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Very pleasant genre in general but wow this was great !
Smoove
A bit of a one track mind, but it succeeds
Classic
Silky smooth. Cohesive. Sexy. 4.4 outta 5
I only knew the title track before listening. It's a good song. Good album overall. I thought if I Should Die Tonight was quite lovely.
Good shit. Muy gracioso que empiece a puro meme. No me la sabía y me hizo mucha gracia. Buenos temas, buenas vibras, buenos tunes para el baby-making. He was hornier than a mf on god.
Track 1, side 1… bam.
War okayisch, R&B ist nicht so meine Musik. Gut gemacht ist es allerdings schon
Look, it's never going to be as good as "What's Going On." But, purely on vibes, this album is amazing. Prime bedroom material. The quality slips here and there, but it's pretty excellent. 8/10
It was a great album. The emotions it gave off were very strong.
Hot take maybe, but “If I Should Die Tonight” is a way sexier song than “Let’s Get It On” (which is still pretty sexy)
Did not expected to like it that much. I didn't know this album before but it took me one second of the first song to be like "What?! This is that?!" So yes it seems I knew at least one song. Overall solid album, enjoyed it probably will listen to it again. Perfect music for evening with book I guess.
Loveeee.
Let's Get It On 4.2 Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) 4 If I Should Die Tonight 4.1 Keep Getting' It On 3.7 Come Get to This 3.5 Distant Lover 3.5 You Sure Love to Ball 3.6 Just to Keep You Satisfied 3.3 Score: 3.7375
Sweet sounds coming down on the night shift #musicsky #albumsky #nowplaying
3.75
Pretty good actually
Very good
DAMN THIS FREAKLY AS HELLLL?? i like the music. not mainly my style but would definitely put it on in the car or smth. the first song caught me off guard.
Todo el álbum es sexy. Me gusta.
I love the album artwork for this, it gives a sense of passion that is obvs present in music but in a totally different way. And it really is an album about passion, the smoothest of listening experiences. Other than that, I’m not sure what I, a millennial white woman, can really add?
Suffers a bit from the fact that the title track is now like the go-to comedy song about fucking, and that just when that's gone there's another song halfway through that's called 'Keep Gettin' It On' where it's the exact same beat and the message is 'no, let's all remember that song about fucking that they'd use for the bit in an Adam Sandler film when he gets an erection'. It makes it kinda hard to evaluate it on its own merit, but for what it's worth this is some nice soul music. THAT SAID I procrastinated by reading up on the background to this record and Marvin Gaye writing about sex in general as a means to get over childhood trauma and it's very interesting, so I'm adding a star
Smooth as butter RYM: Y (#578) Saved a song: N
Just a solid soulful sexy album. I would listen to this again for sure. Really enjoyed it. I loved the way Lets get it on evolved into keep getting it on. This man sure loves to ball. 4 stars
silky smoooooth
I liked it, very vibey.
What a sexy album. I should have dimmed the lights and lit some candles to listen to this
Favorite tracks: Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away), If I Should Die Tonight, Come Get To This Excellent musician, but my goodness sing about anything else, my dude.
wet and blurry music smells like sex 4
Sexy…I’m saving this one for Valentines!
Not as wonderful for me as some say but the bass is superb . Obviously a must listen
A fantastic album
On an album full of fuck songs, "You Sure Love to Ball" is a fuuuuuuuck song. Glad I got to hear that one for the first time. It's a short album and there's no real need to have the title track on here basically twice. Overall, this is a really entertaining record, but definitely not Marvin at his peak. Still really good, though!
A collection of joyous soul. Not the masterpiece that What’s Going On but went down a treat on a Monday morning.
Liked it alot. i can see it being the go-to album for, when you are alone with the ladies....smooooooth
such a classic
Easily the horniest album so far. Marvin Gaye has such a soulful voice. I really enjoyed most of the album. I already knew the title track, but the other tracks continued the sultry sound. Smooth, easy listening
Very good! ★★★★
Amazing vocals and iconic title track, but there’s only so many songs about sex that I want to hear in a row before getting sick of it
Når ikke de samme høydene som What's Going On, men det trenger den ikke å gjøre heller.
What's Going On, men mer fokus på knulling. Den når ikke helt opp til forgjengeren, men fortsatt kramgo
Dette er vel bare en litt dårligere versjon av Whats going on? Nå er den såpass bra at det ikke gjør noe
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
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.
Listened to this with my wife on Valentine’s Day. Ohhh yeah
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.
