3 + 3

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.

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.

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.

chill

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

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

(3+3)/10

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

Pretty good. Fun remakes of some yacht rock tunes

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).

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

Favourite track: Summer Breeze

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 🤷‍♂️

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

Killer stuff, fun listen. 3.5

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.

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".

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.

3+3=3

Nice. Not likely to listen again unless maybe hosting someone

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

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.

Jazzy funky soul. Groovy but not overwhelming.

It was fine.

De la soul sympa

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

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

Smooth. Summer Breeze was excellent despite 6 minutes length.

Smooth as hell, real listenable.

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.

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

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

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.

64

The album name perfectly represents the rating it deserves.

A great listen especially the upbeat numbers. funky!

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

3.5

Might relisten.

Enjoyed it. Some classics on there.

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.

Nice, but I'm not really into soul

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

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

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

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.

3.5

The first song was amazing the rest sorta passed me by

Two songs don't make an album; while 'That Lady' and 'Summer Breeze' are strong singles, the rest of the album feels distinctly like filler.

GOOD TUNEZ

- damn long ass album longgg ending instrumental pretty groovy vibe change fr soulful af slow but a good slow interesting noises don't vibe as much with this i liked the groove of this one groovy but not standout transition into this one was smooth electric guitar (?) is banging ooo i don't fuck with this one mmm no big thoughts on this one great guitar riff though nice soft one mid oo i like this one i think i like this version better yh i don't vibe too much with the noises of this one but the singing hits the rest were interviews? didn't listen to them lol nice album overall not reallyyy my vibe

Excellent listen.

3.5 overall smooth, funky, and exciting (guitar solo rips)

It’s okay but nothing special to me, this genre isn’t my first choice

Really nice Fav tracks: You Walk Your Way, That Lady

Some great tracks so I would give it a 3.5

Mostly covers of classics that mostly work.

뭐라 쓰지

Close to being a four, especially with Summer Breeze pts. 1 & 2

At first I thought this was all disco. And I wasn't that bothered by it. But track two was James Taylor. There was a bit of soul to this group. My ears perked up again when the soft rock (yacht rock?) Summer Dreams came on. I think these guys were good musicians and had a good sound. I can see why this was popular But, I hate that summer dreams song regardless of who is playing it. So, 3 Stars.

Me gustó mucho. Divertido, lindo, ameno, relajante, energizante. Como los Parcels pero antes y menos australianos.

beautiful album to start friday, that lady my god nice!

Good album just not something I want to hear a lot of

Great 70s vibes - loved their version of Listen to the Music

Enough duller moments on the tracklist to keep it down a little, but it's a fine album with some great things to offer, still certainly worth hearing

Manche Songs sind echt Feuer 🔥

ganz ok

Fun and smooth! I liked the funky/upbeat songs better than the soulful, slower paced ones.

Solid musiikkia. Aika menevää osa biiseistä ehdottomasti muutama biisi meni jatkoon. 3 kappaletta pääsi omalle listalle saakka.

Overall really good funk/soul, and enjoyed the covers. Not super into funk/soul generally, but enjoyed this a lot. 3+

Some fine playing and singing; Ernie could surely wail and Summer Breeze is a great showcase. Rhythm section groove is amazing.

OUTRO ARTISTA NEGRO!!!! O álbum mais longo até a agora!!! Uma intro muito gostosa em That Lady pt 1 & 2. Diferente de tudo que já ouvimos até agora. Uma letra bem amorosa(para não dizer outra coisa). O resto é só instrumental que me realmente me lembra os anos 70, já que a letra me lembra dos anos 2000. É uma boa trilha sonora para algo tipo o do Steve Jobs. 7.9 de 10 Don´t let Me Be é muito anos 2000 misturado com os anos 50 do Solomon. Bem R&B? Sla. Muito interessante, vocais bons, mas uma letra meio carente. 7.7 de 10 If you were there é bem parecida com as outras do álbum. Bem lembra o Dylan e a Brenda. Me lembra Jesus. 7.5 de 10 You walk your way começa diferente e tem uma letra forte apesar do som romântico. Trata um término com suavidade. 7 de 10 Listen to the Music é legalzinha. 7 de 10 É um álbum de plano de fundo What it comes tem uma letra legal e uma guitarra no final. 7.6 de 10 A different world type of album Sunshine só reforça o fato do álbum ser para você dançar sem pensar na música(não significa que é ruim). Uma das minha favoritas, tem um som arrepiante. 7.6 de 10 Summer breeze também é bem legal, gosto que eles experimentam em certas músicas. É um casal fofinho. Me lembra as do Bruno Mars. 7.64 de 10 O começo de Highways é bem gostoso. Uma música legal. 8 de 10 3.64 de 5 Percebi que não sou muito fã desse gênero, mas o álbum foi legal e confortável de ouvir

This was a good album, liked their version of some these songs!

good album but summer breeze FOUR TIMES??? Still not bad at all.

