3 Plus 3 (Gatefold sleeve) [180 gm LP Coloured Vinyl]

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Product Description 180 gram audiophile vinyl / HEAVYWEIGHT GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH LINEN LAMINATE / 1973 ALBUM FEATURING 'THAT LADY', 'WHAT IT COMES DOWN TO' AND 'SUMMER BREEZE' / 3 + 3 BECAME THEIR FIRST PLATINUM ALBUM / IN 2020, THE ALBUM WAS RANKED AT 464 ON ROLLING STONE'S 500 GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME LIST / LIMITED EDITION ON CRYSTAL CLEAR VINYL About the Artist '3 + 3' is the eleventh studio album by American musical group The Isley Brothers, released under T-Neck/Epic Records. It marked the first time the group officially included six members instead of three: older brothers Ronald, Rudolph and O'Kelly Isley were joined by younger brothers Ernie and Marvin as well as their brother-in-law Chris Jasper. The album was very successful, which can be attributed to the successful singles 'That Lady', 'What It Comes Down To' and 'Summer Breeze'. '3 + 3' ultimately became the band's first platinum album. The album was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die and was also ranked #464 in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020. This is a limited edition on crystal clear vinyl. Also available on 180 gm vinyl: Giving It Back. Tracklist: Side A: 1. That Lady 2. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight 3. If You Were There 4. You Walk Your Way 5. Listen To The Music Side B: 1. What It Comes Down To 2. Sunshine (Go Away Today) 3. Summer Breeze 4. The Highways Of My Life Review: 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… Review: 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!