United
Marvin Gaye · 1967
32 min · 12 tracks · funk
A vibrant blend of soul and pop that showcases a dynamic partnership, rich harmonies, and heartfelt emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough — This iconic track encapsulates the album's spirit with its powerful message of unwavering love and support, underscored by Gaye and Terrell's extraordinary vocal chemistry.
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Your Precious Love — The tender lyrics and lush arrangement highlight the emotional depth of the collaboration, showcasing both artists' ability to convey longing and devotion.
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If This World Were Mine — In this romantic gem, Gaye's soulful delivery pairs seamlessly with Terrell's harmonies, illustrating a dreamlike vision of love that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal interplay but has some pacing issues in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, upbeat track that sets a lively tone, followed by several mid-tempo songs that maintain the energy.
- Each song features a call-and-response vocal style between Gaye and Terrell, enhancing their dynamic partnership.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady mid-tempo flow
- romantic listening atmosphere
- short, engaging tracks
- nostalgic emotional reflections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Gaye's reputation with the hit 'Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.'
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'United' was Marvin Gaye's second collaborative album with Tammi Terrell, following their successful debut 'You're All I Need'. At this point in his career, Gaye was transitioning from his earlier Motown hits into a more defined identity as a duet artist, solidifying his place in the music landscape alongside Terrell.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Green· Otis Redding· Curtis Mayfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2:26
- 2 You Got What It Takes 2:45
- 3 If I Could Build My Whole World Around You 2:19
- 4 Somethin’ Stupid 2:40
- 5 Your Precious Love 2:59
- 6 Hold Me Oh My Darling 2:45
- 7 Two Can Have a Party 2:15
- 8 Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl 2:40
- 9 If This World Were Mine 2:45
- 10 Sad Wedding 3:09
- 11 Give a Little Love 2:50
- 12 Oh How I’d Miss You 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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