3 + 3

Another 4.5 if I could! SO funky, great songs all around. Loved it. Need to add this to my rotation

Pure 70s Bliss

Not totally my thing, but good guitar solos

2.5 really

Great album for the year. Energy, good sounds and 'Who's that lady', 'Listen to the music', and 'Summer Breeze' are known songs. Liked 'If you were there' too. Overall, felt like some solos went on too long, and there was some repetition. Overall, quite good.

Se me hizo muy rápido y muy lento al mismo tiempo.

Awesome vibes. Great guitar effects. Amazing covers

I was trying to remember where I had heard Sunshine (Go Away Today) before and it's from a Paul Westerburg cover on the Friends soundtrack. There are six people on the cover of that record too. None of them are black though. The highlight here is Summer Breeze, which is an amazing tune with great guitar work. The final track The Highways of my Life was a bit of a underwhelming ending but everything else was great. I'd give it 9 our of 10 but according to this rating system I thinks it's a 4.

Really good except the listen to the music cover was too slow

A very sexy album; and I don't use that word lightly. 01. That Lady A killer opener. One of the best too! An absolute must hear for anyone reading this. 02. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight It's softer, and could be to it's detriment. I still love the song, just not one of my favorites. 03. If You Were There Meh. Kinda of boring to me, honestly. 04. You Walk Your Way I see the appeal, just not for me. 05. Listen To The Music Okay, I got scared for a second because the songs were slowly getting weaker and weaker. Thank GOD this showed up, because this is awesome! One of the best here, and one of the catchiest. 06. What It Comes Down To The sexiest of the songs, no competition. 07. Sunshine (Go Away Today) A weirdly sad song. I don't care it's a cover, this is still awesome 08. Summer Breeze My personal favorite here. Everything about this song is spectacular! The vocals, the chorus, the instrumentation, everything!! 09. The Highways Of My Life Of course we had to end on a sadder song. I absolutely love these lyrics, and that instrumentation is bang-on. I wish this was longer. If it had a few more songs and the middle portion was stronger, this would be a five!

Quite fun and groovy. Enjoyed this a lot.

So has anyone ever answered the question of who's that lady?

1069 - "Here's your juice box and orange slice. Thanks for coming."

Wasn't overly looking forward to this, but enjoyed it until I heard summer breeze come on. Banger

That Lady is such a great and iconic soul song. I'm surprised I have never heard the Part 1 & 2 of it before. Great cover of Listen to the Music. Also an amazing cover of Summer Breeze.

So much noodeling, so little song. This record could use some serious editing.

Enjoyed this one a lot, especially the depth and unexpected turns.

Don't let its popularity in beauty commercials fool you: this opening track is pure musicality. Blending an irresistible groove and top-tier instrumentation with soaring falsetto vocals, it sets the tone for a remarkably crafted record. Packed with soulful ballads and deep funk, the album highlights exquisite arrangements and Ronald Isley's vocal excellence at every turn.

I liked the album. The jam on That Lady is awesome. But I didn’t loooove the album.

funky album, ‘That Lady, Pts 1 & 2’ was the best song

Two really strong tracks and then a fair amount of filler but it’s still very solid. Good album

6.9/10: Amazing start and a few veryyy good songs here and there. Gives very cool and chill vibes but with an energetic rythme. Basically a good album for a little trip or simply to feel relaxed.

Not really my bag but some smooth funky tunes and smooth vocals. I like part 2 of That Lady when it gets a bit funky/ squelchy - its a shame rest of album's a bit MOR by comparison.

"Redheads not warheads. Blondes not bombs. We're talkin' about brunettes not fighter jets. Oooh, oooh, it's got to be Sweet 16's not M-16's. When will the governments realize it's got to be funky sexy ladies?" Flight of the Conchords not Isley Brothers, but c'mon, the parody is perfect. As for the Isley Brothers, this is such a summer album. Mellow, funky, warm weather, cold drink sippin'. And very ripe for a great parody.

Great album, although the 4 big hits I already knew outshines the others.

I respect their longevity and their commitment to their craft, but this was kinda boring to me. This captured the funky vibe of the early- to mid-70s, and I'm sure I heard Who's That Lady on commercials of that era. I prefer the original Summer Breeze from Seals and Croft, and the trio of interviews to close out the Spotify version struck me a bit odd.

Algumas musicas legais, mas achei a experiência sonora bem one-note. Faltou mais variação nos ritmos etc

I can happily enjoy this kind of thing when the wind is blowing in the right direction, which it seems to be doing today. 'Perfectly enjoyable' is about the most accurate description I can come up with. I liked listening to it, I just can't see what sets it aside from all the other records just like it.

I assume this came out in the early seventies. It sounds like it. It has some vaguely interesting pop-soul moments but generally washes by me in a flurry of nice backing vocals and widdly guitar solos that don't leave me wanting to return.

decent

Très bon

Pretty good stuff.

This is the first time I’ve ever attempted to listen to an Isley Bros. album but I know a few of the singles (That Lady, Listen to the Music [is that Doobie Bros cover?], and Summer Breeze). Easy listening funk?

Great, familiar hits from an genre I am unfamiliar with

As a first-time listener, 3+3 from The Isley Brothers is a great album. It immediately grabs your attention with a blend of smooth R&B vocals and surprisingly heavy, energetic guitar work. The standout track is easily "Summer Breeze." The incredible guitar lead and powerful vocals hook you right away, making it the clear highlight of the record. While the high points are great, sitting through the entire album in one play-through can feel like a bit of a stretch. A few tracks in the middle tend to blend together and drag, making it less likely to be a front-to-back listen every time. Overall, it’s a fun, enjoyable album with genuine highlights that make it well worth picking up.

