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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.
Nobody yearns like Marvin anymore. The horniest expression of soul I’ve ever heard.
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?
Really slow, nice, easy listening. Don't have to think too much, just enjoy the lyrics and beats. Nice vocals too, as expected. 7/10
Joar er singt krass, is alles bekannt, aber is irgendwie Nix besonderes mehr 2-3
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
What’s an opening to the first track. Such clean production. A great walk to work this morning. Vibes, even if it descends into background music after the first few tracks.
100/10, pas un skip Masterclass
Listened to this with my wife on Valentine’s Day. Ohhh yeah
The title track is obviously great, but the whole album is a bit more of the same.
Really enjoyed this. The sound of Marvin Gaye's erection.
It’s hard not to compare this to “What’s Going On?”, which isn’t fair because that is legitimately one of the best albums ever made. But I think if that album never existed, this one would be more respected. I also think the fact that “Let’s Get it On” is about sex causes idiots to go “huh huh, he’s talking about doing it!” and not engage with it as a work of art. But Marvin Gaye was trying to come to terms with being a sexual being in light of the abuse he experienced as a child at the hands of his father, who would go to murder him. Makes it less funny to go “ha ha sex!” huh? This was an artist in his prime and this album is just a small step down from his masterpiece.
really good, kinda unexpected?? really like distant lover
Very good. I see why captain America likes Marvin Gaye so much.
hot
One of the GOATs at his best. I love this man and album. Gonna put it on in the bedroom next time.
Гарний альбом
Classic!
Listened while driving home from work. Perhaps the horniest album ever made. Sounds great!
Great for a making out session
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.
Really enjoyable
Love marving gaye
This album gets extra points for having the international sex anthem of all time on it. A song so nice they recorded it twice like Chubby Checker twisting again like he did last summer. The rest of the album is pleasant enough, but doesn’t capture the same magic.
Yet another classic album! I love Marvin’s music and while his untimely death was unfortunate, I am glad he left this legacy behind. Motown will always be the best and most talented record company in my opinion.
I know two things: Marvin Gaye fucks, and so does this album.
4/5. Funk soul do bom. Marvin inspiradíssimo.
Marvin Gaye is one of.the.best voices ever
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.
Prime baby making music. A record so sexy you need a shower after.
4.7
King Shit
4/5 Ohhh what an interesting album. Marvin's strained relationship with sex makes this album a very compelling one that I won't soon forget.
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
It was a smooth listen- a classic for a reason. This album spreads love, peace and a shit ton of horniness.
This sounds like the kind of music that South Park's Chef sings whenever he thinks about getting 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 with women, down to actually saying "sweet lovin'" a few times. Chef's probably more 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 than Marvin Gaye, but I swear he sounds like he's about to burst out of his clothes when he's singing half of these songs. Maybe this album's cover his him right in the middle of him throwing his pants behind him. You can't prove it isn't, the cover only shows the waist-up. Anyways, maybe it's the fact that this just isn't my kind of 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 music (granted, I don't get 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 to any music), but I feel like the amount of 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 on this album gets in the way of me enjoying it sometimes. I prefer socially conscious Marvin Gaye to 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 Marvin Gaye.
Really solid album, almost up there with “ what’s going on”. Amazing tracks, solid lineup an amazing listen all the way through, really feel the soul. I think he’s got to be one of my favorites of the genre, though, this is four stars, almost 5.
While there’s no denying that this is a classic album with a significant place in music history, this will likely be the last time I listen to it. The music simply doesn’t resonate with me. I’ve never been a fan of Marvin Gaye, and “Let’s Get It On” is overplayed in movies and TV commercials. I can appreciate how groundbreaking it must have been when it first came out, but for me, it feels like it has reached its expiration date, much like sour milk.
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
Ran a 5k to this and it was soooo smooth
<3
Classic. 31 minutes is quite good.
Man, this album is incredible. Is this considered his magnum opus? If not, hopefully it’s in the running. Every song is just so intimate and lovely to listen to. I had a great vibe listening to this album.
You’ve got to really get over those first couple notes of let’s get it on because it’s so recognizable and has been turned essentially into a “meme” that has been used so much in popular culture. After you actually get into the song u kinda remember like oh ya, I forgot this actually a great song and not just a joke. The rest of the album is just great, smooth musicianship.