Гарний альбом
Listened while driving home from work. Perhaps the horniest album ever made. Sounds great!
Really enjoyable
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.
4/5. Funk soul do bom. Marvin inspiradíssimo.
Marvin Gaye is one of.the.best voices ever
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.
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.
<3
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.
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.
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 70s r&b that solidified Gaye as a legend.
not a pop fan
Really good for its time
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.
Classic for a reason
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.
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"
A sad and horny Marvin Gaye. He just like me forreal
8/10 Favourite: Distant Lover Least Favourite: You Sure Know How to Ball
3 until I got to Let's get it on
7 Lovely marvin
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
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.
pretty good!! easy to listen to and enjoyable overall!/
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.
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.
Incredibly produced album. Guy gets it on.
You typ
3.5
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.
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.
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
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.
king of rnb, felt inappropriate to listen to at 8am LOL
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
Let’s get it on indeed! 8/10 Favorite tracks- “Let’s Get It On” “Come Get to This” “Distant Lover”
Solid.
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
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.
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?
Love the vibe, Marvin is freaky.
Je ne sais pas comment exprimer ce que j'ai ressenti mais c'était exceptionnel.
Soulful tunes from the R&B master
supa groovy
How can you even contend with the GOAT?
Loved this, smooth and sexy.
Good for a chill night
Soulful, timeless, sexy, sweet
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."
Apart from this being one the most sensual albums ever, this is genuinely very good music.
A Motown classic but make the sexiness obvious and naked.
Good one, really nice listening to.
3.93
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
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?
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.
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)
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
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.
Beautiful and classic
Really enjoyed this album I think it’s a great follow up to what’s going on. Vibey, sultry, a classic
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!
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
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
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
Hyvää shittiä. 3,75/5.
I love how jazzy it is, not what I normally listen to but I really like it.
Love this album. Great voice, vibes and mood.
Smooth as a babys bottom
Good!
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
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.
3% chance of pregnancy upon finishing this album.
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'.
Better than Coldplay
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".
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.
7/10… motown / soul / *1973
A soul masterpiece with touch of funk and some jazz elements. This is a timeless classic!
Marvin Gaye is a legend of several kinds of music but I'll say, primarily, R&B and soul. I'm an utter novice at both, so let's just say I'm working on better understanding and feeling the grooves he worked with. The title track is a cross-genre classic though. The rest of the record is smooth, infectious and joyful. I think what fails to land for me with R&B is that smoothness often becomes slowness, which bores be. Sexiness becomes a sleepiness (or sometimes a vague threatening-ness). This is none of that: it is interesting, vital -- Gaye pleads with the listener. Anyway, 4/5 and it's not even my jam.
Top notch Marvin Gaye.
great
I wish it was longer. The arrangements are incredible on every single song and the musicianship is great, but the star is definitely Marvin Gaye’s voice. It’s so passionate, but it can be so gentle when he needs it to be. It’s a shame this album is only 30 minutes. 4/5
Whats going on — one of my favorites
Sets a standard for Rhythm and Blues that few other artists can even approach. Influential in that it opened the door to straight talk about sex in pop music. That might have had some unfortunate outcomes (pop lyrics that are basically porn), but the influence is undeniable. I was about to give this a 5, but then changed my mind because some of lesser known tracks sound the same as the better known tracks. It’s a good sound, but there’s not a lot of diversity on this album. A 4.
Hell fuckin yes
Der Sound, den man sich bei Marvin Gaye vorstellt. Ruhig, sexuell geprägt. 4/5
The Let’s Get It On theme permeates the entire album which is, definitely, part of its allure. Gotta love Marvin’s beautiful voice, his soul, songwriting and great mastery of the studio. I especially enjoyed listening to the great bass work of James Jamerson on this recording.
Sure yeah, it's the sex album; I mean, what can you say, it's even got Let's Get It On *twice*. But what fewer people know, is that it's actually also the "lying in bed under a warm blanket with your partner, dozing off while dreaming of all the things you've yet to together" album.
I'm pregnant now Best Song: Let's Get it On Rating: 8/10 Stars: 4
So full of emotion. Gets you in the mood.
Lost in the melodies. Great stuff..