+

Better than I had expected.

One hit after another, but a little too smooth for my taste.

Okay but did not wow me.

Weekend is good. Lots of classics here. Interview was cool.

Me estaba encantando, pero llego las partes de las entrevistas y me cago el ritmo

Nice, easy listening.

A really solid album. I love the funk fuzz guitar solo tones. I also enjoy the covers. Always fun to hear a new cover that you hadnt heard before.

Solid jazz

pretty good album - classic soul rock. not something that I ever listened to when it came out although I had heard some of the hits from the album. A solid three, I'll probably listen to it again although I don't think that I would try to purchase it

Good album, like their sound.

Ricooo, no los conocía. Me gustó. Mucha onda, groove, tocan bárbaro. Y canciones re lindas

Soul

Old-timey, old-school classic R&B from the early 1970s that hasn't aged well. Occasional good grooves, but I generally get bored pretty quickly with this kind of innocuous music.

A laid‑back, groove‑rich album with a couple of absolute killers up top and a middle that keeps things moving. Couple of songs make a playlist.

surprised by how many covers were on the record. enjoyed the whole thing, though soul/funk not typically my jam. Bass player was great!

I'm not much a groovy guy but it was pretty awesome

Couldn't give it 6, that would be absurd.

A really funky good listen. Some all time songs. However, the fact that most of the best tracks are covers does bring it down a notch. I think the covers are really cool reimagined versions, but still would have liked more original material. Summer Breeze might be better than the original though. I thought the production was just okay. Felt a little flat and cold to my ears today. A high 3/5.

Funky and vibes. Not my favorite but definitely good.

I had a great time, though I think the covers of others' hits were the weakest part of the album.

Summer Breeze, what a banger. Rest of the album was fun, but unnoteworthy.

It was fine, enjoyed

Ok, 11e album de ce groupe que je ne connais pas (enfin, j'avais déjà entendu un sample utilisé par Graveyard Productions). C'est donc de la soul, si j'ai bien compris, mais aussi du funk. Pas des genres de musique que je connais bien, donc me voilà mal engagé pour dire ce que j'en pense. En vrai, c'était plutôt cool, mais ça ne m'a pas parlé plus que ça.

Funk-Pop. 2,7

Some great covers but the originals aren't my favorite

Funk in full flow. That Lady & Summer Breeze huge for good reason, backed by other solid work. A good reminder.

Some good covers, plus That Lady

You just knew from the album cover that this was going to be pure sauce, and it is, but despite two amazing guitar solos it's a bit forgettable.

Not my cup of tea but can appreciate the craftsmanship

A little schlocky and cheesy compared to the earlier albums of theirs that I’ve heard. This one is too little funk/soul and too much disco/pop for me, but a few decent songs.

It’s okay ig

Smooth

Disappointed. I thought I would like this a lot more than I did. No surprise the listen counts for on Spotify: the singles are in the eight digits but the rest are mostly low 6 digits.

It’s okay, I guess, just not my cup of tea.

Its ok... lol. Nah, its a classic.

7/10 - I heard Kendrick from the jump and said “oh this might be fun!” And it was! Good album, slightly long run time makes it a light 7

It's fun, it's groovy. I'd listen to it a couple times a year. I like it when they were leaning into the funk sound. 7/10

Lots of covers, but who cares : ) That Lady is fabulous

Soft funk is how I see this music, and there is nothing not to like. Fireside and lakeside, no agenda.

This is good but some of these albums I don't know are "must listen" Do we really need to hear their 11th album? What about the other 10

Geiles cover

Impressed that at artist can reach their peak on their 11th album. It isn’t really my style but I enjoyed it.

