3 + 3

BÃO

Impossible not to love; classic after classic

Another solid album. Not much to say other than I think it's cool how the album feels like it needs to be listened to in it's entirety to get the full experience.

Another album that feels like a complete package. I really like how the songs flow in to one another and I've mentioned it before but it's such a shame that that's kind of become a lost art in and of itself. The songs themselves were all good, not a single bad song on there, would give this one the highest of recommendations, nice, classic, upbeat Soul music with a splash of R&B. This album also has two quadraphonic mixes too so if you're able too, definitely replace Sunshine and Summer Breeze in your playlist with these versions as they bring out details in the songs I'd never heard before. Stand out songs: - That Lady - Sunshine (Go Away Today) - Summer Breeze - I was introduced to this song via Trammell Starks and although I prefer their cover, this cover is still brilliant. Two very different takes of the same song that both work in their own right. - The Highways of My Life

I rated the last album wrong, it should have been a 2. This one is a 4 for me.

Classic, fantastic jazz and funk instrumentation, stunning guitar. Some choices come off as grating more than interesting.

I first heard the Isley Brothers in the OST for Jackie Brown by Tarentino. I really dig this sort of music, especially That Lady, Pts. 1 and 2 and Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 and 2 - probably because I've listened most to those tracks, but the entire album is great.

Fun album with some hits and a lot of songs that have been sampled.

Pretty poor

3 + 3= So much swag

Starkaste 4an på länge

Great stuff - musically intricate and funky, and to me, surprisingly cynical. These are not all happy upbeat songs. Great psychedelic lead guitar, warm 70s production, beautiful use of melody. Only a four as some of the lyrics left a bit of a sour taste.

Not my normal genre but still too many hits

Groooovy

Loved it, very funky, great to dance to. From the first track, "That Lady", I was hooked.

Fun album to listen to. Think the opener and Summer Breeze overshadow the rest of the tracks with their slick guitar work and jam sections, but that might just be my own taste and biases. The album flys by though, great basslines and grooves throughout. Definitely one i'll be throwing on for some more listens in the future, where the other tracks might start to stand out more. But it's a high 3 for now.

Absolute Rammer, listened to this already twice today. Great album for getting stuff done and having a boogie while doing it.

Honestly one of the most lush and easy listens I've had in a long time. Had so much fun listening to all these songs on my way to work. Can't go wrong with some funky soul music!

i liked the first songs, very vibes and soul, but they lost me in the interview parts.

Gorgeous.

There’s nothing wrong here, but this is most definitely not my type of music. More than anything else, I was bored.

A classic album; a highlight of Americana.

Man, did I really enjoy this album. Lots of great songs and beautiful music. 5/5

Includes the best versions of songs you grew tired of hearing or never realized you loved, until now. You'll forget Seals and Crofts ever did a version of "Summer Breeze". This surely inspired an episode of What's Happening featuring the character Rerun getting busted for illegally recording a Doobie Brothers concert. An underrated master work.

Feel good funk/soul album.

Pretty dang good

The hits still sound great, and the other tracks are good too. They're one flashy high production cover from being revived into public consciousness.

I quite enjoyed this album. Great funky beats.

very good 86/100

Silky smooth

I knew they were good, but this is great. The covers were an especially pleasant surprise

Tosi vahva kakkonen, tai ehkä heikko kolmonen? Kallistun jälkimmäiseen, koska tämähän on oikein taitavaa perusfunkia. That lady on tuttu diskolattioilta tietenkin ja erinomainen

Toimii oman genrensä (tiettyjen) ominaispiirteiden ansiosta tiettyyn pisteeseen, mutta en koe pitkässä juoksussa tarpeelliseksi.

Started as a jam then got kinda annoying

Not horrible. Not amazing. Solid album. A 3 for 3+3

супер чилл, мякго и нежно. Прям плюшевый пудинг алкоальбом: супер легкое вино. розовое и слегка игристое

Возьму на себя смелость сказать, что наше поколение просто незаслуженно потеряло жанр соула и фанка из виду. Да, у нас были его современные поп-адаптации, типа Бруно Марса и иде с ним, но Господи, как это стильно звучит! Максимальный стиль, максимальный кайф, максимальный чилл с полным кайфом. Песни солнечных дней, хочется их как-так охарактеризовать.

Sick vibes!

Two very enthusiastic thumbs up! Would listen to this on repeat

I think I've already listened to most of this album over the radio (thank you 104.3 WOMC)... still, it's fantastic. I swear, that keeps happening whenever I check in on the Isley Brothers. Anyway, That Lady is a classic of funk, of course, and proof of this band's immaculate hitmaking ability during their peak in the 70's. Listen to the Music, Summer Breeze and Highways of My Life are fantastic, too. There are some points where the groove becomes slightly deniable or the tempo slows a touch too much, but this is an incredibly water-tight piece of magical funk and soul music. A gleaming, bumping and bobbing 4/5.

