Thursday, August 31, 2023

Listen to the music (The Isley Brothers) (LP 2030)

The Isley Brothers  3+3 (CD, Sony Music, 1973) ****  

Genre: Soul

Places I remember: Fives (Leigh-on-sea)

Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: Summer Breeze

Gear costume: That Lady

Active compensatory factors: This is the one that had those gigantic hits on it - That lady and Summer Breeze, but the rest of this album is great throughout. Plenty of different looks as a younger generation of Isleys mix with the veterans (hence the 3 plus 3 title for the album).

Ernie Isley and his guitar are featured to great effect and he's the star turn on the big hits, but it's a family affair.

This year, 1973, was a great year for music and the Isleys were a key contributor as they mixed rock and soul together for a unique blend.

Where do they all belong? 
I only have this and a greatest hits compilation in the soul category, but I feel that's enough.

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