Pretty decent. My personal favourites were ‘Don’t let me be lonely tonight’ and ‘If you were there’. Not completely forgettable but I wouldn’t be playing this everyday. This is the kind of record you put on at a party drinking with a few friends, auburn lights and good conversation. Solid album to listen to in the background.

Oops. I meant to give the last one a 4. They captured a vibe I really enjoyed on "Forest Fire," and I was pleasantly surprised by the rest of it! (Favorites: Perfect Skin, Rattlesnakes, Forest Fire, Four Flights Up) Anyways, this album was also pretty good. Not something I'll return to ALL that much, as this music is not what I usually gravitate towards, but overall enjoyed the vibes. Favorites: That Lady, Listen to the Music, Summer Breeze

not really my vibe or what id reach for but groovin to it. nevertheless she persisted to groove

Okay. 3.5

Voljela bih da mi se više sviđa vokalna izvedba ali me to dosta kočilo, ok album svakako.

great music, less impressed by the covers of the songs of other artists. a fun listen.

This had some classic/memorable songs, and I like it. But an hour straight of it is a bit much :). Not quite as enjoyable as Marvin Gaye.

I had real high hopes going in but this just wasn't quite there for me. Had it's moments but less than the sum of it's parts.

It doesn’t get more 70s than this, really. So smooth. 3.5?

3.5

its not my style

This album sounds like the songs that they would play at the end of a movie. It's not bad per say, just not my personally taste. Although, "That Lady" is quite nice to listen to.

Not my jam, though I love bands for that genre.

Solid funk

First listen

Not bad by any means, just not my cup of tea and I get the distinct feeling there's better Isley Brothers music than this just knowing how much they were sampled. Some guitar parts were parts where borderline virtuosic though, with Summer Breeze being a personal highlight, so I'll definitely be revisiting that at the very least.

This is really fun. There are a lot of iconic songs here. The music is just great. The interviews were not necessary, but that isn't really the album's fault. This tends to be repetitive, but it is so fun. Actual rating...3.5 Liked Songs: "That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2" , "If You Were There" , "You Walk Your Way" , "Listen to the Music" , "Sunshine (Go Away Today)" , "Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2"

Estuvo bien 7/10

ok, aber bestimmt keine Weltklasse.

The musik is ok. Just that.

I wanted to give this 4, but the same track is on here like 5 times.

ahahah 3 stars!!

die interviews stören massiv (sensitive topic ik, aber naja)

3.5 stars. Pretty decent. Kind of a funky Doobie Brothers sound. Which makes sense since they covered a Doobie Brothers song on here. Good listen.

Not the kind of music I usually listen to but still pretty good

For an April day with a high of 86°, feels appropriate… I found it kind of repetitive though tbh I wish it was more funky!

Not familiar with this as an album. Excited for some funk/soul! Scanning the track list, I definitely recognize some of the songs. Interesting to read that this was their 11th album. Strong start with That Lady. Love the guitars. Feels like it would fit the mood for summer BBQ/outdoor party. Less into a ballad like Don't Let Me Be Lonely... The vocals and musicality are so strong across the board. Even if I'm not into every song here, this is undeniably an album worthy of being on a list like this. You Walk Your Way is great! The one way this is similar to yesterday's album (Definitely Maybe) is that it feels like a vibes record.

Halvdelen af det er covers så det gjorde det til en kunstform. Det blev også rigtig band agtig fordi det slog 3 og 3 sammen (album titlen) det blander rock og funk rigtig godt. Jeg synes det lyder godt, men kan heller ikke undgå at tænke på maggot brain? Det her er fra 73 og maggot brain er fra 71 så de blandede da også rock godt ind i funk osv. Nå, whatever. Det er jo rigtig godt det her er meget med soul agtig måske end det er funky. Det minder mig i hvert fald langt mere om marvin gaye og curtis mayfield end funkadelic gør. Det er sådan lidt mere poppet i vokalen synes jeg, sådan lidt mere blødt og let og med mindre kant. Det har lidt den der lidt mere sexede lyd så det grænser til RnB nærmest. Synes det er et godt album også fedt at finde sangen sampled at kendrick lamar. Den har beastie boys selvfølgelig også brugt.

who's that ladaaayy?

het was wel leuk, swingerig, maar aan het einde had ik geen zin meer maar dat gebeurt wel vaker, bij dingen die ik aan het doen ben

Groovy baby

Good groove

This is a fun album that sounds like the soundtrack to an awesome movie.

pretty dang ol good i thinks

Enjoyed listening to this today. Summer Breeze and That Lady are timeless, well known tracks for a reason and it was nice to hear the original version of If You Were There as I'd only ever heard George Michael singing it until now. Not so keen on their cover of The Doobie Brothers song Listen To The Music though and although the rest of the songs are perfectly nice, there's nothing else that's really standing out and making me want to save this album for repeated future listening. Still, it's a solid 3 stars.

