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Great album but not my favourite from MG and bit dated now - thematically one dimensional. Still the songs are classics and of their time
I messed up the instuctions and somehow got myself pregnant. So smoooooth. This is some good babymaking music.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I usually dislike themes of love, but this album put me in such a good mood ❤️❤️❤️❤️Thank you❤️
The first 49 seconds are all you need.
It’s basically sex music Marvin definitely had soul, and this is just a great laid back album, where you can feel the atmosphere of the room they were in and the connection of the musicians.
Smooth album. His voice is top notch. Not my fav songs of his though. You Sure Love To Ball stood out. 3/5
good but forgot why
Il faudra l’écouter plusieurs fois
Fuck me, man.
First album from the list I knew nothing about - probably for a reason, outside the title track was all a bit samey. Still getting it on was new to me and that was good
Great babymaking tunes
Marvin Gaye, a legend of soul music with a soft buttery voice that even through the decades is still one of the most well known and part of that is due to the title track on this album. This album is all about one thing and we all know what that is. I mean come on it starts with Let's Get It On and three tracks later, Marvin makes sure you know by adding in a follow up track in Keep Gettin' It On. This album is a classic and is great all the way through.
- it has that one song - it’s like fine - every song is just like wow you should have sex with me right now - distant lover is maybe redeemable ? - genuinely somebody get this guy laid so i don’t have to hear about it anymore
gostosinho demais, da vontade de tomar um vinho e ficar de chamego.
It's Marvin Gaye, so....
4,2/5
Chill, relaxing, lovely, good study music. I just did not like Track 5: Come Get to This, because of the tom-toms or whatever percussion it was. Track 8 is kinda sad, but still good. 9/10
Classic
Classic album. Great grooves and solid vibes.
Too slack
had nearly evey song ,thign is i cant listen to this for too long wihtout getting a headache
This is good but its not for me right now maybe catch me at a better time
good but i wouldnt add to playlist
Sweet but repetitive
Bon album, ambiance chill
Great album
LINDO! já havia escutado o álbum algumas vezes, mas é sempre uma delícia revisitá-lo.
The year is 1974, I return home after a long day at the steel mill, drenched in sweat and ash. I pour myself a large glass of orange juice, to find my wife has already put the kids to bed. She stands by the kitchen window, a gentle breeze caresses her. I approach her and notice this album playing, she says “sweetheart I made fish soup for dinner. I can’t turn this album off.” I sigh and accept that we are about to conceive our 17th child.
Cheesy
It was fine. He had one thing on his mind while making this album.
Slightly underwhelmed with this. I was expecting more. The title track is brilliant but what follows to my ears is just diluted versions of this. It is super smooth throughout but it did seem like an awfully long 31 minutes. A disappointment.
Yeah, great album
Marvin clearly has a great voice, but the songs just don't do much for me. He's clearly a fan of the old rumpy pumpy, but I need more than songs of your shags Mr Gaye.
This is a great album. although not as great as "What's Going On" (though very few albums are). It had a different vibe than "what's Going On," with "Let's Get It On" being more of a romantic album than one with the important social context of "What's Going On.:
Fuckin love you Marvin.
81
Creo que escucharlo siempre es agradable. Su ritmo es bastante disfrutable, pero no es de mis favoritos.
The only criticism I have is this album is 31:44, which is approximately 31:24 longer than I need it to be.
I really like the old vibe of this album. The beats and the vocal of each song brings a type of nostalgia to me even though I wasnt even alive when this album was released 9/10
Gran album para escucharlo tranquilo tomando un vino con ella al lado
I appreciate it for what it is, but it's not my vibe. Regardless, it's important, even if that main track is something I've heard far too many times in my 36 years.
i really enjoyed this album, 7/10, best album i’ve been given so far. me and my friends talk about gay a lot because ye good a lot of “best of all time lists” and whilst none of us love him we all agree he’s a very “agreeable” artist, e.g we all don’t mind listening to him and we all understand when he tops a best of all time list, this reenforced that idea in my mind
If I understand correctly, this is the most successful album of one of the greatest artists in soul music. Man, I don't get soul at all... [The title track is not bad, a couple of other songs are OK, the vocals are great, but nothing is really outstanding here... I don't understand how people can call this music funk. Funk needs, well, funky guitars, cool brass sections, strong rythm... James Brown, anyone? What's funky here?]
4.5/5
Prime Marvin. Obviously great, but I prefer introspective Marvin over grown-and-sexy Marvin. Will reach for What's Going On, Here My Dear, and especially I Want You over this one most days.
What an iconic album. Never listened to it in full but the first three notes immediately struck a feeling of embarrassment and laughter due to the many jokes associated with the title track. What really hooked me was the song “If I Should Die Tonight”. A song that makes a love sounds so surreal that if we were to die we had to let our lover know what we would be missing if we had to leave. Great album. 8/10 for sure.
I got this album on, no regrets.
Great album with variety.
Very good for a specific mood. I think soul music can entrance me too much sometimes.
I know it’s in the top list of albums of all time. It was before I was old enough to know how much these albums mattered. So it has a different feel for me.
I might have been conceived to this album.
Sensual
Love marvin
What can I say about Mr Gaye. Long time fan already so am well aware I am biased. Truly one of the great songwriters and vocalists. This one aint quite got the level of goods that What's Going On a couple years prior, but still gets a full score from me for sheer quality vibes. Why ain't we seeing albums about getting it on any more where are they DM me.
Marvin Gaye writes an entire album to fuck too. Thinks himself a good sensual lover, and then only makes the album 31 minutes...
I hadn't heard this album before either, and I probably never will again. Maybe I can just forget about it quickly. It’s the kind of music I don’t like—so overblown, with all those "oohs" and "aahs." I really don’t care for those sexually suggestive lyrics! It’s the same kind of funk music I later came to hate in Prince’s work.
Understand the significance and the quality … it’s objectively good … just never done it for me 3
Another banger album by Mr. Gaye! I was familiar with the title track but the sequel "Keep Gettin' It On" was a pleasant surprise! Will be picking up on vinyl!!!
