Marvin Gaye made this sultry, musical tribute to the carnal delights on the wings of the artistic freedom he had earned at Motown with the success of What's Going On. While this last album relies on complex arrangements, Let's Get It On is mainly dominated by tight rhythm parts, strong melodies and Gaye's nuanced expressive voice. The title track was seldom surpassed as a sensual hymn to physical
… chemistry. Pure musical specks like Come Get To This and You Sure Love To Ball complete the almost shameless and downright horny atmosphere of the album. Although Let's Get It On also has more contemplative moments (such as the ballad Distant Lover), Gaye mainly professes a 'carpe diem' feeling, with its intense vocal recitation and the almost liquid arrangements.more