I loved this album. Despite not generally leaning towards this style, it was easy to listen to, had catchy lyrics and is definitely an album I will play again this summer

Cracking album. Delicious mix of funk, rock and soul. The harmonies work so nicely and the instrumentation is great. The cover of Summer Breeze has long been a favourite for me

3+3= a great funky album to listen to on a roadtrip

3.5

Funky

A bit soft otherwise very good

Enjoyed a track or two, couldn’t get into it overall

This is nice. The album contains some good Soul/Pop/R'n'B/Funk tunes that make for an easy listening experience. There are no real standouts, but the whole record flows quite easily. 3.5/5

Un album de numérique funk à l'image de Toi + Moi de Grégoire, sorti en 2008.

Merci aux Isley Brothers d'avoir la grandeur d'esprit de ne pas nous importuner avec un album trop long, c'est grandement apprécié dans la douloureuse course vers la fin du générateur.

Having never listened to an Isley Brothers album, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I really enjoyed it, especially the cover of "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight," which gives the song a soul feeling that James Taylor is incapable of giving the song. This is must-listen for me and I will be looking at their discography further.

Ihan smooth & cool soulfunk! 3/5

Toimii, kivalla tavalla positiivinen. Ei mitään suurimpia funk/soul-suosikkeja kuitenkaan. Sanoisin tasan 3,5/5 ja kolikko kääntyy nyt kolmoseen.

Varsin nautinnollista soulia sen kulta-ajalta. Kolmosen ja nelosen välillä, mutta menköön nyt 4.

nice grooves

It's funky. Definitely a reasonably good album with a few great songs. That Lady is a "cover" of their own song, but this is the version that got more famous (and it's better than the original). Summer Breeze and Listen to the Music are also covers of other bands' songs. A couple of the songs are titled Parts 1 & 2 and Part 2 is typically a funky instrumental that goes on a little longer than is necessary. It's a good funk album with a few high highs and the rest perfectly ok. Favorite song: Listen to the Music Others: That Lady, Summer Breeze, The Highways of My Life

Definition of Soul and Funk.

Incredible R&B/Soul album. Check out "If you were there", great highlight of this LP.

Just alright

I just love this sound, those vibes, funky bass line, psychedelic guitar solos, everything is almost perfect. Summer Breeze is definitely the best song on the album, encapsulating the raw talent and abilities of the Isley Brothers. It's the first time I was listening to this band, but for sure it won't be the last time.

Aika perus funkkia tosin vähän seksikästäkin. Summer Breeze oli kyllä erityisletkeä kappale ja kova soolo.

Like taking a soak in a warm bath of FUNK

Eh, also not really my thing. Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2 was nice but the reast I didn't really care for. But I can see why this album is popular.

This vibe is 🔥

Great album, heard a lot of this before without realizing it

Funky, steamy, good for love making.

Own on Vinyl

Would listen to some again

Alright, nice and funky. I didn’t realize some of these songs were from the same people who did Shout. Not particularly memorable though.

smoooothishhh

Fantastic album. Love the guitar work!

Popop

Funk soul brother

Strong funk rock album with distinctive guitars. This band are a bit of blind spot in my musical knowledge but would listen again.

I'd describe as R&B/Soul. Fun, relaxed instrumentation and soklfil vocals

Extremely easy listen. A summer breeze you could say. It just keeps flowing along nicely. The instrumentals are slapping and you can tell they are really having fun. Score: 80 Art: 70

These are such dope looking dudes. The talent here is insane. Great vocals and production. That Lady is so awesome to hear in full. Really liked the song Sunshine as well as the covers.

All the songs fuck. Summer Breeze is amazing. I’ve heard a lot of these songs but never knew they were by the Isley Brothers. 9/10

sunshine, summer breeze

They are quite good at crafting this blend of rock and soul, but it’s just not my thing.

Good stuff. Mr. Isley has a beautifully smooth voice, the instrumentation is on point, covers are excellent. Nothing bad here.

4.25

The MF Isley Brothers!!!! Holyyyy shit. Funk hippies. Amazing. Listen to the Music, What it Comes Down To. Always known the name, never knew what songs were theirs. My bad. Fucking amazing. Cat: Voices smooth as butter. Classic, legendary songwriting. So much soul.

1973: A great year for music A lot of classics from this album and songs I knew but didn't realize. Absolutely a vibe in and of itself. Interesting to learn that this is the album where the 3 brothers incorporated 3 other musicians for the first time, though now the name makes it seem obvious

I'm surprised to be a little disappointed. After That Lady, I didn't hear much I was interested in. The covers are mostly a let down. Summer Breeze works for me though. The guitarist is definitely the highlight of the album.

7,5/10

Perfection

Great instrumentals, smooth vocals.

Someone else here said that it’s just close enough to its disco roots to still suck. I’d argue it would suck at any distance. There’s a couple classics and a lot of fluff. Not for me.

Surprisingly good

Pretty good

Solid

Ok so that's where that Beastie Boys sampling comes from

Boring funk that doesn't leave a crease on your shirt.

Wasnt bad, but I already forgot it. a bit too long at the end.

I wonder why it's featured here, but it's an overall nice and smooth funk album. Nothing that hurts, nothing noticeable.