Lost my notes again! Weirdly, I was about to give this 4 stars but then listened to it on a drive, and decided it just isn't THAT great. It's good and I'm glad for the change of pace on this list, but it's really just fine music. I'll be a little sad this doesn't make the 4's, but it just doesn't deserve it

I'd like to give this a higher score, the songs are good and the playing is flawless, but nothing grabbed me. 3.5

it was okay, was a couple of moments i really liked, but wasn't really focused on the album

Not my type of music but nice enough

Soul with some funk. Lovely smooth sound. Great mix and production. Really nice groove. More ballad-y tracks like Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight not for me. Best track - That Lady 3 stars, doesn't really reach the levels of That Lady again for me

- pretty fun - these are covers?? - might listen again

Przyjemna płyta, idealna do niedzielnego brunchu. Wokal jak kryształ i melodie do których nóżka sama chodzi, ale nadal czegoś mi brakuje. 6.5/10 równane chyba jednak raczej w dół, ale może ponczasie to zrewiduję.

I'm behind so no review

Pleasant and smooth. But a little dull. 3+3= wait for it…. 3. See what I did there?

Lotta great instrumentation here and while I thought there were some good songs this isn’t my speed. I as good to listen too and appreciate but I won’t be returning.

2.5 stars I don’t know if I thought the album was good or if it blended it the background. I know there were a lot of covers that were varying levels of interesting. “That Lady” is great and the guitar work on the record is fun. But all in all I don’t know if I’d really consider the album good or fine. Not sure I’ll listen to it again.

This cover is so funny to me for some reason. I think I might like this, as soul is usually up my alley. We shall see Ok so this is soul but not your grandmother's soul! The opener starts of all nice but then has this nasty guitar solo. Good stuff. The song after that is a heartfelt, slower ballad, arkening back to blues at times, but staying within the soul of the time. The next songs after that keep the soul angle, but are not worthy of distinction within the genre. Listen to the music brings much needed change with some funk energy, even if it does go on for a bit too long. What it comes down to is within the same vein, but not as effective. Sunshine is better, but maybe a bit too repetitive. Summer Breeze. Now we're talking! This song feels like happiness, and the guitar moments are great (especially the solo at the end). This song alone gets me mad about the rest of the albu, because this is the potencial that the band has and can live up to. The closer is another slower, heartfelt moment, but one whose execution puts other past attempts to shame. Overall, this was very meh. This album has a strong song at the start, and two strong songs at the finish. The middle just kinda happens. Nothing offensively bad, just maybe boring at times. Another case of a couple songs carrying the album. I guess it's a 3? But not a particularly strong one. Yeah, bye

3 + 3 = 3. this album tried a little too hard for me.

Bänd, mis on laivis vast palju põnevam kui plaadi pealt kuulates. Palju (edukaid) covereid ning The Isley Brothersit on lõputult sämpeldatud, aga siin pole otseselt midagi nii põnevat või hiti-laadset. Lihtsalt tohutult pädevate tüüpide poolt tehtud head viisakat funk-soul-muusikat. 3.4/5

Muy bueno, no me pareció la gran cosa pero si un álbum sólido. El comienzo es medio débil pero va mejorando a medida que pasan los temas, tropieza para mí en summer breeze pero vuelve a levantarse en el final del álbum. Como alguien que no es muy escuchador de funk ni de soul me gustó

Not my favourite but some great standout tracks!

