3 + 3

by The Isley Brothers

3 + 3 cover art

Marking the official expansion of the group into a self-contained six-piece band, '3 + 3' solidified The Isley Brothers' fusion of soul, funk, and hard rock. [1, 10, 15] The album is defined by the contrast between Ronald Isley's smooth lead vocals and Ernie Isley's psychedelic, fuzzed-out guitar solos, particularly on the hit remake of their own earlier song, "That Lady". [4, 5, 6] This collection of raw-edged original funk is balanced with distinctive reinterpretations of folk and rock tracks, such as Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze," all layered with Chris Jasper's innovative use of ARP and Moog synthesizers. [3, 7, 9]

Genres

  • Funk
  • Psychedelic Soul

Tracklist

  1. That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2
  2. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
  3. If You Were There
  4. You Walk Your Way
  5. Listen to the Music
  6. What It Comes Down To
  7. Sunshine (Go Away Today)
  8. Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2
  9. The Highways of My Life
  10. That Lady, Pt. 1 - Single Version
  11. Summer Breeze, Pt. 1 - Single Version
  12. The Highways of My Life - Single Version
  13. Sunshine (Go Away Today) - SQ-Quad Mix
  14. Summer Breeze - SQ-Quad Mix
  15. That Lady (Interview, Pt. 1)
  16. Listen to the Music (Interview, Pt. 2)
  17. Summer Breeze (Interview, Pt. 3)
  18. The Highways of My Life (Interview, Pt. 4)