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very amazing, he has beautiful voice and the bass.... oh honey, so good you you can put it on a hat
Lets Get It On has an amazing vocal performance from Gaye on smooth and satisfying instrumentals. I loved this album, very easy and enjoyable listening. Lyrics are super sex-infused especially in the title track. If I Should Die Tonight and You Sure Love To Ball are personal highlights of the album.
Let's Get It On é um disco muito coeso e uniforme, esbanjando sensualidade, boas melodias e a performance vocal exuberante de Marvin Gaye. É um disco sem nenhum momento ruim, soando redondo durante toda a sua (curta) duração. Os arranjos de metais trazem um ar de sofisticação e a banda ajuda a trazer o groove sem espaço para excessos. É um disco sem dúvida muito bom, mas sinto falta de momentos mais arrebatadores, algo que me cause um arrepio. O destaque fica facilmente com a faixa título, bem como sua reprise.
"Let's Get It On" é um disco bem homogêneo, no sentido que umas músicas se parecem entre si, musicalmente e pelos temas, compartilhando essa vibe sensual e romântica. Como é um álbum curto, consegue manter a atenção e entreter. A faixa título é um clássico e um bom exemplo da entrega vocal do Marvin Gaye.
So many layers of lovely. Big ol' sexy orchestra. Where's my silk robe at
Super funky and chill. Sunday morning jams.
Idk I just enjoyed it tbh overall
Talk about a horny album haha. I love the dichotomy of this and “What’s Going On?”. Scathing social commentary versus ‘hey girl let’s get all the way down’. I know there’s a deeper, catharsis behind the album in reality; but it’s just interesting to me, and speaks to his breath of topics he can be so well versed in. Not to mention the music is perfectly funky and R&B-ey.
What a horn dog. My fave track was Just to Keep You Satisfied
Marvin gets his strange
Man the 70s were sexed up eh. Song after song that will inevitably end up on some poor sod's romance playlist for that first night with someone. Bangers though, all of them, in more ways than 1. 4/5
Right up my alley but nothing extremely noteworthy imo after the single up top
Sexy
Amazing R&B. Marvin’s voice is unbelievable
Let’s Get it On. Enough said. Classic.
would
This one puts me in the mood to make sweet love to my honey and fuck all night!
Marvin! One of the best voices ever! Dug the album. Many a baby made to this record!
I didn’t listen to it all but I do like what I heard
4/5. After reading some context in regards to Marvin's life, these songs are much more powerful. It is a therapeutic process of a man recognizing his worth and that his past trauma does not define him. You almost can hear that he is not talking to anyone in particular, but rather using his voice and music to move through these emotions. As far as the full album goes, it's powerful and he takes his time with each one, but it does slow down way too much at certain times that takes away from the experience. It's a great album but it does not land all the way through. Best Song: Let's Get It On, If I Should Die Tonight, Distant Lover
Not my favorite album from Marvin but still a classic.
Let's Marvin Gaye and get it on A short album A sexy album
Well the highlight is certainly the title track, really love that song. Great album overall, and a good 4 stars for me.
Rating: 4/5 | Favorite Track: If I Should Die Tonight --- Marvin Gaye is by far one of the greatest musicians of all time. While I don't love this album nearly as much as What's Going On, this is still a lovely listen with Gaye's excellent vocal performance and lush instrumental arrangements.
I listened to this twice and now I’m pregnant. And I’m a guy.
Yeah, this is a classic. Not much that needs saying here, it's just good. Shrug.
His voice is amazing. the first 3 songs were incredible. But then I think the rest are far weaker. Still a great album 9/10
Thumbs up, thought provoking
Hahahahahhahahhahhahhaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahahahaahah
Zeggen dat dit album wat gladjes is, is een aardig understatement. Ik ben hier helemaal niet van, die gladde soul-jazz-rnb haast porno-achtige meuk, maar als je het dan toch moet luisteren is dit wel met uitstek hét album. Met een krappe 32 minuten houdt ome Marvin het ook keurig netjes binnen de lijntjes en dat maakt dat dit zeker een goed album is. Zoals ik vaker zeg is dit dus niet helemaal aan mij besteed, maar voor een keertje helemaal prima. 3,5 tot 4 sterren. En toch voel ik me vies als dit luister.
Enjoyed it 👍
This is now the 3rd album by Marvin Gaye that I've listened to as part of this project. That's all of them from the list. The music is soft and gentle and very soulful. I can't listen to that all the time. Too much of that sweet enamel gives me a toothache. But in the right mood and in between, I really like the music. 4/5
Great album, but I like the soul stuff more than the 80s stuff
Ooohh so sweet. Takes me into a time warp of a mid-70s summer groove. The sound is perfection. Mr. Gaye is buttery smooth and so so horny. I had to laugh when I thought “this one track is beautiful, soulful - what’s it called?” and it was “You Sure Love to Ball.” Yeah you do.
Marvin’s sexual prowess on full display, a full half hour album dedicated to fucking, basically. The funk pops right off the page with this one, and Marvin’s vocal range is incredible. The backing band are on point for the entire album, and it’s a true joy. I wouldn’t say my favorite album of his, but a classic indeed.
10/10
Muzyka do uprawiania seksu, nie ma się co oszukiwać. Gladka i śliska jak olej. Głos sunie po dźwiękach jak wąż. Trochę to dla mnie przytłaczające. 7/10
First song is a classic romance meme. Whole album is calming, mellow, relaxing.
