This is actually more like a 4.5, and here's why:

Of the two widely recognized Isley Brothers slow jam compilations out - this one and 1994's "Beautiful Ballads" - both albums have monumental oversights. One record (this one) is missing "Choosey Lover" and "Don't Say Goodnight"; the other record ("Ballads") is missing their best slow jam and one of the best slow jams ever, "Sensuality", as well as "Groove With You" and "For the Love of You", while replacing it with stuff like "Caravan of Love". And NEITHER album has "Let Me Down Easy", but since that's more of a break-up song, you can sort of forgive the oversight.

Somewhere between these two albums is the best slow jam tape ever made.

Not that this one doesn't deserve 4.5 or even 5 stars despite this. The other CD was lacking, in that it had items on it that weren't exactly ballad-like to compensate(!) for the above omissions. This one is still a solid, 100% CD in and of itself that you never have to hit the "Next Track" button on. it doesn't break mood, doesn't insert a jumpy dance groove in the middle of the rotation...it's exactly what it says it is and is exactly the way you want it to be. It's practically been laid out with the ebb and flow of a night with your lover in mind.

Of the two albums, this one is superior, despite its own grievous ommissions.

Some of the best and most distinctive love music ever. As soon as their signature single synthesizer (try saying that three times fast) note starts sliding velvet-slowly up and down, you know you're in the hands of the masters. You know you can sit back and just enjoy -- no need to pay attention to their wonderful, intricate arrangements, just enjoy.

However, there are far too many of their best love songs missing here. Without even pausing, I can come up with "Just Like This," "Don't Say Goodnight (it's time for love)," "Caravan Of Love," "Make Ya Body Sing," "Choosey Lover," and "Let Me Down Easy." Of those, the only title that could be argued against is "Just Like This," but only because of its slightly-veiled reference to ... well ... a certain non-standard naughty activity.

So if I'm complaining, why the five stars? Simply because it is actually a Federal offense to rate anything by the Isley Brothers at anything less than five stars. Look it up.

I was too young to remember these amazing songs, but as I got older and started listening to more and more R&B I started feeling what music was all about, groups like Jodeci, dru hill, blackstreet artists like aaron hall, R. kelly. I decided to go back in time and listen to some of R&B's golden era, and man was the trip worth it! not only are the isley brothers brilliant musicians, they are some of the best ever, it's amazing how many tracks sound familiar to me, and why that is? well because it seems like just about every new artists in the last 10 years or so has sample music from the isley brothers. and I don't blame them, this cd is just an amazing work of art and it's worth the price and more.

This set is by no means a complete unit of all their slow jams (they'd need at least a 2 disc set for such a project), but it is still worthy of 5 stars! Oh man, this CD brings back so many memories they are palpable and tangible. The images appear right in front of me, as if they were real! But I guess that's what good music does! It makes you feel! It makes you reminisce! It tugs at your memory and heart strings and draws out your raw emotions! This CD is a blessing! Soft, sensuous, smooth, silky and sexy! No surprise...it is the Isley's after all! This collection of Isley brother's slow jams actually hold three of my all time favorite songs...

1. Hello It's Me
2. For The Love Of You (Part 1 & 2)
3. Voyage To Atlantis

This is a must have....

Hey ya'll I'm only 26, but with the Isley's recent releases "Body Kiss", "Eternal", and "Mission to Please", I decided to delve a little deeper into their musical past. These kats have it goin on!!! I remember so many of these songs from when I was younger like "For the Love of You" and "Between the sheets" on the radio, and my Father's old record player. Well, needless to say I'm a little older now and know a little more :-) Anyway,these songs are what love and loving someone is all about, if you can listen to Ernie's solo at the end of "Summer Breeze", or "Between the sheets" and not get chills, get your pulse checked!!!! Truly a great collection for a quiet night at home with your boo, buy it, listen and enjoy!!!