Funk Brothers Music

I have quite a few of the Isley Brothers albums, but this one is the best that I have. You just hit play and there's no need to skip a song, there all great.

The Isley Brothers are One of My Favorite Music Acts Ever¬ many Acts can lay claim to Influencing as long as they have.so many Great songs that Cover a Wide range of styles&vibes.the Classic 3+3 Sound is in tact here&at the center of it all is the Great Ronald Isley whose Voice is timeless.Ernie with the Ripping Solos&Chris Jasper bringing the Funk on the Bam Board.the Isley Brothers are Underrated in the Grand History of Important Music Makers IMHO.they deserve Better.not many Acts can say that the Beatles through Biggie have covered them.there Music Covers a wide landscape of Sound&Styles.

I have quite a few of the Isley Brothers albums, but this one is the best that I have. You just hit play and there's no need to skip a song, there all great.

The Isley Brothers are One of My Favorite Music Acts Ever¬ many Acts can lay claim to Influencing as long as they have.so many Great songs that Cover a Wide range of styles&vibes.the Classic 3+3 Sound is in tact here&at the center of it all is the Great Ronald Isley whose Voice is timeless.Ernie with the Ripping Solos&Chris Jasper bringing the Funk on the Bam Board.the Isley Brothers are Underrated in the Grand History of Important Music Makers IMHO.they deserve Better.not many Acts can say that the Beatles through Biggie have covered them.there Music Covers a wide landscape of Sound&Styles.

The first of which is For the Love of You, pts. 1 & 2 (#23, I believe). This song is more than just a bedroom slow jam, it's a ballad of emotional fragility and dependance with some amazing harmonies. I have always loved this song. Secondly, we have That Lady pts. 1-2 (#44) - and be thankful it's pts. 1 & 2, since not only do you get pt. 1 (which would probably make the list in its own right) but also the DNA-altering, Hendrixian guitar solo which is pt. 2. Finally is Harvest for the World (#90), a call for brotherhood in a truly insane world. It also sounds very unlike the Isleys, in fact closer to Neil Young. Proves the group had more variety than one would think...
Besides those, you also get It's Your Thing, Spill the Wine, Caravan of Love, Shout, The Pride and Fight the Power. But every song is good. What's not to like?

Really bad recording. Mastering sucked. Barely able to listen to it. Pass this one up.

THE ULTIMATE ISLEY BROTHERS: Few single discs can offer such a credible, or even worthy summation of the Isley Brothers' multi-faceted, incalculably influential career, which is still going strong more than four decades after their first hit, the gospel rock frathouse anthem SHOUT. Nearly every phase pops up: their raw, early RNB successes (TWIST AND SHOUT)...soul/pop smashes (IT'S YOUR THING, WORK TO DO)...smooth interpretations of others' work (LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH, SUMMER BREEZE)...funk-infested chart-stranglers...(THAT LADY, showcasing second generation Isley Brother Ernie's Hendrixian guitar bravado)...and slick, silky ballad work (BETWEEN THE SHEETS). Only their brief stay at Motown is omitted, where THIS OLD HEART OF MINE hit paydirt. Ronald Isley has one of the most intimate voices of anyone in the biz and songwriting chops to spare (just ask Michael Bolton). THE ULTIMATE ISLEY BROTHERS deserves a treasured spot in any serious minded pop, funk, or RNB fanatics' CD rack. RATING: FIVE SHOUTS

I recently purchased this CD. I was born in 1975 and fell in love with the smooth sounds of these cats at an early age and due to the tiresome sampling by rap stars may new generations continually be embraced by the beautiful soundmaking of these cats. THis CD even showcases the early Isleys which still show these cats could jam. But it was these music in the 70s and 8-s that solidafied these sounds for me. Ernie Isley is one of the most underrated guitarist ever. Check out his jamming riffs that soar on "Summer Breeze" and "Voyage to Atlantis" and "Who's that Lady". These riffs combined with Ron Isley's silky smooth voice is one of America's best treasured combination. In my opinion, Earth, Wind and Fire is great, but for me it is the instrumentation and visionary lyrics that elevate the Isleys. Songs such as For the love of you, grove with you, the pride,and harvest for the world are not just for lovers but were filled with visions. Even when the Isley remake a song "Summer Breeze" or diddle with Taylor's "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight"(not included here), "Hello It's Me" reinterprets the song to another level. This CD is an awesome compilation of song of the groups good hits. Even though it omits "Footsteps in the Dark", still it is certainly a good compilation nonetheless. However,these are my top 10 in order for the greastest hits of the Isleys:
1. Living for the Love of You (Simply breathtaking!)
2. All In My Lovers Eyes (Is this not a slow jam next to Sensuality)
3. Harvest for the World (So politically savvy)
4. Between the Sheets (Simply for its contribution to help other songs be that my better_
5. Footsteps in the Dark- (A great song of infidelity but told so musically chic..
6. Voyage to Atlantis - Do you not want to take the voyage,especially with ERnie Isley's sexy guitar playing?
7. Make Me Say it Again Girl - The sexual refrains and moaning by Ron Isley is infectious!
8. Who's That Lady -- Need I say more
9. Fight the Power--- Another wonderfully politically charged jam
10.Don't Say Goodnight -- Who could not make love after this song?

