What's Happening Brother - Marvin Gaye

Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye

review as the new music guide having take over from Frankingsteins, I have decided to review one of my favourite albums of all time. Let s get it on by Marvin Gaye is regarded as one of the greatest soul records of all time and it is also one of the most cherised by fans aswell as critics. This album features some of the most well known tracks from Marvin Gaye and although it is more romantic than his legendary album What s going on it still has a political message akin to the tracks on what; s going on?. Let s get it on 1.) Let s get it on This is a fabulous title track and album opener, this track starts off with slick guitars and a funky drum beat and bass guitar, ...

What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

What s Going On has been re-released in a special edition package. The original album was a seminal effort; groundbreaking for Marvin s production, the socio-political message and for the unquestionable beauty of the songs. In 1971,What s Going On was a complete departure from the free soul machine of the sixties. Mowtown were dubious about releasing the album, thinking it too risky for their profitable pop label. However it would set the tone for soul and funk through the seventies, echoing the feeling that things should and would change. The album would directly influence great artists such as Curtis Mayfield and Stevie Wonder, with it s dreamy use of ...

What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

The original version of Marvin Gaye's classic album What's Going On is available mid-price at around £10.99. However, if you really appreciate this album then pay about five pounds more and purchase the deluxe edition. What you get is two CDs instead of one. The first CD contains the original album digitally remastered, and directly after it you get the original Detroit mix of the album which was refused. The mix is both different enough and similar enough to be both enjoyably new and not too far from the fans' perception of the original. I particularly like the new mix for Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler), as it sounds more sparse yet angry. After ...