165 - Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

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How many albums can you put on for a romantic atmosphere and there's not a single track that you end up skipping most/all of the time? Let's Get It On should sit right next to the bedroom stereo so you always have it easily available. The mood is set and maintained during this eight-song album.

“If I Should Die Tonight” grabs my attention each and every listen. The lyrics, the feeling in his voice, and the smoothness of the musical accompaniment are soul gold. The songs do vary some from balladry to mid-tempo love testaments. Add in the “love grunts” in “You Sure Love to Ball,” and the purpose of the album is unmistakeable. I've kind of lingered on Let's Get It On thanks to how enjoyable it is. Now that I got a copy for Christmas, I'm ready to get this review published and move along.

Songs I Knew I Liked: “Let's Get It On”

Songs I Now Like: “If I Should Die Tonight” and “You Sure Love to Ball” stand out from the other good songs.

Songs I Don't Want to Ever Hear Again: None