Sploosh
It's the title track and the only Marvin Gaye I know, but Let's Get It On! Gaye's voice is obviously fantastic and this album wraps you up like a warm blanket. It's a little slow for my taste but it's definitely a nice listen. Instrumentally this is a nice album as well. It's got tight drums, funky wah-wah guitar riffs, sax, and piano parts a-plenty. And clocking in at about 32 minutes, it's a perfect taste of everything. Standouts for me were: "Let's Get It On," "Keep Gettin' It On," "Distant Lover," and "You Sure Love To Ball." Honestly, any of the tracks could be standouts on this one with the exception of the final song, which was kind of a slow bummer at the end of a very good album. I went into this listen thinking it would be a straightforward 3 star experience: very likeable with some good fun tracks that I enjoyed but probably wouldn't revisit too much, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I had with it. Enough that I think it's a clear 4 star album. I would definitely put this whole album on again, but I'd have to be in the right sorta mood...
❤️
An album that's hard not to like — it's just so incredibly easy to listen to and smooth. Maybe it borders on cheesy, but somehow it doesn't put me off; that's how well it's done.
cannot go wrong
Babymakin music…
Good stuff
Marvin Gaye is a national treasure. Let's get it on will forever be a jam -- reminding anyone when it comes on that love is indeed supreme.
Really good
6.5/10 General : chill Favs: Please Don't Stay Once you Go Away; Keep Gettin it On; Distant Lover
A solid and groovy album! I would definitely listen to this album again and recommend it to others!
Porn.
I don’t often listen to soul or Rn’B but I always have time for Marvin Gaye. Fantastic songs & voice
Too many soppy strings for my 2025 ears. Gaye’s voice is perfect though.
Mmhm
Let’s get it on!
Iconic. No notes
It is like an awakening of sexuality and freedom. 4/5
I like my funk a bit funkier, if that makes sense. This is just a bit too smooth for my liking, however that voice is fantastic of course. Plus the oversexed them tips over into cringe at times. Want to give it a 3.5
Great album for some romancing. A classic certainly from the first song and similar theme across the rest to the album.
Another Marvin Gaye album where the title track wipes the rest in quality, but when its that good, does it even matter?
i'm not sure if it's crazier that this guy died because he was shot in the chest by his own father or that in his relatively short time on this earth he was able to release this much awesome music
Mellow, sexy, etc.
freaky on a tuesday morning
Another user wrote "this album oozes soul". I totally agree, but it also oozes sex.
The one-two punch of let's get it on and keep getting it on are almost too much for me. This guy loves to get it on. Great vibe and overall feel of the albums, fun bass, guitar, strings and horns. Really enjoyable album overall. Can definitely see myself getting it on to this. Very classy album given the subject matter.
Get it on, Baby! Probably just liked it for the memes. Smooth and easy bass lines too.
Good
More of a What's Going On fan, but you can't beat Let's Get It On for sexy mood music.
i think i'm finding out from doing this that i actually really like soul
Proper Motown.
By 1973, Marvin Gaye had already proven himself a visionary with What’s Going On, but Let’s Get It On marked a clear shift in focus—from political consciousness to pure, unfiltered sensuality. Where contemporaries like Stevie Wonder and Curtis Mayfield continued tackling social issues, Gaye leaned into something more intimate, turning soul music into an adult experience. This album helped redefine R&B, pulling it away from Motown’s polished pop sound and into a deeper, more expressive realm. The title track? An all-timer. A masterclass in seduction, draped in a warm bed of electric piano, gently weeping guitar licks, and sweeping strings, all locked into a slow, hypnotic groove. And then there’s Marvin—pleading, teasing, pouring every ounce of desire into each note. It’s in the running for the best title track of all time, full stop. Beyond that, Come Get to This delivers an irresistible burst of joy, Distant Lover aches with longing, and You Sure Love to Ball leans fully into the album’s sensual atmosphere. Keep Gettin’ It On circles back to familiar territory—whether as a deliberate continuation or just a little extra insurance that the message was clear. The rest of the album maintains a consistently high bar, even if some tracks don’t stand out as much—not because they aren’t great, but because Gaye’s catalog is so full of moments that are transcendent. The production, led by Gaye and Motown veteran Ed Townsend, plays a crucial role in the album’s impact. The blend of silky smooth instrumentation, airy reverb, and layered vocal harmonies creates a sound that feels intimate yet cinematic—like stepping into a dimly lit room where every sigh and whisper is amplified. Gaye’s vocal delivery shifts between delicate and commanding, setting the gold standard for romantic R&B. Today, Let’s Get It On is an institution, a gold standard, the reason half of the kids born in the ‘70s exist. And while not every track is a peak in his legendary discography, the ones that hit? They don’t just land—they linger.
