Reviews (page 8 of 14)
I dare you not to enjoy this album.
Let's Get It On.Soul, funk.
You could argue that this album can cure a bloated stomach, a headache or back pain… but apparantly not if your spouse is older than 35 yrs. Thus only 4/5
You know you've done something special when the first four notes of your album are, 40+ years later, still the go-to signifier of horniness.
Marvin Gaye is great, and I liked this album quite a bit. My favorite songs are “Let’s Get It On” (an absolute classic) and “Distant Lover.” The last 2 songs really drag on too long, and that’s my main criticism here. But overall still enjoyed this album a lot.
Great album. Hard to quantify. At this point in life probably best as a late night, after party vibe album.
easy listen, sexy album
I'VE BEEN REALLY TRYING BABY!!!! I feel like I am being reborn. Why have I never like ever listened to Soul???? So sexual I feel like I can't listen to this in public... Like... the beginning of You Sure Love to Ball? No way that is playing on the house Sonos in front of my MOTHER. Anyways, really really good. 8.7/10
A classic album. A soulful album. A sensual album.
Smooth, sultry soul. Enjoyable, if not the most creative songwriting from the era (looking at you Bill Withers). Looking forward to What's Going On.
Angelina's uncle unexpectedly died today which does not put one in a particularly sensual mood. Under better circumstances I would give it a 5, but today it's only a 4.
I'm surprised to say that I didn't like this album as much as I thought I would. It was very good, and I'd definitely listen to it again, but I was expecting to be blown away. The first song, Let's Get It On, was the best one, and I felt that the rest of the album took a step down from there. I enjoyed Keep Gettin' It On and Come Get To This as well. This is a soulful sexy album, and I'm only being negative because I expected the world from it. That's on me. 8/10
This Album has famous songs that I have heard before. Mentions specials: Let's get in on
Beautiful. Best tracks are Let’s Get It On and Keep Gettin’ It On 4/5
Classic Marvin
Thought this was great and during the first three songs I was considering giving this a 5 as like Stevie wonder and Janelle monae there have been points where Marvin SOARS - although the rest of the album didn’t really surprise me in any way so it never really elevated itself after the first three songs Special shout out to the second track “please don’t stay (once you go away)” proving extra poignant when out with holly
SMOOTH, Marvin. Very smooth. The transition from soul to funk can almost be physically felt whilst listening to Let's Get It On. It's uplifting, but then ends on a downer. Oh dear. Poor Marv. He was a... troubled man. I desperately miss him.
Great instrumentation throughout the whole album.
On this album, Gaye really wants to get it on and keep getting it on. He really lets you know where his intentions lie instead of beating around the bush.
4/5
3.5
This is a standard
Soothing
Classic Marvin Gaye
this is the album marvin gaye's voice was made for!!! thirty-one minutes devoted to sensual love making via song. gaye's vocals are so earnest and captivating, somehow making that personal connection to any listener. it's like he's singing only to me! and the horns throughout the entire album are absolute aces, the perfect companion to the vocals. all of that makes the album great, but oh my gosh gaye does something special on this album with soul and funk. right from the first note of "let's get it on," the funky sound on the guitar grabs you. that's exactly why this is one of his best. an absolute joy to listen.
I mean, there's a reason that Mavin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" is featured in every spicy, sexy scene in every movie. It oozes pure sexuality and sensuality. But honestly, that can be said of this entire album. It is absolutely smooth and soulful from start to finish. Marvin Gaye clearly had some very deeply held, soulful ideas about sexual expression. And he is in expert form on this album when it comes to channeling those ideas into song.
I mean the best
Bueno.
What a voice.
Lets get it on, one of the most seductive songs ever. No other songs really sticks out, but all are really good. Such a nice and silky voice. Nice heartfelt ballad to end the album
We got it on
Jesus Christ man, keep it in your pants.
True story - I accidentally listened to the wrong MG album first ("What's Going On"), which I find a better album. Still, this is definitely a good album. Besides the title track the rest has that vibe the title track wants you to have. But I kinda feel after the first song, the rest doesn't compare as much. It's still pretty good, but the first song just overshadows it. A little premature single-fication. It's ok, Marvin. It happens to everyone... Still, I liked it, but once you get past the first song, the rest is good, but not as good as the first one. Hard to live up to, I guess. But definitely... groovy. "What's Going On" is still his masterpiece.
Powerful stuff. Was ready to run round the office and fok smash all my colleagues back doors in after listening.
So slick
Så nice
5 star single 4 star album The extended version in particular in an exercise in tedium
Klassiek album voor, eeeh, dingen. Goed, maar af en toe wat saai en veel van hetzelfde.
