With 1972's Brother, Brother, Brother, younger brothers Ernie and Marvin Isley, along with in-law relative Chris Jasper, began to play major roles in the Isley Brothers' sound. This also marked their first attempt to "Isley-ize" classics made famous by others. Their rendition of Carole King's "It's Too Late" rivals the original, Ron Isley sings the tender ballad in a softer voice then he used on previous recordings. An update of Jackie DeShannon's "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" is an uplifter. They didn't completely alienate fans of their harsher sound, the rocking, humorous "Pop That Thang" and "Lay Away" are fine examples of R&B. "Pop That Thang" has a sloopy beat and biting lyrics, while "Lay Away" takes off on the popular buying option before the advent of the credit card. The Isley Brothers were big Carole King fans, in addition to "It's Too Late," they perform two other King songs, "Brother, Brother" and "Keep on Walkin'"; the latter is coupled with "Sweet Season." Their own "Work to Do" is a stone rocker that has been recorded by many, including the Average White Band, who scored big with it 3 years after its release, it remains one of the Isley Brothers' most requested songs. Never made a bad album in over 40 releases, my LP is well worn so here is the CD in all it,s sparkle!
AMM
The Tasters!
14 comments:
You're definitely putting a little love in my heart! 💖
Thanks, AMM!
Thank you AMM For This Isley Brothers Album
Don't know this Isley Brothers album. Thanks for review, P.
Many thanks for this one AMM... much appreciated
BigD
Thanks AMM. That's a lot of Brothers.
A truly great album around this time some of my mate who were into rock were starting get into the Isley Bros as they style had change from earlier albums thanks for this one AMM one of my big fav bands
Cheers Pedro
thanks for this CD i prefer better sound too
thanks for this AMM
Reb
Thanks for the review AMM
Brilliant L/p from the very talented Isleys .
the isley brothers are always a good treat. thanks AMM.
Strangely enough I do not have this one, thanks AMM for this share!
thanks for reviewing this Isley album AMM
Thought i had this one but my H/D proves me wrong, thanks MM.
cheers,ELtel
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