Not really my jaaaaaam, but love the first song of course.
Since we got to be here, let's live!
I do love some Marvin Gaye, this sounds similar to “What’s going on”, without hitting that height, though it was my 1st play, Let’s get it on though is a classic song.
so good. marvin gaye brings out a different side of music
Loved it. Genius approach even though it can get a little repetitive. Some incredible vocals. Reaching levels of mastery.
Let’s not.
Never listened to much funk, but I liked this one a ton. Very much a sexually charged album. The vocals are so saccharine and smooth. Clearly this era of Motown had a big influence on the state of Pop Music to come. Now I’ll need to listen to What’s Going On?
6/10
The man can sing, but this album is not as good as the others on this list.
Stop beating around the bush.
This is such a heartwarming album. Listening to it felt full of emotion, love, longing and desire. Marvin sounds completely open and present, and the whole record carries a warm, intimate feeling that stays with you. I really love this album. The songs move between soft romance and deeper physical longing without ever losing their sincerity. Marvin’s voice is smooth and expressive, full of feeling but never overdone. There is a natural flow to the record that makes it easy to stay with from start to finish. The production is clean and warm. Everything sits comfortably in the mix, with the instruments supporting the vocals rather than competing with them. The sound has that classic early 70s soul quality, smooth and rich without becoming heavy. Let’s Get It On remains one of Marvin Gaye’s most personal and affecting albums. Full of heart, desire and real emotional presence.
Pretty good. Nice trumpet and amazing harmonies. Very horny. Ridiculously horny. 8/10
made me horny
Been having such cheeks songs recently so when i heard that first songs intro i genuinely almost shed a tear. Its a great album all around though. Theres alot of emotion in these songs and its really nice. This album makes me understand why im BI dawg. It was hard picking a rating for this but i think it easily deserves a 9.5 out of 10 atleast.
Epic album
Smooth, sensual, soulful
Gay rape soundtrack
First Listen Favorites: Let's Get It On If I Should Die Tonight Keep Getting It On Honorable Mentions: Please Don't Stay Distant Lover
Sigh! This is so dull! And a right turn-off! I'd rather make the beast with two backs with Napalm Death as the soundtrack 😅 Honestly, I'd need about a kilogram of Viagra to get me going if this was on in the background. Nope.
Хороший альбом, но мне без интереса
Its ok
very smooth. love his voice 8.5/10
*Smooth sounding soul music *A little too mellow for me at times, but is great musically
Hard to pass up, premier soul music. Gaye at the peak of his powers, sexual and otherwise.
Smooth, sexy, soul music. Maybe not the vibe for the morning commute, that said I enjoyed it all the while.
Only the remastered version was available on iTunes so if thw original master is not as well balanced, sucks to be you. This is superb. An incredible voice backed by incredible musicians. Love the drumming and percussion on this. Though drumming changes on what i assume is side B it is no less impressive just different style (less sharp, more laid back, slightly more funk feel - this is the ‘you’re now balls deep’ section of the album, althoughthe album is at 1st base from the opening track). Love the R&B vocals that don’t make me suffer the trills and runs that seem to plague so much r&b of late. Listening to the on the train on the way to work. Feels very naughty, like i’m secretly watching a dirty movie. Last song hit me in the feels.
sensual, iconic, honest, devotion
Amazing voice for sure, and the hits are iconic. The rest of the album was a little boring, but still a nice reminder of such a singular vocalist.
Highly enjoyable but hard to imagine returning to it again and again the way you do with What's Going On.
Great album. Really enjoyed it. Marvin’s voice is smooth as silk. Song arrangements were great and each felt different while still contributing to the overall vibe of the album.
Classic easy listening.
Gorgeous! No thoughts really. Fav tracks: Just to Keep You Satisfied; Let’s Get It On; Keep Gettin’ It On
4.5
88/100.
Okay marvin! Whatever you say beautiful
Sat here with A Level results day tomorrow, and this album being recommended felt like the universe waving at me going, ‘Oi you, forget about the world for a bit and just feel!’ Sometimes things seem bigger than they are, and there’s nothing wrong with stopping for a while to gain a bit of perspective. Perfect timing. Let’s get it on!
3.25
very fun, maybe not super creative but I like it a lot
cortito y al pie, 8,8/10
save
It’s nice. Let’s get it on is basically on there twice. Surprisingly low on hits?
Bom álbum, músicas românticas safadas.
solid 4.0.
Sexy
Some classics in this album. He has such a great sound and voice.
One of the greats. Sultry and sweet
Lovely stuff Can’t imagine anyone would dislike this, classic soul record Hungover so that’s as much as I can write today
Sex: The Album. If you thought Steven Tyler was a horndog, just wait until you've heard this. At least Marvin Gaye was classy about it and didn't keep referring to the woman as "Little girl".
Superb album
(light 8/10) Marvin Gaye being a pedophile brings down the score but the songs are undeniably good. It just sucks he wrote the sex song when he was banging his wife's 16 year old niece.
>Last name Gay >Makes an album about fucking women What?
Maybe let’s not.
Oh putain LE SON du Sexe Ah bah je l’avais déjà écouté et mis 7 C’est tellement relaxant 8/10
Liked some, but not all. This dude loves his fade outs at the end of songs. Good mood setting tunes.
Very sexy
I'm pretty sure he convinced me to join an orgy.
The rest of the album doesn't really match how wonderful Let's get it on is. The singing isn't as good and the lyrics are quite corny and mid.
Pretty sexy and groovy
Listened in the car on the way to La Rochelle
Have actually never listened to this album before. Perfect for a rainy day. Was a bit boring though.
Still can’t believe his dad shot him what a dickhead - Sally Boring disappointing sex background record - Dan
The soundtrack to late summer nights. The entire album is excellent, but there are no amazing tracks
I LOVE MARVIN GAYE
Chill, romantic, lovely. Marvin Gaye never lets you down.
Classic
Muy romántico
absolutely perfect album, still disturbed by marvin gaye
8.5 / 10
It's...okay? Title track is an absolute banger, rest of the album was pleasant for the most part...'Keep Getting It On' seemed a little redundant. Not as good as Whats Going On, better than Here, My Dear.