Very sexy
First track is an absolute classic. Marvin Gaye has got an amazing voice. I really enjoyed the song “come get to this” as well.
gooooood vibes. great voice, wonderful basslines throughout, lots of bops
B+ Let's Get It On 5 Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away) 3 If I Should Die Tonight 3 Keep Gettin' It On 3 Come Get To This 4 Distant Lover 3 You Sure Love To Ball 5 Just To Keep You Satisfied 4 Marvin, I owe you an apology. I always considered this album a one-hit wonder. I didn't imagine a 4. Never. Good on you.
A classic album by Marvin Gaye
Sexy. Horny. Gaye. Marvin knows how to funk.
Normally i listen to something different - not R&B But.. Wow... The voice..
It was a good album, listened to while painting. Some songs 3 stars some 4. More of a canoodly album, very sensual.
You have to move while listening to this album -- nothing crazy, no jumping around, but I doubt anyone can avoid at least a little swaying. I would be happy to listen to this again anytime.
Great Album. Can’t believe how young he was when he recorded this.
I listened to Let's Get It On and immediately fell pregnant. It is luxuriously smooth and his voice is incredible, it creates exactly the vibe it sets out to deliver and, while listening at lunchtime during a work day isn't the intended environment for enjoying it, it's an easy 4.
This is a great, tightly packed album full of soul and delightfully filthy, but in a classy way. If I Should Die Tonight probably my favourite - Let's Get It On an obvious standout but have heard it so so many times. 4/5.
Better than what’s going on imo
very vibes, I liked it a lot but I wasn’t super aware of the distinctions between songs. B-
I liked that he brought back theme reprises from what’s going on, but it is kinda funny to hear him go so sexual after the social conscience.
Marvin was a thirsty dude
Oh boy I can't wait to put this on my 'love-makin' playlist that I only play exclusively during my morning commute.
There's only one reason for this album, and it does that reason well
Oh he emotes so well...
Kæft det er frækt
Sex
This is a great album based on the title track alone.
What's not to like? Silky sweet and lush motown production. Wonderful harmonies throughout with Marvin Gaye's layered vocals, beautiful orchestration (particularly enjoyed the subtle flutes on 'If I should Die Tonight'. Do we really need two songs with gettin it on in the title? Maybe we do... it works here as a complete package - soulful, intimate, and warm. All wrapped up in a tight 32 minutes.
Marvin Gaye has always been, to me, the definition of soul music. The word "soul" as it's attributed to this genre of music is so perfectly captured by this man's voice. Each vocal line, each note hit, and each lyric is delivered with so much weight. "Let's Get It On", just like many of Marvin's albums, stands as an incredible display of this exact thing. I'd say this is his most intimate album, but like in a hotel room kind of way. A 5-star hotel room that is, one that's glossy, high-class, and shiny. The production here is glistening and sparkling where strings, bass, piano, and synth lines encompass its very moody core. It's like if an album could smell really really good. These songs are incredibly subtle, they seldom build up meaninglessly or explode into bombastic anthems. I think the closing track is the best example of this; it's a very subtle song, showing a lot of restraint. "Distant Lover" I feel very similarly about, it has one of Marvin's most killer falsetto vocal lines in the chorus, and it's beautiful. "Let's Get It On" is as iconic as soul tracks get but "If I Should Die Tonight" is my undisputed best song on here. I love the brief yet heavy string segments that bookend the song. The vocal layering here is incredible and the set of instruments is so diverse, it is the ultimate RnB song. The writing on this song is utterly gorgeous in its depiction of finding dream-like love. Marvin expresses how lucky he is to have found his one love, to the point where he'd be content if he died at that exact point. Writing on this album is generally incredible. I love the way Marvin depicts the different angles of intimacy, including the more tragic components in the final song "Just To Keep You Satisfied". Every song on this album exists within a very tightly curated space, so it's hard to talk about these songs separately. Not to say they blend too hard with one another, it's just that this is a holistic album experience more than anything. I'd say the really great songs overshadow maybe some of the less memorable ones. Marvin is an incredible writer as I mentioned, but for certain songs like "You Sure Love the Bell", I find the writing to just be okay. Aside from those few nitpicks, this album's a real out-of-body experience in the most easily enjoyable way possible.
I think every human adult recognizes the opening few notes of the title track "Let's Get It On". An album can't start much better than that. This really started a "sex revolution" of sorts in the industry too, as Motown and R&B as a whole really began to embrace slow and sensual jams. Short and sweet listen.
I am pretty sure this album got me pregnant, and I’m a man! It’s not my favorite Marvin Gaye album, other than the title track which is obviously an all timer, but there’s still so much greatness here
thought it would make me sad cause of the break up but kinda helped 7.5/10
In an era where recreational drugs and promiscuous, unprotected, sex were behavioral norms, this album stood out as a generational anthem. 'If the spirit moves ya Let me groove ya good' RIP Marvin.
The title track is certainly iconic, but this album is overall solid throughout. Soulful and sultry with a groove that won't quit. Not quite essential, not deep and meaningful, like his "What's Going On". But solid. Aside: I do own this record. 4/5
Makes me horny
love love songs
Kort album
I would come up with a joke to describe how sexy this album is, but I can’t come up with anything. So I’ll just say this was pretty good, albeit a little bit repetitive.
