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Between the Sheets
R&B / Soul · 1983

Between the Sheets

The Isley Brothers

1983 · T-Neck

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Between the Sheets represents the pinnacle of the Isley Brothers' transition into the 1980s, trading the raw funk of their earlier years for a sophisticated, synth-drenched sound that defined the Quiet Storm radio format.

The album is a masterclass in texture, where every element is designed to feel like luxury. Ronald Isley's vocals are at their most vulnerable and breathy, often multi-tracked to create a choir of whispers that feels both intimate and expansive. It is the sonic equivalent of silk sheets and low lighting.

Moments Worth Listening For
the iconic opening synth swell of the title track that feels like a physical embrace
the moment Ernie Isley's guitar cuts through the silk on Choosey Lover with a bluesy bite
the intricate vocal layering on Let's Make Love Tonight where the harmonies seem to rotate in space
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