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Get It Together

The Jackson 5 · 1973

36 min · 8 tracks · funk

A vibrant blend of funk and soul, underscored by infectious grooves and Michael Jackson's youthful exuberance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Dancing Machine — This track showcases the group's signature harmonies paired with a catchy disco beat, highlighting Michael Jackson's incredible vocal delivery and early dance prowess.
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    Get It Together Start here — 'Get It Together' serves as a manifesto for personal empowerment, blending an upbeat rhythm with lyrics that encourage taking charge of one's life.
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    Mama I Gotta Brand New Thing (Don’t Say No) — This track combines playful lyrics with a funky groove, demonstrating the band's ability to merge fun themes with innovative musical styles.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album features strong funk elements and engaging vocal arrangements but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.

What we noticed

  • The title track opens with a strong horn section and features layered vocal harmonies that are characteristic of the Jackson 5's sound.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
  • The final track, 'Dancing Machine', introduces a prominent funk groove that showcases the band's rhythmic precision.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance-friendly grooves for gatherings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • uplifting vibes for sunny days
  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • back-loaded energy for climax

Maybe skip if you

  • preference for lengthy epics
  • seeking deep introspective moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Showcased a mature sound and featured the hit 'Dancing Machine', boosting their popularity.
Themes
personal empowerment· disco dance floors
Career context
Released on August 1, 1973, 'Get It Together' marked The Jackson 5's transition into a more mature sound. This album followed their previous success with 'Skywriter' and showcased a growing artistic independence as they took more creative control over their music. At this point in their career, the group was evolving from bubblegum pop towards a funkier, more sophisticated style that would define their later work.
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Get It Together

    The shift from uncertainty to determination is articulated through the verses as the narrator emphasizes the importance of taking action.

Tracklist

  • 1 Get It Together Start here 2:44
  • 2 Don’t Say Goodbye Again 3:22
  • 3 Reflections 2:56
  • 4 Hum Along and Dance 9:57
  • 5 Mama I Gotta Brand New Thing (Don’t Say No) 6:57
  • 6 It’s Too Late to Change the Time 3:47
  • 7 You Need to Love Like I Do (Do You?) 3:36
  • 8 Dancing Machine 3:25

What to play next

Dancing Machine
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Dancing Machine

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Continues the funk and soul vibe with more mature themes and energetic grooves.
Lookin' Through the Windows
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Lookin' Through the Windows

1972

Sets the stage with similar sounds and youthful exuberance before the breakthrough of Get It Together.
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