Pretty good stuff
Definitively sexy album, strong performance by an amazing artist, vocals and funky rhythm stand up over time.
Let's get it on-Marvin Gaye 1-Let's Get it on✅ 2-Please Don't Stay (Once you go away)✅ 3-If I should die tonight✅ 4-Keep Getting it on✅ 5-Come get to this✅ 6-Distant Lover✅ 7- You sure love to ball❌ 8-Just to keep you satisfied❌ My top 3 1-Please don't stay 2-Let's get it on 3-If I should die tonight
Pretty funky
Selvfølgelig rigtig hyggeligt - 4/5 :)))
Very swag album, super fun, good music
Good vibes for the mood I was in
IVE BEEN REALLY TRYING BABY
It's so funny how much seduction is evoked by the song Let's Get it On. Like it's taken on a life of it's own. An early meme. You hear that song and you either think someone wants to have sex, or is having sex. Not even the full song - just like the first 5 seconds too! This album is awesome. Wasn't familiar with anything else on here but I loved it. Marvin Gaye rules.
The whole album is sex. 🤤
Heerlijk bij morning coffee met mats. She said she needs some Marvin Gaye!!
3.5.
Grown folks music. Just a whole album of gems. The liner notes were amazing, iirc.
Weirdly all songs sound the same.
music to make love too!
One thing is clear: Marvin Gaye fucked. “Let’s Get It On” is solid throughout, with Gaye’s vocals shining as the centerpiece. It’s short runtime across 8 tracks is a strength, as every song feels deserving of it place on the album - perhaps with the exception of “Keep Gettin’ It On.”
What a voice, lots of great songs and it was a very fun listen!
предыдущий Марвин чуть больше понравился, но всё ещё очень довольна им, да
Clássico marvin gaye, loving making music all the way
Was wondering why I never heard anything beyond the title track before. Probably because it’s all about fucking.
All sorts of smooth. Songs and album holds up many years later
4 - I knew it'd be a horny album, and I got about what I expected. I can be a prude, but this didn't rub me the wrong way. A lot of the songs are good and even the tracks I didn't like as much are still solid. It's very cohesive. All I have left on the 1001 list is Here, My Dear now, which is the one I'm more hesitant about, but I'm still hopeful. Gaye hasn't disappointed yet.
Gaye gets you laid.
Marvin was a horn dog
Good album but not my taste
One of the best R&B albums. Has the big hits from Marvin Gaye’s solo work. The non-popular songs are very good slow soul type music.
classic album from marvin gaye. smooth beats and chords, along with marvin's sultry lyrics keep this one going from start to finish.
Great album, many great songs
When this album showed up I started thinking about what is the highest score I'd give an album based on a single song. "Let's get it on" is such a part of popular culture it basically is a genre of its own. Then I realized the whole album is pretty much the same vibe. Even the song about the possibilities of him dying has that iconic feeling,and is now incredibly sad given his story. I didn't realize he had so many albums and hits, so I know there are several songs that I like better and can't quite give it a 5, but it's pretty close. Favorite track "Let's get it on" 4/5
It definitely feels like this is another album that I got today for a specific reason since it’s so horny. And he’s got a point like this, 69 love songs, and that tlc album from a week ago are great candidates for a Valentine’s Day album but this one is probably the most iconic of the bunch. Marvin’s voice is just so silky and sexy even as a straight guy. However, I still think is that enough is sexier sounding even if the lyrics are the opposite of this album.
I haven't listened to a lot of Marvin Gaye. Let's gooooooooo! His VOICE...COME ON!! 4/5 This was a lot of fun to listen to.
Sexed up Marvin Gaye. My wife put her fingers in her ears so she wouldn’t succumb to its power.
This was dope. Marvin’s voice is fucking insane. Hilarious how he basically just reprises Let’s Get It On with Keep Gettin’ It On. This is one of those albums where I don’t exactly save a ton of songs off it but the album is just great as a whole. Totally an album to play through on a turntable (except the part with the sex noises).
First couple songs are 5 stars, later songs make it 4
Sehr entspanntes Album
This album, much like the debut album from Marvin that we had on this list earlier, us a Jam. Marvin hit on all cylinders man.
Another surprising album that I didn’t expect to enjoy. Super smooth.
