I love Marvin Gaye.  But Here, My Dear simply isn't the best album he put out, in spite of what Marvin's biographer David Ritz declared.  Yes, you feel his pain, but you also sense a lack of verve.  The spare tracks here may be lyrically honest, but also average from a musical point of view.  Marvin in his own words at this stage "was on the ropes" and this album was certainly a necessary part of his evolution.

I completely buy Marvin's pain and what he went through.  However, I don't think this was among Marvin's best works.  I'm waiting for the album to grow on me, if I can get it on.  My review shouldn't stop you from ordering it of course.  So please explore!
I love Marvin Gaye. But Here, My Dear simply isn't the best album he put out, in spite of what Marvin's biographer David Ritz declared. Yes, you feel his pain, but you also sense a lack of verve. The spare tracks here may be lyrically honest, but also average from a musical point of view. Marvin in his own words at this stage "was on the ropes" and this album was certainly a necessary part of his evolution. I completely buy Marvin's pain and what he went through. However, I don't think this was among Marvin's best works. I'm waiting for the album to grow on me, if I can get it on. My review shouldn't stop you from ordering it of course. So please explore!