Feeling a little dirty after that.
im pregnant
This is just the most vibes album ever made isn’t it
this album has the exact sound i would expect from a marvin gaye record of the 1970s, the title track is iconic and the rest of the album is also consistently enjoyable
Even this supposed festival-of-horniness album is a window on the troubled life of Marvin. That world famous invitation to get carnal sounds, on closer inspection, like a beautifully framed self-justification that love and sex are wonderful despite what he’d been brought up to believe. Such a shame that so much of the greatest art is born of pain. Anyway I'll stick to the wonderful art itself. The focus is indeed love and sex and how they work well together, but also apart. And the album sounds just like that. I can hardly think of a mis-step in the arrangements or production, nor of course the musicianship (James Jamerson is obviously worth a mention but that is a disservice to every other player here) The music is rarely as upbeat as the title track, but it’s a massage for the brain and soul throughout. Then on top of all that add one of the most beautiful voices the world has known. Sounds like 5 stars…and maybe it should be, but I have a few minor gripes: Firstly, it’s only 8 tracks and just over half an hour and that even includes a 3+min reprise of the title track. Secondly, and I know it’s unfair to make this comparison, but it doesn’t quite reach the high bar he had set with its predecessor What’s Going On. Finally, I'm REALLY tight with maximum scores, so scandalously this is reduced to a 4⭐️
When I think about Smooth Soul, I think of Marvin.
This album is pretty good. It's a very easy listening, but yet really interesting too. I've liked it a lot, even though the last songs started to feel a little less interesting for me.
This is a man who loves getting it on and its hard to argue with his philosophy
A really great soul record from front to back. It's effortlessly cool and sexy, and Marvin Gaye's vocals just sound amazing.
Kinda glad it starts with the big obvious hit, then you get to enjoy all he has to have without the weight of something else lurking. Consistent throughout are these groovy and intimate movements in his music and it's all so interesting. Let's Get it On is an obvious hit, but his other songs hold their own and give this album life. If you need it for mood setting this would definitely deliver if that's what you're going for
I really like this album. Some songs are a bit too much smooooth soul for me but overall it's great.
Amazing
MARVIN 4.1/5
The first few seconds will have you reconsidering listening to this at work
The opening sounds of this album are so tied to the act which the song and album title describes that when I played it not through my bluetooth headphones I was embarrassed and had to look around to see if anyone heard.
Soul in its purest form
I will be fully honest. I’ve never quite understood the amount of love this record receives. I love Gaye’s prior release: the seminal concept album “What’s Going On”. That record is quite literally one of the greatest records of all time and also as an added bonus directly inspired Stevie Won’s artistic expansion during the 70s so that album gets flowers for that. Now to be clear this is not a bad record, it’s very good in that it’s generally good and there’s next to nothing “wrong” with this album but honestly I just don’t fully get it. The opening title track is the embodiment of “romantic soul song” and is an excellent track. “Please Don’t Stay” is also quite good. However the following two tracks on side two are not favorites of mine as they both fall into that slow sound and formula that this album employs for virtually its whole run. The second side opens with my favorite track on the record “Come Get To This” a wonderful song that continues the themes of sexual healing found throughout this record. However I won’t lie the remaining three tracks aren’t favorites of mine. Again, I will make clear this is a good album and a pretty damn good one too but the album feels a little tiring falling into the same formula of slow soul songs that feel repetitive lyrically, outside of a few standouts this album wasn’t my favorite Gaye album
It’s Marvin what’s not to like.
Formative. Sexy. Brilliant.
I wonder how many people are here because of this album. Iconic opening. Feels like a 3 overall, but first track is so iconic, it has to bump it up a little.
Much better than Gaye's post divorce concept album, but still not enough to get a five. A solid four.
A classic. Now my whole office is in the mood....
Sexy
Strong themes, great songwriting, what else is there to say?
Love me some Marvin Gaye. Not as good as what's going on, but still wonderful. 8/10
Amazing album, full of smooth soul
I know there's a double meaning in Keep Gettin' It On, but evoking Jesus's name when saying people need to start getting it on was an awkward choice for the more likely interpretation of the song. This album was way more enjoyable than the other one, really nice jazzy soul. I may not listen to this again, but I liked it
Sadly, I had a great review of this that I didn't save. I continue to think that it's too bad Marvin Gaye is pgeonholed into being "The Sex song guy", but this album is genuinely really inescapably sexy ("What's Going On" is the album that should lead to him having a more nuanced image) Fun story, I walked into my office and immediately started playing this album before making sure my headphones were connected. My officemate fortunately had headphones on (and might not have the cultural context to be offended) but it was almost super embarrassing. Anyway, this is a great album. Good work Marvin. Maybe just a touch more variety next time, but at 31 minutes you can get away with a lot.