Eu amo Marvin gaye, what's going on acredito que seja meu álbum favorito do mundo, e esse álbum de agora tbm me traz o mesmo sentimento, as músicas são lindas mas eu acho um pouco genéricas demais, para uma produção dele, se for comparar com outros trabalhos. Nesse álbum teve apenas 3 músicas que foram marcantes, ao falar assim deixa parecer que o álbum foi médio, mas pelo contrário, foi uma experiência ótima, mas não dá para ignorar o quanto poderia ser melhor. Senti a mixagem um pouco inconsistente, em algumas músicas a bateria ou a voz pareciam um pouco estouradas e o baixo dificil de escutar, coisa que me deixa Mt triste, pois suas músicas sempre tem linhas de baixos lindas, tenho certeza de que se eu tentar escutar melhor, vou me impressionar, mas a primeira vista, não reparei em quase nenhuma, tirando uma música, que provavelmente eh a minha favorita, não dá pra esquecer a primeira música do álbum, que eh Mt Mt famosa e da uma ótima abertura pro álbum e a segunda música continua a dar uma boa impressão pro álbum, porém a terceira decai. Vou deixar essa primeira Review aq, mas eu ouvi de novo o álbum, e mds, Mt bom, Mt melhor que da primeira vez, achei os baixos, achei as partes boas, todas as músicas são boas, assim como o what's going on, mas diferente dele, todas as músicas são diferentes, nesse álbum tem menos daquela sequência de sons que o outro álbum tem, que eh incrível e oq faz ele ser especial, mas eh uma boa quebra e uma diferença importante entre os dois, nesse álbum eu sinto que posso colocar no aleatório que eu vou me divertir, enquanto no outro eu sinto que tenho que ouvir se cabo a rabo, toda vez que eu escuto, eu daria um 7,5 para esse álbum.
A nice slice of Motown soul. Maybe not as memorable as the other records on the list, but worth spending an hour listening to.
Marvin Gaye had a long, successful career as one of the greatest voices of R&B, funk, and soul. Let's Get It On is more overtly sexual than Gaye's previous work, and his smooth, rich voice works incredibly well with this type of material. The title track is one of the more pointedly sexual songs of modern music, and it isn't the only obviously sexual track on the album. For example, "You Sure Love to Ball" starts with the sound of a woman moaning. Gaye's voice is one the strongest, most-recognizable voices in modern music. Let's Get it On differs from Gaye's previous socially conscious work, but adds to his catalog of beautiful, well-produced songs.
Banger. Soul. Sexy. Let's Get It On.
got me feeling like a sexy labor lover 7/10
Bro's turning me on with them songs. -8/10
Pretty good. Kanye sampled Distant Lover on Spaceships. Good length too.
Good energy 8/10
I wanna have sex with marvin gaye after listening to this, so 8/10
Socioeconomic Good voice
Classic - not just a 70s classic, but simply classic. The opening bars of \"Let's Get It On\" are instantly recognizable even if I'm certain I've never heard the full song before. It is the epitome of Soul that all others in the category can compare themselves to.
Lets get it onnnn
So basically this album provides the template for the four rules of life: a.) to get it on b.) To keep getting it on c.) to learn how to ball in order to maintain one’s on getting and d.) because if not, you sure would not have kept one satisfied. What else does one need?
This album makes me want to get it on and keep gettin’ it on. You wanna talk? Talk about getting it on. Early morning should talk about gettin it on. Don't just talk about it. Everybody starts gettin' it on. Greatness.
Best first 10 seconds of an album ever? Here’s the thing - the album never gets as good as the opening track, but when you start with a stone-cold classic, that makes sense. And the rest isn’t bad at all, it just isn’t “Let’s Get It On.”
It’s Marvin. That voice is perfection. Very short album though.
Title track is a classic banger that I don't think I've ever heard more than 20 seconds of. Pure soul rooted around a fat ass bassline and some sex guitar. I never connected that DJ Koze sampled this in Das Wort (great song btw). Please Don't Stay is groovy as hell. Love the drum and percussion work throughout. Also, to state the obvious, his vocals (and backing support) are phenomenal. Keep Gettin' It On is basically a reprise for Let's Get It On. Kind of funny -- I haven't seen self-references like this too often. I mean it jams, but it is basically the same song as the intro. Distant Lover is another standout track. Simply beautiful R&B tune with enveloping instrumentals. Love the layering and the little flourishes throughout (chime, trumpet, etc). This is a beautiful album in all respects. Lovely production, solid instrumentals, and crisp sensual vocals. The kind of music that makes me want to light some candles and lather myself in oil. This isn't something I would just throw on at any given time and love it, but I respect it for what it is. Solid 4 / 5 for me.
Gettin' freaky in my kitchen with some bacon and eggs
I don't know if I've ever heard "Let's Get It On" outside of a commercial. Pretty great funky instrumental guitar that pairs well with his voice. Keep Gettin It On sounds like a sister song to Let's Get It on. This is just a pleasant album with a lot of soul and some undercover funk. 10/10 would bang to this album.
This album is allllll vibes
Making baby music at it's finest. What a beautiful album from beginning to end. This is early R&B sound that just oozes sexuality without being profane and in your face. This is the sound and style I miss these days. Just a great sound and if you have Spotify, let the genre play all day long. This really hit the spot. 4.5
The opening track is a masterpiece. The rest pretty much sits in the good-great range. Four stars.
