Let's Get It On

Epitome of '70s soul. This is a perfect album.

i’m asexual but like i get it

Listening to this in a car with two rowdy kids probably wasn't the intended backdrop for this album. I really enjoyed the drums throughout the album and specifically the track "Please Don't Stay"

ohhh-hhh, baaa-byyy, youuu- uuuh ... ooo-oooh, please gooo-ooh away Marvin. I haaa-te it! Miii-nuuus - - - - -

Not for me at all

The goddamn blueprint

Nice

Достойно

Album Cover 4/10

Smoothy

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

Another one where I like the songs individually, but put them all together and .. it’s a bit much.

Oh so smooth

This was the first of my 1001 albums. Unfortunately, it was not my style due to its mellowness and somewhat repetitive nature. However, I appreciate Gaye's contribution to the genre.

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.

This is decent. Other than the title track and Distant Lover, not much stands out but I don't think this is the kind of record for intense in depth listening if you get my drift. (It's for boning)

I've had vinyl, cassette, cd, then back to vinyl versions. It's that good that I must always have a copy. Obviously, very different in content to What's Going On, but easily its equal.

this made me uncomfortable

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.

undeniably smooth and overwhelmingly sexy. tbh it was a little much and felt super repetitive to me but maybe that's what he was going for, idk. what's going on was a much better album in my opinion but i get the appeal here. my favorite part was absolutely how he opens the album with let's get it on and then a couple tracks later is like remember the good old times we shared with let's get it on seven and a half minutes ago? well here's let's get it on 2: keep gettin' it on. absolute power move and marvin gaye is an icon for it. favorites: actually just those... let's get it on and keep gettin' it on

It is masterfully creative and reflects a stuffing artistic bravery. But in 50 years, I've just never enjoyed listening to the morass that follows the title track; which is frustrating because it sounds gorgeous and Marvin Gaye had one of the prettiest voices of the 20th Century. I appreciate the effort at crafting a set of politically minded songs. But there is nothing poetic in the lyrics. And the melodies sound like little more than modal improvisation. So I spend 40 minutes begging it to coalesce - musically - but it never does.

Classic and good vibes all around

FIIIIIRRRRREEE!!!

No me gusta

Very groovy

I enjoyed it but not for me

We are all sensitive people Nowhere near the levels of Whats Going On and doesn't have the funkyness of what came after. It's good, but not as good as I thought it was going to be

Great marvin album. Definetly overlooked compared to whats going on. Best track - lets get it on

Source of 1000 commercials and 10000 babies.

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

Classic soul album from Gaye that has no lack of catchy soulful and sexy songs.

I immediately recognized the first song and was jamming along, but throughout the albums I got a wee bored. I think as time went on it was too sleepy sounding to me and I was almost like falling asleep? It was really soothing and everything but maybe a bit too much.

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

A fun listen but short.

Not favorite

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.

Chato, repetitivo e datado. Um música boa.

Wunderbar!

taitaa olla että tittelilaulu vienyt tätä albumia huomattavasti eteenpäin. loput puolituntia on perus marveilua, eli saatanallista anteeksiantamatonta wibailua.. jaa hänen isänsä ampui ja tappoi hänet ok miksi vitussa luen näitä aina gg... ei vaikuta millään tavalla kuunteluuni ei kaunista ääntä yhtään tämä traaginen tarina....perkele... 98marvin98.. vähän eri tyyppi siinä... tsekki... legenda omassa haarassaan.. musta marvini eri.. annettu kolmosta ja nelosta... onkohan siinä aika.. kuin askelmia portailla.. onkohan siinä aika vitoseen. päästykkö parvekkeelle asti nyt.. SEXIÄ SEXIÄ SEXIÄ SEXIÄ SEXIÄ SEXIÄ KYLLÄ KYLLÄ KYLLÄ KYLLÄ KYLLÄ if i should die tonight

Eh, got bored

I enjoy some Motown - but this was just boring.

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.

I failed to understand the appeal

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

7/10

A few years ago a friend asked me to name the album that had the biggest differential between opening track and the rest of the album and i was stumped, but i may have found it. Whats going on is an all time great song, seriously god tier. Rest of the album is pretty meh but ticks along without much offence.

