Tuesday Feb 25, 2025

Episode 8: Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye

In this episode, Dan and Carl take on Here, My Dear, Marvin Gaye’s 1978 album that Rolling Stone ranks at #492 on its 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. This record, infamous for being written as part of Gaye’s divorce settlement, is one of the most personal and emotionally raw works in music history. But does that make it good? The guys grapple with their conflicted feelings, breaking down the album’s unique concept, unfiltered lyrics, and unconventional production.

Key Points

Marvin Gaye’s Legacy – A look at Gaye’s legendary career and why this album stands apart from his greatest hits.
A Divorce Album Like No Other – How Here, My Dear was written to pay off Gaye’s alimony and became an intensely personal diary of heartbreak.
Musical Experimentation or Mess? – A deep dive into the album’s unconventional song structures, meandering melodies, and unusual production choices.
Rolling Stone, Are You Sure? – Why this album’s placement on the 500 Greatest Albums list is questionable.

Episode 8: Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye

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