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Broadway's Closer to Sunset Blvd

by Isley-Jasper-Isley

Released: November 08, 1984

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Broadway's Closer to Sunset Blvd" is the second album by the American R&B group, Isley-Jasper-Isley. Released in 1984, the album was a follow-up to their debut, "Broadway's Closer to Sunset Blvd" from the same year. The album involves a sophisticated blend of soul and pop music.

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The group, Isley-Jasper-Isley, is a splinter group of…

The group, Isley-Jasper-Isley, is a splinter group of the Isley Brothers formed in 1984.

They are most known for their No. 1…

They are most known for their No. 1 song "Caravan of Love".

The group consists of brother-in-law Chris Jasper, and…

The group consists of brother-in-law Chris Jasper, and brothers Ernie and Marvin Isley.

Their unique sound was influenced by a mixture…

Their unique sound was influenced by a mixture of gospel, rock, and pop music.

"Broadway's Closer to Sunset Blvd" reflects their signature…

"Broadway's Closer to Sunset Blvd" reflects their signature fusion soul style, resulting in a lively, transformative, and evocative album.

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Then

Reception

Despite the commercial success and critical acclaim of "Broadway's Cloper to Sunset Blvd", the group's time together was relatively short-lived, and they disbanded in 1988.

Now

Legacy

However, their music continues to be appreciated by fans to date, and this album represents a significant contribution to their musical legacy.

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The Complete Album Story

The group, Isley-Jasper-Isley, is a splinter group of the Isley Brothers formed in 1984. The group consists of brother-in-law Chris Jasper, and brothers Ernie and Marvin Isley. Their unique sound was influenced by a mixture of gospel, rock, and pop music. They are most known for their No. 1 song "Caravan of Love".

"Broadway's Closer to Sunset Blvd" reflects their signature fusion soul style, resulting in a lively, transformative, and evocative album. Despite the commercial success and critical acclaim of "Broadway's Cloper to Sunset Blvd", the group's time together was relatively short-lived, and they disbanded in 1988. However, their music continues to be appreciated by fans to date, and this album represents a significant contribution to their musical legacy.