Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?

Name: Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?
Brand: El Cuartito Records
Price: 42.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$42.00

What’s Going On (1971) is Marvin Gaye’s landmark concept album and one of the most influential soul records ever made. Born from the social turmoil of the late 1960s and Gaye’s own personal struggles, the album abandons Motown’s hit-making formula in favor of a deeply introspective, socially conscious suite of songs. Flowing seamlessly from track to track, it blends lush orchestration, jazz-inflected harmonies, gospel urgency, and Gaye’s layered vocal arrangements. Lyrically, it speaks to war, poverty, police brutality, the environment, and spiritual healing, with Gaye embodying both lament and hope. The title track is a timeless plea for compassion and understanding, while songs like Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) and Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) expand the message to global and urban struggles.

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PICK UP: We only offer pick-up in store services during our regular operating hours. Due to space limitations, we can only hold on to your order for a maximum of 30 days. Orders that are not picked up during this window will be restocked and you'll receive a partial refund as store credit, valid for 30 days. No cash or card refunds will be given for unclaimed orders.

RETURNS: We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. All records must be returned sealed and complete (no missing discs or inserts, babe). Approved returns will be issued as in-store credit only, and that credit will also be valid for 30 days.