The History of the Albums - n° 124
Originally from Ohio, The Isley Brothers is a predominantly R&B band that started in the 50's and is one of the longest-running and most successful bands in the world to this day. The Isley Brothers' best years were mostly in the 60s and 70s, but they have participated and followed the evolution of the music since their beginnings. In the 50's they were mainly in the Early R&B, Soul and Rock n Roll niche. They are also known to be one of the first ... read more
Doo-Wop, Soul, Rock N' Roll, Gospel, it's all here. Some of these songs are renditions of traditional songs or covers of other hits, but the infectious energy of the Isleys makes their versions a blast to listen to. Some of the songs are just a tad repetitive and basic for my tastes, but there's fun to be had on Shout!.