Beam Me Up Scotty’s Series: Part 3/25 (CD)
I own an original of this on LP, but now I can have it on my iPod…
What can I say that you don’t already know about this concept album? Marvin Gaye was The Man, true story. Told from a returning Vietnam war veteran’s perspective, this album discusses everything wrong with America then (and now).
To say it’s essential listening is probably redundant. You know this. For sheer beauty, power, and hope amidst despair, you need this. Pure classic record.
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Can I dissent? another one like Pet Sounds that I have never seen the point of, bar ‘Right On’ and the title track. I always thought he was way better at the sexy stuff.
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Two dissents in one day? Man.
To me he’s as good at this stuff as he is at the sexy stuff!
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One of those ‘go to’ albums, this one. Absolutely terrific. A near perfect 35 minutes, which is pretty impressive considering it was his first shot at producing his own album – complete control and, as I say, near perfect.
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Yes to all of this! Folks, J. nailed it in 39 words!
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Hurrah!
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And celebrated in one word! The new king of brevity!
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This was the first one I reviewed on the 1001 – set the bar pretty high for the next 1000!
Nice succinct review Aaron, a fine record
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Thanks Geoff! Wow, that is a stellar record for your first review in the series! The others better up their game…
Everyone go read Geoff’s post!
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Cheers for the link Aaron, it was weird seeing the album count at 1/1001, almost 5 years ago!
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Oh I’m always happy to link, Geoff. Glad you enjoyed the trip down memory lane!
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Well for one I didn’t know it was a concept album. Mr. Books strikes again!
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You never know where I’ll strike… 😉
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“For sheer beauty, power, and hope amidst despair, you need this. Pure classic record.”
Truer words have rarely been spoken. Well-stated.
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Wow, thanks Rich! It’s definitely one of THOSE albums, timeless and incredible. Cheers!
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Hit An Run right into the Melting Pot!
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Am I melting again? I thought everyone had this record!
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