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The Essential Isley Brothers (CD)

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The Isley Brothers Artist Snapshot:

A semi-successful Motown vocal group in the early '60s, The Isley Brothers' historical importance would be assured if only for their original version of "Twist and Shout," and the fact that they provided Jimi Hendrix with one of his first big breaks. The Isleys surpassed their original success, however, with an innovative blend of soul and psychedelic rock that provided them with huge album sales throughout the '70s. By the time the '80s rolled around, they had reinvented themselves yet again, this time as sensual, Quiet Storm-style contemporary R&B balladeers.

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DISC 1 for The Essential Isley Brothers (CD) Album By The Isley Brothers (Artist)
1   Twist and Shout
2   That Lady (parts 1&2)
3   What It Comes Down To
4   Brown Eyed Girl
5   For The Love Of You (Parts 1&2)
6   Groove With You
7   Brother, Brother
8   Work To Do
9   Harvest For The World
10   Summer Breeze
11   Make Me Say It Again Girl (Parts 1&2)
12   Live It Up (Parts 1&2)
13   Fight The Power (Parts 1&2)
14   Freedom
15   Keep On Doin'
16   This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You)
17   Move Over and Let Me Dance - (with Jimi Hendrix)
18   Shout (Parts 1&2)
 
DISC 2 for The Essential Isley Brothers (CD) Album By The Isley Brothers (Artist)
1   It's Your Thing
2   I Turned You On
3   Lay Away
4   Love The One You're With
5   Pop That Thing
6   Spill The Wine
7   Take Me To The Next Phase (Parts 1&2)
8   I Wanna Be With You (Parts 1&2)
9   Pride, The (Parts 1&2)
10   Footsteps In The Dark (Parts 1&2)
11   Voyage To Atlantis
12   Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)
13   Between The Sheets
14   Caravan of Love - (with Isley Jasper Isley)
15   Mission To Please You
16   Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) - (with R. Kelly)
 

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Review

Down Beat (p.76) - 4.5 stars out of 5 - "[T]he Isleys have earned a prominent place in the pantheon of r&b."

Title Note

The Isley Brothers: Chris Jasper (vocals, piano, Clavinet, ARP synthesizer, percussion); Ronald Isley (vocals); Ernie Isley (acoustic 6-string guitar, electric guitar, bass instrument, drums, percussion, background vocals); Marvin Isley (bass instrument, percussion, background vocals); O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley (background vocals).

Additional personnel: Jimi Hendrix (guitar); Funk Brothers.

Liner Note Author: Rashod D. Ollison.

Recording information: 1959 - 1996.

The Isley Brothers are one of the most important groups in R&B history. They modernized the concept of the black singing group, and broke new ground with hits that were either influenced by or borrowed from a variety of musical styles. In addition to performing many of their own songs, the Isleys perform soulful renditions of Seals & Crofts's "Summer Breeze" and Stephen Stills's "Love the One You're With" on this ESSENTIAL collection.

The two-disc set presents the original 1962 version of "Twist and Shout" and other latter-day Isley favorites such as the funky "It's Your Thing" and the bold "Fight the Power." Another highlight of this compilation is "Move Over and Let Me Dance," featuring a rare guest appearance by Jimi Hendrix. Boasting 34 tracks that span from '59 to '96, THE ESSENTIAL ISLEY BROTHERS is an excellent introduction to this inimitable band.

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