Zack: Well, loyal readers, it's going to be Valentine's Day in less than 30 minutes and so we decided to celebrate by reviewing a romantic album. Despite my protests that Snoop Doggy Dogg's Doggystyle was the perfect candidate, we decided to take the Marvin Gaye route. Initially, we would have liked to have done Let's Get It On, but I don't have it yet, so we settled on a different on-based Gaye album. Admittedly, I haven't listened to much Marvin Gaye prior to this album. My experience is pretty much limited to the line in Jay-Z's Dirt Off Your Shoulder when he says "I'm like a young Marvin in his hay." As you can probably guess, I was very surprised when I didn't hear some phat beats and a sick flow. But luckily, this album manages to overcome it's unfortunate lack of Jigga and still be awesome. It's just so smooth, soulful, and sexy. Anytime you can nail those three S's, you're going to have a hit on your hands. Marvin Gaye does that and more. It's a great album to groove to. Any of you love birds out there looking for something to get down to, whether it be dancing or some other activity, should pick this album up because it will definitely fulfill that requirement.
Favorite Tracks: Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology); Flying High (In the Friendly Sky); What's Going On
Emily: Marvin Gaye is the ultimate sensual singer. When you listen to a Marvin Gaye song, it just unleashes your inner sensual seductor/seductress. I don't care how prudish you are - Gaye's silky, soulful voice always tends to have that effect. Even though What's Going On is decidedly less sexual than many of his other hits, the soul and sensuality always comes through. I especially liked that the album flowed right from one track to the next. Each song stands out, but they all are part of one cohesive, beautiful sounding unit.
Favorite Tracks: What's Going On; Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology); What's Happening Brother
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