Absolute classic from Marvin Gaye as far as the title track goes, and the rest of the album is short and sweet. Can't deny his vocal ability and talent even on his lesser known songs. Would come back to this one again.
How did Marvin Gaye know I only last 4:25 in bed?
I've reviewed a few of these albums by saying "this album fucks." Now that I see this album is on the list though, I feel I need to set the record straight. THIS album FUCKS. And you'll wanna be fuckin' by the end of the first track 🙏🏻
Absolute classic, songs different enough to stay interesting but you can still recognize his iconic voice and style. Love it!
Fast schon lustig, wie horny das mitunter klingt.
haha holy shit 2 seconds to a song i knew/5
very funky and so listenable - i tend to prefer more upbeat songs, so this wasn't my absolute favorite, but i can definitely appreciate the musicality. technically an amazing album
Classic
Classic 70s r&b that solidified Gaye as a legend.
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
too sexy for me. felt unconfortable. this says more about me than the album.
not a pop fan
Really good for its time
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.
4.3 top tier sheet ruffling material.
I enjoyed listening to this. It's all very smoochy and I didn't think it would really lend itself very well to a cold, grey, damp, Monday morning in January but it's a very calming, rich-sounding record and it quietly swept me away for half an hour while I pretended to understand a spreadsheet. So, thanks Marvin. And what a voice. Going to have to dig out more by him now.
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.
Classic for a reason
Good, but not my thing.
Too much saxophone for me, but it’s definitely a good piece of music, musically and lyrically.
iconic
I’ve only ever listened to What’s Going On from Marvin Gaye before and I really liked that album but this album felt like on another level to me, very sexy and very good.
teleio
A landmark record in R&B, this highly influential collection of tunes does not cover a wide range of sounds but instead goes deep on the burgeoning funk influence on soul music. Tender, sexual and yearning - the influence can be heard reverberating throughout the genre and pop music in general. After Gaye asked the question "What's Going On?', taking in the state of the world around him, he moved to themes here that are more internal, love and desire. Pretty Crazy to do essentially a reprise of the first song on the album 3 songs later, but I am sure they knew they had something timeless on their hands.
Great album really good instrumentation and filled with funk but holy horny. The reviews earlier described this as sexy and sensual and if sex was an album and I believe it now. I don't inherently have anything wrong and it definitely doesn't take away from the incredible song writing but I do think it gets slightly carried like in the moaning in "you sure love to ball" but it was written from Gaye's stunted sexuality as a result of his father's abuse so I can't judge it too harshly but overall definitely definitely recommend. Standout tracks for me were obviously "let's get it on", "come get to this" and "you sure love to ball"
"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.
Made for the LA night drives heading to that boy’s place.
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.
A sad and horny Marvin Gaye. He just like me forreal
Good I guess. Not an album I want to listen to. I think my problem is that the first song reminds me of all those dumb British romcoms.
8/10 Favourite: Distant Lover Least Favourite: You Sure Know How to Ball
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,
3 until I got to Let's get it on
1/15/26. Classic. 6.5/10
7 Lovely marvin
Probably was a great album in 1973, not a good one for me at this moment
Admittedly, the first time I heard the song 'Let's Get It On' was in Austin Powers. So I've always found the concept of Marvin Gaye to be kinda cheesy. The butt of a joke. But I'm actually really grateful that I spent time with this album and gave it a chance. It's a beautiful and soulful album and I can hear where a lot of modern R&B artists take inspiration from his work. I can see myself listening to it on a slow Sunday morning, maybe cooking breakfast. It's not my usual genre, but that's what I'm here for! 4/5
Like What’s Going On, it maintains both a lyrical and music theme throughout.
Amazing. His second best album.
A classic
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.
I enjoyed this one a lot more than Here, My Dear. The same smooth, funky, soul music, but this time it's more sexy and less resentful divorcee. Also a much more manageable run time to this one.
I appreciate the music but it's just a bit nothing
First time listening to the whole album from start to finish. Makes me want to see my baby!