Lots of soul, very funky.

it wasn't bad, but i didn't want to finish it

Easy listening, appears to have inspired several Hip Hop artists because I recognized a couple references!

Fun and a nice break from the albums offered over the last week or two.

Simply put, it's hard not to dig this album. A ton of these songs have been sampled, many are immediately recognizable as singles, just good feelings and good music. Not much else to say!

High four from me, a truly electric album that just sounds really great.

Has there ever been a band cooler than this, The Isleys in 1973 singing “That Lady?” Doubtful. You get the feeling, as with Parliament Funkadelic and some other black bands that dared to blur the lines between soul and rock, that the Isley Brothers never quite got the due they deserved. At least when compared to the glorified reputation of all those beloved white acts they influenced. But the sustained relevancy of this band through the contemporary age of hip-hop is undeniable and powerful. They’re just simply one of the greatest bands that ever was. And this might be their greatest album. I have some qualms perhaps with some of the covers. “Listen To The Music” for instance doesn’t do much for me that the Doobie’s version didn’t. I feel similarly about Jonathon Edwards’ “Sunshine (Go Away Today)” (though, in that case, the original doesn’t do anything for me either.) I do like their version of “Summer Breeze,” and quite a bit more than the original—they turn that cloying pop song into an super-groovy soul ballad complete with soaring/shredding guitar solos—but still weird to hear a Seals and Crofts song cropping up here. The James Taylor cut is less good as a cover but still pretty nice. I guess these just strike me as odd choices—that they cover all these soft pop hits of the early 70s and cut them against funk originals (well, almost) like “That Lady.” It speaks to the groups versatility. But also to their want for a top ten hit. I mean, even “That Lady” is a cover of their own earlier song, though it is much, much improved and wholly distinct. A masterpiece, really. Perhaps the closing track, a soft-poppy Isley’s original, puts these choices in context. But where some of the covers feel shallow, “The Highways of my Life” has much more depth and soul. It feels heartfelt and vital and its presence echoes as a closer. Beyond the extended version of “That Lady” (which has some sick jams the radio missed out on!), my favorite discovery here was “You Walk Your Way,” a groovy, bouncy jam, with a great organ riff that reminds me of listening to The Band in the springtime. And I love, love the synth solo in “What It Comes Down To.” Overall, I have some qualms with the covers that knock my rating of this album a bit, but I’m still going to round up to 5 because some of them do really work and I mean…come on! It’s the Isley Brothers! 5/5.

This is amazing! Just scratches the right itch for me. I love the sound, the synth playing is unreal, and they somehow took Summer Breeze and matched it, and went even further. Huge fan! 4/5

First listen Saved 1/9 Top track: Summer Breeze

Really good

3.5

Dit doet me niet zo heel veel. De wat meer upbeat nummers luisteren wel lekker weg (zoals de openingstrack, mij bekend van een Kendrick Lamar sample), maar ik word hier verder niet super enthousiast van. Zelfde cijfer als ik Earth, Wind & Fire gaf, maar die beviel me achter de komma net iets beter.

A pretty good record IMO. Nothing really super thrilling but it was def great music and I would def put this record on again. Great musicianship. Great sound. Very funky. Excellent bass work throughout. Great vocal performance also. A lot of covers on this record.

I like these guys

Funkadelic baby

Couple of serious bangers, lots of filler. Amazing suits

Funky

I have sudden urge to procreate.

Right off the bat it’s a rocking tune with a cool gutiar and funky drums. Vocals are great as I’m listening to the first song After listening for a minute I here the bass and it really mesh with the rest of the instruments

The first song is really good, but the rest of it is pretty uninteresting.

Aw yeah, that opening riff is sick and just puts you on notice that you are about to go deep down in a funk hole straight to the center of funky town. And we all know this first song because it was in commercials for makeup for years and years. Oh, track 2, better known by me for the James Taylor version on his Greatest Hits album. This one just pulls the rug out from under me. It started raining. Oh no, those are my lonely tears. Track 3 and oh thank God, I'm trying my eyes and we're back in funkytown with those sick keys and harmonies. It's pretty obscure and let's be honest, the lyrics aren't great. Listen to the Music is an interesting and arguably better cover of the Doobie Brothers song because it cuts out the southern twang of the original. Highways of My Life was the worst track and I was definitely soaking up a few pats of blood from my ears. Summer Breeze is that other track we've all heard a million times on the radio. I never liked it much then and I'm not sold on it today. If I were to register a complaint it would be the one I have for a lot of funk. Sometimes there is a disconnect between the vocals and the music. When it's right, it's so good but there are times where the vocals drift off the rhythm or it gets over-syncopated a bit and things don't mesh well-- especially when the vocals are at a way slower tempo than the music.

Best song, That Lady Parts (1&2) .... speaking of lady parts, isn't Summer's Breeze a popular douche? Never been much of a doucher, but I'm pretty sure that's a douche.

"That Lady" is a great way to start an album, but "3 + 3" doesn't really keep up the energy or momentum. The standouts after "That Lady" were the covers of "Listen to the Music" and "Summer Breeze." The latter grabbed my attention quickly (in part because I have a soft spot for the song due to the remix from drum 'n' bass DJ Aphrodite), but I really like the guitars on the Isley Brothers version. However, the song didn't quite hold it's early momentum through to the end, much like this album as a whole.