6/10

Good

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.

While this album wasnt as great as be it was still great. The best songs on here are Let's Get It On and Distant Lover. There isnt a worst song on here either because all of it was great. 9.7/10

My only criticism is that this album is a little one-note. But damn is it a good note.

Incredible vocals, way more strings and other instruments in the background filling out the tracks.

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 think I prefer Marvin’s stuff on war and poverty, less into the shagging stuff. Simpsons: Yes

Obviously I was familiar with with Let's Get It On, a classic shagging song and great for initiating sex. But I didn't realise just how horny Marvin was, and dedicated to providing a soundtrack to the full sexual experience. Keep Gettin' It On really encourages the listener to maintain their session in the bedroom, and showcases Marvin's passion for the subject.

Similar to his previous album, this one was a pleasant and easy listen.

I like this Gaye guy, he’s pretty good.

Golden oldie. Marvin Gaye is the master of his time

It was IGHT

Ok

I own this album on vinyl--the first track is obviously iconic, and the rest of the album continues in the same hyper-sexy vein. Very smooth. I never feel very comfortable hearing people moan sexually in songs; perhaps this is my prudishness coming through--so "You Sure Love to Ball" is definitely cringe-inducing for me (it's feels like the same sort of embarrassment I feel when I watch a movie with my parents in the room and there's a sex scene. Gross). Overall, a solid album with consistent sound, though it's not my favorite Marvin Gaye album (probably because of the above. Is it too sexy for me? Too smooth? Too smoothly sexy? Too sexily smooth? Probably.)

I am convinced that this is an album solely made for love making. Now, that might seem obvious, I mean it's literally called \" Let's Get It On\". But 30 minutes give or take? Sounds about average if you include foreplay. It even has a mid-point callback to \"Let's Get It On\" called \"Keep Gettin' It On\" as if to encourage lovers to keep going. You can do it! In all seriousness, it's a good album. A bit homogeneous in its sound, maybe. But enjoyable nonetheless. I'll definitely be putting this on next time my wife and I head to the bedroom.

Awesome.

Legendary, healing, powerful.

I really wanted to like this more than I did. Don't get me wrong, the title track is absolutely iconic, but I didn't find there to be enough stylistic variation on this album. A lot of the songs seem to bleed into each other. From reading a bit about the album, I can really appreciate what it meant to Marvin, but it just really didn't do anything for me. Fav tracks: Let's Get It On, If I Should Die Tonight

Sounds good but there’s only so much oozy babying that one can take.

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)

Fyrir það hvað þetta albúm að vera þá var það bara mjög gott. Lögin öll keimlíkur ástaróður til unaðsstunda með kvenfólki. Góð bakgrunnstónlist en við hvaða tilefni veit ég ekki... eða hvað?

The song Let's Get It On is so good that the rest of the album could be a cacophony of babies crying, lips smacking, teeth scrapping on forks and car alarms, and it would still earn 5 stars. Thankfully, it’s not—there are other excellent tracks here. It’s no What’s Going On, but honestly, what album is?

Let’s Get It On tells you exactly what it’s gonna be about. And then it gets down to the sexy business. The only question is whether this should have been a longer record…

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!

Smooth Mr Gaye, real smooth.

I see quite a few reviews complaining about this album being "one note" but that's rather missing the point - this is utility music! This is an album you put on for a specific purpose, to set a specific mood, and you want it to maintain that mood, for, (checks runtime) 32 minutes. (Only 32 minutes Marvin? 😏 ) Anyway, you set a mood like this, you don't want to be jarred out of it, is what I'm saying. I docked "What's Going On" a star for exactly that reason - the preachy schmalzy tracks really brought things down. Here, Marvin Gaye is staying on topic, and the topic is getting it on. Fave track - as well as "Let's Get It On", let's say the comically dated titled "You Sure Love to Ball"...

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.

O uso desenfreado do hit acabou derretendo a possibilidade do disco funcionar minimamente como um marco do soul.

3.5/5. Beautiful singing. Way too much sex.

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.