This album is smooth as hell and I was deeply concerned with listening to it in the office lest anyone judge me for listening to it. I get why it is understood to be sexy (and it's certainly better than the other sex song we've had (here's looking at you Fred)). With that said, I think my 4-star rating is mostly an acknowledgement of its cultural significance. That's enough for me to round this 3.5 stars up to 4.
OMG. Love this. The perfect sound for a relaxing Sunday in autumn London. Yes, we‘re all sensitive people with so much to give. — How sweet and wonderful life can be!
yeah, i could get pregnant to this
My guy really went from What’s Going On to this horny shit in 2 years. Slaps
How can you not enjoy this album?
Great record, but mood wise not where I’m at this week.
An R&B and Soul standard. Over 50 years later and that hasn't changed at all. Just as vital now as it was when it came out in 1973. Favorites: "Let's Get It On", "Keep Gettin' It On", "Come Get To This", and "Just To Keep You Satisfied"
So good. 8/10
Great, but not his greatest.
I had something pre-written but I didn't save it right so I'll be briefer. Historically important album, Marvin Gaye is a legend although I prefer What's Going On and his more socially conscious stuff. I just prefer soul music sung by women over men as a personal preference.
A masterclass in being smooth.
marvin gay😼
This causes me immense psychic trauma as a man who is simultaneously afraid of intimacy and obsessed with James Jamerson’s basslines.
Sexy time
Like his political songs more, but still great stuff
Another compelling project I found it quite fun with enjoyable rhythms 8 out of 10 for me
let's get it ok halt de schleimig sex shorthand. aber es isch GUET. so seriously sehr sehr guete song. so es isch funky d backings sind sooo geil ufem rechte ohr. drums soooo cool. kenn glaub keis anders lied vo dem album. please stay isch sehr de smoothi marvin gaye womer kennt mit bongos und so sehr sehr geil. das album isch afoch no jamerson. insane. if i should die tonight het au de volli motown sound huuuere schön. und er siiiingt. aber isch halt de schnulze type marvin. keep gettin it on isch afoch e fortsetzig haha. afoch no meh horndawg. come get to this au biiitz horndawg irgendwie au. just to keep you satisfied seehr schnulzig sehr cheminee musig. sehr sehr guets album, find d slow jams sind mir zu slow und d funky tracks sind defür super. title song natürlich hammer.
let's get it on halt eifach churz eis vode beste lieder ever WE ARE ALL SENSITIVE PEOPLE JAAAAA please don't stay isch chli inoffensive gsi if I should die tonight wieder ener nach mim gusto jeeedes mal wirdi wieder hässig uf de gschissni vater leider han ich aber s gliche problem wie bis jz immer mitemmarvin gaye: mega schöni lieder aber sie gönd so schnell ah mier verbii, iwie es fehle vo bangers (ussert natürlich let's get it on) joo ohni let's get it on wärs für mich es 3, aber fucking let's get it on
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Unc still got it
Marvin, mon gooner préféré.
Секс. Лучшая песня - Let's Get It On.
superhorny
Title song is the song you think of when someone tries to imitate a porn soundtrack with a "bow chikka bow wow" wah wah sound.... Its sensual, dirty, horny, all them things. lay back and get your post listen cigarette ready, you'll need it.
I think I liked this one more than the 80s album Maybe a 4?
Klassiker! Riktigt mysig tända ljus middag vibe! Köp
Classic gettin it on song album.
this man is amazing! love distant lover!!
So so good and so so sexy, as expected
Great work of art , definitely gonna revisit this one
classic
Very smooth!
Masterclass complète.
Just vibes
It's good isn't it? Not quite as good as What's Going On, for my money but, still ....
good but not What’s Going On level
Best Song: Let's Get it On This is a good album. It is pretty short and almost feels like an EP. The title track is its highlight, after that it kind of all sounds like one long song. 4/5.
Pretty good!
Sexy
Some cool soul, at the start of the album I get another one of those moments where I recognise a melody but never known where it came from until now. Anyway yeah liked this one. 4 stars
I may be reading a bit too much into this, but if I’m picking up on the signals correctly, I think Marvin is interested in getting it on.
pretty good
I need to wait for an evening with an S.O. to listen to this all the way through. It honestly feels ridiculous listening on my own or while working. But that means it nails what it's trying to do.