11/9/26 To kick off the 1001 days I have this my as my first album. Fittingly, it's my first time listening to not only this album, but the Isley Bros in earnest. Even more fittingly, it's a modestly warm and sunny 9/11 here – a setting which aligns with this silky smooth funk and soul. Gl

So incredibly cool, perfect album for a feel-good morning vibe

I love funk music so much, was fun hearing all the source of loads of samples as well

I need something that’s really good again. I just can’t really get in to some of these

Приятненько, но ничего особенного

Поооолный разьеб!!!

мое слепое пятно, хотя люблю фанк, их постоянно путаю и не особо различаю, такую музыку слушать фоном готов бесконечно (на самом деле нет) - 3.5, почти 4

Just a fun, funky time

I wish Who’s That Lady wasn’t inexorably linked to bad tv ads that played all the time so I could enjoy the song again. But the rest of the album was an absolute delight

Det här är bra, riktigt bra. Funkar att lyssna på när som helst.

No está mal, tiene buen ritmo y hacen el cover de Listen to the music de The Doobie Brothers, que por cierto la de Doobie Brothers es mejor.

Excellent funky soul - good musicianship and a lot of fun.

Groovy, funky soul. Loved that there was one song about never leaving a girl, immediately followed by a song about not loving a girl. The Spotify album has a lot of repeats so the actual album isn't that long. Good ambient music.

This album is GREAT the bass grooves, the vocals, just fantastic. This is what I was hoping to discover in this challenge

Me ha sorprendido un montón, muy divertido, mola.

Smooth Soul Funk. A bit too smooth for me

This was a cool chill vibe. Nothing made it to the playlist but it definitely kept me bopping while i did all my work this morning.

Very nice tbf, just short of a 4 i think

Who's that LADY Whoa-oh, listen to the music.....news But other than that, alright, nothing special

(Just up to track 9 on Tidal) It's nice, its rich, I just really hate that song Summer Breeze. Get a 3 to match your title

It was ok

6.8

A nice funk album. Not the greatest but a really cool listen indeed. I forgot I had already listened to it.

The Isley Brothers are an absolute powerhouse. They’d already been around since the 1950s by the time 3 + 3 came out, and it’s kind of amazing just how many different phases and sounds they went through over the years. For the only Isley Brothers album included in this book, we get them in a much funkier, more psychedelic mode, and this was an album that definitely grew on me the longer I listened to it. 3 + 3 has a really laid-back sound. It’s funky, smooth, relaxing, and never feels like it’s trying too hard to grab your attention. But that also doesn’t mean it gets boring. These songs just feel good. There’s a warmth to the whole album that practically emits sunshine, and it makes for an incredibly easy listen. That Lady is obviously fantastic and easily one of the highlights, but I was especially curious about all the covers on here. A handful of these songs were still pretty recent at the time, but the Isley Brothers manage to completely make them their own by giving them this funkier, smoother treatment. Summer Breeze was the biggest surprise for me. I wasn’t expecting much from it going in, but wow, what a great cover. Overall, 3 + 3 is just a really delightful album. It isn’t loud or flashy, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s smooth, funky, sunny, and another great example of just how ridiculously versatile the Isley Brothers were.

Wow! Finally experiencing this classic. ALWAYS HEARD OF BUT NEVER LISTENED strong 8/10

Banger efter banger, funkigt, groovigt, riktigt snygg gitarr, otrolig bas. 4/5 eller 5/5? Bestämmer imorgon

Funky, psychedelic, all the good stuff! Man, I didn’t realize how jammy That Lady was. Some extremely nasty grooves on here and incredible vocals.

That first song is so fun. The rest of the album is just ok. Its not my style ot music but I can enjoy a little bit of this sometime. Would recomend. 3.5/5

This is a very perfect album. Listening to it felt full of love and deep groove from start to finish. Everything works well here, from the instrumentals to the lyrics. The band delivers the feeling in a smooth and aesthetic way that never forces itself on you. The songs carry a warm, romantic energy mixed with strong funk and soul rhythms. The vocals are rich and full of character, while the guitar work and overall band playing give the record a lively but controlled feel. Nothing sounds out of place. It just flows naturally and keeps a consistent, enjoyable mood. The production is clean and well balanced. The Isley Brothers handled it themselves, and the sound has that classic early 70s richness without becoming cluttered. Every element sits comfortably in the mix and supports the songs rather than competing with them. 3+3 is a strong and deeply enjoyable album. Full of groove, warmth and fine performances throughout.

This was honestly great and has some really nice songs.

some top tier funk jams, and i probably wouldn't have gotten to it for a very long time if not for this list. so thanks !!

I like this quite a lot, especially the playing by Ernie and Chris Isley, but after a bit I find myself preferring to listen to Curtis.