God, wat een geweldige opener... Dit is natuurlijk DE nummer 1 glijplaat, je krijgt muziek niet veel sexyer dan dit. Als dit een voorbode is voor het hele album dan beloofd dit 5 sterren te worden! Marvin heeft natuurlijk een fantastische stem, de muziek klinkt goed en het album duurt precies lang genoeg. Prachtig soul album en een must listen als je ook maar enige emotie hebt. Also known as: Sex, the album. Fuck it, 5 sterren FAVO: Let's get it on, Keep gettin' it on, Come get to this, Distant Lover, You sure love to ball, Just to keep you satisfied

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

not my jam I think but I can respect it

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.

1. get it on - 1.5 2. ztay - 1 3. tonight - 1.5 4. keep - 0 5. come - 1.5 6. lover - 1.5 7. ball - 1 8. zatizfied - 1.5

Yeah that will get it done

A very soulful album. My favourite song was Please Don't Stay, I love the backing vocals especially.

Marvin es lo más grande que hay. Este disco es una joya.

Ah, the sex album. The one with the sex song. Where the very first four notes already make you feel like you're being touched indecently. 5/5 as musical accompaniment for a limited number of highly specific use cases. 3/5 any other time.

Overall: 6/10 The horny levels are off the charts with this one. I don't really have any major issues with this album but I expected there to be more variety. The talent is obviously there. Marvin is a legend for a reason. I just can't imagine myself ever listening to this seriously. It just sounds like the same song over and over again. Fav Song: You Sure Love to Ball Least Fav Song: Come Get to This

Волшебная музыка. Очень крутой стиль

Simple... Love making music.

I think Marvin Gaye is a bit too overrated. Like, his voice is amazing for sure, but there were other artists in the 70s that did what he did better. Nevertheless, this is a good album, the songs are groovy and he sings amazing

Really solid album with a lot of cool songs. 4.5 but just on the 4 side.

There isn't a ton to say about this album. It's a classic and pretty much flawless. Incredible songs, incredible production, incredible staying power 50+ years later. An easy 5 stars.

Objectively clearly very cool but I just can't imagine myself choosing to put this on, it's just not a style of music I enjoy.

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

This one is pretty good. I like the musicianship and it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Not my thing but a pleasurable listen.

"Passionate" in almost every meaning of the word

It’s just very easy listening, maybe too easy. I did enjoy he’d not got his point across enough on the first song so had to double back a few songs later to highlight how much he wanted to have sex. 3.5/5

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

Hentugt undirspil fyrir kynferðislegan berserksgang. Hjóm við hlið Hvað er að frétta? En fín lög á milli. Endurspilun, 3,5.

Real music, sexy and passionate

Marvellous Marvin Gaye - Nothing bad about this, not usually my thing but very nice to listen to

absolutely extraordinary, I think I ascended. Not a single flop. It was soulful and graceful, and sounded like warm chocolate cookies and sweet childhood.

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

fire album, i used to think it was better than what’s going on but i don’t think that anymore, but this is still amazing

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

This album is far to sexy for me!! One good song and 7 others seductive numbers that don’t really add much. Not one of Marvins greatest’s Favourite song: Let’s get it on Least favourite: You sure love to ball and just to keep you satisfied Album artwork: Good cover

1000 Albums You Must Listen Before You Die + 1 Album You Must Listen Before You Fuck

There is nothing I could possibly say about the single best soul album of all time that would expand the conversation.

Not the ideal album to listen to alone with your dog, but iconic.

Smooth sexy album responsible for a lot of babies.

All bops no filler

aka baby makin’ music. Good listen!

If you are with someone and they turn this album on there is no doubt what they are looking to do! He has a beautiful voice, smooth and silky. I like the saxophone in If I Should Die Tonight. Maybe it says something about my love life, but it was a little long. A full 31 minutes of sexy and slow that sounded the same was a little longer than I need ;)

This is a little too much on the lite rock side for me. It's a cool sexy vibe thing. It's fine but I think I would like it more if he had named all the songs something to do with Getting it On cuz then it would be a "concept album". 1.) Let’s Get It On = same 2.) Please Don’t Stay = We Can’t Get It On if You Leave 3.) If I Should Die Tonight = If I Should Die Getting it On 4.) Keep Gettin’ It On = same 5.) Come Get To This = Come Get It On 6.) Distant Lover = Getting It On From a Distance 7.) You Sure Like to Ball = You Sure Like to Get It On 8.) Just To Keep You Satisfied = It’s Too Late To Get It On