Solid all the way through. Good for relaxing times
Smooth jams
This will be a breeze to listen to. Marvin Gaye consistently creates pleasant tunes to lay back and just enjoy. Feels like he rarely puts a foot wrong. I have listened to a fair amount of his music before so I know what I'm getting into. Let's Get It On The sex song. Memed to death for its smoothness and cheesy blatant sexuality. Remains memorable in spite of the memes and mockery. And I do think the song is used as a joke simply because it's so good at what it's trying to do. Absolutely iconic from start to finish. A fine performance which enhances what is fairly basic writing. Marvin Gaye's voice just enhances the song so much. Sexy, sensual with the dated production and instrumentation adding charm to the track. One of the great horny songs of all time. 5/5 Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) The desperate pleading is honestly pretty charming. The background vocals are great. I think the band does a great job creating that unique Marvin Gaye RNB sound. A solid song which puts me in a good move. Love the instrumentation. Enthralling performance. Greatm 4.5/5 If I Should Die Tonight Opens very abruptly after the first track. The transition is not smooth at all. I like the mix. The keys and violin sit just right in the background. Great bass, decent sax. Lush and powerful. Great song structure, keeps me intrigued throughout. Passionate delivery on the chorus. Good. 4/5 Keep Gettin' it On The sex song 2: electric boogaloo. Infectious charisma, can't help but smile at the cheesiness. The control he has of his voice is just unlimited as to how impressive it is. It's so cheesy, but I'm having a great time. 4.5/5 Come Get To This Love the way the song opens. The background harmonies create a delicious atmosphere. A completely different rhythm and tempo. Don't really like the loud sharpness of the drums, might be a fault of the mix. The background sax absolutely shreds. Not his best track, but the quality's still there. 3.5/5 Distant Lover The chimes are fabulous. Meanders a bit, the verse is slightly messy. Not crazy about the background vocals. The strings and brass instruments create a moment of magic in the instrumental. Great singing as always. The song sounds large and grand. Lovely ending. Good. 4/5 You Sure Love To Ball Fantastic bass work. Not a fan of how the vocal melody evolves. The way he resolves the main vocal line is a bit flat and uninteresting. When they play with the vocal layering with the repetitive chorus playing is really good. Decent. 3.5/5 Just Keep You Satisfied. Some of the lyrics are a bit terrible. The performance oozes soul and desire. He sounds like he knows he was born to do this, the confidence in his own ability is admirable. Background harmonies sound fantastic. The sparseness of the instrumental is a bit of a let down, but it does highlight some great bass tones, and is an effective closer. Feels sentimental and sufficiently powerful. Decent. 3.5/5 While never reaching quite the heights of "What's Going On" or "I Want You" I still think this album deserves its plaudits even if it's only based on performances alone. Feels warm and makes me happy in the same ways other projects of his do. I just love how in tune Marvin Gaye is with his band, and how much they do to enhance the sound of his marvelous performances. Sounds blissful. Not something I'd ever need much persuading to listen to again. Great album, would reccommend. Fave track. Let's Get It On Least fave track. Come Get To This
I feel a little weird, listening to this alone, incredible musicianship in chemistry, however. They really managed to create a work ofart.
Classy
I enjoyed this album
I mean, I do like sex more than politics, but I still prefer What's Going On.
Recognized the Distant Lover/Spaceship sample! Pretty good album
Marvin Gaye possessed the ability to convey raw emotions through his smooth vocals, captivating melodies, and lyrics while creating one of the greatest soul albums in history. Each track on the album is filled with a groove that is lush and often enhanced by a soulful horn section. Notable songs, including the title track "Let's Get It On" and "Distant Lover, remain among the best soul songs ever recorded. Despite being over 50 years since its release, the album remains relevant, feels fresh and continues to evoke an emotional responses. This album is truly timeless. While Justin Timberlake may have claimed to be bringing sexy back. He was mistaken. Sexy never left.
This entire album is basically variations of the same song, but it's a damn good song 7/10 Fave track: Come get to this
this is the legendary follow-up to What's Going On, an album that's just as relevant today as it was in 1971. it's a magical combination of timeless music with a political angle that only grows stronger and more prescient over the decades. Let's Get It On is, obviously, not nearly as concerned with the issues of the day, but in a way, it's just as timeless and relevant as What's Going On. few topics, especially in American culture, are more universal than sex! Marvin Gaye's liner notes give me the impression that this was an album he made to heal from his sexual trauma and repression; you can hear the weight falling off his shoulders as he careens over these tracks. What's Going On might be notable for its songwriting prowess, but Let's Get It On captures Gaye in the raw. the songs are much simpler, but that simplicity serves the sexual theme, giving him plenty of room to feel out each lyric and phrase. everything is super groovy, and deeply intimate. this is definitely a step in a new direction from what Motown had become known for, and I'm glad they gave Gaye the creative liberty to make it happen! we have a whole host of funky, loose, jam-session-like soul and R&B albums to thank him for. strong 8/10.
A classic, a great addition to my 70s/80s playlist. Can't beat a good bit of Marvin Gaye. Best song on the album is If I Should Die Tonight.
Didn't think something I'd like something this sexual. This might be my favorite soul album, my only complaint is that it slowed down one too many times, I wish it would've stayed with the funkier stuff more
Gotta say I really like old RnB & soul
A classic
Classic 1973 soul…love it!
Smooth
Groovy, smutty, record. Had me going 😳😳🌹 the entire album. I'm not familiar with soul, but I enjoyed the album a surprising lot more than I expected 👍
This album really was pretty good, as the critics all seem to purport. This isn’t the type of music I normally listen to, but I can see putting it on from time to time just to mellow out a bit. I could do without the moaning sounds at the beginning of “You Sure Love to Ball” (I always hate this effect, and the title and lyrics could be a bit more subtle as well). Even though this is a blatant sex album, I quite enjoyed it and give it four stars.
Beautiful vibes!
The perfect record for valentine’s day. An album of unabashed odes to straight up raw dogging it shouldn’t be as good as this, but Marvin’s got the juice to make it work. Smooth as hell vocals from Motown’s golden boy and Jamerson’s unmistakable thumping bass, this is one sexy half hour ride. I could have done without the bongos and the tambourine: the unsexiest of all the instruments.
8.53
Spectacular. One of Marvin Gaye’s best and fits its title cause everything gives an erotic vibe. Oh and the opening track will NEVER get old.