Album 276. Let's Get It On (https://open.spotify.com/album/1oIICL75sMuInkEhX8jj3b?si=WADe07mAREqzxpFdKi9Ysw) — Marvin Gaye (1973) Great, smooth, horny, relaxing. Classic soul album, I can't say much about it. 4/5 Liked: — Let's Get It On — Distant Lover
Definitely a fun listen, can see why he made such a splash over the years. Just enjoyable throughout. Also knew the first song. No takeaways that I'll be listening to again, but I can definitely appreciate it.
So-so feeling on it overall, but appreciated what they were going for with it. I definitely liked the production since I can tell it was a blueprint for a lot of the late 1970s soul that came afterwards that I enjoy (the saxophone parts are glorious). The title track is not as corny as I've always thought it was before, especially once the second half of the song starts to really hit. Think my favorites from this are "If I Should Die Tonight" and "Distant Lover". Can see why it's considered a classic, but I've been generally cool on Marvin Gaye, and this didn't change my feelings on that. (3.5/5)
One of the best album by Gaye
One of the most iconic starts to an album of all time. Pure sex. The rest of the album is also just so much funky fun. I think I will get it on Mr. Gaye.
YEAAAAHHHH!!!!
kinda fun, would maybe listen to it again if I was looking for this type of vibe
His best? Wonderful soul music, can't miss it. 8/10
A bit disappointing. What's Going On is an absolute classic, and the song Let's Get It On is delightful in a slightly cheesy way, so I hoped this would be a highlight. Unfortunately it's LGIO plus several soundalikes and sub-standard tracks which cross the line from a little cheesy to dull. It's not completely terrible - there are some nice chords and the instrumentation is good, but otherwise it feels like the kind of album Paul Rudd's character from Anchorman would put on while having sex. A high 2.
A perfect and smooth album
Unnecessarily horny. Was not expecting a woman to moan orgasmically half way through. However, it is a great album, and very easy listening.
Marvin is a great singer and the the titular track is absolutely amazing. Not sure this is a great album, but I enjoyed listening to it.
lo arranqué y fue literal: 😏 me aburrio alguna q otra
Leeeeeeets get it on.
Pretty dull, like.
Really good
Classic to begin with, didn't realise the song is actually 200 minutes long lol you only ever hear clips of it really. To be honest, all the rest of the songs blend into one another, all very similar sounding but not necessarily in a bad way just no real distinction between them. Very calming...
Couple great hits. The rest is ok. Just not really my thing. But great for what it is.
7/10 His voice is very smooth, and have clean production but i feel it's just a background music, a very good one but not something that you can really deep in.
Have never listened to entire Marvin Gaye album. Fine, but not something I would go back to for any reason. Good album. It's not something I would have normally reached for to play.i like 'what's going on and and mercy mercy, but those are not on this album.
4/5 . Really good but some instrumental makes it boring ish
Holy vocals
Not a bad album, but very samey. Very safe. Very easy listening. Nowhere near as good as "what's going on”. 2/5
not my fav marvin but still vibes
His second best!
Great tunes and one of the best male singers of all time, I was turned on from the opening line to the last note. 4.6
This is great. Not really and album that I would normally listen to but can't deny it's quality
Sounding like generic movie soundtrack
Marvin wants to get it on
Seminal album , smooth soul great voice one of the best there
in a word: orgasmic
Get on vinyl: No Good album, just not for me.
Crudo, Enamoradizo, Sensual e intenso. Las sensaciones de este álbum son definitivamente una expresión del amor como intentamos conocerlo. Quien quiera saber que es lo más parecido a algo concreto, escuchar este álbum daría una idea del amor.
9/10 fv song: Let's Get It On
Obvs 5 stars
This was an okay listen, but it didn't really grab me in the way that I thought it might. Marvin has a wonderful voice, and it feels like he really cares and believes in what he's singing. The first two tracks were good, and then it sort of meandered from there. Kind of weird that the fourth track was basically a rehash of the first track, right? The instrumentation was good, and again Marvin's voice was spot-on, it just kind of lacked in songwriting overall.
Good soft tones. Great voice. Classic soul vibes. 3.5/5.0
Bland bur beautiful
If you put this album on to actually get it on to, you better still be going when track four, "Keep Gettin' It On," hits.
He sure loves to ball.
So… i guess Marvin likes to have sex. A lot. Good for him; this album completely transports the mood. Yes it starts with the obvious hit, but the strength of the album is the cohesiveness which makes it an absolute ride, without becoming too one note for me. Smooth, groovy and full of lust and longing, but never over the top or uncomfortable. Physicality becomes the ultimate form of love and connection, the truest form of partnership. And Gaye takes you through every stage of this physicality, the expectation and anticipation, the act itself and the complex emotions afterwards. Ultimately, Gaye’s voice is the thing that holds the album together and elevates it to an impressive piece of music.
Quite nice, but I could live without it.
would do it to it. also james jamerson.
Damn, I might need a cigarette after this one. Everyone on planet Earth knows and loves the title track, but the whole album is pretty good. It's smooth, it's sexy, it's funky; an easy listen that doesn't take a lot of brainpower, but does all the simple things well. It's got a ton of soul and it's ready to put the moves on you, baby. Give love a chance. 4/5
2.7 - not super great aside from the opening song
Marvin Gaye made exactly one song and called it an album. Pleasant to listen to, but just so boring. Favorite Song: Let's Get It On
good
I'm kinda giving this rating on principle. Maybe I'm just in a bad mood today but this didn't do a great deal for me. Granted it's perhaps not the best album to stick on not even a week removed from a breakup lol
Great album
it's ok. probably the best of this smarmy 70s stuff that I've heard but not a genre I'm into
Make America Horny Again.
Не осталось никаких впечатлений. Но чувствуется что надо ещё раз прослушать. Может и зайти
Mmmmmmm
this is giving me sex drive i didn't even know i had. 5/5
Horny, and I'm not just talking about the brass section. A deliciously sexy soul album from front to back. 4*
como vas a arrancar un album con este temazoooo hot !!!! pasaron 2 canciones y ahora keep getting it on pls this shit is so funny
This is probably an objective five star, but it's not what I gravitate to.
