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- 12 Apr 06
What's Goin' On
(41/100 Greatest Albums Ever)
(41/100 Greatest Albums Ever)
Leaving aside its laudable political agenda, this is an album of unabashed musical excitement.
Leaving aside its laudable political agenda, this is an album of unabashed musical excitement – stylish, inventive, and richly melodic – featuring one of the truly great soul voices at the peak of his powers. Gaye abandoned the more radio-friendly lyrical themes he'd perfected on prior releases, to deliver a concept album documenting the poverty, decay and violence he witnessed in America at the time.