Barber Cuts: Beats and Bars

What's Going On - Marvin Gaye


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We’ve hit double digits! For our tenth episode, we take on one of the most revered albums in music history - Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On. Released in 1971, this soulful masterpiece blends smooth grooves with powerful social commentary on war, inequality, and the human condition. We dive into its timeless messages, lush production, and emotional weight - and share which tracks moved us most. Plus, our “Song of the Week” picks keep your playlist growing.


Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce


Episode art by Riley inspired by the album.


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00:00 Intro

01:08 Least Favorite Songs

04:20 Favorite Songs

13:17 Why is this album on our list?

31:04 Our Ratings

33:49 Songs of the Week

40:31 Next album!

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