Reviews (page 9 of 13)
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!
I do not quite know what to think of this so far. I do not know if this is a synth I am hearing. It might be the percussion is nice and I can imagine like groovy to the bass of it in a club in an afro (I am black btw) Fav song from this album is defintely Summer Breeze. I will say that I can see a lot of influence of their music. One thing i will say is that they have to beats or interludes down I do not really know how to describe it. i would rate the album 7.8/10. I do not think I would have ever interacted with such an album but it really was a treat (Summer Breeze <3)
Is this an album of covers or the originals? Either way it’s funky, groovy, and has great vocals. The fresh takes (fresh for me at least) on classic songs is refreshing and provides a fun sense of recognition. Jammy but not 100% my jam
I liked the melody of most songs and honestly just like the melody and lyrics of one of the songs as the rest are not really my style.
Starts off great, but I didn't enjoy the second half. It deserves another listen though, so maybe I will update.
3.5 for me
Didn't get an opportunity to go after this one with full attention, but... Found myself moving subconsciously multiple times, and ready to hit the next tune. Good jams.
so greaaaat my personal favorite is don’t let me be lonely tonight
Both smooth and funky at the same time. It’s consistent throughout but it doesn’t excite me.
Some great tunes, but was thoroughly confused by the version on Spotify. How long was the album meant to be? How many versions of Summer Breeze were intended? Four seems excessive
Great soul album with a lot of hits and some pretty cool covers. Really enjoyed the “Listen to the Music” cover. Highlights: “That Lady, Pts 1 and 2” and “You Walk Your Way”
Some classes hits
Some nice groove, though it doesn't really jump out at me as 'good' or amazing in any way.
Liked Songs: - The Lady, Pts. 1 & 2 - If You Were There - Listen to the Music
Not a big funk fan but have to respect the guitar and joy.
Not as great as they think they are. A couple of classic singles and that's about it. Edges a 3
3 out of 5 Classic R&B
not bad, not great. 12/23/2025
It was kind of repetitive. Had great guitar solos and riffs but has cheesy disco sound. Overall the whole album was great.
6/10 - good R&B soul, overkill with 4 different iterations of summer breeze and also the interview tracks at the end though
This is not my usual genre, but I genuinely really really vibed to this album. I haven't really incorporated any of the songs into my usual rotation, however I do genuinely believe the skill and artistry is fantastic. I will probably be listening to it with friends at hangouts, but will not grab for it myself.
C'est dur à noter. C'est de la qualité: au moins 3,8 sur 5. Dans mon goût personnel, ça ne se rend néanmoins pas à la cote de 4.
Ok
The Isley Brothers play really good music, it’s crazy that they started in the late 50s. Good album
Highly skilled, cohesive album. Too many long guitar solos for my personal taste. Some funky new moments but mostly just solid music.
6/10
I recognise a couple of the songs from them is album, That Lady and Summer Breeze. I can tell that this was groundbreaking in its time and must have influenced so much music since. I have to say that some of the songs weren't my vibe, a bit too jazzy and experimental for me and it sadly isn't very memorable. But I liked a lot of the songs and they feel like they'd be great dinner party vibes.
Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight and Listen To The Music are bangers. I really enjoy the funky style of this album. That Lady and Summer Breeze are ones that I know of but never knew who the artist was. 7/10
Smooth Funkadelic
merge funk o data pe luna cand e soare afara
It sounded really good. Smooth background comb music. I can hear some samples that early 90s wrapping hip-hop took from them. Summer breeze cover was neat.
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Just fine
easy peasy 3
3,5
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I enjoyed the overall mood, however the specific instrumentation didn't really do it for me.
Pretty chill funky album. Nothing too special (to me, anyway), but good vibes throughout. Faves: Summer Breeze (pts. 1 & 2), What It Comes Down To, Listen To The Music
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Oh yeah, cool 70s R&B soul! Damn this album sounds so nice in its warm analog glow. On first listen some of this sounds a bit standard but I’m finding most of this to be quite interesting. Love that psychedelic electric guitar! Yeah this is all well performed and the vocals are great. I don’t know how anyone could not like this album. I’m definitely looking forward to playing this a few more times and getting to know it better.
3,1/5
I am not a funky person, sadly, but I can appreciate the groove.
Some funky versions of rock songs. I didn’t expect Listen To The Music. Pretty reasonable stuff.
I thought that 3 + 3 was a pretty good album. When i first saw the album cover, part of me thought this was gonna be a hard rock album but as it turned out, it leaned pretty heavily into funk R&B, almost feeling like an early version of Jamiroquai in some spots. For the most part i enjoyed this album, The music was very enjoyable as it had that funky groove to it i always enjoy and the vocals generally worked well for each song. There are some downsides though. I feel that a lot of the songs sound a bit too similar to each other making them fairly forgettable and there were points where the singer got a bit too into it. Other than that, its a pretty good album. Best Song: Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight Worst Song: That Lady Pts. 1 & 2
Silky. Great hot date stuff
Pretty good.
Smooth as silk. A lot of these are covers that they now own forever. You’re welcome. “Who’s that Lady” is such a banger.
Nice but not for me, personally
It’s groovy and funky with some iconic sampled beats
This was pretty good, I enjoyed the arrangement on some of the covers, but not all. Very easy listening.