Martin Gaye- Let’s Get it On || 4.4/5⭐️ ༘˚⋆𐙚｡⋆𖦹.✧˚ WE GOT AN RNB ALBUM. the jazzy instrumentals on this are SOOO GOOD. especially for track three. very soulful and yk. charged. his vocals are super smooth and very like dreamlike with the way it’s mixed. and this album is extremely consistent. very good all throughout. i can see how this album is a staple for /and help shaped the rnb genre. stand out songs- let’s get it on, if i should die tonight💕💕, keep getting it on, come get to this💕💕💕, you sure love to ball
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️— 4[.4] of 5 stars THIS THING GROOVAY. In all seriousness, this thing is an amazing collection of 8 solid, chill, relaxing tracks. Love the horns and funky guitars on this, and his insanely smooth and soulful vocals, along with his amazing songwriting just puts the icing on the cake. From those iconic first 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 😜 notes at the beginning of the title track to the delicate strings and vocals at the end, this album offers a level of “feel” and in-the-zone-ness (is that a word??) that I honestly really enjoyed. I also loved a lot of the more subdued, emotional parts of this album (for example, IISDT and Distant Lover). Favourites: If I should Die Tonight⭐️, Let’s get it on (iconic), Distant Lover. Dislikes: You Sure Love to Ball (NEOT a fan of those “sound effects” at the beginning)
Rating - 4(.5)/5. > i like the first song LOL. I actually really like this album…. Please dont stay hits too. I LIKE KEEP GETTING IT ON AS WELL. This album is so freakster wtf Mr. Gaye. Come get to this was rlly good, prob my fav. Overall rlly groovy. Im so bad at writing these (╥_╥) > thumbs up: the whole album methinks. Thank you Mr. Gaye for this masterpiece.
Pensavo fosse un 5 facile, invece un po' meno...
Best of the Gaye’s I’ve heard on this list. Isn’t preachy or fucking depressing.
Titillagið er klassík og hin eru afar smooth og sexý. Ég er að fíla þetta þrátt fyrir hvað Marvin er próblematic.
A little odd as this is a part of my "first thing in the morning" routine but it is a wonderful album. I'm not sure who had the more tragic end of life between him and Sam Cooke. On the subject of the music, well, its sublime. The lyrics are a little cheesy but that both to be expected of the genre and he does them credit in his cadence and voice.
Not necessarily my favorite genre but a good album. Sultry, R&B, a good time for all
Classic
Shit, as a dude my loins are moist. Yes I'm walking the dog in the morning humidity, but damb dude. What does this music do to the ladies.
Classic
Fav: If I Should Die Tonight Least Fav: You Sure Love To Ball
HORNY
A nicely cohesive album with a KILLER lead track - all time classic. The man can sing. It's a bit sexy and moody for everyday listening I think - but when the moon hits your eye....
Again so much here. It's so hard to separate his violent death, his beating by his father as he grew up. What a wonderful LP. Greasy A/F! Well produced, like the big bass and percussion. Liked "Ball" & "On". The LP flowed from song to song. As a little kid I recall Marvin's skull cap and took to sporting one too.
Amazing, smooth and sexy
Love this album. Smooth in a way that's not boring. Super groovy and emotional.
Shagging : The Album Got pregnant just listening to this. It's a smooth, sexy and soulful jam, and I'm here for it.
A remake of Marvin Gaye, remixed and therefore sounds good. The compilation of songs is a bit too soft for me. What can you say about Marvin Gaye, indescribably good, intense vocals - goose bumps!
Good times!
4.25
Besides the opener that is frankly impossible for me to take seriously anymore, this is an incredible listen. Distant Lover, Keep Gettin It On, and pretty much every other song is a delightful combination of Marvin's old style with new funk attitudes. Just a shame the title track is a punchline too often today.
Tiene rizz
3.5
The opening song is an absolute classic, and the rest of the songs are just as good.
Pretty chill
listened to again bonafide classic and probably the source of many children
Initially, it caught me off guard, but I enjoyed it more with repeatable listening.
Incredibly sexy and smooth, Martin has some banging vocals!! Sweet, sensual and romantic. I liked it, it's so very groovy. I'd definitely dance to this, what's interesting is that the album is pretty short! Although I think it does alot with so little. The instrumentals are great and they really translate the sensuality and longing. My favorites have to be "You Sure Love To Ball" "Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away)" and finally, "Distant Lover", probably means I enjoy the slower and tender side of these love songs more.
one of the most gorgeous classic r&b albums of all time
Really enjoyed this 8/10
Yay! Our last Marvin Gaye album was just a week or so ago, so we get to think comparatively! My favorite way to form thoughts around music!!! This does share many similarities on sonics with What's Going On, but where it differs is that most songs here are really in the pocket - theres just a bit more groove to provide some backbone to the songs. That's not true for everything though, which allows me to talk about my favorite song on here. "If I should die tonight" is just so beautiful in it's sentiment and execution. The swelling strings and horns, the light, plucky guitars fading in and out, and Marvin putting his whole heart and soul into the vocal performance. Wow, such a pretty pretty pretty song! Another highlight, "You sure love to ball" gets back into the more groovy (and almost bossanova) territory - and I think its a nice microcosm of the other change this album sees in comparison to Whats Going On; there's no social outcrying here. It's just one smooth love song after another. Love proclamations and grapplings with ones feelings surrounding a lover, these are what we get treated to on this record.
Album 649 of 1001 Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On (1973) Rating : 4 / 5 So smooth. Awesome album. Not something I'd typically go to but will turn up the volume a bit if I hear it playing. One reviewer said "I listened to this with my wife and now I'm pregnant, so - five stars."