Perfection in an album to be honest. Is he one of my favourite motown artists? No, but this is one of his three albums that absolutely kills me every time I listen. Never bore of it.
pretty good!! easy to listen to and enjoyable overall!/
It's good album
can’t say anything bad about this album. marvin gaye has such a nice voice and knows how to use it beautifully. this is my kinda music, the kind that brings me a sense of peace. in my opinion everything on this album was executed perfectly. -favourite tracks: IF I SHOULD DIE TONIGHT and DISTANT LOVER and JUST TO KEEP YOU SATISFIED
The way every song returns to the titular - perfection.
Marvin’s in a mood, too bad it’s Monday morning! This record, classic and smooth as hell, is also, if we’re honest, a little single-minded. I love the voice, the funk, the soul, and need more substance for this to be a personal 5.
Great soulful stuff enjoyed it
Не ощущается что альбом 1973 года. Очень нравится обложка Звуковое наполнение очень классное, много разных эффектов. Альбом без скипов, каждая песня бесспорно заслуживает внимания
Exactly what I expected from Marvin Gaye. Fantastic album. A lot of the songs sounded the same. The moans felt a little unnecessary but other than that.
Adding to my collection
Kanye West sample
Really solid album.
Not my usual but pretty good
Incredibly produced album. Guy gets it on.
Good
This was an uncomfortable listen for me. When I was in my early 20s (over a decade ago now), I was not big into one night stands or casual encounters. I always felt like the pressure to perform was holding me back from enjoying myself or the person I was with. One night, I ended up having a one night stand with a friends ex. It was incredibly awkward, we were both wasted and the sex itself was not very comfortable. Later, I came to realize that the whole situation was just a ploy to "get back" at my friend, and it made me feel gross. Everything about that interaction fills my head with shame and disgust. If you're reading this, you may be asking how this is relevant to Marvin Gaye. Well you see, my alcohol soaked and underdeveloped prefrontal cortex decided that putting this album on would set the mood juuuuuust right. It did not. From that day onward, I have not interacted with Marvin Gaye's music in any sort of meaningful way. I avoided this artist and especially this album for years and years because of a particularly shameful event in my youth. I have done much work on myself since then, and while this album still reminds me of that shame I mentioned earlier, it's such a good listen. Listening to this album is a lot like making love to a trusted partner. Tight, smooth and just the right length. If you're a young man and don't find one night stands appealing, just know you're not alone and there is nothing wrong with you for not wanting to do that.
Not crazy about it. Horny: The Album.
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
You typ
favorite by far!!
Loved it
3.5
So soulful! I didn't get a very deep listen today, but I was really impressed in the same way that I was for my first listen through what's going on. The quality of the singing stands out more here - it's very heartfelt and soulful in a way that I think few manage. The record isn't as progressive and complex as what's going on (at least at first listen) but again it's much more that I would expect.
So far the best Marvin Gaye album
It's a good one, solid throughout. Great songs.
que se puede decir cuando empieza con semejante ted talk de yearning. de ahi para arriba.
Really enjoyed this, compact and good variety in the songs.
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
Marvin Gaye heeft een van de mooiste stemmen in de muziekgeschiedenis. Muzikaal gezien minder interessant dan what’s going on (die nog komt), maar prachtige instrumentaties. De vioolpartijen zijn zo mooi! Ik heb een paar Marvin gaye multitracks, ook van z’n vroege motown carrière waarbij de muziek nog echt heel erg typisch motown klinkt (hele harde snare op elke tel) en ook daar zijn de vioolpartijen zo ontzettend mooi. Het leuke van de productie uit deze tijd is dat alle instrumenten samen worden opgenomen, waardoor er automatisch een geheel ontstaat (ook heel leuk om op de conga track, de drums te horen bijvoorbeeld). Nu wordt elk instrument afzonderlijk opgenomen waardoor de samenhang gecreëerd moet worden. Ik geloof echt dat wanneer samen wordt opgenomen er een automatische verbinding, ziel en ruimtelijkheid ontstaat. Dit hoor je ook zo goed terug in dit album.
God wat een heerlijk geil album, in de breedste zin van het woord: teksten, vocals, muziek, en vibes zijn allemaal om van te glijden.
fucking geil album, wat een heerlijke stem (en band!)