Sexy and cool, I like his voice and his vibe but it all kinda sounded the same.

great vibes throughout

Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On grabs you from the first note, with his voice immediately setting the tone for an album full of soul and sincerity. The opener is an undeniable classic, but it’s the authenticity of the whole album that really stands out. It feels like these songs are pouring straight from Gaye’s heart, as if he’s rushed into the studio the moment inspiration struck. His vocal performance is almost like a magic trick—constantly surprising you with its range and emotion, leaving you wondering how he pulls it off time and time again. If I Should Die Tonight is the standout, showcasing Gaye at his most vulnerable and powerful. And, as a side note, the fact that the Marvin Gaye biopic starring Jesse L. Martin didn’t happen is still a real shame. This album earns a perfect 5/5.

Je connais juste quelques morceaux de MG, en particulier 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' en duo avec T. Terrell. C'est donc le premier album complet que j'écoute. J'aime bien les percussions, les lignes de basse sur quelques morceaux, et la présence de quelques chorus. Mais les morceaux sont trop lents à mon gout, même si l'album est court j'ai du mal à accrocher. Je ne l'écouterais pas un seconde fois. =>2/5

A good album, I liked Let's Get air On and If I Should Die Tonight.

Sexy, beautiful, and wonderful from start to finish

Sexual

Vraie dinguerie. Chaque son était une découverte incroyable, c'est une musique jouissive. Vraiment banger

200/1001 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑

Udover første track, så var resten bare ren chokolade fromage.

31 minutter. Awesome! sindssyg åbner. Getting it on er også fint. Albummet er præcis så liderligt som forventet: kedeligt.

The OG Music For Making Babies Fløde stemme og lummer stemning. Og ret kedeligt.

I was conceived to this record. 5/5

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

When this pick popped up, I let out an audible “HELL YEAH”. Immediately put the album on and took the dog out for a walk on this chilly morning. Marvin Gaye is one of those Top 3 crooners, and one I also always realize I don’t listen to enough. This album is perfect from start to finish, and its inclusion is warranted.

Im surprised I didn't like this more. It's good but I didn't think great. 3.5

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.

Just had in on the background at work and didn’t get to listen too closely. Sounded good, but might want to listen more closely another time

Good vibes

It's Marvin Gaye!

Pretty nice

On “Let’s Get It On”, Marvin Gaye demonstrates why he’s the king of love songs. Tracks flow top down like molasses; Gaye’s voice envelops you like a warm hug. I was also very surprised by the tight, live sounding percussion. Just like me, I wish this project lasted longer.

Excelente!!!

V good. Understandably classic

good vibes, très communicatif if you should die tonight - solo sax qui chiale ptn banger distant love trompette,

This might just be the ultimate chill and make out record of all time. Simply put, Let’s Get It On is “a record unparalleled in its sheer sensuality and carnal energy.” https://open.substack.com/pub/richcain/p/project-1001-lets-get-it-on-by-marvin?r=4ztyq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Damn this is one horny dude. There's more to life than just getting it in man. Let's get it on is an absolute classic (in some scenarios...) but other than that the album does kind of drag and I think like his personal life, he's a little too hyper focused on one thing.

Short and sweet

hätte ich vielleicht nicht im Bus hören sollen sondern bei rotem Licht zuhause

Previously rated: Here, My Dear (3/5) ************************ Everyone knows the first 30 seconds of this album. The problem is when we hear it now, we think of Applebee's and Swiffer mops. Anyway, what we have here is more sexy time music. It didn't really put me in the mood, but it probably works better on the ladies anyway. I suspect "You Sure Love to Ball" isn't about basketball.

First song is a certified banger, so how does the rest of the album compare? Well, Let's Get It On is the high point so while it's technically true to say it's all downhill from there, it's not really helpful (though Keep Gettin' It On Is, y'know, about the same high). Any song can go anywhere and the album loses nothing. Easy to put on, easy to listen to. It's not experimental, it does not make a collage of existing music, it does not push the envelope. It's just good, consistent music.

