crafting Isley-indebted tunes that have become modern-day classics in their own right. No wonder then that sampling of the Isleys melodies has been ubiquitous throughout hip-hop for years, with revered artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube and the late Notorious B.I.G. Largely fueled by the powerful triple-punch of Rons sublime falsetto, Ernies masterful Jimi Hendrix-inspired guitar chops, and Jaspers top-notch songwriting, The Isley Brothers cultivated an impressive catalog of uptempo dance numbers and emotionally evocative ballads of love and heartbreak that have proven timeless in their appeal. Sparked by a newfound commitment to musical adventurism, the bands sound evolved and matured throughout the 1970s, as they incorporated deeper elements of soul, rock and funk, while penning original compositions to balance the stellar cover songs they were famously known for. In 1973, the Isley trio expanded to a sextet with the addition of younger brothers Ernie and Marvin, as well as Chris Jasper, who had previously performed together as The Jazzman Trio. A fact that was not lost on the international Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voting body of music industry luminaries, who collectively inducted the group in 1992. With thirty studio albums and more than one hundred official singles added to their repertoire since their first major hitnot to mention lead vocalist Ron Isleys success as a solo artist in recent years The Isley Brothers are unquestionably one of the most prolific bands of all-time, soul, rock, pop or otherwise. Nearly 56 years ago to the day, the Cincinnati-bred vocal trio originally comprised of brothers OKelly, Ronald and Rudolph Isley released their breakout single Shout, which remains one of the most enduring soul classics ever committed to wax. So of course, we encourage all soulhead readers worldwide to weigh in with your personal favorites in the comments section below or via our Facebook and Twitter feeds.] While the LPs featured here are chosen thoughtfully and passionately upon exploring the respective artists recorded repertoire, the selections also inevitably reflect our subjective preferences. By Justin Chadwick | Editors Note: Crate Classics is a new recurring soulhead column that pays homage to the essential albums of artist discographies.
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