A great album high 8/10
Some smackin soul, some simmerin sex music of the sooooooooounds of our sexual heaaalaeeyinggggggg
classic stuff.... 4 stars
Sexy
Great mellow listening album. Smooth and funky.
So much better than the last Marvin Gaye album I heard. Leagues ahead. Beyond just “Let’s Get It On” the rest of the songs were just beautiful. 8/10
Now THIS is Marvin Gaye in his prime. God this album was one of the smoothest ones in history and still is to this day. Just an amazing listen where I couldn't help but close my eyes and move along to the beat. Only knock on this is that I wouldn't listen to Marvin Gaye in my usual rotations but still a banger. 8/10
Love Marvin. He was a wonderful singer and gone too soon
Very funky. Very groovy. But the subject matter is very repetitive.
Sex but like musically
4/5
Delightful.
It was good I guess. It sounded nice, but I didn’t really like any of the songs besides the first one. I think you need to be in the right mood for this one.
enjoyed it. some sons on there i haven't heard before.
Hebbo such a sensual music and such a freaking smooth voice. A legend
The epitome of love making music 7/10
Feels like the pop culture over saturation of thia one has made it less fun to listen to.
Quite raunchy, love the sound though. Nice short pop album. His voice is good.
It's unreal how smooth this guy was. The title track is a stone cold classic but everything else holds up too. A simple and short track list with no filler.
I have a lot to say about this album. First of all, it definitely deserves to be on the list. Marvin Gaye is arguably one of the most iconic soul singer-songwriters of all time, and Let's Get It On is one of his most iconic songs and albums. Does the quality line up with the impact though? Yeah. It does. The best thing about this album is easily the singing. It is immensely satisfying to listen to. The writing is solid. One thing that would normally be a huge turn-off for me is just how much this album is trying to be a turn-on, if you know what I'm saying. Yeah, this album is very suggestive, but hear me out. You could look at these songs all having the unifying theme of sex and ask "Is that all he knows how to sing about?" However, you could also view this as a concept album. And you know what, it does a good job with that concept. If I wasn't a total virgin, I would totally have sex to this entire album. The subject matter of the album was not only groundbreaking for the time, but it also meant a lot to Marvin Gaye himself. Knowing what Marvin Gaye had to go through in his life makes this album feels a lot more personal than it would with any other artist. So, honestly, I look at this album and say, "Here is an artist making an album about a subject that people didn't want him to care about. He takes the idea, runs with it, and presents it all in a very beautiful way." Overall, I think this album is quite good. 4/5.
Sexy
Loved it! I justlove Whats Going On even more. :D
Vermakelijk. 4/5.
A master of romantic soul to be sure, but in listening to an entire album it began to sound all the same to me. We all pick favorites in any album I suppose, and that was the case for me with this one.
Great voice. Very soothing.
Gaye is just great. I don’t think this is his best work, but that’s not saying much. This was a nice smooth experience, reminding me I need to listen to more of him.
While listening to this album I learned that Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father.
Decent!
Yes let's
Wowwee
I have listened many times love it
Sex SELLS.
Let’s Get It On // Please Don’t Stay // Distant Lover //
Sexy time. 4 stars.
Oooooh yeah j’ai du sexy soul dans mes oreilles
HORNY: Oml what was Gaye thinking when he made this. The man just wanted to be fucked and fuck hard. Aside from that it was very solid with that soul vibe to it which is very solid. Turned me on a little.
3.8/5 Best Track: Come Get This
Amazing to think that Washington DC's native son, Gaye, dropped this album just one year after the incredible album "What's Going On". It goes to show how productive he truly was with a huge amount of energy and creativity. It's not exactly my favorite of his music, but it is way up there. Easy to listen to, with just a little cheese, it's an album I probably should listed to more. Keep Gettin it On is a highlight with a still fresh sound. Strings and orchestral accompaniments are all hallmarks of this period of his music and I am basically here for all of it.
Great heavy romance album from the early 70's but what does that title really mean "You Sure Love To Ball" ... mmmh?
4.5 if I could
It was really fun
Nice sound. More romantic and less social commentary than the other album from Marvin Gaye I received. I do prefer that album to this one. 4
The epitome of slow jams. Sounds great throughout. A bit repetitive at times, but very easy to vibe to.
It's very short. A quarter of the album is Leys Get it On or a reprise of it. But it's also very very good.
LGIO is about as strong an opener as it gets. Fantastic album overall from a legend.
It's hard not to see Marvin Gaye's influence in music after listening to this album. It may not be his magnum opus, but it strives to be just as good as What's Going On with a little more levity. It's a short, sweet album that is more than easy to listen to. Highlight: Let's Get It On Lowlight: You Sure Love To Ball Surprise Hit: Come Get To This
Let’s Get It On and Distant Lovers are great. Last song is the worst one. Ez 4.5
Not a style of music I would listen to on a regular basis but this is much better soul music than the other ones on this list so far. I like that he does his own background vocals.
