Released 58 years ago this August
In the Groove
Marvin Gaye · 1968
32 min · 12 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A vibrant blend of funk and soul that showcases Marvin Gaye's smooth vocals and emotive songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant grooves for dancing
- short bursts of joyful energy
- smooth vocals for relaxed listening
- early peaks to energize mood
- catchy tunes for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- long, immersive listening preferences
- demanding lyrical depth seekers
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 26, 1968, 'In the Groove' marked Marvin Gaye's transition into a more confident artist following his breakthrough with 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' in 1967. This album solidified his place within the Motown hierarchy as he began to explore deeper themes and expand his musical range.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Green· Otis Redding· Curtis Mayfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You 2:28
- 2 Tear It On Down 2:37
- 3 Chained 2:40
- 4 I Heard It Through the Grapevine 3:16
- 5 At Last (I Found a Love) 2:40
- 6 Some Kind of Wonderful 2:21
- 7 Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever 2:46
- 8 Change What You Can 2:40
- 9 It’s Love I Need 2:56
- 10 Every Now and Then 3:08
- 11 You’re What’s Happening in the World Today 2:21
- 12 There Goes My Baby 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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