I have listened to this album at least three times this last month. And man, it’s good! Part of me wants to let go and just give it a 5. But… that’s the problem with this scale. It’s an awesome 4. But, for me, even though just about every song is a hit, it lacks that full… je ne sais quoi that makes a 5 for me… even if the album has less hits, per se. (Sorry for all the French/ Latinate bs, but that’s what not knowing does to me: scrambles my language.) 4 Boolean: True

As a hip hop head i hear nothing but samples galore. If i hadn't know of the sample already i learned of it. Damn. Isley bros had really sick fucking grooves, bass lines drum parts. I wish i had some credits on this album from my childhood but the truth is, it wasn't clear to me how this sound is so iconic and influential. Bar none. Pacing, melodic voicing, production. All aces. My mom was able to pass motown to me and I found Parliament Funkafelic on my own. So all roads lead to the isley bros in the end. I'm gonna boldly proclaim 5 stars off 1 listen given my circumstances today. But lets hope for the best. I enjoyed it once before. Why not again?

WHAT?! This is so good. Why haven't I listened to this before? Why did no one tell me about this? I'm starting with 8/10, because I WILL BE LISTENING again, and the biggest complaints I have are: - the lyrics are sometimes a bit mushy - the variety could be more varied Anyway, it's really good!

Great album, so many covers of these songs

Fantastic album. Much much better than I expected and a great listen.

Classic. Soulful, funky, smooth. Good covers. A solid listening experience. 4/5

Irresistably funky. The opener is one of the best 70s funk songs. The rest is really good too. Some of the best vocal harmonies I've heard in soul are on this record.

gas gas gas

Classic. Timeless. So much is owed to this time period in R&B.

There were some fun covers in this album! also there was an interview at the end? Fun and groovy.

I liked the more upbeat tunes… really fun and joyful music. Isley brothers forever. 4.1

Oh damn. From the first notes of the first song, this tickled my brain. This was great. Funky, interesting, and full of soul. Loved it. 9/10 Outstanding

Love this album. Favorite tracks: That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2, Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2

an awesome collection and such smooth voices and music. definitely deserves its place on this list.

Loved it! A lot of versions of Summer Breeze, maybe too many. I also loved the cover of “Listen to The Music.”

Great mix of interesting covers and original material including one cover of their own original material. Lots of funky fun.

There are points where the band elevates the material with strong playing and funk grooves. And there are times when this is just cheesy pop. Disappointing.

Not my favorite. Too much outdated love chatter

It seems a universal human condition to like the Isley Brothers. They convey complete musical competence while also conveying joy. What's not to like? I can't say this was my favorite way to listen to them though. The covers seemed unnecessary. I'm pretty sure I'd rather have heard their own songs. And sadly "That Lady" has been played to death in the decades since its release. Not the Isleys' fault, but it's hard to listen to at this point. There are enjoyable parts of this record, but overall, I think you could do better with other parts of their catalog.

achei muito divertido, criativo e as letras excelentes.

The Isley Brothers are just a good time waiting to happen. This is what you listen to when you need some good vibes in your life. It's everything soul and funk and rock should be. It also serves as a showcase of their ability to take a preexisting song, and put a wholly unique spin on it. My favorites being "Listen to the Music" and "Sunshine (Go Away Today)", though it must be said they also manage to make an insufferable Seals & Crofts song actually sound good. This is going to be part of my vinyl collection eventually.

Okay, wouldn't go out of my way to listen to more of their stuff, but it's pleasant to listen to.

Way ahead of it's time. Easy to listen to, funky and energetic; no wonder I've heard some of these sampled before. Fav tracks; That Lady, Summer Breeze

I'm kind of surprised It's Our Thing isn't the one on this list. The Heat Is On is way funkier than this one (well, the first half is at least). This one's good too tho. Sunshine (Go Away Today) is where it's at. Hold up...Scott Walker has more albums on this list than The Isley Brothers?

So good. I added “What It Comes Down To” to my playlist.

This was absolutely amazing. The covers of some yacht rock classics were excellently done as well and added some much welcomed Isley Brothers flavor.

3.7 i am rating this a while after I listened to it cuz i am lazy

Absolute fire and sampled in alot of old school and modern day hip hop records and across the music landscape

I really liked this one. It will probably be a 5 star the more I listen. Great grove, reminds me of Tim Maia sometimes. Very dancy and songs are not all the same.

This is the kind of hidden gem that you don't realize you like. I recall hearing some of these songs on the radio way back a-when I was a wee lil lad. This mix of r&b, soul and straight-up disco seems like it captures the vibe of the 70's pretty well. People liked upbeat music and they enjoyed songs you can dance to... this record meets that criteria well. I liked listening to this record - it's fun, danceable music.

It’s a laid back summer style yes from me. Good album, with the excellent Sumner Breeze.

Like the two great singles, not overwhelmed by the rest of the album, not to say it was bad.

Fin musik! Härligt mjukt smygfunkig och överlag riktigt bra låtar. Bröderna Isley kan sitt hantverk vad det gäller låtskriveri. Och förstås den fantastiska sången, där gör Isleys aldrig en besviken, svårt att hitta en bättre vokalgrupp i musikhostorien. Visst det är kanske några gitarrsolon för mycket för min smak men det är egentligen den enda invändning jag har. 3+3 är lika bra, om inte bättre, som Slys samtida Riot... och bättre än allt Stevie gjorde i samtiden. Höga 4

Bra brukssoul. Inga dåliga låtar. Men heller inget som får nackhåren att resa sig.

Fin slick psykedelisk soul. Det svänger fint även om det där pricken över i:et saknas. De där klockrena hitsen som fanns på bandets Motownplattor från 60-talet.

I grunden helt ok 70-talssoul. Varken mer eller mindre. Men den där elgitarren som ska in och spela solo i alla låtar uppskattar jag inte.