3 - For whatever reason, I constantly mix up the Isly Brothers and the Doobie Brothers, so when "Listen to the Music" came on I was absolutely baffled. Fav Songs: That Lady Pts. 1&2 // Sunshine (Go Away Today)

Ok stuff 3

The first two songs here sum up this album and its highs and lows fairly well. The opener is a funky blast, with energetic percussion and multiple guitar solos. Track two slows things down and is a fairly generic soul song, with none of the excitement of the opener. There's really not much to criticize here, as the vocals are great, and songs are lush and well-produced. At the same time, there's nothing here that elevates this above its peers and it kind of just sounds like a classic soul album. That's a little unfair because artists like the Isley Brothers defined that sound, but outside of the opener and "Summer Breeze" there are no real standouts here. Great for a summer cookout, but also surpassed by similar albums with deeper and groovier funk.

SUMMER BREEEEZE MAKES ME FEEL FIIINE nostalgia for last summer

Cool but probably won’t come back to this

That Lady and Summer Breeze are a vibe, the rest not so much.

Classic unc tunes. A vibe but definetly some skips

Baby making music

3.25 - This was a nice listen. Lots of stuff I recognize.

Not a bad album, just not for me. Not in the right headspace for it. Everything sounded the same.

I remember "That Lady" from the radio back in the day, and that was fun (though I kept thinking that the guy should just accept that the lady doesn't want to date him, and move on!) Lots of this is good; as always I really like the funk part of these songs, and of course these guys are great musicians. But I don't really enjoy slow soul songs, or covers of songs when I'm not a fan of the originals (e.g., Summer Breeze). And that makes up a lot of this album. So this is ok, but not something I'd return to. 3 stars

This album started great and then seemed to go down hill from there. I’m glad I listened to it but I’m not sure if revisit it.

Lots of fun. This kind of music puts me in a good mood.

Nice switch up de lo que venía escuchando. Fun, ganitas de bailar con las melodías, most songs bastante fun to listen to, aunque no disfruté tanto las que eran más ballad-like. Tiene como esas mini melodías que te hacen querer mover los piecitos y bailar, instrumentales que atrapan, aunque supiera que el disco no me estaba copando EN EXTREMO, los primeros segundos de cualquier canción eran catchy enough de convencerme a escuchar más. Tuvo skippeables tho, así que tengo que quitarle puntos por eso, pero bastante fun listen la verdad. Guardados on first listen: That lady & If you were there. Capaz en future listens algun otro tema me pegaría enough, pero somehow lo dudo.

Album Review 084 3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers (1973) Rating 2.5/5 3 + 3 should be an album that I love. It’s the Isley’s evolving their sound away from Motown soul and further towards a heavier funk, however, aside from the opener (Who’s That Lady), the album leaves me feeling underwhelmed. I love the guitar and bass playing of Ernie and Marvin Isley around this time but most of the album just feels too soft and ballad-focused, and lacks the energy it opens with.

Smooth and breezy soul

Don't need that many remixes but okay alright A good album, yet nothing special

Disco meets R&B with some killer guitar parts. Yet, I was hoping for a little more?

Love jamming out to the Isley’s! Wish the whole album had the same momentum.

Double album.... That's cheating! Funk version of "listen to the music" interesting. Late night groove. One album was probably enough. For an album called "3+3"I'm giving it a ..... "3"

I wasn’t too keen when this popped up but actually, its pretty good…

the songs were cool but it was just the same 4 songs over and over

Uno que canta suena como Jack Black en modo no cotorreo jajajaja Un poco nye poner single version, mixes y entrevistas en el mismo album pero Summer breeze está chilaaa🙂‍↕️

3/4

Classic! Saved a few

Very Hendrix influenced guitar sections some great songs but others aren’t as strong 3.4

3.2

Classic 70s soul album by a legendary band. Though, nothing really stands out aside from a few tracks. Still smooth and better than a lot on here.

I really enjoyed this album, heaps of funky guitar riffs and sick drums. For sure a cop on vinyl.

Just not my style I guess. But has some very fun sounds. Second Half was better than the first.

Letras puntuales Solos interesantes Considerando su época, un álbum muy completo en el sentido de todo lo que incluye en su concepto, básicamente este era su álbum #13, entonces muestra crecimiento y consistencia musical Summer Breeze la que más me gustó

3 estrellas

Cool, groovy, smooth and chill for a Friday morning. 3+3 is a solid 3.

Pretty solid album.

Decent album. Very funky. Summer Breeze cover was cool but nothing special.

3/5. It's a decent album. They went way too hard with the synthesizer, and the lead vocalist would've done better if he didn't rely so much on the same set of tricks over and over. The songs are good though, and all the covers pay homage to the creators while making something unique and interesting. Most people will find at least one or two songs on here worthwhile.

