul classic, but at my age, if I started listening to this too much, I'm just going to worry my wife! I preferred What's Going On.

Having listened to "What's Going On" and loving that album, I expected this to be a very similar or equal experience. However, I liked this way less than I imagined. He maintains the super clean production, sweet singing and very groovy instrumentation, which are things that I appreciate very much. What changed in this album are the lyrical themes, focusing only on love, and I do believe the melodies are not as impactful or beautiful as the ones in the previous record. Everytime I listened to this album, I lose my concentration after a while and it ends up as background music for me (but very groovy background music) , so that's why I'm giving it 3 stars.

Muy sexy pero se me quedó en lo lento! 3.5

I did not expect to be aroused at work. I only know Marvin Gaye from "Let's get it on", and I was pleasantly surprised when the rest of this album was just as seductive/horny. It was a really pleasant listen.

It's really good, but I'm pretty sure that album is intended to only be listened to in the bedroom.

Starts strong and gets the going on when the going is going on.

Liked it, didn't love it.

Classic 70s R&B soul music. Marvin Gaye is a top three singer of all time for me and this not a bad album at all. The baby making vibe can make it a difficult one to randomly throw on in certain situations, and the songs can blend together. It’s a solid album but nothing blew me away. 3/5

This is considered a classic, however, for me there are too few great songs.

-i think i’ve gotten to a point in my music exploration ventures that i was able to appreciate this a lot more than What’s Goin’ On. i’d like to listen to both again -Let’s Get It On felt very different to me. a lot more saccharine… god damn this man was horny when he made it. hard to envision myself listening to this casually so no super high ranking or anything, but i enjoyed -Favorites are Let’s Get It On and Please Don’t Stay (Once You Go Away)

Could listen to the drums all day

classic. most of these songs i've played at gigs

Basically sex music.

Not his fault, let's get it on became a lazy movie/tv reference. Song still holds up! A bit of sameness to the tracks and a slightness to the album. 3.5 rounded down Heard before? Some Owned: No 16/1001, 16/62 (25%) Will I get? Probably not

The whole album is literally all baby making music and there’s only one appropriate time to listen to this. Favorite song: n/a

si, un bel disco che però non riesce a lasciarmi un impatto. forse non sono nel mood giusto. è sensualmente triste

Nice enough for one listen, especially if you're into 70s Soul music, but there is nothing standing out. All the tracks are extremely similar to each other. 2.5/5

Marvin Gaye doing Marvin Gaye

Once again a good album. I like Marvin Gaye but it is not something i'd keep on my daily rotation. Though some of the songs surely are enjoyable, i didn't find anything to write home about. So i'd give the album a 3/5 or a decent 7 out of 10

Wonderful voice. Enjoyed several songs.

original track list for Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' album: 1. Let's Get It On 2. Keep Gettin' It On 3. Still Gettin' It On 4. Can't Stop Gettin' It On 5. Took a Break, Now Gettin' It On Again 6. Gettin' It On and On and On and On and On … etc

Great voice.

I didn't listen to this under the best circumstances just trying to get through during the workday. It didn't stand out as much to me as I would have thought. I will have to try it again another time

It makes you need to have sex, so make sure you have someone with you when you listen.

Ayyy, I’m tryna fuck

Sweet sexy seductive soul-jams. Marvin is bringing the heat for his lady, and while there are a few same-same songs, who cares? 30 minutes of goodness. And I have never noticed how great the drumming is on some of these--whoever the session genius was, well done.

This is Marvin Gaye with his usual soulful singing, but this album is a change from the previous Motown produced music. This record has more complex recording than the older Motown songs. Overall it’s relaxing listening, with a few good tunes, but for me it doesn’t rate as high as the critics have rated it.

Another LJ-icon album cover! This is interesting because I know exactly two Marvin Gaye songs going in: 'Let's Get It On' (zzz, thumbs down) and 'What's Going On' (thumbs up). So it could go either way! Actually, maybe I was too strict about 'Let's Get It On' -- even though it's so overplayed (and hard to take seriously therefore, especially because it was featured in, yes, the hit NBC drama "Parenthood")), it's actually pretty good. Though I have never once considered Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' to sound similar (apparently there were some lawsuits on the matter). We ARE all sensitive people! More subjunctive: "If I should die tonight / though it be far before my time"... maybe the subjunctive isn't as rare as I thought. Also, how am I so confident this is a subjunctive and not AAVE? The power of context, I guess. These sure are slow jams. I like the sax and strings and MG's got a good voice, but it's all a little too chill for me. I like that there's also a song called 'Keep Gettin' It On'. A real concept album here. Thanks to 'You Sure Love to Ball', I learned that "ball" is (or, more likely, was) slang for getting it on, which makes a lot more sense in this context than the much more common modern meanings of "play basketball" or "be cool". Good to know so I don't embarrass myself in front of Marvin Gaye. (Just kidding -- he also died tragically.) Good but sleepy. That's a solid 3.

