Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (1971)

Reason for Listening:
#1 on Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All-Time (2020).

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Released 19710521.
9 songs. 35:38. What's Going On (1971)
9+12 songs. 35:38+40:##. What's Going On (Deluxe Edition 50th Anniversary) (2021)
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Notes:
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First listen. Standard.
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Second listen. Standard.
I like the bass ("Flyin' High (In the Friendly Sky)")
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Third listen. Standard.

3: "What's Going On";
2: "What's Happening Brother"; "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)"; "Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler)";
1: "Flyin' High (In the Friendly Sky)"; "Wholy Holy";
0: "Save the Children"; "God Is Love"; "Right On";

Summary:
I didn't have the opportunity to dive into the lyrics (which I suspect adds substantially to the impact of the album), but I enjoyed the overall vibe of the album.

Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Favorite Song: "What's Going On"

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Billboard 200
Peak Date: 19710731 | Peak Position: 6 | Weeks on Chart: 54 | Debut Date: 19710612