Right from the start, the first song, “That Lady,” on the Isley Brothers’ album *3+3* drills its way into your ears with an absolutely jarring melody. According to Wikipedia, it’s supposed to be a lead guitar part inspired by Jimi Hendrix. I’d say it sounds more like someone tried to imitate Hendrix’s characteristic sustain using the wrong effects. It’s somewhat reminiscent of “Crosstown Traffic” - but there, Hendrix deliberately aimed for a “horn concert” sound (and achieved it technically in a completely different and far more organic way) … It took me a few songs to realize that what follows isn’t all just elevator music, but actually also some quite appealing funk-rock (e.g., “Summer Breeze”). Unfortunately, Ernie Isley keeps bringing that botched guitar sound to the forefront. Where’s the producer when you need him… Overall, the impression here is of an experiment that can only be considered partially successful. From a music-historical perspective, it’s certainly quite interesting, but it’s not a pleasure to listen to from start to finish. Too bad.

Fun album, even if it’s almost all covers. “That Lady” will forever remind me of Veronica Corningstone.

4.4=3+3 Very solid, No skips here, I liked what it comes down to, dont think I have ever heard summer breeze before

chill

Hot on the heels of Lexicon of Love (ABC), you I can immediately hear how music with this kind of groove and smoothness ought to work. Ronald Isley's vocals are perfect. Younger brother Marvin Isley's basslines are smooth and infectious. Non-Isley drummer George Moreland sounds like an all-timer.

Today this is close to a 5. Balm for the soul. I really needed this. Thank you. I can’t give the 5. It’s not coherent enough. But idk. Maybe I’m full of shit. Tomorrow it may be a 5. 4 Boolean: True

Just an easy B: high-quality jazz blues collection of songs with great vocals. Of the nine tracks this has, 3+3 has three highlights for me: That Lady, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight and Summer Breeze. These show the band's great grasp of how to compose good music. The other tracks were mostly weaker but still quite enjoyable, sometimes feeling like some sort of pop jazz. Certaintly worth a try, one of the better examples of such mix of styles. P.S. Took soul for other genres mentioned but one day I will stop mixing these up.

A number of recognisable tunes here. Yeah, it was fine. Not getting excited about it

Good guitars. Backing vocals but dated. Not for me.

Vamos hoy jueves con una banda que desconozco por completo. Me gustaron algunos temas del disco, mas, no me voló la cabeza. Quizás debería escuchar más. Quizás la escucha termina aquí. Gracias

Was groovie but it was confusing

(3+3)/10

What a fun little ride that was. I knew ‘That Lady’ going into it so very much enjoyed that being track 1. The pentatonic blues does get a touch old by the time this album is through, but for the most part it’s lush and tasteful throughout; that’s no exception on this track, even though the guitar solo overstayed its welcome a tad. I was then a little worried after track 2 and 3, because they didn’t massively grab me. Everything else from that point onwards was a winner. ‘You Walk Your Way’ was a beautiful song about two individuals parting, and that maybe not being such a bad thing? ‘Sunshine’ was another standout track for me, with that Phrygian feeling chord progression at the beginning. ‘Summer Breeze’ might be the best, coolest song on the album, and then we finish with the reflective ‘Highways of My Life’ to bring it all to a close. Very fun, 4/5.

never knew they had so many hits recorded by other bands...

Noice

Soulful arrangements sung by angelic voices with lyrics that move between fun and contemplative—and then you put in the guitar solos?? 5 stars easy

Bien.

Great soul album. I enjoyed the guitar work too.

nope, not for me

I’m well impressed by this one. Full on funky summer tunes, kit off in the garden, what more could you want?

Pretty good. Fun remakes of some yacht rock tunes

Love the groove and vibe🎸🔥

I like the funky, guitar-driven R&B but I expected the songs to stand out more than they did.

Ég þekkti þessa hljómsveit ekki þótt ég hafi heyrt einhver af lögunum þeirra áður, annaðhvort lagið eða bút í sampli. Þetta var bara nokkuð fínt þó það hafi verið svolítið um endurtekningu (að frátöldum endurteknu lögunum í þessari útgáfu).

Excellent!

Kinda peak, like it's just breezy summer vibes

The best

This was a pretty good album. Great vocals, really cool guitar tone and style. I liked the covers a lot. 3/5

This is an excellent album full of better versions of songs you know. party music. driving music. soundtrack music.

Favourite track: Summer Breeze

What a blast to listen through this. You just simply glide from the beginning to the end here. Time flies by as little bits of happiness start to fill you up. 5/5

Did ding this a point for being so cover-heavy

In isolation all of these tracks are pretty good, some really good, but the songs blend together. Using same setup the entire album (lead guitar has exact same effect on summer breeze as it does on opening track)

Flavor: like Curtis Mayfield, but more Rock Lots of hits and fun covers here. The guitar work is a little dragged out from time to time. My opinion: the psychedelia sort of clashes with the funk every now and then 🤷‍♂️

Influencial - Kendric uses That Lady in song “i”. Really liked the album, have heard “Listen to the music” in VH1 commercial

Hyviä biisejä (Summer Breeze jäi mieleen), erinomaista laulua ja soitantaa.

