The Isley Brothers - Love Songs
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Free Music Review: Missing tracks, but still better than "Beautiful Ballads"
Hit: 5 Stars
This is actually more like a 4.5, and here's why:Of the two widely recognized Isley Brothers slow jam compilations out - this one and 1994's "Beautiful Ballads" - both albums have monumental oversights. One record (this one) is missing "Choosey Lover" and "Don't Say Goodnight"; the other record ("Ballads") is missing their best slow jam and one of the best slow jams ever, "Sensuality", as well as "Groove With You" and "For the Love of You", while replacing it with stuff like "Caravan of Love". And NEITHER album has "Let Me Down Easy", but since that's more of a break-up song, you can sort of forgive the oversight.
Somewhere between these two albums is the best slow jam tape ever made.
Not that this one doesn't deserve 4.5 or even 5 stars despite this. The other CD was lacking, in that it had items on it that weren't exactly ballad-like to compensate(!) for the above omissions. This one is still a solid, 100% CD in and of itself that you never have to hit the "Next Track" button on. it doesn't break mood, doesn't insert a jumpy dance groove in the middle of the rotation...it's exactly what it says it is and is exactly the way you want it to be. It's practically been laid out with the ebb and flow of a night with your lover in mind.
Of the two albums, this one is superior, despite its own grievous ommissions.
Free Music Review: Great CD of their slow jams
Hit: 5 Stars
If you're looking for an overall greatest hits CD, this is not a good choice. However, if you want all of their very excellent slow jams, this is the best collection out there. (Side note: I would have loved the addition of their version of "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" by James Taylor.) I find that this is a better collection than "Beautiful Ballads." Another plus is that the full versions of "Sensuality," "Make Me Say it Again," and other long songs are included. This is a nice collection!Free Music Review: One-Note Wonders
Hit: 5 Stars
Some of the best and most distinctive love music ever. As soon as their signature single synthesizer (try saying that three times fast) note starts sliding velvet-slowly up and down, you know you're in the hands of the masters. You know you can sit back and just enjoy -- no need to pay attention to their wonderful, intricate arrangements, just enjoy.However, there are far too many of their best love songs missing here. Without even pausing, I can come up with "Just Like This," "Don't Say Goodnight (it's time for love)," "Caravan Of Love," "Make Ya Body Sing," "Choosey Lover," and "Let Me Down Easy." Of those, the only title that could be argued against is "Just Like This," but only because of its slightly-veiled reference to ... well ... a certain non-standard naughty activity.
So if I'm complaining, why the five stars? Simply because it is actually a Federal offense to rate anything by the Isley Brothers at anything less than five stars. Look it up.
Free Music Review: good but want more
Hit: 4 Stars
good cd I'd rather get the Isley brothers story for more of dat good classic stuff ron and his bros put out over the years.Free Music Review: Lovemaking Music at its Finest
Hit: 5 Stars
Love Songs is classic old school love making Isley Brothers at their best. From "Groove with You", "Atlantis",and "Between the Sheets" this is classic love making music where you and your and your mate can set the mood dim the lights and listen to the Isley Brothers take you on a voyage to all night love making. This cd has every great ballad by the Isley Brothers and would be a great cd to your collection.