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.

It’s a vibe for sure. My dad ruined this album when he told me what him and my mom did to it. It’s fine. It’s overrated for sure. I’m sorry boys. I much prefer some other albums by Marvin. Sexy doesn’t mean great. Fav song: Distant Lover

I literally feel the sweat from the sex on this. God HOT HOT HOT. It works so well in its concept that you forget that you are listening to a man moaning, and Jesus, the women, this is just I feel like tons of drugs and sex were had, and sheesh. Keep getting it on and Come get to this sheesh amazing. I will be making love to this soon that is a promise.

Not something I’d listen to again

Romance run amok Drenched in sensuality Pleasure seeker’s must

Good. Some spots that obviously inspired Alabama Shakes.

Let’s Get It On 1973

Endlich mal wieder was hörbares. Gute Musik und klasse Musiker

gute songs dabei, zum ganzes album hören aber zu schnulzig

Horny. Why are you Gaye? Gutes Album, soll aber nächste mal einen keulen bevor er neue Songs schreibt, fühle mich etwas verführt. 3.5 sterne, in dem fall abgerundet, weil würds album jetzt nicht nochmal anhören.

It is a nice sensual album, but hard not to compare it to whats going on. Like that it was made for love.

Let’s get it on like Marvin Gaye

Banging album. Lots of hits.

good vibes fun to listen to feel very happy

eeesse é clássico, hein? PQP . 5 estrelas.

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.

After listening I have 6 children on the way

This album is nothing but pure sexy fire.

Pure fucking music

Marking it down because second to last track has a lot of heavy breathing which is just a bit on the nose for a baby making album.

ok but too slow for me

Not my cup of tea.

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*

Second only to "What's Going On" as Marvin Gaye's 70s masterpiece. Essential.

Very fun and sexy album.

The problem with boning as an act of political protest is that while it penetrates, it never punctures. A perennial fave in college dormitories, the title track taken alone may seem to go only skin-deep. But it's just the surface of Marvin's landmine excavation of his soul.

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

Seems to be the standard with MG albums - title track is a classic and then the rest of the album sounds like a generic version of the title track. Good in the background but not something I'll put on unless seducing the misses.

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.

What's going on is just sooooo much better

bem interessante, fui pega de surpresa pela primeira música pq nao lembrava que ela era deleKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK, de resto o album mantém a mesma sonoridade durante ele inteiro, sem muitas mudanças, o que acaba deixando ele um pouco monótono e sem muita variação. ainda assim, a voz do marvin se destaca de forma linda e os instrumentais são bem feitos.

best album thus far! But also a really good album in general

One of the smoothest and sexiest records in existence.

Such a fun album. Its easy to listen to this and take it at face value, but when you dig deep and listen to all of the influences come together, its a really cool and well put together album. Some songs are straight jazz, where others are funk, and then soul, I can definitely pick up some doo wop and Phil Spector's Wall of Sound and early pop music. And then I guess to just add that everyone of these songs is 100% about sex. It's kind of amazing. The whole album really does stand on its own. I kind of groove out to every song and just be content and happy that its on. Its a very human record in that way. If I were to pick one song though, Let's Get it On is hands down the winner. The guitar intro the grooves, the religious undertones relating it all back to sex. Its almost a perfect song.

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.

lives up to the title

Another classic, probably wont return

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.

simplesmente o álbum mais sexy da história. o gaye se superou demais nesse. o final é meio soturno em comparação com o resto, mas ainda assim podemos considerar que ele fez amor gostoso com nossos ouvidos escrevendo essa obra prima.

A primeira de fato é conhecida. Algumas da pra transar fofo tomando um vinho. Faz jus ao gênero Soul e bem produzido.

PEDRADA.

I can't work out what this album is about. Actually, of course I can. I have children.

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.

Soulful..that's all iv got

The title track is a horny banger, the rest of the album never matches its smooth, swaggering and delicious giddiness. But Marvin’s voice is always a joy to listen to.

Too horny

Wanted to like this more than I ended up liking it. Nothing stood out enough where I want to come back to it

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"

This guy can sing and the songs are surprisingly catchy. High 2.