The bass in every single song is so fun I love it Maybe a bit samey after a while? But when the same is so good you can’t complain

It was nice to hear some classics like Summer Breeze and Listen to the Music, but beyond that I wasn’t really that into it. Maybe this was another album where it found me on the wrong day, but I just can’t seem to remember anything else from it, and don’t remember feeling particularly impressed by it.

Amazing album, full of sad but hopeful songs, big jams, and an amazing sound. Worth a listen if not more

Killer stuff, fun listen. 3.5

Funky soul brother

6/10

I have quite the pile of albums stacking up in the backlog. Why? Because my life is crazy busy and I feel I cant concentrate or connect with any of them lately. Man, I am so glad I took a chance on this one today because it is just what I needed to get me out of my head. It's uncomplicated, light, funky, and a shit ton of fun. Love it and will return to it again.

é ok, meio groovy, mas bem esquecível. Summer Breeze é bom hein, uma estrela a mais só por essa música.

轻盈的煽情最好了

Soo so so so good. funky as fuck smooth as shit. i loved this one. so creative. fav song: Summer Breeze 4/5

Hadn’t realized how many classics were on this album. Really good.

3.5/5

Never before in the field of human musical conflict has so much been owed by so many to a guitar that sounds like a kazoo.

I enjoyed this but only Summer Breeze really stood out. The rest was good fun, but not great.

It's fine. The singing is pretty standard soul. I wasn't a fan of the psychedelic soul instrumentals. My favorite track was "Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2".

Nothing very interesting but it’s all high quality.

I appreciate what they've done for music and that they are incredible musicians, but I'm not really into The Isley Brothers. I get why it is on the list though.

Strong soul classics

3+3=3

Nice. Not likely to listen again unless maybe hosting someone

Funky and fine. A couple classics, good cleaning music.

Well damn... I love motown and funk and love so many songs on this album and never would've been able to identify the band. Excellent first album to kick this off. Highlights: Listen to the music Sunshine (Go away today) Summer Breeze Pts 1 & 2 That Lady Pt 1

Got a couple of blinders on this album, but the rest is aggravating soul ballads which drive me mad

If you had to pinpoint an album to say, "That's what 1973 sounded like!" 3+3 by The Isley Brothers would be a contender, for sure. It's funky, it's smooth, and nothing but good vibes for days. The vocals are top notch, excellent work in the studio puts the band right in the room with you, and a confident verve runs through the entire record. While there are no true valleys, the peaks of That Lady & Summer Breeze outpace the rest of 3+3, leaving the overall experience a bit uneven.

The big hits were nice, but the rest of the album slid away from me. Not bad but it didn't grab me.

Shoutout to the Isley brothers who like me are from Cincinnati, Ohio...

Jazzy funky soul. Groovy but not overwhelming.

Good songs performed with a great deal of heart and soul. They picked a handful of soft rock songs and gave each song more seasoning with some really lively instrumentation. I’d argue that the “Listen To The Music” cover is done so well that it’s just as good as the original. I’m gonna give this a strong 4/5 but acknowledge that it’s 5/5 material

Suprisingly lovely album. Listen to the music is just a lovely sentiment, and it has a bubbling, feel with a great momentum in the songs. Summer breeze is stand-out song here, that bridge just glides up and almost makes me teary it's so fantastic, just a perfect song. Some very pop sensabilities here of course verging on at times cheesy and sentimental - e.g. "the highways of my life" but it's definetly not simple music at least. Happy to come back to this one.

Ouooooooo listen to the music

I really liked this! I guess I just love that full, funky, groovy 70s sound. It's all as good as Listen To The Music. Will definitely be returning to this.

It was fine.

Upbeat chill with a fun and light energy. Could see listening to this at the lake or on a road trip

Any other time I'd give an album like this that's got some slower songs on it 4 stars, just because they don't really interest me. There was something about this album though that I really enjoyed, I think the other songs easily make up for the ones I didn't like as much.

De la soul sympa

C’est chouette mais c’est long Un peu tunnel par moment

J'ai adoré, vraiment ma came! Ambiance un peu jazz fusion etc vraiment cool

How can an album be as smooth, mellow, funky, and hard-rocking as this one? Isley Brothers, I was not familiar with your game. Definitely, a hidden gem.

A primeira banda desconhecida pra mim que veio, curti a pegada das músicas, escutei enquanto trabalhava, bem relaxantes. Mas não sei se muito marcantes. Acho que não devo voltar pra ele depois, mas curti a experiência. 2.5/5

Good, especially when they rock the fuck out. Highlights: That Lady, Summer Breeze.

I really liked this one. I’ve never heard an album where there’s an interview at the end, but I think it just added to my overall experience with it

Love the singer's voice. Really liked the covers. A nice surprise! 3.5

Good

Nice vibes and some classics. I was not expecting the talking parts.

Fantastic production and instrumentation. Incredible guitar and drum performances on the album opener. Great blending of different genres and adaptation of songs from other artists.

Right from the breezy opening track, this is great. Sounds fresh, excellent bass tone, awesome synth leads, and a powerful energy. Lotsa bops.

3 + 3 =6 stars for this smooth ass album! The guitar riff at the beginning of Summer Breeze always gets burned into my head everytime I hear it. I’ve been whistling that tune all day!

Some great songs on here perfect for a summer drive along the country lanes. Great soulful voices and catch beats

Smooth. Summer Breeze was excellent despite 6 minutes length.

Classic and I really enjoyed it. Again found some songs I didnt think was theirs.

