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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic, but avoid temptation, January 24, 2003
An utterly classic, highly-recommended album, but if you have the previously-released remastered version you don't need this. The two bonus tracks are the abbreviated single edits of two album tracks - hardly worth an upgrade. If you have the two-CD special edition, you've got it all.
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seductive Classic!, March 4, 2005
In 1971, Marvin Gaye put out his classic album _What's Going On?_, which largely focused on ever-present world issues (drugs, war, racism, etc), then the next year, he put out a soundtrack to a fim called _Trouble Man_. And, in 1973, he put out _Let's Get It On_. Yes, that last title means *exactly* what you think it means!
On these eight wonderful tracks, Marvin takes us on a romantic odyssey which is every bit as seductive as the title suggests - so seductive, you can almost taste it. Smooth-as-silk vocals give way to fiery, impassioned, ecstatic releases, which are punctuated by the caramel harmony vocals, hushed congas and bongas, strings and a multitude of other instruments. The result? Something as close to the actual...real thing, it's overwhelming. To borrow a quote from the man himself, "you know what I'm talkin' 'bout..." it's so good, it almost makes me cry.
Some singers had the ability to do things with their voices, that, when hearing them, they almost seemed like a totally different being than human, and they almost seemed as if they went somewhere else, while they were doing what they did with their voices, and as listeners, we were able to go somewhere else -- someplace higher -- while we were listening, too. Some singers had this, some didn't. Marvin had it, and he had it in droves.
The things listed in the last two paragraphs apply *largely* to tracks like the title cut, and it's companion "Keep Gettin' It On." In fact, the latter seems more like an extended coda to the title hit, and it could have easily been added as the coda to the original. Either way, both are a sheer joy to have.
On "Come Get To This," things fasten up a bit. Marvin's seductive sensuality is still in tact, but this time, he doesn't take as much time as he did in much of the other songs. On "Distant Lover," Marvin returns to the slow-burning ecstasy found in songs like the title track, and the yearning throughout the song, especially the pleading--more like crying--near the end of the song, is so painful for me to listen to, even after hearing the song for the longest time, while the last song, the dramatic "Just To Keep You Satisfied," was said to be written about Marvin's ex-wife at the time. This song ends on quite a melancholic, reflective, and almost sad note.
This is classic stuff, and a must for those who love Marvin Gaye, but come to think of it, most fans who love Marvin already own this album. If you love classic R&B, loaded with sensuality, or if you just want something that sounds good (which is an understatement, to say the least), grab this.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
He Was Da Man, September 9, 2005
On a horribly stressful night, when I saw singers like Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye singing in a late night commercial for Sexy Soul Men by TimeLife, I stopped crying, felt a loving sensuous jolt, and just logged on to do research. Within that research, I came upon this page, heard all the clips, read all the amazing reviews and praising reviewers did of Marvin's truly Blessed voice and passionate style. Then I was hooked. I sought out this CD, bought it, and have had no regrets. I am very familiar with Marvin's "Sexual Healing" as I heard it nonstop since I was born. The man died the year I was born, which always makes me shake my head with sadness. This CD felt short, which I didn't like at first, until I realized how the songs really were as good as reviewers stated here. It's quality that counts, not quantity. Within these clips I first heard Keep Gettin' It On, and I thought it was worth buying the CD for only this and the title track. Keep Gettin It On is like a funner sweeter hotter shorter version of Let's Get It On. Unfortunately, I do not love the CD to the highest possible level, which explains how little I can describe it's detailing. I don't yet have the depth of perception to appreciate Marvin as much as is humanly possible. But with the right love, I could probably rectify that in a week. Perhaps if I read the lyrics to the songs on this CD I could appreciate it's sweet heat on a higher plane. If you buy this CD, do find the lyrics. I dreamt of Marvin Gaye finding and marrying me after I heard this CD, hah! This is such an effect his music can have on a female. I realized my sister once had this album on cassette. Can't believe she threw her music away. This time, this album of Marvin is staying put! Too good to loose, too good not to get, so get it now to warm your private time.
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