3 + 3

What a perfect title for an album that would forever change the band, it's fans and music in general. The Isley brothers had begun in the late 1950's as 3 brothers with a backing band which, at times, included some of the greatest musicians every to pick up an instrument, Jimi Hendrix on guitar and Chuck Rainey on bass just to name two. The had started their own record label, T-Neck, and established themselves as both great business men and a force to be reckoned with as an influence to artist both here and abroad. But with the release of this album, they would truly become a band in the truest since and change the landscape of music by introducing a type of R&B, funk, rock, soul & classical music blend that had not really been heard up to that point. This album saw younger brothers Ernie and Marvin Isley along with brother in law Chris Jasper join the original line up of Rudolph, Ronald and O'Kelly Isley to form the 3 + 3 lineup. The younger 3 had played on earlier albums but were not credited as being a part of the group itself. What they would do in the next decade, with the revamped lineup, was redefine how the music world saw and appreciated R&B music by releasing genre crossing albums filled with soulful ballads, hard rocking anthems and gut bucket funk that made the whole world stand up and take notice. This is what I would call the beginning of their "Classic" period where the music they would release would forever define them and make them one of the most influential bands in music history. They had been building momentum towards this move as they were trying to find their overall identity and it was in this time period that they would become a band that would transcend all barriers and produce songs of a style & character that the music world was truly ready for. This is a fun and wonderful album from a wonderfully creative time in music. And these songs have stood the test of time and are as fresh today as they were over 40 years ago when first released. As for the songs on this album, there are the classics penned by the younger of the 3 members like "That Lady", "If You Were There" and "What It Comes Down To". Also, their reinterpertations of classics penned by the likes of James Taylor, Tom Johnston and Seals & Crofts are included to round out a wonderful selection of songs which are the perfect canvas for their new found creativity. Every great band has a certain moment in time where everything just "clicks" and this album was that time for The Isley Brothers.

Funk and soul rule over rap. And this band still has big hit cds as they lay down sweet soul and funk with greatness. This one had the monster hit on it 'that lady' that has a cool guitar sound. One of the bros recently passed and it was one of the younger guys. But this music stands heads above what is done today from anyone. It has style and power. They even do a funky version of 'listen to the music' the doobie brothers classic. Back in the day even rockers could really relate to bands like this one who made real music.

Great Soul Music Still Alive and Well ! This is an excellent cd. The Isely brothers are timeless tallent.

I’ve been waiting for a new high quality version of this classic album, and this does NOT disappoint. The album itself is thick and heavy, as you would expect, but the cover itself is first class as well, and the liner is an anti-static archival material that I won’t have to immediately replace with a MoFi bag.

Great sounding album ,takes you back to the 1970's and the great groups of those years

The isleys at their funkiest and with the addition of Ernie on guitar things take a seriously Hendrix turn. Highly recommended!!

The record brings out the best in Ernie's Guitar work and brings to life organ that was always hidden in the background. Chris's clavinet is punchy and funky, his grand piano on Highways is simply profound. I can't forget revived sharpness of Ronald's vocals and the smooth blending of the Brothers with the backgrounds. I had 2 of the original albums and two cd copies, I have never heard it this good.

3+3 Isley Brothers Top The When the younger one join in. All those hit records, Surely they did Take Me To The Next Phase!

リマスター盤を再購入。 5人兄弟プラス従兄弟のバンド力を 前面に出しながらも ジェームステイラー、 ドゥービーブラザーズ等 白人シンガーのカバーも上手く取り入れ、 かつギターソロを前に出したバラードまで 盛り込むところは人種を問わず 新たな支持層を獲得したい意欲が窺える。 ルドルフ、ロンの声も若い！ 後にif you were thereは 山下達郎とwham、更にドゥービーズは 別のアイズレーナンバーを再結成作で カバーしていることを考えると、 なんか見えない音楽の環を感じるな…

hammerplatte!

This what I call their breakthrough album. The Isleys had had sporadic success during the 60's without quite making it into the mainstream. 3+3 changed all that , with it's blend of original material and well chosen covers. Opening with a searing reinterpretation of their own , That lady , featuring an inspired Ernie Isley on guitar in what would become a trademark of their uptempo funk workouts. Their versions of James Taylor's Don't let me be lonely tonight & Seal's & Croft's Summer Breeze , the later featuring another superb guitar solo leave the originals seeming tepid & tame in comparison. The album is start of what call their imperial phase , as all the albums that followed up to & including 1980's Go all the way , are all either excellent or at the least very good. 50 years on this album still feels fresh, vibrant & funky. A sound investment of anyone's money.

this album is a classic every song is good there is no filler at all the highlight of the album is the superb cover of summer breeze

Todas las canciones son estupendas