“I” was sampled from this album!!!

no está mal pero no me termino de enganchar

7.31.26 a nice and smooth album. very enjoyable but i don't know if its particularly remarkable. still, very funky and sunny as if it was curated to put a smile on your face. Favorite Song: Listen to the Music Rating: 4/5

Smooth as hell, real listenable.

I've heard of the band, but this was my first time listening to this album. There's great musicianship and singing, but I'm not into slow Ballad's for long stretches. Some okay covers.

i mean are you kidding? incredible

80

Some great guitar solos that were unexpected. Otherwise, most of the songs didn't seem very remarkable to me.

A solid album with some good versions of some songs I'd already known and enjoyed. The album started and I was like oh that's where Kendrick Lamar got that sample. I listened to it twice this past week and found it enjoyable both times.

Fun album.

Funky seasoned with funk and a side of funk. 4/9 songs are covers, but funky. BASS. Still, can't give it a high ranking.

Seemed to only hit on one note throughout.

Unexpected 4.5/5 which I'm rounding up.

I liked it! Have never listened to a full album by the Isleys. Love the groove.

A funky gem of an album. Definately one I'll purchase

Yes, this is definitely to my taste. Four stars...

Funky and fun, love me some Isley Brothers. Favorite Track - That Lady, Pts. 1&2 Least Favorite Track - Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

cookin. a fantastic suite of songs, great singing all around, deeply groovy playing, and some real heaters on the solos.

An oft forgotten example of group longevity (see also the Four Tops) and this album shows a real sense of musical growth on from 'Shout' and 'Twist and Shout'. After 'It's your thing' in 1969 a new groovy approach gave a whole new wave of success for the band and one can certainly hear Curtis Mayfield in the first track, some Stevie Wonder synths on a later song, 'If you were there' I actually knew due to a Wham! cover and 'Summer breeze' is an established classic. I'm a fan of the highly dense rhythm sections and the sound on a couple of the guitar solos. An album with much to recommend it and to say they formed in 1954 they came a long way.

God I'm a sucker for funk. This slapped from beginning to near the end. The covers were immaculate and the R&B/funk was crispy. Fave Songs: That Lady, Pts 1&2 (duh), What it comes down to

1. 5 2. 4 3. 4.5 4. 3.5 5. 4.5 1. 4.5 2. 4.5 3. 5 4. 4.5

Sounds just like it should sound

How can anyone hate this? The Isley Brothers started as a twisting soul band and ended up creating the funkiest tracks known to man. And every song is fantastic, great flow too. Adding this to the rotation

So many iconic songs that have been sampled to death in this album. A gold mine really

Knew a couple songs genuinely enjoyed the experience still not something i would listen to if given the choice

Ok, ta melodija v prvem ("That Lady") zveni znano? (Ja, itak, zato k sm miljonkrat že to slišala v "B-Boy Bouillabaisse" pr Beastie Boys!) Aaa, "Listen to the Music" valjda tud poznam! Sam v neki popačeni 90s verziji? "Sunshine (Go Away Today)" je prou hud. "Summer Breeze" je, seveda, a banger. Super album.

Listening to this made me realize just how much of an impact my dad’s music had on me. Almost all of these songs were burned into my memory and I wasn’t even aware of it. This list is making me realize how much I love funk, and this album is a prime example.

3+3-3=3

je ne connaissais pas du tout. Funk psyché sympa

Listened previously. Expectations: Mid - Verdict: Good - I like this album. You can see why it is so heavily sampled. The guitar work on That Lady is brilliant with incredible energy. I tend to prefer the more upbeat cuts rather than the slower soul numbers but they are all solid here. Although it can't touch the original, this version of Listen To The Music is pretty cool. The whole album is good but there isn't really anything here to elevate it to the next level. That Lady and Summer Breeze are very obvious highlights.

Bra! Man förstår direkt på första låten att här har andra musiker hämtat inspiration genom samplingar och rent kopierande av svänget och beatsen. Detta album kom alltså redan 1973 och känns nytt på ett sätt fortfarande. Få band klarar av det tänker jag. Bra låtar och skönt sväng albumet igenom. Svårt att inte älska.

64

Ehhhh I didn’t really like it at all. I thought it would be at least a 3 but I really didn’t like

The album name perfectly represents the rating it deserves.

It's like absolute smooth radio core but kinda is soooo 70s that it's almost contemporary-feeling. I don't think I would have chosen to listen to this normally but you know what, a really fun time! More than just the hits!

So damn smooth it made me enjoy the heatwave for a bit

urgh, I tried but it's just generic soul funk with no real kickers in it for me

I love myself, and this album too

What a great album. The funky sound and the vibe it gives off just makes you feel happy. Some great musicianship and very listenable. Perfect accompaniment to my morning today.

A great listen especially the upbeat numbers. funky!

Who knew there was another band with 5 brothers around in the same time period. I think that just demonstrates the tragic global drop-off of family based bands in recent years. Probably the fault of wokery or something. Anyway, some good tunes on this, which I wasn’t expecting.

I am a sucker for RnB and this album was great. Had very catchy choruses and great instrumentals. Would rate higher but could move me a bit more. But overall, it was a great album and I will likely listen to other albums by the Isley Brothers. Also, I thought it was crazy that Kendrick sampled this.

Good, not great. I recognized a few songs. Better soul on this list

3.5

asombroso, muy dinámico y excelente trabajo de guitarra 4.7

Life affirming.

Groovy stuff on this one. 4.5 bumped down to 4.

