20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Isley Brothers

Performer: The Isley Brothers
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: The Isley Brothers: Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, O'Kelly Isley (vocals). Producers include: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Robert Gordy, Ivy Hunter, Norman Whitfield. Compilation producer: Harry Weinger. Includes liner notes by Adam White. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Liner Note Author: Adam White. 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Isley Brothers isn't as comprehensive as its name suggests, but considering the breadth and depth of the group's catalog, it would be almost impossible to collect all of their finest moments in a slim, 11-song volume. This compilation focuses on their years with Motown, which generated the hit "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)," which is included here, along with "I Guess I'll Always Love You" and their version of "I Hear a Symphony." However, aside from "This Old Heart of Mine," the Isleys' stay at Motown wasn't particularly fruitful, and this collection reflects it. Fans looking to get an overview of the group's entire career should stick with collections like The Ultimate Isley Brothers or Rhino's two-volume The Isley Brothers Story. However, as a retrospective of the Isleys' Motown work, The Millennium Collection does the job. ~ Heather Phares

A semi-successful Motown vocal group in the early '60s, The Isley Brothers' historical importance would be assured if only for their original version of "Twist and Shout," and the fact that they provided Jimi Hendrix with one of his first big breaks. The Isleys surpassed their original success, however, with an innovative blend of soul and psychedelic rock that provided them with huge album sales throughout the '70s. By the time the '80s rolled around, they had reinvented themselves yet again, this time as sensual, Quiet Storm-style contemporary R&B balladeers.

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