Loved the “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” cover!

I enjoyed this album quite a bit. Even more once I saw the track listing that the album is 37 min and not the 77 min I thought going in. I’m happy I didn’t listened to all those bonus cuts. The guitar is singing high. If it were a Transformers character, it would be GuitarScream. Despite this, I’m ready to conclude that my ceiling for funk is about a 3.5, where this album lies. Funk just isn’t my thang.

Knew a couple songs from the album but the depth of the non-hits allowed for wonderful submersion into music

If this album came out today, I don't think anyone would notice. While you should consider when an album came out, that still doesn't help this album. It's not groundbreaking even for its time. Half the songs are covers, and it's rare for a cover to exceed the original. Yes, the Isley Brothers took non-R&B songs and played them as R&B, but there are hundreds of bands who could do the same. I imagine you could walk in to a random African-American church and ask the choir to come up with an R&B version of a random song, and within a week, you would have something at least close to the covers on this album. The big hit, "Who's That Lady?" sounds like cheesy, black disco, like much of the rest of the album.

3+3=4 Cool funky album with some classics. I might go and listen to more Isley Brothers after this one.

Likes: Groove and rhythm section are great. Guitar is fun, if a little simplistic. Keys getting in with the rhythm is neat Dislikes: A little boring and repetitive. Constantly sounds like the band is getting ready to go on a jam that never comes It’s fine, but not for me - I think this is one of those scenarios where it sounds cliche to me because it influenced and was borrowed by so many future artists

Several well known songs. I enjoyed it. I would listen to it again.

Great, funky album! Really enjoyed it. 4/5

Thought this was great. Old school upbeat R&B. It’s the album that the track ‘Who’s that Lady’ is from.

first listen smoooooooth

Great jams, didn’t know these guys did so many of these songs.

Im sure this was something special when it came out, but it just didn’t do it for me.

Love love love - soul groove funk sweetness

Groove-tastic, fat beats, some cool stuff the Beasties stole and a great Doobie Brothers cover! 5 stars.

The Isley Brothers are pure magic Starting that record with ‘Who’s That Lady’, a nice hit for them sets the tone Covers of 3 pop/rock songs shows their versatility A great party record all around, wish I still had those bell bottoms

R and B sounds. Forerunners of music for over 2 or 3 decades. Used synthesizers and experimental funky sounds, which never appealed to me. The straight Rhythm and blues was awesome and copied for generations with the falsetto voices. Liked the piano but not the use of organ sounds or that "shaft" sounding percussion instrument. Hendricks played with them for a time before he broke out as a artist on his own.

Meh

Before today, I'd heard of the Isley Brothers, notably their songs It's Your Thing, That Lady, Between the Sheets, and Shout. Every time I hear That Lady, I think of the Swiffer commercial where the broom falls in love with a flamingo, its hilarious. These guys started as a Quartet with the four oldest boys: Kelly, Rudolph, Ronnie, and Vernon singing gospel in their local church. Shortly after that, Vernon got struck by a car and killed, causing them to take a step back and reassess things. Some time later, younger brothers Ernie and Marvin, along with Rudolph's brother in law, Chris Jasper were brought on, making it a sextet. Ernie Isley is a fucking insane guitar player (notably the guitar solos in That Lady, and Summer Breeze). Turns out that Jimi Hendrix used to tour with the Isley Brothers early on, when Ernie was young, and before he joined the group. Ernie loved how Jimi played guitar, and learned a lot about how he plays from Jimi. After Jimi left, Ernie joined, and the rest is history. Marvin Isley's bass playing is so smooth and funky, especially on Sunshine (Go Away Today). Ronnie Isley's voice is so soulful and can go from gritty and raw to smooth and buttery. A few cover songs round out this album, and the Isley Brothers did an excellent job of making them their own. A few stand outs include the Doobie Brothers song Listen to the Music, and Seals and Crofts song Summer Breeze. Overall, a phenomenal record, and one I will definately be listening to again!! So much talent in one band, let alone in one family!! Favourite songs: "That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2", Listen to the Music, What It Comes Down To, Sunshine (Go Away Today), "Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2" Least favourite songs: I literally can't pick one, this album is gold! 5/5

So godamn funky i dropped my coffee cup

Some good stuff, some terrible stuff. Hard to give anything but a 3

A weird mix of love music for the ancient and decrepit and absolute bangers. Some of the soppy numbers were so unlistenable for my rough gruff grizzled boxer ears that I've only rated this three, despite having a lovely sing along.

Enjoyed it. Summer Breeze, makes me feel fine... 3.5

Yet another soul/funk album that just absolutely fucks. The first track blew me away with its insane guitar work and I was completely on board the rest of the way; the next brightest spot is you walk your way. It pulls off slower songs and energetic, happy songs perfectly and is a perfect blend of funk and soul that is just so soothing to listen to. Also you know it's good when Kendrick Lamar samples one of your songs.

Cool listen! Probably would never reach for it, but no complaints either.

