Let's Get It On
Released: 1973

Let's Get It On

by Marvin Gaye

The 157th greatest album of all time

Let’s Get It On, released in 1973, is Marvin Gaye’s soulful, sensual album that emphasizes romantic and erotic themes through warm, intimate vocals and rich arrangements. Gaye produced and co-wrote much of the material, using layered harmonies, a breathy falsetto, and a blend of funk, pop soul, blues and gospel-inflected phrasing to create a smooth, seductive atmosphere. The album represents a shift toward more personal, adult subject matter within the Motown framework and helped shape the sound of later R&B and soul recordings.