This is the kind of album where I wonder how many more pregnancies occurred because of it. Marvin sure found a lot of ways to tell us how much he loves this girl and how much he wants to have sex with her. I was even a bit bored hearing about it until “Just To Keep You Satisfied” recontextualizes the whole thing. Describing the incredible high of love for seven songs straight gives the break-up song great power due to the build-up, especially because I had no idea we were going there. It brings the whole thing back down to Earth and gives the album a strong narrative punch. Despite his name, Marvin sure isn’t Gaye.

This is love making music! Luckily Marvin had the foresight to put the biggest track at the top of the album and then add really good album to listen to after all the Lovin’ business was finished. Let’s be honest: if his intention was to make a sex album it could have been under fifteen minutes, and for married men it could have had one song and ASMR. Key tracks, of course, are the opener, which I still struggle to listen to without thinking of Jack Black’s rendition in High Fidelity, but I also liked You sure Love To Ball. This is a good album, but not a Thanksgiving with the family album.

Random thoughts: * Let's Get It On is probably the best let's get freaky song of all time. * Keep Gettin' It On was a pretty good sequel too. * I would have played this a lot had I lived in the 70s. * The rest of the music doesn't quite live up to "Let's Get It On" but that classic makes this a must listen.

So far it seems like the quality of Marvin Gaye albums directly corresponds to what’s on his mind at the time? The state of the world? Great. His divorce? Real bad. His horniness? Fine.

3/5 very seductive 😏 But solid r&b

3.5

3.5

I always liked the title track for this one, but the rest of the album isn't as good. The first side is quite good -- second side less so. The title track is the standout, but "Please Don't Stay" and "If I Should Die Tonight" are also highlights. 3.5 stars.

Amazing opening track but the rest of the album is quite bland and it's only 30 minutes long

Very nice and chill album, the first song was the most popular but the rest were also pretty nice. Overall, quite enjoyable having this playing while you're doing something.

67/1001 Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On Heard before? ✅ Revisit? ❎ It's not the Marvin Gaye record I would naturally reach for, however it's undeniable its importance for the R'n'B genre later on down the line.

Listened while working, made me want to eat pineapple

Baby making music for those who have incredible stamina. Good stuff!

I mean it is pretty solid, just not really something I'd listen to on my own at all.

I can’t even pretend that I’d listen to this on a regular basis but I gotta commend the man for making a whole sex album be this damn smooth. I mean this dude is a real yearner. They don’t make em like this anymore.

Great soul album. I think half the population conceived that year was probably to these songs. However, not my favorite overall and could use a little more variety. What's Going On is head and shoulders above it.

Enjoyed this slightly more than Here My Dear. Enjoyed "Let's Get It On" obviously, but also liked "Come Get to This"

Inoffensive and pleasant though not something I’d go back to often

Its a classic

Iconic, but a little one note. “Let’s Get It On” will forever be the anthem of getting down with the one you love, but did it require a whole album to get that point across? Less of a bummer than his divorce album though, I’ll give you that

Smooth soulful 70s r&b

Also ok, doesn’t do much for me but it works in the background. Better than two so I’ll give it a three.

Decent soulful album with a consistent sound from start to finish.

Not the best Gaye album

Jag tror han vill get it on… Bra musik i alla fall Tog slut lite väl snabbt

6/10 Ahem, I find it a bit... boring? And "You Sure Love to Ball" is comical to my ear. But there is so much quality here and I ain't denying that, I just find it hard to get invested in an album so rooted in rooting. Wonderfully short, mind.

Classic! Can‘t go wrong with this one. Doesn’t get me to shoot out of my seat with my hands clutching my heart, but always good to hear- and makes me feel like a blues-y person which is never a bad thing!

So this came out after What's Going On, which is the only other Marvin Gaye album I've listened to. Half these songs I recognise from samples lol

Title track is amazing. Most of the album is bedroom soul.

I got it on. It was good, not great again. Maybe I'm just not the biggest Motown guy. Top tracks: "Let's Get It On," "Distant Lover"

--Let's Get It On...this track makes me think about boomers drunkenly "dancing" at various wedding parties in my past. Not Marvin's fault but it is what it is --Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away)...nice but not his best work --If I Should Die Tonight...sappy but what a voice --Keep Gettin' It On...an unnecessary reprise. would make more sense as a closer --Come Get to This...decent funk with some doo-wop --Distant Lover...more of a vocal jam than a song but the vocals are amazing --You Sure Do Love To Ball...I don't know what this phrase meant in the 70s and I'm afraid to ask. Sounds nice and funky --Just to Keep You Satisfied...a mediocre song carried by amazing vocals. I stand by my earlier opinion that 'Keep Gettin'...' should have closed

a voz desse homem, meus amigos... que voz! 3,5

Good!