A silky smooth classic, just not quite my preferred style. I will attempt to make children to at least thee of these songs with the wife.
Peak Gaye vibes
It's fun to see the genesis of the quiet R&B ballads that'll be more prominent later in the 70s here; shame I don't like those quite as much.
Not as musically exploratory as What's Going On, but he took Al Green's subtle erotica and cranked it to 11. His voice still carries everything and the musicianship is tight shit from the funk brothers, but overt themes of sex and love dominate over the powerful political messages. It's definitely a cohesive suite of songs about yearning (and fucking), with Let's Get It On is the high point (and by extension, Keep Gettin' it On). I don't typically prefer the soul slow jams, but those vocal harmonies on Just To Keep You Satisfied are worth it.
-1 star because I'm pretty sure by "It" he means s*x
Een dijk van een opener. Al bij de eerste 3 noten krijg ik het warm. Een nummer als Let's Get it On is een unicum in de soulgeschiedenis. Met zijn vorige platen had hij net het sociale politieke en spirituele landschap gefileerd, nu was het tijd voor pure sensualiteit. Zo geil als boter is deze mijlpaal van de soul, maar het is meer dan pure lust alleen. Hij aanbidt de liefde zoals God aanbeden wordt in gospelmuziek. Met een broek vol goesting is het moeilijk u te focussen om op muzikaal vlak zo vernieuwend te zijn als zijn vorige worpen. Na de opener blijft het mooie motown soul en funk, maar ergens draait hij de klok een beetje terug naar de klassiekere motown sound, en zelfs soms doo wop toestanden uit de jaren 50. Het gekreun in een nummer hadden we er ook zelf wel kunnen bij fantaseren. Toch niks minder dan een 4.
I mean it’s Marvin Gaye, you can’t help but enjoy his music.
The horniest album of all time
It was good background music but it was hard to work out to
något svag fyra men jag känner mig givmild.
Good
What is it about Soul music being such a comfy warm blanket in the winter times? Or is it because Marvin Gaye is known for wearing beanies? Strong 4 to light 5.
while “what’s going on” was certainly a more impactful album and was about humanity and our relationship with earth, “let’s get it on” is more about interpersonal relationships and deals with love, loss, and lust. marvin gaye was very in touch with his emotions and was a master at not just connecting through his lyrics, but also in his tone. for my money, he was the best of his generation in his genre. a true legend taken far too soon.
Boomer moment: this is REAL music
Good vibes, I understand why people really enjoy, but I feel like every song is leading up to something and never gets there.
I initially didn't like this one because the majority of the first half felt weak to me, but it grew on me a lot after my second/third listens. I think it benefits from considering it in the context of Marvin Gaye's own personal life and biography as well as considering it within the broader musical developments of the 60s and early 70s. It's obviously a very important album for Marvin Gaye's own public image and it shows a greater experimentation with funk, sexuality and sensuality, etc. I think the second half is clearly the stronger side, but like... the first half kicks off with Let's Get It On.... hard to top that one!! Also it's so so funny to end your crazy horny album with a divorce song. Top songs: Let's Get It On (haven't listened to the lyrics on this one in a long time but MAN!! crazy ass charisma) and Come Get to This. It's a four stars but imo a very low four stars, benefitting mostly from the title, from the context, and from the fact that Marvin Gaye can sing the hell out of a song, no matter how repetitive it might feel.
sexy
Classic Marvin Gaye sex music
Start the fireplace, pour some wine, turn this on softly in the background. Oh, and hopefully your partner is with you too.
I had a good time.
Solid album. Really something you should listen to before die
4.2/5 - i feel so sexy
Loving this album. Makes me want to dance in the kitchen or lounge on the couch and have an upbeat convo. It also made me want to keep listening to this genre of music for the rest of the day.
This is a classic for a reason. The vocals are phenomenal, the instrumentation is lush and smooth. The production is still incredible to this day.
So much sex song. Of course, I'd listen to him sing the dictionary. I wonder if that shit ever really works with the ladies?
Big ballin
A good album but feels a bit inapropriate to listen to at work or in public
Nice, chill. And the principal song, lmao
Hard to not compare this to What's Going On, not as good but still a solid soul album
As clichéd and overplayed as the title track Let's Get It On has become, it is one hell of an iconic song. It really made it's mark on modern pop culture. The rest of the album is great too, with tight runtime and excellent production, Marvin's vocals really are the star here. It's a great album, from one of the greatest R&B/soul voices of a generation.
Classic album weer, wel veel seks muziek 6.5/10
wow wow wow wow
Abrupt start to "If I Should Die Tonight", could queue it lower or work on a smoother transition from "Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away)" Cohesive sound. Beautiful sax and orchestra. High vocals and soft. Smooth Soul and R&B. Pretty sensual for it's time.
Such a cool album, fun to listen to with some certified classics! I wouldn't say its a perfect album but it is an easy 4/5 stars. Best song - Keep gettin it on
music to get laid by. Marvin is awesome, lets get it on.