My god, this album is phenomenal. The music is tight and exploratory and features sounds and textures that I hear in progressive rap. Side 1 of the album is more upbeat and feels more soul/R&B flavored. Side 2 takes a darker and more introspective turn, especially in the ironically named 'Sunshine (Go Away Today).' This music features interesting melodic intervals, incredible guitar work, and overall more funk and jazz influenced music. Overall, not being too familiar with the Isley Brothers' post 50s/60s work, I was blown away. They managed to do something that sounded and still sounds fresh, listenable, yet musically interesting. The really interesting thing is that it's almost as if they were influenced by their own music in previous decades.

Sunshineee breeeeze

Catchy, has a dreamy funk soul quality to it. Surprised I knew most of the songs. 4/5

Isley Brothers are top tier for me. I've listened to That Lady an insane number of times since I was little. The background vox still crack me up. Some great covers on this record. The energy is top tier. Perfect example of soul from this era.

Funky

Can't hate the Isley Bros. Their best songs aren't on this album, though.

Never heard of em before. I hope it's funky. Delivered. "Listen to the music was the favorite"

The whole album is great front to back! Not something I'd typically listen to and will maybe only revisit the standout songs however beautiful album in almost aspects.

3/9, 33%

Underrated

Great guitar work. Never made the connection that "I" by Kendrick sampled "That Lady" until listening to it today. Would rate 9/10.

groovy baby

Really good album. Enjoyed it a lot - Will need to check out more stuff like this, I've listened to some 70's funk/rock but there's a deep pool to dive into. "Summer breeze" is certainly the highlight of the record.

Good album, happily listen again.

7.9 pretty groovy

Smooth

This was really good! I recognized a couple songs which was nice, considering I didn't think I knew The Isley Brothers. I liked this combo of soul, funk, and disco. Really, I like anything up-tempo, but the super duper 70s-ness of this was a pleasant bonus.

Awesome funk album. One to dance to

Infectious and funky. That lady is by far the best but the whole thing is good. A high 4.

Easy listening funk/ R&B Flow of the album is good, but no song stands out Feels very generic

me ENCANTÓ música completamente disfrutable posta muy muy bueno 9/10

Una de las bandas más relevantes hoy en día para los artistas que recurren al pasado, y con razón. Gran álbum

Buena música, porque todo nuevo sonido parece un paso hacia adelante. La instrumentalización renueva al conjunto incluso en las constantes de su variación; y por más que las formas ya estén en parte esquematizadas, los materiales tienen una frescura tan atrayente como sorpresiva.

eu nose si es q soy recontra hater o qué pero tampoco disfruté mucho de este disco, me pareció muy generico en general, y me pasó que escuché la segunda canción, "don't let me be lonely tonight", y pensaba "no hay nada que me aburra mas que una cancion asi". Tengo esta impaciencia innata, que puedo remitir a la primaria cuando las seños me puteaban porque no paraba de moverme, que concluye en que no puedo disfrutar de las baladas para nada. Aparte de esta canción, no soy muy de soul o R&B en general, salvo algunos artistas tipo Stevie Wonder, que son mucho mas funky. Esto tampoco ayuda :/ Igual me gustó bastante como fluye el disco, siento que las canciones están perfectamente pensadas una detrás de la otra, y hasta hay transiciones de una canción a la otra que me parecieron perfectas (Listen to the Music -> What It Comes Down To). La guitarra en Summer Breeze también me gustó mucho como suena, especialmente el divertido solo al final. Si bien aparece 25 años después, y no es exactamente lo mismo, siento que Aijuswanaseing de Musiq Soulchild es una versión muy superior de este disco. Como me pasó en otra review, y lo aclaré, no creo que este disco se merezca nada más 2 estrellas, pero desde q empecé a hacer esto que estoy usando el mismo criterio (cuánto me gusta a mi), así que ya fue....... 4/10

Buenazo

gran disco mega sampleado en el rap dd los noventa e incluso de los 2010s

me encanto! gran disco de Funk, mis momentos favoritos fueron los mas soul.

Cool soul music. Who's that lady.

Classic soul. Highly influential, too

A laid back and relaxing soul/funk album, it is fun to listen to.

Might request "That Lady" as my entrance music to something one day...

Far more enjoyable than I’d expected and so many bangers on here that I knew well but could never have named the artist if you’d asked me.

got more hits than John Lennon got in on his wife.

A jizzy tissue stuffed into the pocket of an old man having one last look at the rotting corpse of his wife as he buries her in his backyard.

3 + 3 = shit

3.5 Enjoyed it, but made me want to listen to something like the Family Stone instead

This is just an all-around classic funk album, although ‘That Lady’ hangs over the entire album as being substantially better. Astounding guitar work on that one with a great outro - one of my favorite songs of the genre. However, the rest of the album is still great, with another favorite of mine being closer ‘The Highways Of My Life’.

Cool feel-good funky soul music Favorite was Summer Breeze Giving it a 3/5 because I probably don’t care to hear it again

Like the Isley Brothers!

