The most important and passionate record to come out of soul music, delivered by one of its finest voices, a man finally free to speak his mind. A meditation on what had happened to the American dream of the past as it related to urban decay, environmental woes, military turbulence, police brutality, unemployment, and poverty. The funkiest rhythm section possible, fundamental string sounds and a multi-layered Marvin Gaye, who is performing duets and trios with himself, scintillating with falsetto and scat singing, drawing on religious rituals and gospel music.
File under: Soul, Funk/Label: Motown/Original Release Year: 1971