I liked this album. Why not get it on?
Iconic. Instantly recognizable, the title track is an amazing and unforgettable song - silky smooth, sexually charged, and incredibly moving. The latter tracks are slightly less memorable but nonetheless smooth and passionate.
- sexy
go on marvin, write a whole album about sex. in seriousness, this was just a solid, well-paced album. vocals are wonderful, instrumentation was great.
Pretty good.
Come over here, I’m feelin’ romantical. Marvin Gaye definitely gettin’ it on for this album. Good vibes and nice tracks, nothing incredible but I can’t complain either.
Super voz 8 temas en media hora Divertido de escuchar Buen cierre en falsetto
Delightful. Sounds great. I’m not sure, but this album might be about sex.
great soul classic - respect it but not my genre of choice
I can appreciate this is good music but not something I see myself revisiting.
Smooth
Smooth.
Maximum sexiness
It's good! A lot of it feels the same, but I see why this is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. It is very sex-heavy, and I like that the album sticks to that theme with every song. I had only heard a couple of songs beforehand, and they weren't even my favorite songs on the album. The smooth backing vocals >>>. It is not the genre of music I would normally listen too though.
IS there a more iconic album/song opening. I thought this might be the Rolling Stone #1 album, but that was What's Going On - which I agree is good, but I think I enjoy Let's Get It On more, especially for casually listening. Bias: love a 45-min-or-less album
I think I’m pregnant now, and I’m a middle-aged dude. How can you follow up a bonafide masterpiece? You really can’t, unless you’re Marvin Gaye, and even then it’s gotta be the grooviest, sexiest, most seductive bassline under the smoothest vocal you’ve ever heard. This is that. 4/5
Top
Just awesome production and such a smooth listen.
Pure sex
Good, classic song, surprisingly short album
Funky and Lo fi. Lyrically I don't care, but there are tasty little shimmers and musical touches everywhere that i have seen echoed in other music, that pull inspiration from here.
I like it, I wouldn't it hear it all the time tho
Silky smooth easy listening. Pleasant music and voice. Love/Sensual songs - timeless
Yup. Very good. 4 very strong stars (not 5 because it simply isn’t the music I seek out, but obviously an all time classic).
Direkte Erinnerung an die King of Queens Folge im Apfelhotel <3 Hat nen netten Vibe das Album und dreht sich primär ums Bumsene.
Enjoyed
Pretty good, and would probably be better in the evening (I listened midday in my workshop). Marvin Gaye had an amazing voice.
Classic, smooth and brilliant. All round great album.
Got to be in the right mood but classic album regardless.
Not Gayes best, but a great album regardless.
Top notch soul.
Sexy, funky soul. 'Let's Get It On' kent iedereen natuurlijk, ik ook en dat geeft de toon van dit album goed weer. Lekkere silky stem met intieme teksten. Perfect om lekker op te dansen of tijdens sexytime😏.
horny but I like horny
Well glaze my nipples and call me Rita.
Big fan of this album. Marvin Gaye is a classic. Never get tired of his voice, lyrics, or music. 4 stars.
Funny little album
pretty cool i think the third song was really good i don’t remember
Really good and doesn't overstay its welcome
Pas le style de musique vers lequel j'irai à la base, mais très bon album, excellente performance vocale, très bonnes instrus, cohérence globale avec ce qu'il faut de variation entre les chansons.
Very smooooooth
Sexy af. Knew the title track but enjoyed the whole album (though very short).
Marvin Gaye invented romance
Sensuality over 9000
Not one I wanted to listen to but classic.
Marvin Gaye’s heavenly voice hits some sultry lows. I guess it’s overproduced from a certain perspective but it hits the lush vibe perfectly. Wouldn’t you rather make love children… as opposed to war ☮️ Best song: Let’s Get It On
Smooth.
Proper grown-up singing & musicianship that the parade of hip hoppers, crappers & roooooaaaaaar merchants will never posses as long as they have a hole in their bottom.
Honestly wasn't expecting much out of this one especially since I don't listen to this genre too much but got a good bit out of it. Excited to get into more of his discography since this is my first album from Marvin that I've listened to. Good album Favorite tracks: Keep Gettin' It On, You Sure Love To Ball, Just To Keep You Satisfied
Short and sweet, but very nice.
Haha sex song Yknow I didn't really believe that he wanted to get it on after the first song. But I was definitely convinced by "Keep Gettin' It On" that he was gettin' it on.
3.75/5 Smooth, easy, fun, sexy listening. However, it did make me miss my woman a lot. I'm surprised something so overtly sexual could make it into the mainstream, but then again Ice Spice, you know?
Marvin had some things to say about love, said them, said them beautifully and then went on with his day. If only all albums were like this. Nothing bloated, just well performed music. Perfect.