Pretty sure I’m pregnant now.
Love the vocals and smooth rhythms.
A Soul staple and classic. This album should be included in sex education classes. It's worth noting that it requires some supplementary items to be fully enjoyed: a home cooked dinner, a bottle of your favourite wine, appropriate mood lighting, and a Fine Piece of Ass. 4.5/5
Достойно
Album Cover 4/10
I had to listen to Here My Dear some weeks ago and the experience of that album as my first taste of Marvin Gaye's music was quite the first impression because it was pretty nice sonically but the spilling of guts gave it this dark and sad undertone that I just couldn't ignore. I write this here because I didn't get to be very detailed for my thoughts on Here My Dear but also because by comparison, getting to hear Let's Get it On is almost night and day in the mood and lyrics. The obvious meme thought about this album is the one with the classic sexy riff in the title track that just screams "this album is about sex to love your girl by and like, yeah that's true but it's also not EVERYTHING this album has to offer either. It's just perfectly suited to soundtrack a cozy afternoon with your partner (or by yourself) or simply dancing to really well composed dancey soul. It's really hard not to enjoy this album because it's effortlessly great at the instrumental choices it has, Marv's voice is smooth yet full of passion for the subject of his songs, you can believe he feels so strongly about this woman which only makes the way it presents these emotions even better. Just, great stuff once again
Oh so smooth
Not his best, but that's a legendarily hard bar to clear, even with such an excellent record.
I think this album reminds me of like 70's soul music.
Banging music
Oh THIS is where the sexytimes movie music comes from! This was nice, a little too sexy for a Monday morning.
The title track towers above the rest of this a fair bit, to the extent that songs that might otherwise sound amazing just sound like less authentic versions of it. Still, it's MG at his sexiest, smoothest and coolest. Obviously it doesn't have the emotional punch of What's Going On, nor the meaning, but that's not to say that it isn't very good.
wish i could've had a sultrier environment to listen to this in than my sterile office. ok marvin i see what you're talking about.
Classic and good vibes all around
Very groovy
Great marvin album. Definetly overlooked compared to whats going on. Best track - lets get it on
A master class in soul. This is one of the milestone records in music, produced by a musician that was taken far too early from us. The gentle touch this record has is uncanny; Marvin is truly on his own. It's such a beautifully-composed record that will forever be timeless. The instrumentation paired with his vocals is mesmeric. Fantastic record.
Baby-making music, schlechter als what's going on tho
The rare album that cements itself as a keeper literally in the first notes - that riff and the title track alone set the table. Nothing after the initial track could approach that - nor does - which puts it a notch below What's Going On. It's not perfect especially that there's essentially a repeat ("Keep Gettin' It On") song :P, it gets a little ridiculous lyrically (um..."You Sure Love to Ball" what) and the last cut is too awash with strings but the album's best make this a classic. Everyone talks about the lyrics (and hmm, I did too) but the music is what carries it. Band members and/or musicians should be on the cover dammit - James Jamerson (bass) especially. 8/10 4 stars
solid album, title track slaps so hard
It's really good, saying this for a genre I'm not well versed in. Good groove from the first song on. Incredible vocals. Bass line is catchy and noticeable. It could be background music or active listening. 4/5
Дуже сексі і хорні альбом. Навіть аж занадто. Весь переслуховувати буду навряд, а ось декілька пісень звідти прям вау.
A different kind of social consciousness—raising your libido between the sheets instead of your fist in the streets—but no less revolutionary than What’s Going On. Recorded mostly live with Motown’s tightest players, and that tight playing earns the 4.
Marvin having a ball.
Great. Enjoyed
Far too sexy for me. Makes me feel uncomfortable. Fuck knows what that says about me. 4⭐️
1001 Albums #21 gooood
Smooooth. 4/5
Never listened to Marvin gaye, except for the iconic Aint not mountain high enough. Very very sexy and very very good. Loved this album mostly. I will definitely re-listen to some of the tracks on here again.
If I had a nickel for every song on this album explicitly about “getting it on” I’d have two nickels, which is not a lot, but it’s weird it happened twice
I like this Gaye guy, he’s pretty good.
Golden oldie. Marvin Gaye is the master of his time
Awesome.
I wonder how many children we born because of this album.
3.5 rounded up groovy as hell but unfortunately nothing else he does will ever live up to what’s going on highlights: let’s get it on, if i should die tonight, come get to this (nov 27 2024)
This might be the gold standard for getting down music. That lead single knows what's about to happen.
As much as I'm not really a fan of this type of music, and Gaye can be hit or miss for me, there's something about the songs on this album. There's a reason that it's the joke music put on in the movies for when the main characters are going to be ... intimate. Because just hearing the opening of the title track, everyone is the same headspace. Jack Black doing his cover of it in High Fidelity is a such a highlight of that movie, too.
Baby making music.
Gillar :)
LET'S GET IT OOOOOON!
Really nice listen. Never heard this album outside of the first minute of Let's Get It On. Just some nice soul music.
Pretty smooth. Let's get it on is an obvious banger, but the remainder of the album gets a bit stale.
I like this, it's a really chilled and soulful time. I like the backing violins and sax bringing some extra oomph, and he's got such a great voice, sugar.
