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Itse · 11-14-2008, 03:27 PM

Ever notice there's actually many good albums out there?

Took me a while, but I finally got to a conclusion.

As our 2nd round pick, team Twist/Shout picks Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye in the R&B / Funk category.

Wikipedia:
Released August 28, 1973 on the Motown subsidiary label Tamla Records. Recording sessions for the album took place from June 1970 to July 1973. Let's Get It On served as Gaye's first venture into the funk genre and romance-themed music. The album has been noted by many music critics for its sexually explicit content, and has been called "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded."

The sexual balladry and seductive, funky sound present on the album later influenced many contemporary soul musicians and helped pioneer slow jam music, as well as the quiet storm and contemporary R&B genres. Following its initial reception of general favor from critics, the album has been regarded by many music writers and critics as a landmark recording in R&B and soul music, as Gaye's smooth soul sound on the album marked a change for his record label's previously success with the "Motown Sound" formula, while also helping further funk music's popularity during the 1970s.

I also have to quote the liner notes:
"I contend that SEX IS SEX and LOVE IS LOVE. When combined, they work well together, if two people are of about the same mind. But they are really two discrete needs and should be treated as such. Time and space will not permit me to expound further, especially in the area of the psychce. I don't believe in the overly moralistic philosophies. Have your sex, it it can be very exciting if you're lucky.

I hope that the music that I present here makes you lucky. "

11-14-2008, 03:27 PM	#246
Itse Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Helsinki, Finland Exp:	Ever notice there's actually many good albums out there? Took me a while, but I finally got to a conclusion. As our 2nd round pick, team Twist/Shout picks Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye in the R&B / Funk category. Wikipedia: Released August 28, 1973 on the Motown subsidiary label Tamla Records. Recording sessions for the album took place from June 1970 to July 1973. Let's Get It On served as Gaye's first venture into the funk genre and romance-themed music. The album has been noted by many music critics for its sexually explicit content, and has been called "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded." The sexual balladry and seductive, funky sound present on the album later influenced many contemporary soul musicians and helped pioneer slow jam music, as well as the quiet storm and contemporary R&B genres. Following its initial reception of general favor from critics, the album has been regarded by many music writers and critics as a landmark recording in R&B and soul music, as Gaye's smooth soul sound on the album marked a change for his record label's previously success with the "Motown Sound" formula, while also helping further funk music's popularity during the 1970s. YouTube Video YouTube Video I also have to quote the liner notes: "I contend that SEX IS SEX and LOVE IS LOVE. When combined, they work well together, if two people are of about the same mind. But they are really two discrete needs and should be treated as such. Time and space will not permit me to expound further, especially in the area of the psychce. I don't believe in the overly moralistic philosophies. Have your sex, it it can be very exciting if you're lucky. I hope that the music that I present here makes you lucky. "