Very chill
I've heard the title track before, but I don't think I've every listened to the whole song, never mind the whole album. I liked it, very smooth. But is this a concept album about sex or just a very repetitive album? It's only a half hour long, but none of the songs really stood out for me. It started, was 30 minutes of very similar music, then ended.
This was really fun. Kind of a long EP, exploring a single motif.
Wel lekker, maar (ik vergelijk het toch) een stuk minder dan What's Going On
It does what it sets out to do. 2 and a half minutes of a good song followed by 2 minute outros of Marvin yearning
first four songs were amazing no skip Loved the vibes it was very constant Never listened to rnb or soul but this was a okay album to start with This album did feel a bit repetitive but i felt it was done purposely The last song was a such a switch favorite song: Come Get To This I didn't like the concept of You Sure Love To Ball but it sounded good Marvin Gaye is an astounding singer with vocals you can't hear today honestly Overall as a person who takes a look at the lyrcis this album was definitely not for me becaus of its meaning and concept. I would still love to listen to some of the songs from a surface level.
5/5 great soul record splendid
Non molto nelle mie corde
Seductive perfection.
damn i really loved this one 4.5/5 but that moan in "you sure love to ball" caught me off guard tho
This is a great album. It sets a mood, a very sexy mood, and never lets it go. The songs are smooth, soulful, and flow from one to the next, making the whole album feel like one long love song. Marvin Gaye is at the top of his game. His voice is warm, confident, and completely carries the record without ever feeling forced or overdone. It's a timeless classic and one of the best soul albums ever made. When people talk about albums that completely deliver on their vision from start to finish, Let's Get It On deserves to be part of that conversation.
lol sorry i laughed on the first track. but wow okay ive never heard the full album before and this is it.
I have paintings of three artists hanging in my office. Marvin is one of those. This is a high mark album in his career. Its style, sound, and lyrical content influenced so many.
Para cualquier cosa
It's beautiful and interesting, but you need to be in a certain mood to listen to it.
Ok, it was a bit repetitive in the sense of let’s sing as many songs about shagging as this album will allow. But it’s easy listening
Wow, incredible album in only 30 minutes. Let's Get It On, If I Should Die Tonight, Come Get to This, all are fantastic R&B tracks.
not a fan of the single but the last couple of tracks and if i should die tonight are great.
some snoozers
Classic Marvin is wonderful music. easily 100/5
Yessssss!!
Ain't bad
Let's Get It On Marvin Gaye 1973 Genres: Soul 1. Let's Get It On (★★★★★) -Contexto: Una invitación abierta a vivir el deseo y la intimidad sin culpa. Marvin Gaye presenta el amor físico como una expresión natural de afecto, conexión y libertad emocional. -Fav 2. Please Stay (Once You Go Away) (★★★⯨☆) -Contexto: Un ruego para que la persona amada no se marche. Habla del miedo a la soledad, la dependencia afectiva y la esperanza de salvar una relación que se está desmoronando. 3. If I Should Die Tonight (★★★☆☆) -Contexto: Una declaración de amor incondicional. El narrador afirma que, si su vida terminara esa misma noche, se iría en paz por haber amado profundamente a esa persona. 4. Keep Gettin' It On (★★★⯨☆) -Contexto: Continúa la atmósfera sensual de la canción principal, celebrando la pasión y el placer compartido. Funciona como una extensión musical del tema central del álbum. 5. Come Get To This (★★★⯨☆) -Contexto: Expresa el deseo de reencontrarse con un antiguo amor y volver a disfrutar de la cercanía física y emocional, dejando atrás el orgullo y las dudas. 6. Distant Lover (★★⯨☆☆) -Contexto: Retrata el dolor de amar a alguien que está lejos o que ya no puede estar presente. Es una súplica cargada de nostalgia, anhelo y vulnerabilidad. 7. You Sure Love To Ball (★★★⯨☆) -Contexto: Una celebración explícita de la intimidad sexual entre dos amantes. La canción enfatiza la química física y el disfrute mutuo como parte esencial de la relación. 8. Just To Keep You Satisfied (★★★⯨☆) -Contexto: Cierra el álbum con una reflexión madura sobre el sacrificio en el amor. El protagonista acepta dejar ir a la persona que ama si eso significa verla realmente feliz, aunque él termine sufriendo. -TOTAL = ★★★⯨☆☆ (3,5)
When I first listened to this years ago, it left a negligible impression outside of the iconic title track. Several years removed and I’m glad I had the chance to re-listen and re-evaluate. Whilst I feel like it diminishes towards the end (maybe we’re in the afterglow) this just really hit differently for where I am in my own life. It’s nice to love, and be loved. The entire record is so earnest and wholesome in a rare way that doesn’t make me cringe into oblivion.
The title track got me pregnant. The fact that it spawned a sequel, "Keep Gettin' It On" three tracks later, shows just how playful Gaye could be. If there's any critique, it's that it's kind of a 1-note album. It's a fun note, but it's still 1-note.
Oh hell yeah, this is an awesome album. It's a great pick-me-up first thing in the morning...(;
very boogie
amazing
Maybe this genre of music isn't for me
good.
If you don't rate this 5 stars, I'm sorry that you've never had love, lust, or happiness in your life.
I don’t love this one. Following up the political masterpiece of What’s Going On with this sexually charged album. There are some great tracks here but it doesn’t always come together for me. I know that it’s not necessarily a popular opinion but I love I Want You after and feel like that really brings it all together.
A legend,
Every song is a certified jam. The smoothness just lets you glide into whatever you are doing as you listen. A hard 4. Probably 4.5.
Really skips the foreplay and launches right into Let's Get It On. Despite great singing throughout, Gaye really blew his load on the first song and couldn't keep it up for the rest of the record which doesn't really have any other standout songs. 2/5
This guy is singing like he wants to get into your pants, which he definitely does. It's good but samey, but it succeeds in what it set out to do, and how.