Amazing album omgg currently a 9-10 for me just spectacular album favs are title track and keep getting it on but every song is so funky with such a fun album cover love to see the samples come back baby and spaceship on distant lover hard to decide between for or 5 but i choose 5 because it's closer
groovin
one of his great "____'s G_____ On" records. this one's a concept album about a guy who likes to fuck. i like to imagine the look on the faces of the guys behind the console when marv dropped "stop beatin' 'round the bush." the title track remains funny, horny, ecstatic, unimpeachable, even after so many bad movie needle drops have turned it into a cliché. funnier and hornier still is the reprise "keep gettin' it on" at the end of side a, reminding you that he is, indeed, still gettin' it on ten minutes later. fucks my shit up everytime. love the drums at the end of "please don't stay." love the little red toque. love the pacman-ass typeface on the cover. last record he told us "god is love" and here he tells us sex is love. law of commutativity. we're all sensitive people with so much to give.
Yeah that will get it done
A very soulful album. My favourite song was Please Don't Stay, I love the backing vocals especially.
Simple... Love making music.
Really solid album with a lot of cool songs. 4.5 but just on the 4 side.
Great voice, nice songs, but I wasn't blown away. Nice shirt album though!
Sometimes it’s hard to listen to an album decades after, forgetting how edgy and groundbreaking it was at the time. It’s amazing how Gaye took his trauma and used this album to focus on the thing that brought him fear but reframe it in a way where sex between people who Love one another is beautiful and should be celebrated. Sonically, there are so many things here that not only influence slow jams, R &B, and hip hop. This a funky soulful album that I listened to with new ears and beyond the cliches. Maybe bc of Kanye’s sampling of it, but Distant Lover is by far my favorite track on this album but I absolutely love the usage of Keep Getting in On midway through this album.
sex, the album
Short and sweet
I only knew the title track, which I've never really listened to carefully, and man it's great. Basically all of these songs are about bonin' lol, but man they're really great, he's got such a great voice and the songs are so god damn groovy. Overall a pretty awesome album, maybe a liiiittttle bit too "smooth" throughout, but it's still great.
Respect to Gaye for putting a sequel to his song within the same goddamn album. He must really like gettin' it on.
Classic. Couple tracks that tread the same ground, but it's a groove that doesn't overstay its welcome. 4.5/5
Marvellous Marvin Gaye - Nothing bad about this, not usually my thing but very nice to listen to
sexy soul music; the first track is known to most any person as the first thing you think of when you think of "baby-making music". every single track is smooth, sensual, and seductive. behind the pleasant sound lies a bit of reflection; some of the tracks are made for lying down and thinking about life. it's a good enough time for a guy like me.
Might just believe in love again
Thoughts are the same as usual, still love it. Not my favorite Gaye album of the 70s by any means but still amazing on its own right Kinda funny how Let's Get It On and Distant Lover (the big songs on the album more or less) aren't really my favorites though. Both immortal tracks but i think I've heard those first few notes in a Reese's commercial one too many times If I Should Die Tonight is a testament to soul music being the smoothest shit known to man and i will not accept any slander of it. Please Don't Stay is also up there, that one only grows on me with each listen 8/10
So smooth
Not the ideal album to listen to alone with your dog, but iconic.
Smooth sexy album responsible for a lot of babies.
aka baby makin’ music. Good listen!
great vibes throughout
A good album, I liked Let's Get air On and If I Should Die Tonight.
Sexual
A really solid album. I loved the percussion and the lil funk/psych guitar blips throughout. Not to mention Marvin’s expressive, strong vocals. Favorite song(s): Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away), Distant Lover Least favorite: Just to Keep You Satisfied Knew before? No
That's Marvin Gaye alright. This feels like his pinnacle classic most iconic album. It's interesting to listen through this album later on in the 1001 albums exercise, as by now I have listened to and learned about Here, My Dear where Gaye is airing his dirty laundry. I find this artist to be an interesting and very human figure.
- Not sure if many songs truly stand out on their own, except for the couple that I have heard in movies time and time again as a stand-in for sexual chemistry. But this whole album is a pleasant vibe. - Gaye's voice is unquestionably beautiful. And the sheer comfort that comes with the orchestral backing is easy to chill to. - Almost downgraded this for having a song called "You Sure Love To Ball," complete with a woman moaning as an introduction. But, it is ballsy...no pun intended.
Good vibes
It's Marvin Gaye!
Short and sweet
hätte ich vielleicht nicht im Bus hören sollen sondern bei rotem Licht zuhause
Let's Get It On was actually really great for what it was. I know this album is primarily known for it's title track and that track's meme status but it is still a really good track and the other tracks here are great as well. The actual music here was really beautiful in places and features what probably will be the closest that we will ever get to having classical music on this list. Marvin's voice also was the perfect kind of voice for this album as it provided the romantic feel that the album needed. And none of the songs are bad either so it is a great album all around. Best Song: If I Should Die Tonight Worst Song: Keep Gettin' It On
Smooth, sultry, a great soul album.
Let’s Get It On 1973
Endlich mal wieder was hörbares. Gute Musik und klasse Musiker
It is a nice sensual album, but hard not to compare it to whats going on. Like that it was made for love.
Banging album. Lots of hits.
good vibes fun to listen to feel very happy
A really great album, I've always loved this one. Listening to it all the way through still hasn't changed my feelings about it
Pure soul
How many babies were made to this album??? It's good soulful music, but Keep Gettin' It On sounded like a reworked version of Let's Get It On and Distint Lover's chord progression sounded very similar to What's Going On to me. Even with this, it's a really good album. Liked Songs Added: - Let's Get It On
Short and sweet. Felt like one big song, which I think is a good thing. Very cohesive.
This album is nothing but pure sexy fire.