The pipes on this man! The groove of the backing band! The arrangements! This album more or less defined the slow, sexy soul ballads that are a centerpiece of R&B to this day. The songs do eventually sound a little bit alike, but given that this was the album that you'd start playing just before you and your partner got busy, it didn't need a lot of variety. All of the vocals (except the backups on "Just to Keep You Satisfied" and presumably the...excited young lady at the start of "You Sure Love to Ball") are Gaye, multitracked to provide an amazing one-man chorus. A titan of its era, even if the title track is the only one you know.
I like the sexuality of it all
Soul, R&B - Love songs. Nice instrumentation.
Aware of the title track. Heard it for years. Hard to take it seriously because of the way it’s used in TV and movies. And I had no idea there was a reprise track called “keep getting it on”. I need to look this album up. I think “come get to this” is my favorite song on this album. This is a really good album once you get past the cheese that Hollywood layered on.
Ubiquitous horny, romantic and sad staples all together on one album, therapeutic for Gaye and great stuff, but What’s Going On mogs Let’s Get It On entirely. That he was bold enough to name one song Let’s Get It On and another Keep Gettin’ It On, and both are fantastic, is amazing work and You Know How to Ball is absolutely smutty.
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.
king of rnb, felt inappropriate to listen to at 8am LOL
9.06/10 5/5! This album surprised me, I haven't listened to Marvin Gaye before but now I understand the hype!
Album was fire. Not particularly something I would listen to daily but nonetheless a good album
Bwam bwam bwam bwam… IVE BEEN REALLY TRYYYING BABY
It's a good listen, not much to say about it
okayyy but not my fav jazz thing in the world
Marvin,, Al Green and Sinatra are responsible for at least 5 % of the US population growth between the 50s and 70s, IMO! Great album with an excellent backing band - especially the bass and drummer.
Let’s get it on indeed! 8/10 Favorite tracks- “Let’s Get It On” “Come Get to This” “Distant Lover”
Very soulful
Solid.
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 :)
para nada mi gusto
First note of the first song... oh yeah... I know I'm in familiar, groovy, pleasant territory. Who doesn't know "Let's Get It On" ??? A solid album that moves you. Too good to have on in the background as the instruments begin to pull you into the movement of their song. Eight songs that blend together and avoid the trap of becoming too repetitive. Top Songs: 1. Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) 2. If I Should Die Tonight 3. Distant Lover
Trevligt album, ingen låt som riktigt sticker ut eller något jag kommer lyssna på igen men bara bra låtar!
LOVE
It's been a minute since I listened to What's Going On, but this one feels about the same quality. I might slightly prefer Let's Get It On simply because Save the Children was a bit on the nose for my tastes. But don't got much else to say compared to What's Going On. Let's Get It On is also a timeless, lush record that's a delight to listen to. Only downside is there are no inductees for the "Marvin Gaye's Clueless Ass" playlist from this album. Sad, 2/10, would not listen again.
Horny album
Obviously I am familiar with the title track, but the album as a whole (even though it was short) just all felt like a repetitive but worse version of that first track
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
Rating: 8/10 It’s short and very sweet, just a consistent quality experience all the way through. Let’s Get It On is an all timer and I think the best song here but there’s a bunch of solid cuts through the next seven tracks. How many people made albums fully about fuckin before Marvin Gaye?
Decent, doesn't evoke any more emotion than that 5.7/10
Love the vibe, Marvin is freaky.
Je ne sais pas comment exprimer ce que j'ai ressenti mais c'était exceptionnel.
Definitely hard to get through! I ended up liking 2 songs off the album. 2/5 ⭐️
didnt listen
Soulful tunes from the R&B master
Very situational listen yknow... 6.3/10
This is an album designed to be played (and probably only able to be fully enjoyed) as background music during the act to which Mr. Gaye repeatedly (exhaustingly) refers throughout. It's less enjoyable while sitting alone with headphones on and a knitting project in my lap. The opening title track is an undeniable classic, and beautiful. But after two other songs apparently also designed to charm the panties off of 1973's more susceptible women, when he kicks into "Keep Gettin' It On," my eyes rolled so far back into my head that they did a 360 in their sockets. Beautiful musicianship, but boring as hell after 8 songs.
Enjoyed, despite how sexual it was
Awesome album! Slow and sexy! The epitome of Motown!
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
supa groovy
Ew.
kinda repetitive
How can you even contend with the GOAT?
