The Isley Brothers Story, Vol. 1: Rockin' Soul (1959-68)
Artist: The Isley Brothers
Don't Say It's Over
Artist: Randy Crawford

In her slippery, velvety tone, Randy Crawford blossoms on this diverse cast of songs, which includes jazz, dance, pop, and a little bit of boogie. She does nothing fancy or unique other than address these lyrically sound numbers with good old-fashioned singing. Crawford softly croons through the lead track "I'm Glad There Is You," accompanied by... Read More

Back to Back: Barry White and Isaac Hayes
Artist: Barry White

Barry White wins this dual with Issac Hayes easily. Back to Back contains five of White's biggest hits, and five from the Black Moses; the Hayes sides represent his Polydor works which were not his glory years. Hayes' fares best on remakes of "Don't Let Go," and "It's All in the Game"; the shaft man tracks' appear over produced and slick; known... Read More

T-Neck Years (1969-1985), Vol. 1
Artist: The Isley Brothers
Community Score: 10.00
Just for You
Artist: Barry White

With 1970s nostalgia being quite the rage in the early '90s, Mercury set out to cash in on the trend with this three-CD box set by one of the top soul/disco men of that decade. Though three CDs is a bit much for novices (who would be better off with the 1995 single-CD anthology All Time Greatest Hits), more seasoned White devotees will find that... Read More

Greatest Hits & Rare Classics
Artist: The Isley Brothers
The Eternal Dance
Artist: Earth, Wind & Fire
Community Score: 4.50

Covering three discs and including all the hits, as well as a healthy selection of rarities, The Eternal Dance is not designed for the casual listener; only hardcore fans will remain enthralled through the numerous rarities. Most listeners will be content with the two greatest-hits collections, but this comprehensive box set remains essential... Read More

Teddy Pendergrass - RIGHT STUFF
Artist: Teddy Pendergrass
Community Score: 7.00

The skeptics had their suspicions allayed quickly when Teddy Pendergrass' debut album as a solo singer cracked the Top 40. Its lead single, "I Don't Love You Anymore," was among his best uptempo tunes, and the followup ballad "The Whole Town's Laughing At Me" ended any speculation that he was returning to Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. While... Read More

Greatest Hits - UNIDISC
Artist: The Stylistics