I just gave the album a listen for the first time and I might alter my response if I get around to giving it another listen.
I like how this album has a decent bit of musical exploration... it doesn't just meander around one genre for half an hour. And indeed it was the jazzy Right On which was the highlight of the album for me. Gaye sounds great on this album and as a bassist, I love Jamerson's lines. I like the concept of the album, the personal delivery and how it all melds together. The only song which really annoys me is God is Love.
Having said that, while I did enjoy this album, it's probably not something I'd listen to much because like CA, it feels oddly light/smooth to me and I'm not particularly into soul. But it really is a landmark album.
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