Loved this, smooth and sexy.
Good for a chill night
hmmmm zou m niet snel nog een keer opzetten maar niet slecht
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.
It's no "What's Going On" but Marvin Gaye is one of the most talented musical artists of all time.
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.
it’s no what’s going on, unfortunately. i didn’t particularly mind any of these songs, but also didn’t grip me.
This was possibly the most disappointing album I've heard so far. I thought I'd love this and as let's get it on started I was sure I would, but after that iconic intro it just... I dunno... Sort of carries on. Nothing in it is as good as the start. It just continued and I got a bit bored. None of the other songs could bring me back in, the one that was just let's get it on some more was a disappointing way of suggesting they didn't know what else to do. It was pretty short, that was good. I am sad about this rating.
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
wow. it was so so goood miss music like this!
Incredible.
Soulful, timeless, sexy, sweet
I mean, really it's undeniable. My internet-poisoned instinct is to try and make fun of something this earnest, but... this man really wants to fuck. He wants *us* to fuck. He's a missionary for missionary (if not something freakier). Incredible production, never noticed the backing vocals. Loved it, am going to be seeking out a vinyl copy somewhere. Only cons: very easy to poke holes in the sexual politics. Very funny to have a 'I'm sad we're divorced' song that include 'I even put up with your bitching.' Standout track: Keep Gettin' It On
Pleasing music to the heart and ears. Fun and relaxing
LAWD this is good
The title track is great, and the subsequent tracks are very good, but not quite at the same level. I didn't like this quite as much as "What's Going On."
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.
Apart from this being one the most sensual albums ever, this is genuinely very good music.
A really cohesive album honestly so addictive a 10/10
A Motown classic but make the sexiness obvious and naked.
Classic!!
Absolute classic
Good one, really nice listening to.
obviously a fantastic album (i mean it’s marvin gaye). when i first opened the album i thought i would feel that it was too short, but somehow 8 songs is perfect and it has a very cohesive sound that is achieved because of the length. no notes i love this.
3.93
Beautifully perfect jam of an album. I always said the saxophone is the sexiest instrument but i have to now give that title to Mr Marvin Gaye's voice. Mind alternating. Little sexy sax sure did spice it up.
Let's Get It On: I started laughting at the beggining im sorry. Jokes aside this song is so cool very jazzy, soul sexy romantic song love it. ROMANTIC YEARNING YES You sure love to ball: the womens voice help
Undeniably great voice, love the harmonies, but ultimately it's a vibe that doesn't fit with why I listen to music. Fave tracks: Distant Lover
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.
Ah mano, muito mela cueca de mais...
AMAZING album!!! “Let’s get it on” is just an absolute classic and I loved the song as the opener. Everything felt so smooth and thoughtful and the transitions made it even better. Favorite song: “Come get to this”
Bongos, saxophone, AND a vibraphone. Are you not seduced?
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.
very good, a keeper. 12/22/2025
8/10 This is a hard album to rate for me. I love Marvin Gaye, and there is some really special work on here, with his vocal in particular just shining the whole way through, but this is more of an overall vibe record, rather than being a collection of clearly defined and constructed songs. Some of these tracks are, despite the obvious quality of the performances and production, just a little bit too drifting and jam like to really hold my focus. I guess maybe it's an album designed to be on while you’re busy getting busy, and it certainly fulfils that brief. It’s smooth and sexy, earthy and beautiful. But it’s also music in soft focus, which doesn’t quite connect with me on the same level as his previous record, which is one of my favourites of all time. Every musician plays their part here and the pulse of the album shifts and moves through its duration with a practiced ease. In some respects, this is an excellent album because of that very thing. It’s a singular work. Yes, it’s divided into songs, but you hear little call backs and motifs thrown in here and there from other parts of the record, to the extent that Keep Gettin’ It On refers back to the title track and wanders off in a slightly different direction, and that ‘complete work’ aspect is incredibly appealing as an album prioritising listener. But the slight lack of compositional centre does detract just a little for me. All of that goes to say that, while I do really like this album, to me it almost feels like a record to put on and allow it to just wash over you rather than focusing too closely on it, and that doesn’t elevate it from an album that I really like to one that I love. Let's Get It On - This is one of the smoothest songs ever recorded, isn’t it? So much groove and feel to this one and Marvin giving it so much movement across his vocal range, while always sounding like it’s effortless for him. The instrumentation takes a back seat to the vocal, but it's got so much quality, it’s so tight, and it’s chock full of vibe. Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) - It’s more understated, but it’s still smooth and high quality. It’s got a little less range than the title track, but that vibe is so good. The blend of drums and percussion give this a satisfyingly pulsing life. If I Should Die Tonight - Keeping, and perhaps even furthering the laid back vibe of the last track, Marvin emotes so well over the top of a really nice weave of tonality from the rest of the instrumentation. The vibe is just excellent, although it's perhaps a tiny bit limited in range. Keep Gettin' It On - And we get a return of sorts to the opener. There’s some really lovely piano work in there, and the groove is impossible not to move to. It’s a bit of a jam rather than a more traditional song structure, but it’s a quality jam. Come Get To This - This one swings. It’s more vibe, but things are becoming a little bit too drifty for me at this point. It’s got a bit more get up and go than some of the slower jams, so it’s got that toe-tapping quality to it, but it’s perhaps a little unfocused. Distant Lover - And talking of the slower jams, here comes one now. This one is perhaps a little more focused around the distant lover section, but it does still drift along and slide its way through some changes in composition so that they’re almost not noticeable. The playing, production and vocals are worth the price of admission. It’s so smooth and pleasant, but compositionally, I find it a little to loose. You Sure Love To Ball - We get a bit more focus here as the structure seems a bit more well organised by comparison to other tracks on the album. There’s a clearer movement between sections without losing any of the vibe. He does such a good job with the overlapping vocal lines and the vibe continues to be so, so good. Just To Keep You Satisfied - Another very pretty song that drifts along, but has such a loose focus that it struggles to really grab my attention. This one, perhaps more than others, feels like it doesn’t have a central thread that it clings on to, it just floats along. That’s not to say that it’s bad, because it’s a really pleasant listening experience, but it’s also not top tier because of the lack of focus.
We got it on
This is the first time I've heard the titular unironically outside of memes and honestly that might just go to show the reach the song has and how well it presents its message. This is an outrageously short and tight album, and minus the sudden jump-scare of moaning in the middle this album is incredibly easy to digest and otherwise enjoy. The only issue is I have very little to say. Compared to the other albums that seem otherwise standard this album is a lot tighter and otherwise more enjoyable although that being said those artists aren't Marvin Gaye which certainly sets him aside from most musicians. This album is pretty standard in sound and sexy is concept raised ahead of other albums in the genre of similar quality by Marvin's excellent voice. Best songs: Let's Get It On Worst songs: N/A Rank compared to everything else so far: 21/30 (below Morrison Hotel above Daydream Nation)
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i loved the groove this album had, it really slowed me down. also love that it feels (sounds) very romantic
An album full of love, passion, and romance! I enjoyed it and found that it was easy to listen to. Nothing hit me as a “wow” or instant favorite but I had a good time. Probably not one I would re-listen to often though I did save “If I Should Die Tonight”.
Infused with sexual energy, I love how side one ends with a reprise of the title track. Let's Get It On/Keep Getting It On, Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away), You Sure Love to Ball, Just to Keep You Satisfied - best tracks in no particular order
Great singer. Solid record.
A plea for peace on earth and widely considered the first eco-protest record, this is - plain and simple - a fucking glorious record.
Fabulous
What's Going On was rated as one of the best albums of all time along with Astral Weeks in the early 90s music rags, and that was my introduction to Marvin Gaye and his style of musical suites (with sounds and themes somewhat permiating throughout). This he took much further on Let's Get it on which I sought out thereafter, but the theme here is even more persistent and it can be hard to differentiate the groove and melody of one songs from another. I was too young to be as adept and successful a loverman as Marvin or to have the opportunity, but let's face it a seductive soundtrack is exactly what this suits most, and it is probably the ideal example for this. If you can get over the single theme suite nature, it's is almost perfect. So long as your horny baby.
This was a wonderfully delightful well spent 31 minutes. Would happily revisit. Listened to it twice, will listen to it again many more times to come.
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!)