Soul just isn't my thing. I'm sure this album was cutting edge and revolutionary when it came out, but it just feels cheesy today. I didn't dislike the album, but I don't think it's one I'd intentionally listen to again.

Good album. Gaye’s voice is great and the songs are pretty good. A little too slow for my liking . 3.5/5 Might listen again

Great

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.

Easy background noise

Yep, great voice.

Perfect album. He’s an Incredible singer and every track is amazing. Love the sound of this record and the grooves are so deep.

Such a great record, immaculate vibes, great playing, great singing. If I die tonight is amazing.

I never realized how much Bruno Mars is trying to be Marvin Gaye until listening to this album. The songs are cool.

This album is fantastic. It exactly fit the mood of what I wanted today. I'm flabbergasted that this is his 13th!!! album!

Interesting 70s record. I won't have it in my collection but I wouldn't complain if it starts playing.

Enjoyed this one. His voice sounds like another piece in the brass

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

I liked it.. good soul music

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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.

smooth

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.

S E X !!! This is probably my favorite Marvin Gaye's album. I think that never in the history of music has anyone managed to communicate and convey the sensations of... you know what, like Marvin did on this record. About the title track, a renowned Brazilian journalist once said: "...it presents such an engaging atmosphere that I have no doubt that 1/3 of children born since that year on the planet have been conceived to the sound of the song."

Soul, 1973 -> 3

Classic, although a bit too sweaty for my taste. But the n again: thinking about some situations one might play this album it may be just about right.

Just classic

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.

Fine music with superb sax contributions but man, all these oohs and aahs and baby's.

A little bit to smooth and sexy for me.

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"

3 - Some stuff would set the mood, but overall just blended together for me and nothing jumped out

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...

que discazo de la san puta

YEAHHHHH I’ve been so bad about listening to these on time but THIS??

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.

Wonderful

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

OK Great voice - unique - too bad he got killed. a less

Probably a 3.5 I think. A vibe, but I HATE songs about sex that have weird thoughts on women

Definitely some sexy smooth jazz! A lot of the songs feel very similar (not a lot of variety)

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.

Oh, yeah...

Never heard the album before. Gaye sounds great and his songs mixing sexuality and spirituality feel cutting edge even today. Let's Get it On is a standout but the rest doesn't resonate. "If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya good"

Never heard the whole album before. Title track is great and Keep Gettin' It On was a nice surprise for me.

i don’t wanna know how many bedrooms this was playing in in the 70s

An absolute banger of an album. Thanks Marvin

A lotta good stuff in a small package. Favourite track: Please Don't Stay (Once You Go Away).

Damn. Just… damn.

Uno de los mejores discos de esta lista y probablemente del catálogo completo de música popular estadounidense del siglo XX. Marvin Gaye no deja de fascinar con interpretaciones suaves e intensas al mismo tiempo, logrando crear atmósferas que te sumergen en los 30 minutos que dura este LP. Un digno contendor para ser incluido en la lista de los mejores álbumes de todos los tiempos, siendo nombrado como número 1 por la Rolling Stone hace unos cuantos años. Es lo mejor que el género del R&B puede entregar.

Instant coolness generator album

Truly one of the kings of soul music. His voice truly encompasses the passion and soulfulness of the genre. From the opening bars of this album you know it's going to be special. And not one filler, the album follows seamlessly. 5/5

he knows what he wants and boy does he express it

This man was HORNY!

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.

Sweet love making music...

In the timeframe of the seventies, his was one of the powerful voices that compelled people to listen. The message was never hurtful

Eu nunca tinha dado a atenção para esse álbum porque estava saturado da "Let's Get It On" e esse foi um erro meu. É uma escuta suave em todos os sentidos, quase que não se nota a transição de uma música para outra. Critiquei outros álbuns justamente por não se notar a diferença de um musica para outra, como se fosse uma coisa só, mas entendi que nesse álbuns o que critiquei na verdade é que eles são muito homogêneos, as músicas não têm personalidade própria. No "Let's Get It On" todas as músicas parecem fazer parte de uma grande música com momentos e variações, mas dentro de um grande tema. Albúm fantástico.

Title track is a classic. The rest of the album was nice, but not one I’ll return to

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

Sensual-feeling R&B

I get it now