I cannot imagine a world existing without these musicians.

Honorable Mention: Choosey Lover, Let's Fall in love, Hello It's ME..and soooo many others... Thank you Isleys Brothers

I have to agree with many of the previous reviewers...there is no possible way of doing a REAL "Ultimate Collection" of these Founding Fathers of RockFusionR&Bfunkafication, without making it an extensive (and expensive) boxed set. And even then, Motown, who has a legacy of being notoriously stingy with its catalog, still wouldn't kick in the essential cuts that would truly make it a complete overview of the Brothers' stellar career.

Still, if you have never heard of them, or you've heard the name but don't think you're familiar with their music, your education should definitely start here. The core of their hit-making songwriting and performing skills are all in these songs.

For the rest of us rabid IB fans or completists, we still have a long wait ahead of us, folks. Besides "Footsteps In The Dark, Parts 1 & 2" and "Voyage To Atlantis," you will also discover that such footstompers as "Take Me To The Next Phase, Parts 1 & 2", "Go All The Way", "Livin' In The Life" and its inevitable and explosive conclusion, "Go For Your Guns" are all M.I.A.

However, for a good start, this will do.

always been a Huge Brothers Johnson fan. I dug there Blend of Funk,R&B&Pop. the songwiritng is smooth as well.Quincy Jones was handling the Early Production&you can hear His trademark creations interjecting&Locking with the Brothers Johnson."land of Ladies" is my jam."Stomp" is still wicked&I always dug "The Real Thing".they always had a good balance of Funk&smoothed out jams with some Mid-tempo cuts thrown in&the Signature Thumping of Louis Johnson.

okay, it's pop wrapped around the Nevilles. Tite studio production, okay? and it rocks and it's listenable and dang, wish it was still in print.

Having seen the Neville Bros. in concert dozens of times, I will admit no recording will every do justice to their live performances. This recording does capture the funky nature of their music, however, it does not reflect the best efforts of the band. If you don't have any of their music, I would suggest "Yellow Moon" to begin your collection. If you are adding to your Nevilles bag, this is a solid cd.

okay, it's pop wrapped around the Nevilles. Tite studio production, okay? and it rocks and it's listenable and dang, wish it was still in print.

Having seen the Neville Bros. in concert dozens of times, I will admit no recording will every do justice to their live performances. This recording does capture the funky nature of their music, however, it does not reflect the best efforts of the band. If you don't have any of their music, I would suggest "Yellow Moon" to begin your collection. If you are adding to your Nevilles bag, this is a solid cd.

okay, it's pop wrapped around the Nevilles. Tite studio production, okay? and it rocks and it's listenable and dang, wish it was still in print.

Having seen the Neville Bros. in concert dozens of times, I will admit no recording will every do justice to their live performances. This recording does capture the funky nature of their music, however, it does not reflect the best efforts of the band. If you don't have any of their music, I would suggest "Yellow Moon" to begin your collection. If you are adding to your Nevilles bag, this is a solid cd.

They have too much material for one cd but this is a good taste of the peacock's tail. If anyone songs tip your hat find the cd it is on and make sure they don't slap you with repackaging of this cd? This is a super group...

The Neville Brothers are the hands-down winners as the ultimate New Orleans funksters and don't fit neatly into any musical category. Herein lies their genius.

This compilation of songs is a great representation of the band's unique groovin' sound. I say without hesitation that all of the songs through 'Voodoo' are absolutely excellent, especially 'Fiyo On The Bayou', 'Iko', 'Hey Pocky Way.' 'Hey Pocky Way' is constantly copied by local club bands to get the crowd up and to pay tribute to the rulers of the local scene. The tunes beyond this are not a drop off despite reviews to the contrary.

