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Tracks of Life

Tracks of Life is an album by the American musical group the Isley Brothers, released in 1992.[2][3] The group was made up of Ernie Isley and Marvin Isley backing up brother Ronald.[4] The album peaked at No. 140 on the Billboard 200 and No. 19 on the Top R&B Albums chart.[5] "Sensitive Lover" was released as a single.[6]

Tracks of Life
Studio album by
The Isley Brothers
ReleasedMay 26, 1992
RecordedOctober 1991-February 1992
GenreR&B
Length74:20
LabelWarner Bros.[1]
ProducerAngela Winbush, Ronald Isley
The Isley Brothers chronology
Spend the Night
(1989) 		Tracks of Life
(1992) 		Live!
(1993)

Production edit

The album was produced by Angela Winbush and Ronald Isley.[7] The pair used synthesizers and keyboard bass on many tracks.[8]

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [9]
Boston HeraldB−[10]
Chicago Tribune    [11]
The Indianapolis Star    [12]
Orlando Sentinel     [8]
USA Today    [13]

The Indianapolis Star wrote that "the accent is on ballads, with 'Morning Love' and the dreamy 'Sensitive Lover' among the best."[12] USA Today noted that "Ernie's fret work is as sensual as Ronald's purring falsetto."[13] The Chicago Tribune determined that some of the tracks "are as achingly beautiful as anything the band recorded during its heyday in the late '70s."[11] The Boston Herald deemed the album "seldom more than a seductive display of professionalism."[10]

Track listing edit

All tracks composed by Angela Winbush and Ronald Isley; except where indicated

  1. "Get My Licks In" (Angela Winbush, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley) – 4:17
  2. "No Axe to Grind" (Angela Winbush, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley) – 5:13
  3. "Searching for a Miracle" – 4:57
  4. "Sensitive Lover" – 6:01
  5. "Bedroom Eyes" (Angela Winbush, Leon Ware, Ronald Isley) – 5:36
  6. "Lost In Your Love" (Gene McFadden, James McKinney, Ronald Isley) – 6:29
  7. "Whatever Turns You On" – 5:14
  8. "Morning Love" – 5:26
  9. "Dedicate This Song" – 5:26
  10. "Red Hot" – 6:24
  11. "Koolin' Out" (Roman Johnson, Sekou Bunch) – 4:39
  12. "Brazilian Wedding Song (Setembro)" (Angela Winbush, Gilson Peranzzetta, Ivan Lins) – 3:48
  13. "I'll Be There 4 U" (Angela Winbush, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley) – 5:19
  14. "Turn on the Demon" (Angela Winbush, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley) – 5:31

Personnel edit

  • Ronald Isley - Lead and background vocals
  • Ernie Isley - Guitars, drum and synth programming, percussion and background vocals
  • Marvin Isley - Bass guitars and background vocals
  • Angela Winbush - Keyboards, synthesizer/synth programming and background vocals
  • Eugene Stashuk, Roman Johnson - bass synths
  • Sekou Bunch - bass guitar

References edit

  1. ^ Norment, Lynn (Aug 1992). "Sounding Off". Ebony. 47 (10): 26A.
  2. ^ Heim, Chris (29 May 1992). "Auspicious returns". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. O.
  3. ^ "Music". Part II. Newsday. 8 June 1992. p. 38.
  4. ^ "R&B/Rap". The Arts. The Christian Science Monitor. 22 June 1992.
  5. ^ "The Isley Brothers". Billboard. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  6. ^ "The Isley Brothers: 3 Decades of Hits". New Pittsburgh Courier. 15 July 1992. p. B1.
  7. ^ "Tracks of Life by the Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley". Billboard. 104 (24): 51. Jun 13, 1992.
  8. ^ a b Gettelman, Parry (July 31, 1992). "Isley Brothers". Orlando Sentinel. Calendar. p. 6.
  9. ^ Henderson, Alex. "The Isley Brothers – Tracks of life". AllMusic. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Katz, Larry (July 17, 1992). "Discs". Boston Herald. p. S16.
  11. ^ a b May, Mitchell (23 July 1992). "Rave recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
  12. ^ a b Ford, Lynn Dean (15 June 1992). "The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley Tracks of Life". The Indianapolis Star. p. B4.
  13. ^ a b Jones IV, James T. (1 July 1992). "Isleys All". USA Today. p. 7D.
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