MARVIN GAYE - What's Going On (LP)

Marvin Gaye’s 1971 masterpiece is a seamless concept album that transitioned him from a pop star to a socially conscious visionary, blending jazz-soul orchestration with multi-layered vocals. Critics consistently rank it as one of the greatest records ever made for its poignant exploration of war, poverty, and environmentalism through the eyes of a returning Vietnam veteran.