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)

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]

Production

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

Critical reception

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

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

  • 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

  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. 1 2 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. 1 2 Katz, Larry (July 17, 1992). "Discs". Boston Herald. p. S16.
  11. 1 2 May, Mitchell (23 July 1992). "Rave recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
  12. 1 2 Ford, Lynn Dean (15 June 1992). "The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley Tracks of Life". The Indianapolis Star. p. B4.
  13. 1 2 Jones IV, James T. (1 July 1992). "Isleys All". USA Today. p. 7D.
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