Decent music, not quite my kinda stuff

Marvin is a very cool guy. ONLY gave it 3 stars because he has better albums than this.

Good not behind blown away

Fun stuff. Very sexy.

Classic Marvin but much smoother than what’s going on and without the edge and bite good but not world beating.

Chill

Good enough soul music but not sure where the niche is for me to play this. In the bedroom would surely be too much of a statement and throw unwanted pressure on my performance..but also unlikely to play it with friends and I'm not *quite* narcissistic enough to play when alone. So...🤷‍♀️

This is one sexy album. The thing is, I don’t need an entire album of sexiness, and even though it’s only 31 minutes end-to-end, it’s still way too long for my performance requirements. I like the opening track and to be perfectly honest the 4 minutes and 50 seconds it offers is pretty much sure to fulfill any of my bedroom needs. Musically, I find it a little bit one paced and it doesn’t engage me in the way that “what’s going on?” does. It’s almost a precursor to much of the more modern takes on soul music which I thoroughly detest. I’m a bit “Meh” with Marvin here.

Creí que me iba a gustar más. No está mal, pero entre que todos los temas son azotadísimos rayando en lo cursi y que también lo sentí repetitivo, me dejó un poco con las ganas de sentir canciones más honestas y menos manufacturadas para cumplirle a los fans.

nice 3.5

The title track is hard to compete with, but the rest of the album is never less than enjoyable - beautiful vocal arrangements especially.

18/07/2025 I found it kinda weak and boring.

I don't think I've ever heard something from Marvin Gaye that wasn't sensual 3.5/5

I was surprised how short it was. I felt it stayed in comfort zone for most of the album, with the last track trying something different (but staying in the relaxed feel), but it didn't wow me.

I like the album, but think there's probably a more typically Motown album I'd like more. The drums on some tracks in particular are really great. Some of the Latin rhythms though weren't my cup of tea. 3 for me

Lovely sound but ends on weaker tracks.

seksi!

Listens: 4 Standout tracks: Let's Get It On, If I Should Die Tonight I tried to think of a witty or clever remark or pun about how this album will help get you laid or at least increase your chances with a prospective partner, but I couldn't think of anything before I had to submit my rating :( . Also It's been a bit of a dry spell lately, so, thanks a lot for reminding me Marvin Gaye.

funky and good but nowhere near what’s going on

I can see how this was premium boning music back in the day

I know this is an iconic album. But Let's Get It On has been played out quite a bit and the rest of the album lost my attention.

An enjoyable listen but not particularly remarkable other than Let’s Get It On.

I mean, it's good. But the title track is doing a lot of heavy lifting. The rest of the album, while still good, just doesn't have that standout material.

Beautiful, short and sweet at 30 minutes. But also didn't really move me too much. But nice for what it was, glad I heard it.

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this one had me bricked up many such cases!

3.5/5 A smooth and sexy album. Top tracks: let's get it on, please don't stay, keep getting it on, distant lover

Some great songs and vibe here

Can someone help me out here, I’m not sure what he is singing about. And is that lady going to be ok?

In many ways, this is the perfect follow up to What's Going On. It is like Marvin was out tackling the social issues all day and now longs for intimacy and love. The music and vibe are great, but it is hard to know whether he is really looking for, talking about, and pursing true love or just release. And if It is latter, then both relationship and social justice are marginalized. It sounds good either way, and that brings up other questions.

I loved the groovy and sensual energy of this record. However, songs are kind of repetitive, and none brings something truly unique and experimental.

I had "what's goin on" and "Let's get it on" back to back days. So much sexual energy, Im pretty sure im Gaye.

Classic

A sensual and atmospheric album, filled with desire and intimacy. Marvin Gaye hits the tone perfectly with his silky vocals and warm production, and the theme is delivered with great confidence. But for me, it becomes a bit too one-dimensional over time, the sexual focus dominates a little too much for the album to truly hold my attention all the way through. Solid craftsmanship, but not entirely my cup of tea throughout. 3/5

I was looking forward to this, but I left feeling a little disappointed. I think this album has a few too many love ballads. I prefer my RnB with some social commentary. Overall, there just aren’t as many earworms as there are in "What’s Going On", which is another album we've previously had on this list. I've never really liked “Let’s Get It On” (the song), as I find it a bit too cheesy. That said, a few of the other tracks stood out, “If I Should Die Tonight” and “Distant Lover” were both quite nice. A solid 3 stars.

Fair

Easy enough to listen to, but didn't really grab me.

Feels like an hour of for-play. Mostly okay though.

Mellow, smooth, feeling good

And yall can’t even handle Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover.

Already know this one

Not my favorite Marvin Gaye

Let’s get it on is obviously an iconic song, but keep gettin it on is a silly reprise only a few songs later in an 8 song album. Come get to this is on the MLB the show 25 soundtrack which is a cool shoutout and a good song. Overall a good album that feels aged

Awesome melodies, great production, slightly monotonous.