Love the album and music but can really only listen to it at certain times - some songs would be inappropriate in a group setting
4.75/5 Stars Top Songs: Let's Get It On, Please Don't Stay, You Sure Love To Ball
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
Beautiful and classic
Really enjoyed this album I think it’s a great follow up to what’s going on. Vibey, sultry, a classic
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.
sexiest album ever - an insane collection of amazing tracks. Definitely more of a genre I like. Would def listen to again
jazz isn’t my favorite but this was great favs: you sure love to ball, keep gettin it on
I mean, c’mon!
Sublime
The title track rules. Everything else is passable, but doesn't rise to the same level. 3.5/5
kliss klass
Nice. Smooth and well mixed. Feels like fucking.
Nice vibes
This album is for people who have more sex than me (any at all) Clearly a classic and influential on all sorts of stuff. The first 20 seconds of the first and title track is practically code for "these two people are imminently going to have sex" that I almost laughed hearing it but the rest of the song is such a vibe it doesn't even matter.
It’s good but too boring for my liking, very repetitive, found it fun and calming to listen though!!
most powerful opening to an album EVER?! also comedic genius to take an emotional break and then go straight back into gettin it on, obsessed with that narrative actually
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)'
Gotta be one of the coolest to ever do it, and also one of the best. I always forget how amazing Marvin Gaye’s music is, his voice has a timbre that is unmatched, it’s so full of feeling. All the tunes are cool, moody, emotional and sexy almost regularly at the same time. 4.5/5.0 Best Song: Keep Gettin’ It On
You'd be hard pressed to find a sexier album. Marvin Gaye is such an unbelievable songwriter, to the point where he is sort of underrated. He should be spoken about more, saying that i don't think this is his best. Nonetheless it still has some bangers. Obviously lets get it on is the best song
marvin gaye I’m so sorry. I wish I could have protected you. also this album has no right being so horny
as a cis-man I cannot get pregnant, but this album makes me wanna try
Not to be a perv but I’m genuinely curious how many babies were made to this album. Imagine having an impact on the population like that… wild
Cancel me if you have to, but I LOVE Marvin Gaye. His voice is so buttery and his beats are so sexy. This and What's Going On are just perfect records. Classic R&B so has some funk to it. 10/10. Will be purchasing for my collection.
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
Hyvää shittiä. 3,75/5.
I love how jazzy it is, not what I normally listen to but I really like it.
Let's Get it On - 5/5 Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) - 4.5/5 If I Should Die Tonight - 4/5 Keep Gettin' It On - 4/5 Come Get To This - 4.5/5 Distant Lover - 4/5 You Sure Love To Ball - 4/5 Just To Keep You Satisfied - 4/5 It's incredible how Gaye could transition from the social commentary in What's Going On to what is effectively Sex: The Album here. Everything is so silky smooth on here. The intro to "Let's Get It On" somehow gave me a flight-or-fight response based on how many times it's been used in pop culture, and for good reason. Incredible production and the whole album makes you want to lie down in a bed of roses next to your significant other (or others if you're into that). Overall: 5/5 Favorites: Let's Get It On, Please Don't Stay, Come Get to This
Love this album. Great voice, vibes and mood.
Smooth as a babys bottom
Some of the best produced music ever. The instrumentals make it sound so big and the singing is unmatched. So many layers of gorgeous instruments meshing together, this shit is a fucking masterpiece
Banger
Good!
100% soul masterpiece!
One of the greatest crooners and sexual singers of all time. If Marvin Gaye does not set the mood for romance, nothing does. Outstanding, provocative and ahead of it's time. Proves intimacy can be sung about without explicitly.
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.
I love you Marvin Gaye!!!!
Its Marvin Gaye and therefore 5 stars.
I liked the songs well at least two or three. The album in itself felt a little repetitive at least sound wise but since I like listening to similar songs it felt very soulful and warm.
groovy, sexy, sweet, wonderful wonderful music
I don’t think I can be friends with anyone who isn’t a Marvin Gaye fan.
Marvin Gaye is such an iconic artist, certainly top 10 all time for me. His silky smooth vocals combined with his talent for songwriting and influence on the (black) music world makes his early passing such a shame. This album was the start of his more funky works later on and what's a greater way to deal with your stumped sexuality by your father's upbringing than making an album like this. What a legend. I've listened to this album multiple times before and while it obviously isn't as good as 'What's Going On', any song on this album is great for any occasion whether you're relaxed, stressed or feeling frisky of course.