Marvin Gaye's *Let's Get It On* is far more than just a "baby-making" album. Released in 1973 as the follow-up to his monumental *What's Going On*, it represents a masterful pivot from social commentary to a deeply personal exploration of love, sensuality, and spiritual healing. ### Lyrics: The Spirituality of Sensuality The lyrical content is the heart of the album's genius. On the surface, songs like the iconic title track and the blatantly titled "You Sure Love to Ball" are odes to physical love. However, Gaye's lyrics are never crude; instead, they are a passionate and often vulnerable plea for connection. The album's central paradox is its fusion of the carnal with the sacred. The famous line "We're all sensitive people with so much to give" elevates the act of sex to a shared spiritual experience. Gaye was grappling with his own complex feelings about sexuality, which were haunted by a strict religious upbringing and abuse. As a result, the lyrics aren't just about seduction; they are about seeking a kind of "sanctified" redemption through physical intimacy. Tracks like "If I Should Die Tonight" express a profound romanticism, where a life is considered complete simply by having known true love, while the closing track, "Just to Keep You Satisfied," reveals the raw vulnerability and heartbreak of a failing relationship, showing the other side of the coin. ### Music and Production: A Sonic Symphony of Soul Musically, *Let's Get It On* is a departure from the classic "Motown Sound," instead serving as Gaye's first real venture into a funk-driven, smooth soul style. The production, co-helmed by Gaye and Ed Townsend, is lush and immersive. A key element is Gaye's revolutionary use of multi-tracking his own vocals, creating a "psychedelic blanket" of layered harmonies that envelops the listener. The legendary session musicians, The Funk Brothers, provide a masterclass in groove. The rhythm section is deep and in-the-pocket, while the strings, horns, and subtle guitar flourishes create a rich, hazy atmosphere that is both seductive and melancholic. The album is also incredibly cohesive, with tracks like the reprise "Keep Gettin' It On" creating a sense of a continuous suite, reminiscent of the structure he pioneered on *What's Going On*. ### Themes: From the Political to the Personal After addressing the turmoil of the world, Gaye turned his gaze inward. The overarching theme of *Let's Get It On* is the search for "sexual healing," a concept he would later make explicit in his career. It's an exploration of love and sex as a means to cope with personal trauma and a way to find a deeper, more spiritual understanding of oneself. The album subtly touches on the politics of love as well. It advocates for a sex-positive, consensual, and guilt-free approach to physical relationships, a revolutionary stance for the era. The lyrics are a direct rebuke to the conservative mores of the time, and Gaye's liner notes explicitly defend this perspective. ### Influence: A Blueprint for Modern R&B The album's influence is immeasurable. It is a direct antecedent of the "quiet storm" and "slow jam" radio formats, which dominated R&B for decades. The sound and thematic approach Gaye crafted here became the blueprint for generations of "soul studs," from Prince to D'Angelo, and later artists like Maxwell and Erykah Badu. It proved that an album could be both explicitly sensual and artistically profound, paving the way for countless concept albums about love and relationships. ### Pros & Cons **Pros:** * **Timeless, Influential Sound:** The blend of funk, soul, and lush orchestration created a sound that is both of its time and timeless, directly influencing modern R&B. * **Emotional Depth:** The album is as much about vulnerability and spiritual yearning as it is about sex. Songs like "Distant Lover" and "Just to Keep You Satisfied" showcase a profound emotional range. * **Masterful Production:** Gaye's vocal production and the work of The Funk Brothers are impeccable, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience. **Cons:** * **Narrower Thematic Scope:** While a masterpiece, its focus is much narrower than the socially conscious, wide-reaching themes of *What's Going On*, which can make it feel less ambitious in comparison. * **Risk of Overexposure:** The title track has become ubiquitous in pop culture, often used in a comedic or clichéd context for sex scenes, which can slightly diminish its power and lead to it being misunderstood as a simple novelty song. * **Mixed Vault Material:** The deluxe editions, while a treasure trove for fans, contain a large amount of material that doesn't match the cohesive brilliance of the original 31-minute album. In conclusion, *Let's Get It On* is a landmark recording that masterfully explores the intersection of the physical and the spiritual. While forever in the shadow of its predecessor, it stands as a testament to Gaye's artistic vision and remains a cornerstone of soul music.
Wow, sensual😈
All I know from this record is the title track, which is a solid song that makes its point quite clearly. Yes, ok Marvin The rest of it is stuff that I’m glad to be introduced to - the way the backing singers, horn section, and percussion were integrated into the tunes makes this record more interesting than a lot of other material from this genre. Another record that I doubt I’ll listen to again. Could probably have lived without the slower songs, but otherwise I’m tapping my foot here and enjoying it.
Marvin’s four album run of What's Going On, Lets Get It On, I Want You, and Here, My Dear is as good a four album run in R&B as anyone this side of Stevie Wonder. Let's Get It On is that rare beast of actually great “sexy” music. I mean, this is pretty much the list. Putting out the most high minded political record of its day immediately followed by the horniest record of its day is the stuff of legends. I love MG so much I named one of my cats after him
Sexy in a way that is good to listen to. Smooth instrumentals and vocals. Cohesive. I would have liked it to be a bit longer
Muy bueno
I only knew Let’s Get It On and no other songs from this album. It was perfect to listen to on a rainy road trip.
really mellow sound. great lyrics. the production too really enjoyed
I can't hear "it" through the grapevine, nor feel I so engaged, not godnatt relisten
Let's get it on - 4/5 Please dont stay(once you go away) - 4/5 If I should die tonight - 4/5 Keep gettin it on - 3/5 Come get to this - 2/5 Distant lover - 3/5 You sure love to ball - 1/5 Just to keep you satisfied - 2/5
Not enough to get it on. You gotta *keep* gettin it on.
I loved this. Several songs I'd never heard and have been missing out on. Was icked to read on the Spotify notes that let's get it on was about a seventeen year old Gaye who was in his early thirties later married
Really good, some iconic songs and he has such a great sound
Classic soul single Let's Get It On and many good soul tunes.