I’m at a 4.5 that I’ll bump up to a 5. I’ve heard a few Isley Brothers tracks in my life, and I’ve probably heard far more than I know on account of how many times they’ve been sampled (a specific thanks to Kendrick, at the very least). This is the first time I’ve heard a full Isley Brothers album, and… yeah, they’re about as good as I was hoping for. Their musicianship is excellent & the soundscape we’re dealing with here in 1973 feels way ahead of schedule. The only thing that needed a bit of work is their ability to wrap up tracks a little more quickly & just a little less lyrical repetition – those are the main reasons I’m at a 4.5 as opposed to a flat 5. The entire package here, however, is far too good to not earn the bump up. To be transparent, the bump is almost entirely in the excellent guitar playing throughout the cover of “Summer Breeze”. That track was awesome as fuck. I do have a few other smaller nitpicks. I wish “Listen to the Music” were played a little more straight like the original Doobie Brothers version with just a funkier lean, as opposed to the attempt to make it a little more soulful & groovier. The urgency in the original track is part of what makes it work, because it’s an open plea to do so. When you take away that urgency, you take away some of the potency of the track. I think some of the other covers do lose some of the intent of the original in there; “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” feels a bit more desperate to my ears than what James Taylor probably intended, for example. “Sunshine (Go Away Today)” is probably the closest to the original here, though I think the focus does get shifted away from the desire for self-agency in the original track & is pointedly a bit too defiant towards ‘the man’ (the government). It attacks him more than it lifts up the desire to be free, and I think that feels a bit off. However, if we focused just on the intent of each track as opposed to combining it with the sense of musicianship at hand here, that wouldn’t be super fair, I think. I totally get why this has far more 4 votes on the site than 5’s, and perhaps on a slightly more anal day for me, I’d be down there too. However, given that I really found myself drawn to most of the funk in the instrumentals & I was easily sold by his vocal passions (even on those covers), I’d be kind of a fool to not go up. It’s a super fun album, and it’s an easy bump up to a 5 for me.

I liked the funk covers

I love it! what a great start

Liked! Super chillin and great vibes.

Fabulous.

First time listening, and this was great. Such an amazing variety of soul, funk, and disco, with great guitar tones, recurring motifs, and clean production. Short and sweet, and I can definitely see myself coming back to this and bumping it up to a 5. It's a very strong 4 for now, though.

Might relisten.

Enjoyed it. Some classics on there.

Groovy

Incredible style, very pleasant to listen to! Musicianship is strong and the vocals are great!

"Twist and Shout" is an Isley Brothers song, and that was actually all I knew about them. I guessed they made soul music, but I had never listened to them actively and wasn't really aware that "That Lady" was theirs as well. And "Listen to the Music"—I thought that was by the Doobie Brothers... or is it? (Turns out, it's a great cover!). This was a fantastic listen! It has a beautiful, warm '70s sound with funky guitars, incredible vocals, and great melodies. I am no soul music expert—I hardly own any soul albums, although I've always been interested in learning more. This was a perfect opportunity to dive a bit deeper into the genre. As long as it stays authentic with that warm sound, and doesn't lean too far into disco or dance music, I am all in. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love this album so far. Very soulful. Perfect for the hi-fi. I really liked the rhythms, it was so chill and summer friendly.

This is one of those albums that I completely understand why it's on the list and had a good time listening to (especially the handful of tracks I was already familiar with) but it's not something I would opt for normally because it's not really my genre. Undeniably a band full of incredibly talented people!

I had no clue I'd know so many of those songs.

7/10

Nice, but I'm not really into soul

I loved this album. It's a masterclass blending of soul and funk and pop that I can play for hours.

Immediate dopamine hit.

Before listening to this I didn't realize how much I liked Ronald Isley's voice, and it is on display here in a superb way. One of my favorite voices from this era of funk, I think. Funky bass lines, masterfully layered instrumentals, and some really excellent covers make for a solid album that I wasn't expecting to like as much as I did. Instantly improved my mood, and I'll be keeping that in mind for the future! Favorite tracks: You Walk Your Way, Summer Breeze

I'm not sure when I would ever groove to this. It wasn't bad just not up my alley.

Had no idea who the Isley Brothers were before this, though it turns out I was definitely familiar with at least Summer Breeze. Might not listen again to this album, but could see myself watching a documentary about them

this healed me a little bit today

очень сэкшуал, очень сэншуал, вери фанки, вери чанки 4/5 вполне для жанра

Psychedelic soul fits well with me, my deep dive with the Isley Brothers started in my teens. This is probably the second album I've heard, since I'm sure I dove into the record with Footsteps In the Dark. I appreciate the Al Green-ish falsettos and the inclination towards that blues-rock guitar. I'd buy this for my collection, but I admit there's a lot of filler between the bangers. Since it's a genre that suits me, those songs feel like they have growing potential, like maybe after a few weeks they'll start sounding in my background thoughts. I recognize that's an issue of personal taste, so I wouldn't recommend this effort to someone looking to be swayed by classic old-school soul. This one's more for those of us who already appreciate it. 4.1/5

4★/5 07.03.2026

1 - 5.5/10 2 - 5/10 3 - 5.5/10 4 - 6/10 5 - 6/10 6 - 6/10 7 - 7/10 8 - 5.5/10 9 - 6.5/10 resto sao demos e singles decent 2.5/5

THIS IS MY KIND OF MUSIC!!! I already knew I was going to rate this a 5 because I enjoy music like this, very soul, very loving, very BLACK. Every song on here was a 10/10, my only critique are the interviews at the end but it's more of a nitpick than a critique because skipping them is an option. My favourite album so far!!

