Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
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Free Music Review: A Top Ten
Hit: 5 Stars
With the release of "What's Going On" in 1971, Marvin Gaye ignited the social consciousness movement in music. With a senseless war in Vietnam, and racism still prominent in America. Pollution of our water and the air we breath. And Black unemployment levels continuously rising, Marvin hit a spot that had been sorely lacking in music, with the exception of maybe Curtis Mayfield. And like Mayfield's "People Get Ready" he did it with a spiritual solution: "God Is Love", "Wholy Holy".
It was America's time to stop and finally ask the question, "what is going on?" And now with another war raging in the Middle East, the question is still relevant today. Marvin's spiritual answers remain the only hope for this world in the 21st century. A thought provoking recording, smoothly edited with an operatic flow of listening, resulting in Marvin Gaye's masterpiece and most redeeming effort.
Free Music Review: Gaye's finest. A REAL soul classic
Hit: 5 Stars
The reviewer who thinks that the Lighthouse Family (of whom the lead singer marked Gaye as an influnce)is better than this doesn't know what he's talking about.He should stick to his Shakin Stevens and other rubbish like that.Back to this which has been a favorite of mine since 1987 and to say that they don't make music like this anymore is becoming an understatment.This is solid gold soul music worth anything than the likes of 50 Cent.I won't go to detail of this as the other 5 star reviews have done so.Except to say that many of the tracks have been covered by many artists over the years.It's one of the last great Motown recordings to come out of Detriot through their golden years (1963-1971).It's a still an all time classic 34 years on that brings out the best of Gaye,the Funk Brothers and especially one of the worlds greatest bass players, the late great James Jamerson.Free Music Review: One of the Most Moving Albums Created Yet
Hit: 5 Stars
What's Going On is not only Marvin Gaye's masterpiece but its also a very moving album, and is one of the greatest albums ever created. Song topics range from damaged war veterans(What's Happening Brother) to the drug addiction of, "Flyin High(In The Freindly Sky)", to religion, "God Is Love", and finally a damaged ecology, "Mercy Mercy Me(The Ecology)". Each and every song in here contains Marvin Gaye's beatufil singing voice that sounds like it came from his soul. Also on a lot of the songs there are very beautiful string arrangements that makes songs sound like they come from the soul and heart. What's Going On is the essential album for any music lover because its just one of the those albums that really moves you. All in all if you dont own What's Going On I'd advise you to pick up a copy today if you want to hear an album that will change your life.Free Music Review: chris is a wanker
Hit: 5 Stars
hi - i didn't want to confuse the meaning of my title message, but Chris of the " i don't see what is so good about this recording" is a an out and out wanker (read jerk-off) : Chris, my poor uninformed fool, this preceded many of the works you chatter about, like Stevie Wonder's Innervision. sure, each song would not stand up on its own, which is also true of Abbey Road and Dark Side Of The Moon (two other insignificant pieces of period work); however, they still managed to pull togather an amazing sense (dare i say) of a work complete. go back to whatever you were listening to before the drugs wore off, buddy, and enjoy yourself. this piece of work remains what it has been since 1971, an amazing piece of musical storytelling of the period : find me a better voice and social commentary, and i will rescind my criticisms. until then, good luck.Free Music Review: An Amazing Achievement
Hit: 5 Stars
Although Motown founder Barry Gordy had originally refused to release it because he had predicted it would be a commercial flop, Gaye pushed and pushed until Gordy finally relented. The result was an enormous commercial success, and a gift to succeeding generations. The tracks on this album are not only timely, addressing the social problems of Gaye's generation, but also timeless in a way that few songs in history have been.
From the titular track to Inner City Blues, Gaye's inspirational talent shines through. An uplifting tribute to peace, love, and happiness, "What's Going On" is sure to evoke long-hidden memories from those who were around during the chaotic Vietnam years, just as surely it will delight and inspire the first-time listener.
This is a must-have for any collection.