Album review 020 Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye (1973) Rating 4/5 Marvin’s here and he’s all about the get-down, wooo-baaaaby. He’s gonna love you… and he’s gonna make sweeet, sweeet love wit’ you, yeahhh. It’s time to turn the lights down low, and, and, and, and… ooh-wooo-oooooh…
Æ hørte ikke så veldig nøye etter, men det va gøy nok, det.
Despite loving some other Gaye albums, I’d only ever heard the title track on this one before now. Solid overall, not as good as What’s Going On? I did really like You Sure Love to Ball though
Half of it is too tapid for me. The other half is all right - although I do not like this genre.
What an album. Starting off with the classic “Let’s get it on” and only getting more sensuous as it goes. Smooth R and B for all occasions. Rated 426 on Rolling Stones top 500 albums. Agreed. Going to add a decimal to the star system. 3.8 stars.
Fantastic
this is one of the most beautiful albums ive listened to in my entire life. like yes hehe haha the title track is meme'd upon, but distant lover, if i should die tonight, just to keep you satisfied, you sure love to ball, ETC. are the MOST beautiful songs in the entire world. THIS ALBUM LITERALLY NEVER GETS OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS PURE SEX!!!!!!!! ITS LOVE!!!!!!! ITS HEARTBREAK!!!!!!! ITS CONNECTION!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GET IT AWNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groovy, sexy, very fun album to listen to
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.
3% chance of pregnancy upon finishing this album.
-God damn Marvin Gaye can sing. -This is strong music. The title track has become a cultural meme; it's basically "Happy Birthday" for sex. -But also, it's serious. He really means it when he sings about things like sex and love and peace. Wonderfully non-toxic masculinity. -The whole band sounds incredible. The strings are just right.
A little too crooney for me but still respect a legend
Got me some Marvin! I already had this album on CD, and it's just one love groove all the way through - the title track being the masterpiece and one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. The whole album really is a continuation of that, it's essentially background music to have sex to. Maybe that's why it's only 30 minutes long. It's sweet singing, pianos and saxophone and occasional female panting. Marvin Gaye was REALLY fucking into having sex at this point in his life. Only one great song here and whilst it's probably usually ranked as his #2 album, there may be other better ones with more high points than this. Look, it's really nice throughout, a little short of the full marks, but is definitely up there as a great example of the genre. I just can't rate it the same as the very different 'What's Going On'.
One okay song followed by half an hour of generic soul songs. 👎 So many albums that could be on this list, but we have this instead.
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
- I mean let’s get it on is such a classic - I’m really vibing with please don’t stay too - lol I didn’t realize let’s get it on had a sequel
Better than Coldplay
Marvin got me on
The song is iconic but this album is great. It all has feeling and emotion and sets the mood. I love "Keep Getting It On" as an accompaniment to its famous companion song along with "If I Should Die Tonight".
Classic. Flows so well and conveys a specific time and place: urban, hot summer, sunset, 1970s.
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
Oh, Mr Gaye… a reprise in the middle of the album?! You nasty.
romantico, suave, bien de fondo pero se hace largo
I mean- what can I say- have you listened to it?? Pure genius! 💜
Short and astounding, an incredible showcase of soul and sexy music. His voice makes it feel personal, loving and filled with intention. No notes, all excellent.
A primeira música já me pegou totalmente desprevenido. Nunca soube o nome, e descobrir foi uma boa surpresa. "Come Get To This" usa um sample ridículo de bateria eletrônica barata que estragou a música. Fora isso, o álbum é todo consistente. Esse cara definitivamente tem um vozerão. Não é um estilo de música que gosto muito, mas a qualidade deve ser reconhecida. Melhor do álbum: "Let's Get It On". Pior do álbum: "Come Get To This".
Sonoridade extremamente agradável e arranjos muito bons. Adorei como keep gettin it on reseta a vibe do album conversando com a música 1. Marvin Gaye foi muito foda!
than fifty years after it's release Marin Gaye is still making sure people just Get It On. A rare album about sex, that actually achieves steaminess.