3 + 3

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.

I first heard this album at a friends house, his Dad had bought it and we were just old enough to be trusted to put vinyl on the turntable. For me at that time there were 2 standout tracks that have stayed in my head for over 20 years (until I bought this CD and now they are in my ears too!), "Dont let me be lonely tonight" and "You walk your way" - totally ignoring the amazing (and full length) "That Lady (Part 1 & 2)" - remake of 63's "Who's that Lady" - "Summer breeze" and "Highways of my life". Crammed with classics its a grower with some huge and memorable hits on it. Repeat listenings advised (even if only in your head for 20 years!!) p.s. the other album I remember from my friends dads collection was by the Sadistic Mika Band and featured a wonderful song called "Tokyo sunrise" which still plays in my head!

3+3 is one of the classic 70's soul albums everyone should own. I bought the original album when it was released in 1973 and have loved it ever since, so it's nice to have a crisp clear CD copy to give my vinyl a bit of a rest! Not a duff track in sight and Ron's vocals are at his peak. Just buy it!

Great service CD arrived 7 days ahead of pre advice. Excellent quality product. a real bargain.

as described

It's good to have this album again, after many years.

Arrived safely and very well packed. No problems. All good , thankyou. .

Great album, this replaces my old vinyl copy. The only problem is the cover says there is an extra track, but it's not there.

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…

After having several successful singles from the early 60's to late 60's The Isley Brothers had a solid chart run, but NO "Hit" albums to boost. In the early 70's they added 3 more members (2 younger Brothers & Their Brother-In-Law), changed their known Soul-R&B sound, added the powerful guitar of younger Brother Ernie (Who played just as good as Jimi Hendrix), and went straight up Funk-R&B with just a taste of Rock....The Isley Brothers not only had Back-To-Back Billboard Charted Hit Singles (Several going #1 and/or Top Ten), But a long string of Gold & Platinuim sellers starting with this Gold Selling Album "3 + 3" project! It included the #2 Gold Selling Billboard Smash Single "That Lady" which was a remake of one of their Non Charting singles from the Mid 60's. Shortly after the album was released came the Top Ten Smash Single (From the Album) "What It Comes Down To", and returned again with another Top Ten Smash Single (Also from the same Album) in early '74 entitled "Summer Breeze" which showcase how the Isleys could turn a remake of a Pop Smash into 6:00 of Soul 'n' Funk. Their 'Hit' streak on T-Neck continued for about 10 years, but it all started with this one!

hammerplatte!

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

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