Great

Leaving all the sorrows and the pain There's no love between us that remains Although you are the one You're not the same So the other side of the road Can only take me back home Now this is actually an album that everyone should hear before they die. Some of the best funk of the decade, packed with great tracks. 4/5

That Lady! Who’s that lady? Love it. The rest of the album is strong. Smooth. Don’t let me be lonely tonight, Listen to the Music, Summer Breeze 3.5/5

Very groovy, the interview parts where great to listen to as a "podcast"

Great vocals and a mellow vibe but I was getting impatient about half way through.

Some classics on here

Defo a 4 or a 5, sounds great

Worth it just for Summer Breeze.

Enjoyed this one.

Not bad. I actually didn't think I would like this, but it's a nice mix of chill and engaging. Probably a little too subdued for me to revisit with any regularity, but I'm still a sucker for a good guitar solo. Standouts: That Lady Pts 1&2, Listen to the Music, Summer Breeze Pts. 1 & 2

Excellent funk (with some ultra-smooth R&B too). Some songs have a bit of an edge but they somehow still sound laid back. A few of these tracks were sampled by hip-hop artists later, or have a certain sound that was copied, like the whiny synth at 3:35 on "Sunshine (Go Away Today)" that sounds like something off of Dr. Dre's "The Chronic."

Such a great way to start an album. Love the vibe it hits you with. Actually before you even hear music you get to see this magnificent album cover that oozes COOL. Ok one thing I hate- Track 1, the hi-hats are so loud and panned like 90% in the left ear. It's a little grating and annoying to have something that is consistently the fastest element of sound being played (8th notes and more!) only being heard in one ear. Music is great when it is panned well. I'm a firm believer in panning beyond mono as an immediate sound-enhancer. Unfortunately, when done in this manner you get this unbalanced sort of sound, and the right ear feels empty compared to that super consistent and driving left ear hi-hat. It's also so loud in the mix that I heard this on speakers before even having to check on headphones. Song still Slaps though. Track 2 - I have mentioned it before but I'm a firm believer in track 2 or 3's on albums being upbeat / uptempo. There's something about that (roughly) ~3 to 9 minute mark of listening to an album that I think is really impressionable and regardless of the genre I think it often benefits the artist for listener retention if they have some kind of exciting material in that time frame. This album has a tough-love sounding ballad on track 2 and I actually really enjoy it. Maybe because the first track was so grooving and bouncy that it filled that space for me. - Why not let that guitar solo happen at 2:06? I wanted to hear more! To be fair though this was a cool choice in using misdirection. - Damnit the hi-hat is panned super hard to the left on this track as well. There's some real R&B classics on this album. "Summer Breeze", and "That Lady". I really enjoy the flow of the album too- just easy to put on and enjoy.

Some absolute classics and some knockout covers on here. Who's That Lady has infinite airplay for a reason. And that Summer Breeze cover? Blissful. Peaceful. Unbothered. Unhurried. Amazing.

Ekki eintómir bangerar, en margt mjög gott.

Superb album, a joy to have an excuse to listen to it uninterrupted.

Bumping it up from 2.5 to 3 for Summer Breeze only. It's perfectly okay-ish album with good instrumentals and fairly neutral vocals (nothing too annoying). Pleasant but not very memorable. This is probably a good album for sampling though. Might be also good for background music. Best song: Summer Breeze (Great piano and guitar work, most memorable song on the album personally) Worst song: The Highways of my Life (For being a weak closing song. Winds up for too long. Album could end just with Summer Breeze).

Certified classic

Not my favorite style of music, but not bad. You can sort of hear the beginnings of disco here. 3 stars.

Otroligt bra och otroligt nära en femma. Någon låt som var rätt trök men nästan allt svänger nåt så in i nöken. Längd på 38 minuter är optimalt.

This album is an undeniably funky good time. And it's concise! Unlike so many 70's funk/soul/disco/dance records that go in for self-indulgent musical showboating and overwrought production. I really like this, it's a fantastic party record.

Very cool guitar solos, funky and soulful

previously listened to: no favorite song: don't let me be lonely tonight least favorite song: listen to the music pros: VOCALS!!!! they are so smooth and enjoyable. the overall vibe of this album is just so enjoyable and makes for an entertaining listen. cons: can be repetitive at times, production seems choppy at times would i listen to again: yes, its just a fun and easy listen

Disco/funk kinda vibe. Listen to the music the hit single off the album

8/10 really enjoyable songs and nice to listen to in the background

Safe to say, "That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2" is some kind of preternatural phenomenon. It's also too short by at least four times. Back on earth, the Isley's bring the soup like a six-man butler in the buff party, and I'm happy to slurp it up.

pretty good

Sunny opening and very listenable funk throughout. Songs were different yet cohesive. Fun, would listen again!

brilliant

classic funk/soul, seems appropriate for listening to in the car

Fun soulful tunes.

N-Isley done... ...I'll get my coat.

makes three

Noice

Such a great album. The covers of Summer Breeze, Listen to the Music, and Don’t Let Me Lonely are all better than the originals versions and I love those songs too. The lead guitar tones( That Lady) and playing are amazing. Highway of my Mind is a great song.

