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Smooth Sailin'

The Isley Brothers · 1987

43 min · 8 tracks · R&B · soul

A smooth blend of soulful melodies and rhythmic grooves that captures the essence of late '80s R&B.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for easy listening
  • smooth melodies for relaxed vibes
  • for late-night gatherings
  • soulful rhythms that invite dancing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer faster-paced experiences
  • seek aggressive or chaotic sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Smooth Sailin'' was released in January 1987, The Isley Brothers were well-established veterans in the music industry, having achieved significant success since their debut in the early 1960s. This album came as a follow-up to their previous effort, 'Masterpiece', and marked a time when they were embracing more contemporary production techniques while staying true to their soulful roots.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Everything Is Alright 4:58
  • 2 Dish It Out 4:56
  • 3 It Takes a Good Woman 5:06
  • 4 Send a Message 5:35
  • 5 Smooth Sailin’ Tonight 5:00
  • 6 Somebody I Used to Know 5:01
  • 7 Come My Way 5:50
  • 8 I Wish 6:46

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