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The Brothers: Isley

The Isley Brothers · 1969

30 min · 9 tracks · R&B · soul

A vibrant fusion of soul and rhythm and blues, laden with heartfelt melodies and infectious grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • heartfelt melodies for connection
  • mid-tempo flow for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1969, 'The Brothers: Isley' marked The Isley Brothers' transition into a more mature sound following their earlier hits like 'It's Your Thing.' This album came during a period of significant evolution for the group, as they began to embrace deeper lyrical themes and more complex arrangements that would characterize their later work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Turned You On 2:38
  • 2 Vacuum Cleaner 2:55
  • 3 I Got to Get Myself Together 3:37
  • 4 Was It Good to You? 2:43
  • 5 The Blacker the Berry (a.k.a. Black Berries) 5:53
  • 6 My Little Girl 3:40
  • 7 Get Down Off of the Train 3:11
  • 8 Holding On 2:35
  • 9 Feels Like the World 3:25

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