Gaye has an amazing voice and I always like hearing James Jameson on bass. A personal pet peeve with albums is when songs come back as a reprise, no idea why, it just bothers me. Also the orgasmic noises on you sure love to ball were awkward.
Obviously fire
Liquid sex dripping from music. Also this album feels like it was made yesterday. Classic.
Soul is one of those genres that I sing along to the hits on the radio, but rarely if ever listen to a complete album. As a result, I've never listened to this album before today, and I did enjoy it. Excellent vocals, but the songs sounded a bit too alike after a while. May come back to it now and then. Best songs: title song, Keep Getting It On, Distant Lover
dude i think im gay
Pretty good, not as much of a fan compared to whats going on. Incredible vocal performances but I feel its not a strong selection of songs compared to it.
Solid '70s soul. The only song I was familiar with was the title track, and while none of the others were as good, I'm not going to hold it against them for failing to clear that very high bar.
Solid listen
Sex: the album. Followed soon after with a pregnant wife.
This is a truly classic soul album from the smooth vocals of Mr Marvin Gaye. Do I want to listen to this album again and again? Absolutely! Let's get it on!
Bastante fino.
Aaaaaawww yeah... Buttery smooth.
High 4
what a superb record. "whats going on" is heavily overrated and subject to cult adoration. how is this record not superior? how exquisite is the title track? when was the last time a song came out new on the radio that was even near to this calibre of artistry? do we take it for granted because its the silly goofy sex music from tv? there is a reliability to the quality of the rest of the songs. you know 'come get to this' is real soul because you can really sing it
Any songs known?: 1 - Let's Get It On Favourites?: - Let's Get It On - Come Get To This Least Favourites: - If I Should Die Tonight - Distant Lover Thoughts?: - Gaye has an amazing voice and honestly is an amazing artist - Very few flaws with this album tbh, I do however prefer his upbeat songs rather than the slow ones, which this album is full of as they're all love songs Album art: 3/5 - I feel like it doesn't capture the album very well - it's okay Overall score: 4/5
yeah ok we get it
Hadn't listened to much from Marvin Gaye, but recognized several songs on, Let's Get It On. The title track is the "go-to" song for TV and movies whenever love & romance is in the air and the rest of the album follows this theme. A solid album with Gaye's smooth sexy voice creates an the amazing atmosphere of smooth soul and funky funk. It's the perfect mood maker and THE album to put on your turntable before saying, "let's get it on!"
Today's album is the third Marvin Gaye album that I've reviewed (previously reviewed What's Going On and Here, My Dear), and his thirteenth studio album. This album is very erotic and sexual. I kind of feel like I got ear fucked by Marvin by listening to this album. It is like Let's Get It On is the first round of sex, then the "cigarette and a drink" break during the next 2 songs, followed by a second round of banging when Keep Gettin' It On starts. Marvin is a master of his craft, creating a fantastic record of soul/funk. Let's Get It On is a classic that literally everyone knows. Overall, an excellent album today! I'll absolutely listen again! Of the three records I've reviewed of his, this is my favorite. It feels like the most consistent throughout. Favourite songs: Let's Get It On, Keep Gettin' It On, Please Stay (Once You Go Away) Least favourite song: If I Should Die Tonight, Just To Keep You Satisfied 4/5
Classic Marvin Gaye. Good album.
Pure passion and romance distilled in just eight songs. Sensual, but not crass, sexy, but not raunchy. Who says that sexiness can't be classy?
get it on bby
distant loveeeeeerr ouuuhhiooouuuuh
Is this the number one album that people have fucked to in human history? It's definitely possible. 4.5/5
Basically just a top tier motown album. Full of iconic hits and beautiful ballads.
Classic stuff. This guy's voice is iconic, but the musicianship and arrangement that compliment his voice are equally impressive. It's sexy as hell.
distant lover😍😍😍😍 just to keep i satisfied was top tier fav sonv love this album but like its marvin gaye what is there not to like. womp womp womp womp ive been really trying baby🥵🥵😳
5 4
Title track is an obvious classic. Album is smooth as hell throughout, sweet instrumental production, tones and voice. Adding a few of these to a very special kind of playlist ;)
Sexy music
PREFS : Let's Get It On, Please Stay (Once You Go Away), If I Should Die Tonight, Keep Gettin' It On, Come Get to This, Distant Lover, You Sure Love to Ball MOINS PREF : Just To Keep You Satisfied
Amazing voice and a few legendary songs, but having a song called "Keep Getting it On" on this album is a step too far.
Smooth, silky, sexy - many a baby has been made to this album, especially Side A. When Marvin gets it on, he gets it on. A true soul classic.
This went by really quick, but I noticed I kept bobbing my head and dancing around a bit while listening, so I must have liked it? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 3.5/5
The sexier, but slightly less impactful and considerably less political What’s Going On, this is undeniably a classic and it goes down smooth. You really don’t need a longer experience here. A-
Beautiful, smooth stylish soul album, it was a very enjoyable listen.