A solid soul album

Crazy that the opening track is an origin sample for one of my favorite beastie boys songs.

Funky cool yeah

Solid

I liked this! Fun! I liked that lady and summer breeze

I like summer breeze and I like that lady and I liked this album overall

ts was good, it was interesting to listen to, good length.

Holy shit I immediately recognized the first song as the sample for i by Kendrick Lamar on TPAB. What a fucking sample.

Absolutely cracking album. Some fantastic funk and soul stuff here. Absolutely loved every song from first to last. Some I didn't even realise was them. Wouldn't complain listening to this again and again.

bun pt o plimbare feel good in buc ceva ce s ar asculta intr un restaurant gen balls the way i see it if you were there si you walk your way fade really nicely into eachother (another proof you should listen to albums in order!!) each song feels the exact same tho, def not my typa music but taking a stroll when you’re in a good mood can use this didn’t finish it i’m sorry but i js can’t

really high highs. really groovy and danceable. just a little repetitive.

It’s funny that the previous album I had was Fatboy Slim because these are the real Funk Soul Brothers. It’s impressive that this is their eleventh record. It’s so easy to listen to.

Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight is an absolute banger

Extremt smooth, balanserar precis på rätt sida av för ostigt

Härlig vibe och jag blev faktiskt intresserad och lyssnade på intervjuerna som råkade vara med på versionen som var länkad.

Riktigt bra vibes!

This bumped - cant even be made that a few of these are covers bc they're great versions.

Romanticon a veces y funky en otros, lo banque. La voz del tipazo la rompe, no es mi estilo pero para poner de fondo en alguna comidita de pareja va como piña. Le doy un 3

346/1089 that guitar intro instantly gave me good vibes really enjoying the clean funky vibes IMMEDIATELY recognised the start of Summer Breeze, how beautiful and atmospheric a pretty great album, i think i’ll come back to this for sure 75/100

Fantastic album. Some excellent guitar, great funk, awesome jams

Um daqueles discos com uma canção espalhafatosa (nesse caso, That Lady) e um bocado de outras faixas usadas só para acompanhar a grande peça principal. Por sorte, os acompanhamentos aqui são bons, e a canção principal é maravilhosa. Logo, o resultado final é um disco bom, bem elétrico, envolvido e emocionado. 4/5

an album i was surprised that whilst i've never listened to the individual tracks before, i've heard half of the album before. people must love sampling and covering this album. and like... it's good enough to deserve that!!!!

IF YOU WERE THERE BY WHAM IS A COVER WHAT? I LOVE THAT SONG, AND IT'S A COVER, AND I HAD NO IDEA. Anyways, this album is so heavily sampled for a reason, and that's because it's so good. The funky, groovy sound is so fun, and it results in a great listening experience. Summer Breeze is the best on the album, but the rest are so sweet. His vocals do get a bit annoying, but I can't take too much off of it because of it. Honestly, Peter Cox (from Go West) should definitely do a cover of this whole album, as his voice would match it so well.

Oh MAN. Albums like this are why I'm so glad I'm doing this challenge. I would never have had reason to listen to this otherwise, and I utterly loved it. Beautifully performed, expertly written little nuggets that swagger, sooth and radiate with soul. The guitar playing is off the charts, the voice is out of this world, the rhythm section is absolutely in the pocket, this is SO dope. Thank you generator, we eat well today.

What a classic. Though half covers, the Isley Brothers really make each track their own, including one of my favorite tracks ever, "Summer Breeze" (so many great renditions/covers of this, but Isley Brothers do it best, and this is up there in songs about summer with Vivaldi's Four Seasons). A great mix of funk, electric guitar, and overlapping harmonies. Also a great mix of ballads and more driving songs like "That Lady" (which is also such a great summer sipping on a cocktail song).

The most enjoyable funk so far, this album was consistently up-tempo in a really enjoyable way. I'll definitely return to this soon.

There are a few good hits on this thing that make this a fun listen, enough to round up a 3.5-star album to a 4-star album.

Excellent album!

Nice stuff to have on in the background. I'd listen again, some of the instrumental stuff was awesome. Probably worth another listen. Sunshine was good, as was summer breeze.

2.5 ☆ No pensé que me fuera a gustar mucho y dicho y hecho. La primera mitad me gustó mucho más; hubo algunas melodías que disfruté y ciertamente la voz principal influyó en eso, pero no fui fan de las baladas. Definitivamente, las canciones que se inclinan más hacia un sonido vivo y dinámico me agradaron más.

3.5

The first song was amazing the rest sorta passed me by

When it's funky, it's oh so fresh and upbeat. When it's soulful, it's oh so dripping in pure longing and emotion. Also oh shit, this is where summer breeze, makes me feel fiiiiiine (at least the famous version) comes from. 3+3=5/5.

Certified banger. The guitar work of Ernie Isley is the standout part of this album for me. I've only heard the hits, but the rest of this album is great. I need to dig deeper into their catalog, I've been missing out.

I'll listen again

This is some funky, smooth as butter tunes. Me likey a lot.

Save for the occasional sappy balad to make love to, this is some excellent funk. The fuzzy guitar work on this has and will continue to be sampled for good reason.