With most artists, the last songs on an album tend to drop off in quality and are sometimes just 'a little extra' fo finish off the CD. In this case, the last four tunes just miss the high quality lyrics, tempo, rhythm and creativity I dig so much from the Nevilles but are nevertheless great pieces of music. Make no mistake, I enjoy the heck out of this entire album and make no apologies to anyone.

I prefer this album ever so slightly over 'The Very Best'. Since I've been fortunate enough to see them live many times, I also own the 2-CD set 'Live At Tipitinas'. This set offers great variety as well as a chance to hear the live sound of a great club band.

P.S. My good neighbor from Texas wrote an excellent review, but "lagniappe" is actually a Creole term meaning "a little extra." :-)

In Louisiana, they use the term "lagniappe" to mean "a little bit of everything," which usually applies to a Cajun cooking technique. It might sound dreadful, but most of the time it tastes mighty fine. "Uptown Rulin" is a lagniappe from the Nevilles, who have been known to mix some absolutely amazing Crescent City funk with particularly horrific cover versions of pop songs.

I lost count of the various Neville Brothers compilations and "Best Ofs" two or three years ago. "Uptown Rulin'" is at least the fourth or fifth one offered by a major label and just about half of the CD is great. The first four songs, from the classic album "Fiyo on the Bayou," set the New Orleans groove deep, and the subsequent five selections from the equally essential "Yellow Moon" album (the version of "Voodoo" here is live) keep the buzz going. The rest of this stuff is pretty disposable, and that's the trouble with pretty much all of these Neville compilations: they just don't stack up against the original album releases.

You can't go wrong with a copy of "Fiyo" or "Yellow Moon" -- and "Live at Tipitina's" if you want some concert ambiance -- and maybe "Brother's Keeper" if you can't get enough. However, if you're up in Minnesota instead of New Orleans this Mardi Gras, "Uptown Rulin'" would be a great choice to slap on the CD player and melt that snow with some truly Tabasco funk.

They have too much material for one cd but this is a good taste of the peacock's tail. If anyone songs tip your hat find the cd it is on and make sure they don't slap you with repackaging of this cd? This is a super group...

The Neville Brothers are the hands-down winners as the ultimate New Orleans funksters and don't fit neatly into any musical category. Herein lies their genius.

This compilation of songs is a great representation of the band's unique groovin' sound. I say without hesitation that all of the songs through 'Voodoo' are absolutely excellent, especially 'Fiyo On The Bayou', 'Iko', 'Hey Pocky Way.' 'Hey Pocky Way' is constantly copied by local club bands to get the crowd up and to pay tribute to the rulers of the local scene. The tunes beyond this are not a drop off despite reviews to the contrary.

With most artists, the last songs on an album tend to drop off in quality and are sometimes just 'a little extra' fo finish off the CD. In this case, the last four tunes just miss the high quality lyrics, tempo, rhythm and creativity I dig so much from the Nevilles but are nevertheless great pieces of music. Make no mistake, I enjoy the heck out of this entire album and make no apologies to anyone.

I prefer this album ever so slightly over 'The Very Best'. Since I've been fortunate enough to see them live many times, I also own the 2-CD set 'Live At Tipitinas'. This set offers great variety as well as a chance to hear the live sound of a great club band.

P.S. My good neighbor from Texas wrote an excellent review, but "lagniappe" is actually a Creole term meaning "a little extra." :-)

In Louisiana, they use the term "lagniappe" to mean "a little bit of everything," which usually applies to a Cajun cooking technique. It might sound dreadful, but most of the time it tastes mighty fine. "Uptown Rulin" is a lagniappe from the Nevilles, who have been known to mix some absolutely amazing Crescent City funk with particularly horrific cover versions of pop songs.

I lost count of the various Neville Brothers compilations and "Best Ofs" two or three years ago. "Uptown Rulin'" is at least the fourth or fifth one offered by a major label and just about half of the CD is great. The first four songs, from the classic album "Fiyo on the Bayou," set the New Orleans groove deep, and the subsequent five selections from the equally essential "Yellow Moon" album (the version of "Voodoo" here is live) keep the buzz going. The rest of this stuff is pretty disposable, and that's the trouble with pretty much all of these Neville compilations: they just don't stack up against the original album releases.

You can't go wrong with a copy of "Fiyo" or "Yellow Moon" -- and "Live at Tipitina's" if you want some concert ambiance -- and maybe "Brother's Keeper" if you can't get enough. However, if you're up in Minnesota instead of New Orleans this Mardi Gras, "Uptown Rulin'" would be a great choice to slap on the CD player and melt that snow with some truly Tabasco funk.