1978 studio album by the Isley Brothers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Showdown is the sixteenth studio album by the Isley Brothers, released on April 22, 1978, on their T-Neck Records label. Singles released from the album include the #1 funk/disco hit, "Take Me to the Next Phase" and the top 20 R&B slower, "Groove With You". The album became another platinum album for the Isley Brothers. It was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983.
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| Released | April 22, 1978 | |||
| Recorded | 1978 | |||
| Studio | Bearsville (Woodstock, New York) | |||
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| Length | 41:50 | |||
| Label | T-Neck Records | |||
| Producer | The Isley Brothers | |||
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Showdown was released 22 April 1978 on the Isley Brother's own T-Neck Records label. It was their sixteenth album release.
It was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B[2] |
Spawning the #1 funk/disco hit, Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2) and the top 20 R&B slower, "Groove With You", the album became another platinum album for the Isley Brothers. Though not released as a single, the smooth funk jam "Coolin' Me Out" was also a hit.
Unless otherwise noted, Information is based on Liner notes[3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Showdown (Part 1 & 2)" | 5:25 |
| 2. | "Groove with You" | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Ain't Givin' Up No Love" | 4:42 |
| 4. | "Rockin' with Fire (Part 1 & 2)" | 5:57 |
All tracks are written by Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper, Rudolph Isley, O'Kelly Isley and Ronald Isley
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 5. | "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)" | 5:10 |
| 6. | "Coolin' Me Out (Part 1 & 2)" | 6:03 |
| 7. | "Fun and Games" | 4:41 |
| 8. | "Love Fever (Part 1 & 2)" | 5:00 |
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