Even though it was released in 1971, it still has relevance today. The album covers issues such as the Vietnam War and inequality, so it's hard not to reflect on Iraq when listening to What's Happening Brother and Save the Children; or on yet another meaningless murder of a Black young man in London when listening to the opening lyrics of What's Going On:
Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying
In today's manufactured pop industry, how many albums have nine tracks written and produced by the artist? It is clear that Marvin was writing some of these tracks when he was soul searching to find the strength to deal with his drug problems. It is a mature, reflective piece of work.
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