This was fun, funky music. ‘Listen to the Music’ and ‘Summer Breezem were the recognizable standouts, but these were both covers and did not surpass the originals IMO. Overall a pleasant listen, but didn’t lead me to learn much more about the band or significance via the Wiki.

Good album. Has some fun covers and the playing is consistent throughout. Some well done early funk. 3.5/5 Probably will listen again

A nice listen with some decent tunes. Doesn't totally resonate with me, but I'd be absolutely fine with listening to this anytime someone threw it on.

6/10

smooth

Cool, funky album. Not really my cup of tea, though. Still gotta appreciate the good, sunny vibes this album brings.

did not finish

This is an alright funk album, i liked about every track that isn't a single lol.. I think this band was way too focused on the singles they forgot to make good music, my favorite parts would probably be the last 3 minutes of That Lady with the instrumental part and all of The Highways of My Life because it felt way more personal than all of the other stuff. The sound isn't too different from something like Michael Jackson's music, so it would've been cool to see their own spin on the sound. So yeah, i think if they focused on making good music instead of big singles, it would've been better because i feel as this band had a lot of potential. Not saying that that's the band's fault, because in most cases it's the record labels pressing the artists, but there are just a lot of other records that do the same thing but better. This isn't something about the album itself but oh my god WHY ARE THERE LIKE 9 EXCLUSIVE SONGS ON THE END OF THE ALBUM?? I understand if it's like one or two, but there are NINE exclusives here, including four different interviews?? At this point just do like Jamiroquai does and put them on a separate disc, because we do NOT need all that. Favorite song: The Highways of My Life Least favorite song: Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

Good background music but doesn't excite me to listen to it again.

Átlagos, egyszer hallgatható

Fine - not too interesting

Couple of classic songs that I really like. One song was covered by another band which was better than the version on this album. Funky.

nije moj đir, isuviše solfankasto, al stvarno nije loše

I liked this one, definitely recognize the samples

It took me a second listen to properly appreciate this one. Some really good stuff in here, including 'That Lady', 'Listen to the Music', 'Summer Breeze'. There's a bit of what feels like filler in the middle part of the album, that maybe lets it down a bit, but overall quite enjoyable.

I liked it but it didn’t stand out for me compared to other albums

I liked it. For some reason I thought the Isley Brothers were some form of 50 doo-wop / 60's folk group but that is very much not the case. Loving the funk vibe

3/5 Versões groovadas de alguns clássicos, um álbum sólido e dançante.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I recognize some of the songs 
How do I feel about this artist? Not an avid listener, but know/like their main hits Favorite song(s)? Listen to the Music—I think I prefer this version to Doobie Brothers Overall Thoughts: I do not listen to much funk/soul but I enjoyed this. I knew about half the songs going in. The flow was pretty good with a fair mix of slow and fast tracks, though I tend to prefer more upbeat songs overall in this genre.

Funky and full of soul in all the right places, even if the flow is a bit inconsistent.

Smooth!

I’ve always quite enjoyed The Isley Brothers’s funkier era. This album is one where it’s funky all the way through, but there are two obvious standouts: “That Lady” and “Summer Breeze”. “Summer Breeze” is the best thing The Isley Brothers ever did. The guitar line at the start hits me in the chest every time I hear it - it’s one of my favourite pieces of guitar work of all time. I would kindly suggest that they leave “Listen to the Music” to The Doobie Brothers; that did not work for me. Otherwise, this was a pretty solid wall of funk with some standouts that I’ll always love.

I went into this thinking I didn't know any songs by The Isley Brothers, started the first track and instantly realised how wrong I was. I thought they all had great voices and I liked the funky soul vibe. I bailed out after the standard tracklist was done, but that was because I don't need to listen to the same songs again, just in shorter, single versions, not because I hadn't enjoyed it. This probably isn't the type of thing I'm going to choose to put on again, but I enjoyed listening to it. I particularly liked their cover of Listen To The Music. 3/5

*Very sampled and classic songs. *Love the funk sound but it got a little repetitive sounding besides the hit songs

3.5 The “I” sample is peak

Summer Breeze is a great song!

funky

As a British person, this sort of music makes me want to run down to the nearest Harvester and have a bang-average (but it's cheap!) meal with the family. No idea why. And I'm sure it's not what the Isley Bros intended.