Its fucking Marvin Gaye and he's fucking
ts got me feelin romantical
An absolute free-spirited and horny summer vibe. Some songs sound like they were definitely used for the end credits of a romantic comedy.
This is the Abbey Road for monogamist sex albums. It’s important that such work was put towards the bedroom ambience. It shows they had their priorities right. I tagged no skin in my teenage years but I can imagine those that were skinning’, the equivalent to this album was “Views” by Drake. Yuck
If there was any questions about your grandparents’ sex drive, let this album put them to rest. The pheromones are fuming from my speakers. Love this album. It’s smooth, you can sing and dance to it, and you don’t really want to play it around your parents… Unless you’re Oedipus, I guess.
Brother, ain’t making it out of horny jail. There is so much talent on display, from the soulful vocals to the luscious band, but R&B is a genre I sometimes struggle to connect with. I prefer, “What’s Going On.” The closer is heavenly.
Deceives you by, at first, seeming like a romp. Many moments when seven multitracked Marvins are all singing different things (not a complaint!). Even the song structures are like sex (verses and choruses: hard to find; the melodies ebb and flow to the rhythm of love). Listened in bed late last night and really believed that meaningful love-making could save the world and show us the face of God.
Smoooth
Great album - going to rate it a 4/5. Starts off very well but I thought the last few tracks were slow and a little sad - kinda left me on a downer after the beginning of the album. I’m usually not one for really sexual albums but this one felt slightly better. Old school sexy is way better than modern day sexy. My favourite part about this album was the waa waa effect of the guitar.
Half of you wouldn’t be here if Marvin didn’t drop this in ‘73
Oh I’m excited for this one I feel like Keep Gettin It On is better than Let’s Get It On Solid album all around
This marvin gaye guy is pretty good at making music guys did you know
This would be top rated just for let's get it on
Yes, total cliche at this point, but classic and still holds up for me. Pure sex.
The most sensual, soulful, groovy-ful Gaye yet. 4/5
wait this song is hella famillar I feel like a sexy french chef who is in the midst of an affair with someone who in the representation of his deepest fears
What an astoundingly beautiful piece of work. Dripping with soul and sex. If I could give more stars, I would.
Smoooooth
Listened to this on my lunch break. By the time the album finished I had adorned my desk with a velvet table cloth, lit a candle, bought myself a solitary rose and drank half a bottle of Bordeaux. Thinking of asking myself on a second date tomorrow.
1973. Infused ideas of spiritual healing in songs about sex and romance, in part as a way of coping with childhood abuses from his father Marvin Gay Sr. (Father who ended up shooting him in 1984).
I like this album. It's a really nice vibe and Distant Lover is beautiful. But that's just it. I feel this album is great for setting a mood and listening to in the background, with how smooth it flows. But its not really something I would choose a song to listen to, except for maybe distant lover.
there, there is a banger.. but a wolf at the door is my favorite.
lovely
Entirely too sexy for this heat.
Lets get it ooon
Good groove. Great songs, though not really structured enough for an album. Good background music or something to chill to in an evening setting. I enjoyed the horns a lot, I thought they added a lot of musicality and demension to an otherwise low-key song. To be clear, none of the songs are bad. I just wished for more variety out of the album. I think "Come Get to This" was my favorite.
James Taylor and then Marvin Gaye. Finally. Overall, this 1001 albums list has been disappointing. And I’m on something like my 900th album.
Album #108: Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye Genre (W): Soul, R&B, funk Singles: Let’s Get It On, Come Get to This, You Sure Love to Ball, Distant Lover I have not listened to this album before. Thoughts?: What a beautiful and sexy album. I love the string arrangements and Marvin Gaye’s voice. I also love the theme of the album too. Marvin Gaye is awesome. Favorite songs: Let’s Get It On, Please Don’t Stay (Once You Go Away), If I Should Die Tonight, Come Get To This, Distant Lover, You Sure Love to Ball, Just to Keep You Satisfied*
Este Marvin es un tipazo
This is clearly just a vehicle for Let’s get it on. The other tracks are barely even songs.
Horses for courses, and on particular courses this is a 5. However, on a day to day basis its a 3.5 (but im upgrading)
This is not really my jam. I feel like there’s a reason I only know the first track.
A nice and chill album. Mr. Gaye likes his shmexy songs...
omg it’s That song
It's Marvin Gaye, meaning that it is pretty much perfect. The only album of its kind that I can think of that really surpasses it is... also by Marvin Gaye (What's Going On, of course). These are the records it is hard to even really comment on because you just exist inside of it completely while it's on.
Very very smooth and sexy a bit too sensual for me but still a good album
Sexy time! The song Let's Get It On has become a cliche and is over-used and over-played but the rest of the album was a decent listen.
it was my first time to listen a full album of marvin gaye. his music is not my kind but i've both enjoyed and appreciated the album.
definitely not my taste
Melodinga, labai gražus jo balsas.
I'm sorry, but after years of having that opening wah guitar be used as a comical sound cue for sexy times it just makes me laugh inappropriately, a thing you should never do during sex unless you and/or your partner have a very specific fetish.
I know it's good, I can see it's good. I know how important it is to The Culture. I just don't love it.
My favorite album so far
Bra! Titelspåret är ju episkt förstås. Gayes röst är fantastisk! Jag gillade Come Get to This mycket, en låt jag inte lyssnat på tidigare. Albumet är väldigt sexigt och väldigt smooth. Cool artist med ett tragiskt slut.
The horniest record EVER. I love Marvin Gaye, I love this sultry soul, but damned if this didn't hit me on the wrong day. I had sweat my ass off the day before and I had a long, crappy drive home and I've got to listen to this? I don't need that sort of..(ahem).. feeling for a long drive. Lol. I couldn't help but get a bit miffed, but Gaye pulls it all off in a brief 30 minutes, and made it all right by the end. Classic album , a definite 'must hear', and should be the default soundtrack for all sexy bedroom activities. (5/5)
Has a hornier album ever been recorded? There might be a few others vying for the title, but the passion and soul that Marvin injects into this one with tracks like Let's Get it On, Keep Getting it On, Come Get to This, Distant Lover, and You Sure Love to Ball (which it turns out IS NOT a sports reference)put it at the pinnacle for me. Is ever sex needed a soundtrack, it found one here. That said, it does lend the album a one dimensional aspect that doesn't quite hold up to repeated listening, even if it doesn't overstay its welcome with a 32 minute runtime. Sure, it has his biggest commercial hit (and aruably greatest track), but the full package doesn't hold up for me the way that his other work does. Still, it earns a notable 4.5 that I'm reluctant to round up today.
120. Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye (1973) 6.22.26 Variety: 4 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 5 Emotionality: 5 = 4.8 rounded up to 5 "I want to do something freaky to you " Having just had What's Going On a few albums ago, I'm curious how that listening will compare. I'm much more familiar with this one and have listened to it many times, so no spoiler really that I dig it quite a bit. Gaye is one of those guys who had real quality material all the way through his career, but his early 70s run is pretty legendary and this is another that is massively influential. When it comes to horny ass music, this is ground zero for everything from Barry White and Issaac Hayes to the Isely Brothers, Prince, Outkast and beyond. THE TRACKS Side one "Let's Get It On" - The ur-panty dropper track. This one lives up in the rarified air with the other all time great popular hits. Iconic and shorthand for the entire idea of bedroom music. Funky, soulful, and a blazing vocal performance by Mr. Gaye, it's got an supremely hummable melody that sustains the entire length of the song, and from the opening wah wah guitar that seems to be talking, to the subtle backing vocals to the small string accents, the flute, the handclaps... This remains the preeminent example of the genre and I think will live on well after a lot of our popular music from the 20th Century is forgotten. "Please Don’t Stay (Once You Go Away)" - Gaye takes the old R&B romantic plea template and flips it to be much more specific. He's not asking his lover to reconsider leaving him, but leaving his bed. Metaphors aside this still manages to be a pretty classy take on the subject matter, and we get another wonderfully arranged piece of funky soulfulness. "If I Should Die Tonight" - And who says the whole album has just one thing on its mind. This number is as romantic and lovely as anything, and Gaye's smooth as hell, emotional delivery drives the idea home with confidence that sacrifices not an ounce of vulnerability. Lesser singers would go on to be just as sultry, but few can match the sincerity Gaye infused his vocals with. I believe Marvin here. Barry White always has a little wink in his eye. "Keep Gettin' It On" - Unintentionally or not, this one always gets a chuckle from me when it pops its head back through the bedroom door. "Oh yeah, in case you forgot...". It really is more or less a refrain in the form of an extra track, but how are you going to deny more the same thing you love so much, right? Completely unnecessary, and maybe even padding but welcome nonetheless. Side two "Come Get to This" - Mr. Gaye seems to be ahead of his time in being open about his wants and desires. Differentiating his needs vs. his wants, using "I" statements, setting intentions and not agendas. People could have been following his model this whole time! Someone needs to write a book using the philosophy he lays out here. With the permission of his famously litigious estate of course. "Distant Lover" - More even than the title track, I think this one would be an influence on the slow jam "I need you" track that would become the calling card of acts like Boyz II Men. Once again I can't state how effectively believable Haye is in his delivery. He's up there with James Brown in that regard for me. "You Sure Love to Ball" - Can a 53 year old song make a modern listener blush? If any can, it's this one. And if the last track was the template for Boyz II Men, than this one does the same for Prince, Usher, D'Angelo, and Ginuwine. The innuendo is tossed away for just plain old straightforwardness. The saxophone and the harp keep it classy still though, along with Gaye's subdued delivery. This could have been some raunchy material in lesser hands, but this is still somehow style and grace the whole way through. "Just to Keep You Satisfied" - We end on a breakup song that still manages to be a romantic and gorgeously arranged, still very tasteful look back. HIGHLIGHTS - "Let's Get It On" - "Please Don’t Stay (Once You Go Away)" - "If I Should Die Tonight" - "Keep Gettin' It On" - "Come Get to This" - "Distant Lover" - "You Sure Love to Ball" MIDLIGHTS - LOWLIGHTS - FINAL THOUGHTS Definitely nowhere as deep and though provoking as What's Going On, this one instead soars into the same stratosphere on pure joy and passion for the subject matter. There are sexier albums, there are certainly nastier albums, and there are more romantic albums, but it's hard to think of any that have such an alchemically perfect mix of the three. This album must have been seen as much more risqué back in the day, but I think too much is made of the content of the lyrics while the amazing arrangements and playing are ignored. The guys in the studio supporting Gaye here deserve a special callout. There's a warm wall of sound all around him the whole way through that wraps you up like a blanket, but is never overwhelming or a detriment to his vocals. I can easily see someone listening to this now and calling out how samey a lot of the tracks are. And while I can sympathize, I don't much care as when an album-length variation on the same theme works, it works. Especially when the vibe is the goal. And the vibe is king here. This album is just as romantic and heady as it is sensual and powerfully intense. Listen to that first track and then the last track in a row and you get a microcosm of the album's themes and approaches. There's a TON of variety on here if you think in terms of mode and technique. The instrumentation I think is where some people would get tied up in that sort of criticism. The arrangements on here make this feel like a song suite or cycle with variations on a theme. And when the theme is so strong, the music can be more subtle in it's differences from track to track. Anyway, why I find it necessary to defend this album is beyond me. It either works for you or doesn't. Maybe you're one of those people who can absolutely love the title track and could take or leave the rest. That's fine, but I think this one requires at least one full listen before you write it off. An album that more than deserves its place on the list, and while lighter in tone and subject matter than What's Going On, I think remains the better listen for me. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - Nah FURTHER LISTENING - Let's Stay Together by Al Green - A Quiet Storm by Smokey Robinson - Come to My Garden by Minnie Ripperton - For You by Prince - New Horizon by Isaac Hayes - Honey by Ohio PLayers - Barry White Sings for Someone You Love by Barry White - Between the Sheets by the Isley Brothers - Urban Hang Suite by Maxwell - One in a Million by Aaliyah - Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Okay, let's get this out of the way at the beginning. "Let's Get It Own" has become a cliche. At the prompting of this album today I looked it up and saw commercials using this track for Kraft cheese singles, Applebee's, Reese's Easter bunnies, and Mr. Goodwrench. Has any other song been used in more advertisements over the years? Does that blunt the original impact or amplify it, I wonder? This is a new listen for me and we just had Marvin Gaye last week with the album, "What's Going On?" I guess getting on is going on. Sorry, bad attempt at humor. “Let’s Get it On” is the only song I’ve ever heard of from this album, much less heard. Time to hear how much I may, or may not, enjoy this one. So, for an album that consistently gets included on those critical all time lists I was underwhelmed on my first listen. There are some interesting themes going on about sex, love, and connection. To me the repeated lyrics take on the feel of an incantation. Gaye is bringing his will onto this moment of love, to manifest it into being. Horniness and affection blending together. The music, the lyrics, the tempo; its all suited to soft lights and intimate moments. And I did not connect with it at all. I found myself watching how much time was left on each track. This album is getting a three from me because I can hear the competence in the music but find myself indifferent. I had trouble with "What's Going On" as well. Marvin Gaye's music and voice triggers my impatience and invites my mind to wander to other things. Add him to the list of critical darlings that are not for me, I guess. 3/5
Damn near shed a tear. I am a music listener who experiences frisson and this album really proved that to me, my relationship with music is sticky. I love music so much, but I don’t listen to it. I’m busy thinking about what everyone else is listening to and not actually listening to it (just larping). Then it leads to not listening to my playlist and being bored and continuing listening to the same 30 songs I'm obsessed at the time to daydream. This album was a great start and I cannot wait for the other recommendations. I’ve never cried because an album is so good, but today I have this album that is so beautiful, and I'm excited to do research about it. It’s genuinely giving me butterflies. I think I'm speechless… This album was amazing beyond belief. All I want to say is thank you, Marvin Gaye <3
Know this
A legend.
It’s simply not my taste in music—it’s just too soft for me—but I have to say one thing: Marvin Gaye has a great voice.
I liked a couple of songs, loved his voice, got repetitive in the end.
Smooth Not my type, pero hay que reconocer lo bueno
favs: let’s get it on if i should die tonight come get to this distant lover rating 2.5/5
Josie- 6/10 Mike- 5/10 Sunbathing in the garden
Marvin is always interesting to listen to. So musical, and sang his emotions so clearly. The title track is an all timer, and the rest hold their own. Good stuff.
I shit you not, two half naked black women appeared outside my home after listening to this. Thank you Marvin!
Classic
Solid. Most of the weight is in the opening Let's Get it On -- what a banger of an introduction to the album. The rest of the album kinda sags until the end. Was really excited to hear You Sure Love to Ball; never heard it and it was a great way to end the album.
Let's not. Nothing against Marvin, just not my genre, not my jam.
hellz yee
Second Marvin Gaye. I guess that means I'm working my way through his included discography sequentially. I don't recall much from "What's Going On", though the chorus of the title track pops into my head from time to time. I'm expecting this album to just be more competent soul tunes, which admittedly aren't my thing. Still, this album's only half an hour, so what's the worst it could possibly be? Here goes. Yeah, another Marvin Gaye. I didn't care for this one, though it was generally competent and I commend the bite-sized runtime. I can kind of instantly tell how this album is influential. Unless there's a similar-sounding soul album which predates this release, the sensual sounds and stylings of the album are ones that I've heard in plenty of other songs, both through this list and on the radio. This kind of murmury, muddy, bassy sound has certainly become a staple in soul and many of the homage acts in current year appear to take after this specific style of production. I can see the appeal. The funky, bassy percussion has a surprisingly deliberate sound and the many string sections are a welcome addition. Other contributions like the sax numbers and those twinkly-sounding instruments (of which the name obviously escapes me) are also well-paired with the established style. What severely cripples this album for me is the lack of songwriting chops. There is nary a solid vocal hook on this album and Gaye has no sway over these instrumentals, which blueballs me to subzero temperatures. I also don't get much from hearing this grown man wank about on the microphone because that would make me GAY. Overall, this album was fine, though if it were any longer I'd be much less receptive to it. I've heard the title track before. It's the meme song. Anyways, it's alright. Just a perfectly okay tune. I imagine much of the appeal stems from how titillating the song is, though it doesn't really have any purchase with me. From my non-aroused perspective, the music just kind of meanders and neither the lyrics nor the songwriting are particularly effective. The variance in the instrumentation is commendable, though the bass is a little flimsy and there aren't any standout performances in the instrument department. The same can be said about the vocals. Gaye isn't charismatic and the mastering is kind of strange. His vocals don't pair with the instrumentals in a meaningful way, partly due to how limp the songwriting is and partly because of how quiet his vocals are. Still, it's an iconic and recognisable tune, so it wins big on that front. Book time. Less rooted in politics than What's Going On. It was also overshadowed by the aforementioned album in both chart success and critical acclaim, though this is the more genuine and charming release of the two. Wikipedia says this album helped establish Gaye as a sex symbol and was Gaye's most successful outing under the Motown label, which certainly conflicts with what the book says. The album was highly influential among soul musicians, increased the popularity of funk throughout the 1970s and has recieved widespread and enduring acclaim from critics. The success of this album altered how Motown produced their music. The prominent sexual themes of this album lead many others to follow in its direction. The album peaked at No.2 and was the 29th/46th best-selling album of 1973/74. It didn't chart anywhere else, though it managed to shift 100,000 and 45,000 copies in the UK and Denmark respectively. Yep, these are all incredibly solid reasons for this album being in here. I cosign this inclusion.
Timeless
Great, three songs sound like one long song tho
Let’s Get It On: 10/10 Please Don’t Say (Once You Go Away): 8/10 If I Should Die Tonight: 7/10 Keep Gettin’ It On: 4/10 Come Get To This: 3/10 Distant Lover: 10/10 You Sure Love To Ball: 2/10 Just To Keep You Satisfied: 10/10