As usual very well put together album from Marvin Gaye, it is all a bit in the same tempo a small bit of variety would have been a 5 but instead 4.5*
Sexy! 4/5
i forgot he made that song sexy af omg kanye sampled distant lover thats so cool 454 SAMPLED JUST TO KEEP YOU SASTISFIED! PLEASE LISTEN TO 4 REAL BY 454 ITS SOO GOOOOOOOOD
Weer zeer smooth
This one was soo smooth and romantic. This definitely has a place on this list. The opening track speaks for itself.
😏
Enjoyed it, nice to listen to when mellowing out.
It was good. Not so good that I want to listen to any of it again, but I enjoyed it at the time.
One of the smoothest and sexiest records in existence.
Soulful and deep. The title track is the big one but I'm enjoying Please Don't Stay, especially the drumming. If I Should Die Tonight slows things down more and walks on the edge of sappy, but doesn't cross it. The backing strings help. Keep Gettin' It On is next with the tempo brought back up and the rhythm section is impeccable again. On the back half, Distant Lover is a standout, slow but moodier. You Sure Love To Ball as well with the interplay of bass, strings and sax. There's no real duds here. The basslines never stop. I can't decide but if you want to give this 5 stars I'm not mad.
Famously, this album is thought of as the soundtrack to sex, and probably has been more times than we can count. You only need to listen to the first three notes of the album to evoke images (both serious and comedic) of a provocatively dressed person in seductive poses. I honestly can't think of any song that better represents sex than 'Let's Get it On'. The rest of the album continues the themes of passion and intimacy that Gaye became famous for and it holds up as a classic. More interesting is the background to the album, which is worth reading. But fair warning, that this next section will definitely kill the mood for you. I honestly would have never guessed that Marvin Gaye was ever traumatized about sex from his preacher father. The story really adds so much to what the album represents. We all know it's a celebration of sex and love, but who knew that this was actually about healing for Marvin Gaye as well? Turning sex into something healthy and beautiful in constrast to the demonized view he'd been given in childhood. The story gets crazier when you realize that his father, who he's clearly rebelling against here, would kill him about a decade after this release. However, you look at it, as a soundtrack to sex, or as a lighter chapter in a very difficult, tortured life, 'Let's Get It On' is an indisputable classic.
A primeira de fato é conhecida. Algumas da pra transar fofo tomando um vinho. Faz jus ao gênero Soul e bem produzido.
PEDRADA.
As the opening notes started the mood was set. The music was played to death to insinuate sex, but I really wonder how this sounded when it was new and without the current direct link to sex. Overall the album was smooth and enjoyable
His 3rd best but a classic
Motown sound supreme. What an amazing singer.
Too horny
A great horny album but devastating back story. Learned a lot about Marvin Gaye on my flight
Marvin just couldn't stop getting it on. Very cohesive, probably the first album that comes to mind when one thinks of "mood-making music." Kanye West samples; here's one for example: "Distant Lover" → "Spaceship"
I mean… put the record on and do what it says. You’re not gonna find better background music than this! Only lonely people read reviews while Marvin is singing.
This album is fantastic. It exactly fit the mood of what I wanted today. I'm flabbergasted that this is his 13th!!! album!
No problems with this. Unbelievable vibes so sexy. Idk how many of these songs I’d put on over and over but as a vibe and an album I have no notes.
Nice album maybe sullied by some wind coming in from an open car window. No A/C :( Very very cohesive album. Must relisten
Well, this is just literal sex being directly injected into my brain. Jizzed instantly, thank you Marvin Gaye. I was expecting this to just be one giant hit followed by some random boring filler, but it's actually really good all the way through. Love to see it.
listened to this on my last attempt to do this. Great one, don't like as much as What's Goin On but still some bangers.
Neat
Starts strong, and ends softly, much like the act he sings so much about on this album.
The closest thing to sex i've ever heard. A concept album where the concept is "I'm fucking horny". Beautiful arrangements, unwavering in tone and a voice that gives you tingles. I loved it, but not an album i'd play unless I was close to a bed. It's worth repeating how perfect his voice is, only Jeff Buckley could compare
I already knew the title song but was not previously familiar with any of the other tracks on this album. It's very good. I like the sound and the fact that there is an overall theme to the album. I would not say this album is as good as What's Going On but it is a good listen.
An absolute classic. Super soulful and sensual. 4.5/5
In my memory a 5-star album, but am not sure anymore whether it is in the same league as What's Going On and Here, My Dear.
Pretty great mood music.
You're gonna see a lot of reviews making sex jokes and, I mean, rightfully so: the title track has essentially become an audio punchline for fucking. Which, I mean, there's a reason that is: it works. This is an album drenched in sweat, but still delicate and vulnerable. It's not full-speed-ahead fucking, it's "light the candles and spread some rose petals" fucking. And it even ends in tragedy! "Just To Keep You Satisfied" caught me completely off guard, having never heard the record before. If I have a few minor complaints, it is a little one vibe, and revisiting "Let's Get It On" with "Keep Gettin' It On" feels like dipping back into a dry well. But it's a fucking great album, anyway, and a great fucking album. Favorite tracks: "Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away)", "Just To Keep You Satisfied"
I like his singing better when he's not singing super high. Love the bass on here. It's very easy listening, which also kind of means nothing stands out too much. May revisit this
This album was playing in the car when I drove past a fertility clinic. Now i've been named in a class action paternity suit. Thanks Marvin...
7.5/10. Smooth music. It's really revolutionary, but it isn't my favourite album. :)
Oh my. Getting it on...loving to ball...plus a load of sadness in there.
What an opening song.. Possibly best soul song in the history, and that comes from the person that has no knowledge of the genre at all. Tge rest of the album is pretty solid, but nothing special. I like What's Going On more, but it's still pretty good.