This is such a great record! All the grooves are so tight but they still feel raw. Drums and guitars sound awesome, love the fuzzed out Isley tone. A lot of great funk records have cheesy stupid ballads, but even the ballads are great on this one!

Very jammy. Loved it. I already rated this I don't know why they are asking again.

Well, maybe it's not a bad album, but at the same time nothing really stood out to me, I could listen to it in the background while doing something else, but not deliberately.

An absolutely great funky soul album. Lady is a classic and some of the other songs on this are pretty solid covers. The album is a bit long but overall all of the songs are pretty good. The way they cover some of these classic sounds is innovative and cool. Definitely would revisit most songs on this one. 7.5/10

Fun, but just doesn't quite click. Some good songs and unique covers though.

Alku lupaili mukavaa menoa, mutta taantu pahasti ja jäi vaisu maku. Toki jo pari päivää mennyt kun kuunteli tämän ja arvostelu pahasti perässä, mutta ei jaksa enää uudelleen kuunnella.

Pannaan yks +3 till. Hyvä levy

A lot of five star sections of this album but I think my overall enjoyment was not especially high. 3.5 stars

Not as out and out funky as Sly and the Family Stone, but similar to Stevie Wonder's funk and soul of the same era (makes sense now that I read they recorded at the same time and studio as "Innervisions" and shared synth gurus). Enjoyable guitar soloing in the two enormous singles. 3.5

Ok I look into my crystal ball and predict this is r&b / funk. lol yep. Pretty catchy, first song was a real banger. Slowed down in places, covers meh, lyrics exactly the sort of mush you'd expect, but still overall kinda fun. 3 + 3 = 3/5.

I always liked the sound of Isley Brothers singles from the 70s, they had such a unique sound, particularly Ernie Isley's unmistakeable guitar playing. There are some absolutely brilliant songs here - Who's that lady? Summer Breeze and especially the sublime Highways of My Life. Great stuff

3.5ish

So fun

Best Song: Summer Breeze. The song feels like the ecstasy of a summer breeze. Light and rolling, but with just heavy enough guitars to give it some substance, and a pace that feels like summer could end at any moment, and you've got to enjoy it while it's here. Worst Song: Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight. Not bad, but after that heater of an opening track it was difficult to pump the brakes hard enough to appreciate this one. Overall: Exactly what I come to this list for. A band I'd only heard of, with a brilliant combination of funk, soul, dance... Musically talented with incredible vocals. Somehow it is able to sound both retro and modern at the same time. Really, really good.

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: That lady, What it comes down to, Summer breeze

This album cover is everything! They are our sartorial overlords. I hope they went out together after the photo shoot to paint the town red and blow some minds. Good and funky, I enjoyed Sunshine particularly. I'm not completely on board that I needed to hear this album before I die, but I don't mind, it was perfectly enjoyable, including the covers.

A funk rock classic & the full realization of the Isley Brothers band. Essential record.

PHUNK

I listened to this album when I was in college (when it came out). I had forgotten there were so many hits on it. I had also forgotten that everything was mixed with mid-range prominent for playing on car stereos back then. This album is the definition of funky.

Pretty good

the first song is the sample for kendrick's "i" soulful which is cool but its also a lot of covers that don't really add to the og

There's some nice smooth, soulful tunes in here, along with some real funky jams and big hits. I really like the funky psychedelic space guitars.

Cracking album

Ok 4. At least

It really ruins an album when the link sends us to a "special" edition of the album... There's no need to listen to the tracks of interviews and stuff. I really wish Spotify would keep the original albums...

not bad

Going trough this list has mainly confirmed myself things I already knew and accepted about my music taste, but it has revealed some other things as well, one of the most important? I looove Funk. I just do! And more with such a groovy album like this

The best soul meets the best rock and the whole thing is absolute magic from start to finish. Hendrix was in the band for a while and THIS IS STILL BETTER. That Lady and Summer Breeze are the hits and they're great, but everything else, save for maybe one schmaltzy ballad meets that standard. Can't believe I waited my whole life so far before getting around to this.

Some classic tracks. A nice easy smooth listen

This is a solid album. The production is top notch but the actual songs are just a little bland. They feel almost too crisp to me

bit weird of a listen because this album has been sampled so much, i’m not sure if that’s bringing my score up or down. overall good, but not super special

Fonky.

Just a good time, gorgeous vocals, pristine production, strong lyrics. Sits comfortably between soul and disco, giving a surprisingly original sound, that, paired by the brothers' obvious talents, builds an obvious confidence that shines through even on its weaker moments. There are a couple of those, mostly due to the kinda shoddy tracklisting routine, depriving the album of a sense of complete consistency, but the record sure as hell is solid.

This kind of soul/funk music is more to my liking than other of it’s genre

Really solid album. Everybody knows That Lady and Summer Breeze, but everything else is good, especially the closer on the album. Would listen again.

Phenomenal

A couple original hits a too many covers

Stone cold soulful grooves. Could give it 5 for the definitive version of Summer Breeze, I don't want it to end. Although the original is pretty fine as well. That Lady, what it comes down to, not every song here is 5 star classic - but most of them are.