We need to talk about why so many black artists from this list have albums that aren't available through streaming. I'm not blaming Apple or Spotify - but - this seems to happen a lot. Anyways. It took me forever to get through this one since it was only available on YouTube. The vocals are great, the funky arrangements are great. This is a solid album all around. THREE STARS

Very mixed opinions. A few tracks fairy dull or overly wrong, but also some absolute bangers. Might revisit.

You know, this really isn't my jam, but there is an appeal here that I never felt when I was younger. There's a calm, a beauty that I didn't appreciate. And a mesh between this airy, soft vocals and some pretty serious guitar solos. I don't think I'll listen to it unbidden, but I can't give it 2 stars.

This was a good listen. Definitely not my thing, but I can definitely enjoy it. Added to my library and I could definitely see myself listening to this again, though I don't expect I'll be exploring too much of their catalog. File under "would never have bought an album back in the day, but more than happy to stream it now."

soul-album. eh ganz gut, trifft meinen geschmack aber nicht sehr

Brown sugar ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Album 1030 of 1089 3 + 3 - The Isley Brothers (1973) Rating : 3.5 / 5 I’ve always liked the sound the Isleys put out, and this album reminded me why. Their music was all over early-’70s AM radio, which is what most of us were listening to at the time, and that feel comes through loud and clear here. There’s a great funky soul backbone throughout, with just enough rock mixed in to keep things interesting. The grooves are solid, the vocals are smooth, and the band sounds completely comfortable doing what they do best. A couple of covers work especially well - including revisiting one of their own songs - and they fit naturally into the flow of the album. This isn’t an album that rocked my world or made me rethink my musical tastes, but it’s one I could put on just about any time and enjoy. It never drags, never irritates, and never makes you reach for the dial. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want - good music that knows what it is and delivers it well.

3+3 = 3

Day 165 Surprised how many of these I already knew, definitely some songs I’d return to Highlights That Lady Listen to the music

Not a bad album, very folksy, soulful. Not quite my taste, but a good album nonetheless.

Soul with a healthy dose of funk. What it lacks in genuine thrills and originality it makes up for in authenticity and musicianship. Great band with frustrating quality control.

A full collection of brothers makes for a really good soul album that incorporates pop and rock elements. As well as the great vocal there's some really good playing on this LP too. Well worth the listen.

I like the funk, and interesting to hear their versions of popular songs. There are other Isley Brothers albums I like better, but this will do

Smooth and mostly very enjoyable, with a laid‑back groove running through it. Summer Breeze is the clear highlight — warm, soulful, and absolutely fantastic.

Fine

Not my type of music

Smooth

Not really my style, but Summer Breeze is a super catchy tune.

I like this one! Very funky. This is a really fun listen. It’s a style I don’t listen to a whole lot, and this makes me want to get it into my regular listening rotation more often. Favorite song: Summer Breeze

Was a bit underwhelming, great vocals tho.

Can’t resist the funk, can resist the sappiness

SUPER iconic and I instantly heard the "i" sampling of this when it came on. This is funky and groovy and a whole lot of fun

It was good! But I only enjoyed the two or three songs I've heard. There was a bonus remaster on the album, which I hadn't noticed until a bit into it, so that turned me off.

Not my genre but overall nice. How they use synths is quite impressive for a soul/funk album...

Never heard of this album but full of great covers. Super chill and enjoyable!

The Isley Brothers are so smooth. Maybe not my favorite representation of their work, but still great.

Fantastic musicianship. Not at all what I want to listen to

Good album, but so strange to see an album with multiple covers of songs that are better known by other artists. The Isley Brothers did a commendable job with them, it just struck me as odd. You do get to hear That Lady, which is a classic.