A fun blend of sexy and heartfelt. I've never listened to much soul music, but this was a really great listen. I do feel the album suffers from a small amount of bloat, which is unfortunate given the shorter runtime, but an easy listen from start to finish. Top tracks: Let's Get It On, Come Get To This, Just To Keep You Satisfied
the man is smooooooove. i'm not sure what else i can say about this album - it's just smooth from start to finish. it's not entirely to my taste, but i definitely appreciate the style. i don't mean only the style of music, i mean the inherent *style* present here. it's something you either have or don't; it can't be faked, can't be taught, certainly can't be bought. and man, does he have it.
A lotta good stuff in a small package. Favourite track: Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away).
Damn. Just… damn.
Instant coolness generator album
Smooth and sexy. Highlights: Let’s Get It On, Come Get to This.
I may be presuming too much here but I think, and this is only speculation mind you, that this Marvin Gaye fella might have been singing about the colloquial act known as sexual intercourse during the duration of this album.
This sexy, lovin' soul music isn't my favorite genre by any means, but this album does it really well. Very quality. Occasionally makes me cringe but more often I found it quite nice
classic saucy jams and love songs. extremely awkward to listen to whilst extracting RNA from parasitic worms though
very solid soul album. because of how often i heard the title track, it really didnt hit as hard as it wouldve as a first listen. the songs on here were all pretty consistent and none really seemed that dull. 4 personal favs: please dont stay, if i should die tonight, come get to this
Pretty good, especially the first 3 tracks. Gets a little same-y after that, but it's well crafted overall.
Let’s Get It On might be the sexist album of all time and for its contributions to mankind it probably deserves a 4. I think I liked it better than his other 2. I respected Gaye but he’s not my thing. I’m giving this a 4 out of respect and a bit of a life-time achievement award 7.9/10
Fun album. Didn't listen all that closely, but much preferred it to "What's Going On?"
Decent! Made me want to get it on!
My dog is dry humping the cat. Make it stop Marvin, make it stop!
80/100 One of the best Soul albums I've ever heard
Quite a varied album, echoing some of the motifs of Let’s Get It In whilst ushering in the new sound of sexual soul.
it worked
適合晚上與老公開瓶紅酒🍷 邊聽邊跳舞享受的專輯
Delicious soul album.
FIRE FIRE FIRE BANGERZ (im freakin my shit)
I like this playlist, the songs are pretty similar to each other, slow and chill. 7.5/10
hellll yeaaahhhhhh helllll yeaaaahhhh im jorking it respectful 3.5 though
Nigga 🔥
Sexy as silk chocolate
Glad I can finally point out that the sample for Kanye West’s Spaceship comes from Distant Lover. He really gave up the whole socially conscious angle and just decided to sing about sex, and the songs are good. Favorites are Let’s Get It On, Keep Gettin’ It On, and Distant Lover.
damn im horny wtf. This was HOTT as fuck i loved it lowkey. So. i'll have to listen to it again to get the top 3 sorry !
I think this album is about fucking.
Classic r&b. Not much to say about this one. It’s well done, short and sweet.
Real good album. Marvin Gaye is amazing. Drums are phenomenal. Only reason it’s not a 5 is it gets a little old. Theirs not a whole lot of variety between songs which makes it a little boring a tiresome but the short run time of only a little over a half hour means it doesn’t hurt it that much. Also “You Sure Love To Ball” is Freakyyy
So smooth, so good. Classic.
This record reminded me of the Nirvana song Moist Vagina.
Classic album that has inspired people all over the world
Smooth and sexy!
It's a really good album. But the tracks are a bit too similar to each other. The title track is my favourite. I guess sometimes you have to put the best one first. This is my best week so far. 4 stars for Let's Get it On".
Very good album. Great singing and instrumentation. Not really my style though so I don't know if it is really something I would ever really return to again. low 4
So sorry Mr Gaye I misunderstood your game
8/10
it's exactly what they say it is
Excellent vibe of an album. Definitely deserves the praise it's gotten.
Gear: Fostex TH610 / Dunu SA6 Artwork: 70s Hipster Flash Mix: smoooooth ⛲ Musik: reduziert die überwältigend zeitlose Message und Sozialbewusstsein eines "What's Going On" auf das wirklich Wesentliche: "👉👌-The Album" Wertung: 🍆🍆🍆🍆/5
Groovy
It was very nice, intricately orchestrated, very precise.
Relaxing, soothing, exquisite sound mix
This was one I had to hear twice to decide about. One of the benefits these shorter albums get more frequently. On the initial listen I think I was expecting more of it to be upbeat somehow? I don't know why exactly since I am not all that familiar with his music other than Let's Get It On. But no, it's smooth and a bit funky. Once I got over it not sounding how I expected I quite liked it. It's not an all the time listen but one I would certainly put on in the right mood. Highlights were Let's Get It On, Keep Gettin' It On, You Sure Love To Ball, and Just To Keep You Satisfied.
Absolutamente sexy
Mood music, perfect for ahem a certain mood.
Other than the "Let's Get It On" song, I don't think I've ever heard this album in full. Great album (not my normal listen) - music is excellent through out. Can get a little too mid tempo soul ballad-y for me at times. As someone who loathes "concept" albums, I do wonder if a mix of these songs with the "What's Going On" songs would have yielded a more potent pair of albums addressing both social and sexual issues/themes. And making for a more satisfying overall listening experience.
Man what a start. Does feel a little dragging after that and kinda ends with a whimper but damn what a song. Carries the album.