A little too mellow for my tastes Except for the guitar work on Summer Breeze, which is fabulous!
Decent interpretations of standards and, at the time, fairly modern covers. Drags a bit?
If I could rate the outfits on the cover it would be a 5
Just the right music if you’re in the mood!
Interesting mix of cover songs. When they hit, they hit. When they miss, boy howdy do they miss …
All-time classic tunes on this one, grooving hard
Lots of songs I knew. Good jams!
Funky and cool, but not terribly original.
This was more of a soul than a funk album. It’s ok but soul isn’t really my genre - a funk oriented album would likely have gotten a 4th star from me but as it was, I’ll give it a 3.
Pretty good! I’ll give it a 3
Their eleven album. Soul / Funk. A hugely influential album that's been covered and sampled countless times. It didn't blow me away and I felt it meandered a little. Some great funk sounds. A solid album.
summer breeze banger, de rest niet super
It was ok. „What’s going on“ with funk guitars.
I enjoyed the listen but there was a little too much funk for me to enjoy
for a second i thought i was listening to kendrick TWK kinda meh tho imo
Funkified renditions of some popular at the time hits. A different record from the Isley's, but for a group that was part of the birth of soul / R&B through this album and into current times this band refreshes itself. 3/5
Liked this one a lot, very groovy! Favorite Song(s): Listen To The Music, Summer Breeze pts. 1&2
Nice
Composed super well, but does not strike me any particular way where I am impacted beyond finding the experience of listening pleasant
Highlights: That Lady, Listen to the Music Lowlights: Sunshine, Highways of My Life Really fun and funky music, the music tends to devolve into music jam soup in the tail end of songs (minus the covers) but its soup that I really really enjoy. The basslines are really interesting which leads to that funk feeling and keeps me invested in the beat even with simpler moments. The biggest issue I had with the album is that I wish there was less covers. 3 out of 5 Isley Brothers.
A mixed bag. There is definitely good musicianship here, but I like the groovier, funkier tunes much better than the slower more 'soft rock' ones.
Pleasant 70s soul. Summer breeze obvs a fine tune
Sympa en vrai en musique d'ambiance
Funky, Delightful, but I can’t recall any of them after listening
Not really my thing but clearly good at what they do. Summer Breeze an all time classic
Obviously a great album, lots of ahead-of-the-time recording techniques, but I’ve always preferred my funk uncut.
Funky, yet uncomplicated. Must-hear? More than some, less than some. 3/5.
This was a cert for a four star score after that banger of an opening track. But none of the next batch of songs come close to that one, pulling us down to a three.
Not my first time listening to The Isley Brothers but probably the best so far. 5 seconds into the album I realized Beastie Boys sampled them (and the sample is so good I'm glad I now know the original song) 3/5
Grouse grooves, surprising covers
Yeh, okay.
This feels like funk music for people that don't like funk, which is me. It was decent enough
It's funky but it drags a bit because the ballads don't hit. It needs more deep bass funk but they only go halfway. Decent but could've been great.
Wanted to shave my legs
I enjoyed it. I guess I wasn’t in the right space of mind for this kind of music, when I listened to it.
Best Song: Listen to the Music This is good, just not my thing. 3/5.
Fun album from a legendary group.
I love The Isley Brothers yet somehow have never listened to this album. When I was just getting into soul music they reissued their first 4 RCA records which I bought on cd and have listened to for years but for some reason I just stopped there figuring that by 1973 the albums had diminishing returns. Clearly not exactly the case. Some vibers on this one. Always love any version of the Seals & Croft classic Summer Breeze. Solid
Lotta talent for one family. Ron Isley is Al Green lite. Hot record, a few lulls, not super high replay value for me.
Good
fun
I thought this was pretty good, but I was surprised there were so many covers on it. The only cover I didn’t like was Sunshine…in fact, that was the only song I didn’t care for on the whole album. I probably wouldn’t choose to put this album on at home, but I also wouldn’t mind hearing it from time to time in another setting. For me it’s a solid 3 star album.
6/10
Summer Breeze was pretty good. That Lady kinda sucks. The rest was toe-tappable but not all that memorable.
So incalculably influential that I might’ve in head my gave this listen maybe too high of an expectation. A delight to listen to sonically but the lyrics and flow of the album track to track could leave more to be desired. The guitar on this album rips and it’s so much fun to listen for all samples artists have utilized for decades. Summer Breeze gets a huge shout out for being incredible!
Bastante rico y puede ser como hip hop muy precambrico Nota: 3.3
Funky! Good vocals and I like the lead guitar.
Soulful and slightly funky.
I get the cultural impact of this album - surely Who’s that Lady, Summerbreeze, etc. are ubiquitous. In that regard this album feels comfortable. But it also makes it boring to me. Which is where i land. Enjoyable as background music but not something I would want to seek out or play regularly. 3/5
Pretty good, nothing mind blowing and it doesn't have my fave Isley Brothers songs. 3/5.
Good, but it’s a just not for me album. That Lady is a classic, and maybe I would have been more hyped to hear it if I hadn’t had years of being trained to associate the song with women shaving. So many cover songs here, songs which you can’t improve on from the original. Why would you try?
70er soul/RnB mit hohem beliebigkeitsfaktor.