La banda jugava a fer-se gran, deixant enrera els seus anys com a trio composant temes populars però sense gaire substància. Aquí tres membres més de la família s'incorporen, i amb ells un toc més funky, més guitarrer, pre-disco; i un so més madur. Els temes, però, no són res especial. Les dues versions destaquen per la manera que se les porten al seu terreny... però poc més

Decent covers of so of the best hits of the era. Solid music and lyrics

I can't believe I didn't know any Isley Brothers until now. The first track was on makeup commercials, of course. The covers that they did are VERY funk-ified. (I mean, did we need a funky version of "Listen To The Music?" It would appear so.) The weird thing with the "Listen To The Music" cover is they took the bridge out, which I was expecting and then never heard. "Summer Breeze" had to be covered, because the original is so... whitebread. The guitar throughout, man that fuzztone is lazer-sharp. It will cut through steel, that's how precise it is. I feel silly that I hadn't these guys before. Going to have to find more of their stuff now!

The Isley Brothers are better than I remember, though I probably never remembered which songs were theirs. Better comes from their musical abilities; I remembered them as crooners but there's a lot of electric funk to this album. They can still sing, lots of good vocals and harmony. All in all, it's a weak 4 because despite their highs (the first 4 tracks including That Lady and You Walk Your Way) I didn't really love their remakes of Listen to the Music or Summer Breeze (too forced).

Starts off really strong with Who’s That Lady. Not much else really grabs me, but at the same time, there’s no bad song in this album. Vocal performances are well done and the funk grooves are super cool. Going between 3 and 4 here, but short a couple more standout tracks for the higher rating.

Loved this album, such good soul and composition

Solid Album to put on. It reminds you off great samples on hip hop music.

Super fun album; cover versions of Listen to the Music and Summer Breeze are pretty fantastic. Love the gnarly fuzz guitar tone!

Liked this one. I didn't realize some of the songs were theirs, but I knew them already. 3.5/5

INCREDIBLE guitar playing, really astronomical stuff. It all sounds pretty good, even if it’s slightly dated. A-

Favorite album so far. Fun, soulful, great music to start the work week.

This is just great. Really fun to listen to, That Lady and Summer Breeze are unreal and should always be listened to in Parts 1 and 2.

tremenda guitarra fav sunshine, that lady

listen

Really good, can hold its own with Innervisions

Really good, funking soulful dancefloor ballads. Elevated by the additional of little brother Ernie providing screaming guitar licks on the 2 phenomenal singles.

Fantastic. I've obviously known of The Isley Brothers for ever, but had never really listened to them. Great stuff.

Groovin

Some pretty smooth tunes on here! Never really listened to much Isley's before and was surprised how many songs I recognize. Cool covers and a solid collection of songs that were well worth the listen! I'm kind of surprised at myself for enjoying it.

Solid funky album Fave songs: that Lady, if you were there, sunshine, summer breeze 4/5

Decent, funky

I lenjoyed this. Great vocals and some really nice guitar solos too. Would listen again

Little known fact. This album came out in August 1973 and 72.4% of babies born between April and August 1974 were conceived while this record was playing. The Isleys expanded from a trio to a six-person unit for this one and embraced funk. There are great covers (Summer Breeze, Sunshine, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight) that transform the originals into soulful explorations. The self-penned Who's That Lady Pts 1 & 2 is a classic and, for me, has some of the best guitar work on a song that went Top Ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

Great funky soul sound with interesting covers

Positives: This had the best guitar solos I think I've ever heard on a R&B album. I mean wow, That Lady and Summer Breeze blew me away. (It was hard to hear That Lady and not think of Kendrick's "i" if I'm being honest). The Doobie Brothers Cover was also great (For more great covers check out their album Givin it Back. The vocals were great but for me it was more awesome for me to hear an R&B/Funk band do the extended jamming we hear on this album. I wish that was the whole album Negatives: Some of the slower songs were pretty boring and unremarkable to me. After the lift off of "That Lady", "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" was a huge leftdown. Overall: The highs on this album were very high for me but the lows were pretty low. There are songs I'm bookmarking and songs I never need to hear again in my life.

3 (that rubbery guitar) + 3 (the rest of the band)

I really loved this one, I don't usually listen to much funk/soul so this was a treat. Favorite: That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2

Its ok, nothing to text your mates about

Some timeless classics

This soul album

Hey I know this Kendrick Sample

I'd give it a 6.6

Lovely

psychedelic bad ass funk

That's some enjoyable music. was expecting some 70's soul but took me on a trip

2 star

Great sound

Good.

Funk-soul-rock. Me ha gustado. Un 4.

Agradable, sin más. 3

Had no idea they covered JT's Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight. I LOVED IT. Another cover w/ Sunshine (Go Away Today) - I've only ever heard the Jonathan Edwards version.

Came into it with low expectations, but was surprisingly really enjoyable. A few bangers, and the rest were all enjoyable.

Smooth and dirty

Some good stuff on here. Need to be in the mood for it

So underappreciated.

Some fun funk. Not my favourite funk on the list but still enjoyable