I'm loving Marvin Gaye. However, I still think that his other album was better than this one.
I heard D'Angelo a little while ago, if that was baby making music, this will rock your world. We start off with the very well known title track, and we can expect that energy all throughout. Well composed, well performed, I would snag the record. I could've given it another listen to start enjoying those subtle background details. 4/5
Beautiful 70s soul, funk. Will never be my genre. Fantastic vocals.
Moins bien que What s going on mais banger quand même
Good
I love this album about as much as I love this album cover. I really like the album cover.
Wonderful album about making love. Specifically getting it on. Instrumentals are lush and perfect, vocal performances are tender and perfect. Great listen for the right mood and time. 3.85/5
This is wonderful. So much packed into just over 30 minutes. Really wonderful.
Love Marvin Gaye, and this albums great. Only wish it was a little bit longer
Sensual soul
Great, more to the artist than I thought.
Be careful with this album. I listened to it while at the grocery store, and now I’m pregnant. And I’m a guy, so…
Beautiful soul music!!! Loved it
A fun little listen. Because “Let’s Get It On” is so well known, it’s a little comical to hear it as track 1. However, it really set the tone for an album that explores love and intimacy on both physical and emotional levels. The influence is obvious- I was constantly reminded of Prince and Thundercat during this listen
It's a great album. But musically too close to "What's going on". Except the 2 last songs - which I enjoyed the most (except the women's moaning - I never understand why someone would add this)
The title track is a classic, and his voice is great. 4 stars
4.5
A classic. I really like his sound.
"Marvin, Marvin, it's Chuck. Your cousin, Chuck Gaye. You know that sexy ass sound you're looking for? Well, listen to this!" *Holds out phone as Marty slides up to the mic. Great stuff. Great voice. He finds his way into your soul and stays with you the entire album. The titular track will make the playlist of course.
I mean, for what this is, it's excellent.
sehr schön!, bei arte gibt es gerade die miniserie small axe, daran musste ich denken :) https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/120058-002-A/small-axe-2-5/ e Let’s Get It On! "Außerdem führt dieses Lied die Liste der besten Lieder für ein romantisches Abendessen an. Der Übernachtungsgast, der diesen dezenten Hinweis nicht versteht, kann wohl getrost als uninteressiert aussortiert werden." https://shorturl.at/yaO3U ;) c
Actually nice listen. Classic.
A little too one note for my tastes, but there is no denying the sheer force of nature that is a Marvin Gaye song.
smooth, sexy and emotional. Just how i like it
This is a great album, all bangers. Incredible vibes.
SOUL. Another all-time soul classic from one of the goats, this time bringing us essential babymaking jams.
my clothes flew off as soon as I hit play. I can't believe this album starts with THE babymaking song I will say, it's great when you get an album that really opens your eyes to where modern artists get their inspirations. I swear I could hear some Anderson .Paak on some of these songs. Standouts: Let's Get It On • If I Should Die Tonight • Keep Gettin' It On
man when that first note hits you just know you're in for a great one
I prefer (and assume we'll see?) What's Going On... but this is still a great album.
I've already listened to his album (8). The prime years of Marvin Gaye.
amazing and soulful
Soulful and smooth, his vocals are unbelievable, this is very much an easy listen album
A classic.
Oh yeah, now this is the Marvin we love!
This guy does not know how to make bad music.
Excellent album, though the saxophone solos do get a bit much for me at some point
Music for making babies
very good shit.
Ahhh, lets get it on...
I could feel the 70s shag carpet as I listened to this album. I will never be as smooth or sexy as Marvin Gaye but this album let's me pretend I am.
Surprisingly short! There's a joke in there somewhere...
This album was a great old school r & b album by one of the greats! Very very much what I think of when. I think music for getting it on too haha 😂 but over all good album
not as good as What's Going On but still great. What a voice. I got pregnant listening to it.
A controversial album due to the almost illegal levels of sexiness. Initial measurements with a standard Sex-O-Meter™ immediately pegged the needle, unbelievably more than a full Barry White. Continued measuring caused the meter to explode. Caution is advised while listening. Damn. Excellent album by an amazing artist.
Groovy and brief. 4/5
Zalige stem, goeie band en arrangementen. Mss wat veel van hetzelfde. Toch 4 sterren
Always fun
Música que você escuta na hora do boombayah
Heard of them, never listened to them. It’s ok
romantical marvin gaye
Okay yeah this was sexy, almost cartoonishly so at some points