Not this one. Isn’t the 1971 album better? It’s good. But maybe the isley brothers get two. One from the fifties and one from the seventies. Maybe it is this one. 3

A classic

Cool funky album

I'm not really into soul, which is a hurdle I had to get over here, before anything else. That said, The Isley Brothers make a decent case for themselves early on. The phaser-soaked guitar of "That Lady (Pts. 1 & 2)" grabbed my attention straight away. There's some genuinely great lead guitar work throughout, and that phased tone is class. I actually liked this song a lot more than I remembered. From there though, the album settles into a lot of schmoozey, low-tempo R&B. "Listen to the Music" and "Sunshine" are welcome exceptions, injecting a lot more energy and funk into the mix. "Sunshine" in particular is a standout, carried by strong grooves and some real nice guitar solos. I actually can't listen to "Summer Breeze" properly anymore. It's a victim of being overplayed to death and just gets on my nerves now. Overall, 3 + 3 works best when it leans into funk rather than smooth soul. There are flashes of brilliance, but the remainder is filled with too much low-tempo soul for my personal taste. The album title feels appropriate: 3 songs I really liked + 3 stars from this review.

Smooth, funky, soulful greatness. Some of the covers are great, though I prefer the original versions more often than not. 3.75/5

Love the first few songs of the album, but second half kinda blended together and didn’t stand out to me.

I enjoy the old soul groups covering songs but it does take away from the overall “greatness” of the albums.

Feels good to have on in the background of a car ride or cleaning

good bits bad bits, evens out overall

I happened to listen to a run of funk albums in a row, and by the time I got to 3+3, I was feeling a bit burned out. Funk might just not be my type. The title 3+3 also made me think of Radiohead’s “2 + 2 = 5,” even though there’s no real connection.

It was ok not my taste

achei legal mas nao é mt minha vibe

3 + 3 is an album that clearly marks a shift for the Isley Brothers, blending funk, soul, and rock into something more modern and muscular. There is confidence in the sound and plenty of groove, and at its best the album feels relaxed and self-assured rather than flashy. The band sounds comfortable exploring different textures and styles, which gives the record an easy, lived-in feel. For me, though, that looseness also makes the album feel uneven. Some tracks glide effortlessly, while others stretch on longer than they need to, circling grooves without building much momentum. The ballads and funk numbers sit side by side without always complementing each other, and the emotional pacing can feel a bit flat as a result. Instead of sharpening the contrast, the album sometimes smooths everything into the same warm middle ground. By the time it ends, 3 + 3 leaves a generally positive impression without really demanding a return. There is craftsmanship, charm, and undeniable musical skill throughout, but not quite enough focus or urgency to elevate it beyond being solid and enjoyable.

Felt slightly let down by this one. I've only heard a few songs by The Isley Brothers prior to this, all of which I have thoroughly enjoyed. So when I got this generated, and especially after the first song, I was expecting a 4 or 5. After the opener though, everything else didn't stand out as anything special. There were bits and pieces, some basslines, some of the synth, of course, but nothing consistent. Nothing to jump out at me. Summer Breeze was the only exception - a phenomenal song. It leads me to believe that The Isley Brothers aren't really best for listening to in albums and instead to have their best songs in a playlist. I'll have to listen to their other stuff to verify this.

Musically great, love the guitar and it had me boogying in the kitchen. Lyrically it felt a bit repetitive, I can only take so many songs about beautiful ladies and lonesome nights one after another. I think I'd enjoy the songs individually more than I did listening to the whole album. But it grew on me as it went, and I might enjoy it more on a second listen.

3

Album sympa, assez good vibes dans ses sonorités

Yep, this one is a keeper. Their rendition of Seals and Crofts, "Summer Breeze" is fantastic.

had no feelings about this whatsoever, just was lowkey mid

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smooth, souful, fun! i can imagine having playing this as background music that i never really focus in on, but it's not necessarily something i'd seek out otherwise.

Some good songs in here, but nothing exceptional. Listening to them groove is great. Favorite Song: Summer Breeze

Not really my thing but not unpleasant. A good chill vibe.

The Isley Brothers suffered here for having covered two of my all-time fave songs (Summer Breeze and Listen to the Music). I just wanted to be listening to the versions I know and love. There’s a lot to like here though, “Don’t let me be lonely tonight” gave me big Macy Gray vibes and “If you were there” will definitely be making it onto my Sunday morning playlist. Also, learning it’s pronouncing “Eyes-ley” and not “Izz-ley” has left me shook.

had a nice groove and quite pleasant to listen to overall. I loved hearing the intro of that lady and recognising it getting sampled by kendrick. also loved around 1.40-2.00 of summer breeze. overall nothing particularly stayed with me but enjoyed it more than I was expecting

Not really my style but nice vibe overall. I enjoyed the instrumentals the beats and the vocals!