Tracks of Life
1992 studio album by the Isley Brothers
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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]
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| Released | May 26, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | October 1991–February 1992 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 74:20 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros.[1] | |||
| Producer | Angela Winbush, Ronald Isley | |||
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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
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| Boston Herald | B−[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
- "Get My Licks In" (Angela Winbush, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley) – 4:17
- "No Axe to Grind" (Angela Winbush, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley) – 5:13
- "Searching for a Miracle" – 4:57
- "Sensitive Lover" – 6:01
- "Bedroom Eyes" (Angela Winbush, Leon Ware, Ronald Isley) – 5:36
- "Lost In Your Love" (Gene McFadden, James McKinney, Ronald Isley) – 6:29
- "Whatever Turns You On" – 5:14
- "Morning Love" – 5:26
- "Dedicate This Song" – 5:26
- "Red Hot" – 6:24
- "Koolin' Out" (Roman Johnson, Sekou Bunch) – 4:39
- "Brazilian Wedding Song (Setembro)" (Angela Winbush, Gilson Peranzzetta, Ivan Lins) – 3:48
- "I'll Be There 4 U" (Angela Winbush, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley) – 5:19
- "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