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Isley Brothers Go For Your Guns: A Classic Album of Funk and Soul

The Isley Brothers are one of the most influential and versatile groups in the history of music. They have been making hits since the 1950s, spanning genres from doo-wop to rock to R&B to funk. In 1977, they released their fifteenth album, Go For Your Guns, which was also their fifth album to be distributed by their deal with Epic Records.

Go For Your Guns is widely regarded as one of the best albums by the Isley Brothers, and one of the finest examples of funk and soul music in the 1970s. The album showcases the talents of all six brothers: Ronald, Rudolph, O'Kelly, Ernie, Marvin, and Chris Jasper. The album features a blend of smooth ballads, such as "Voyage to Atlantis" and "Footsteps in the Dark", and hard-hitting funk rockers, such as "The Pride", "Climbin' Up the Ladder", and "Livin' in the Life". The album also includes the instrumental title track, "Go For Your Guns", which showcases Ernie Isley's guitar skills.

The album was recorded at Bearsville Studios in upstate New York, and engineered by John Holbrook and Tom Mark. It was mixed at Media Sound in NYC by Holbrook. The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983.

Go For Your Guns was a commercial and critical success, reaching #6 on the Billboard 200 chart and #1 on the R&B chart. It was certified platinum by the RIAA, and sold over two million copies worldwide. It also spawned four singles: "The Pride", "Footsteps in the Dark", "Voyage to Atlantis", and "Livin' in the Life". The album has been sampled by numerous artists, such as Ice Cube, Notorious B.I.G., Kendrick Lamar, Aaliyah, and BeyoncÃ.

Go For Your Guns is a classic album that showcases the Isley Brothers' musical genius and versatility. It is a must-have for any fan of funk and soul music.

Go For Your Guns received rave reviews from critics, who praised the Isley Brothers' musical diversity and innovation. AllMusic gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, calling it "a classic album that showcases the Isley Brothers' musical genius and versatility". BBC Music also gave the album a positive review, stating that "the Isleys were at their peak in the mid-70s, effortlessly blending soul, funk and rock into a distinctive and influential sound". Rate Your Music ranked the album as the 16th best of 1977, and the 115th best of the decade.

Go For Your Guns has also been recognized as one of the most influential albums in music history. It has been included in several lists of the greatest albums of all time, such as Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (#449), Mojo's The 100 Greatest Albums Ever Made (#83), and NME's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (#345). It has also been cited as an inspiration by many artists, such as Prince, Lenny Kravitz, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, and John Legend.

Go For Your Guns is a testament to the Isley Brothers' legacy and impact on music. It is an album that transcends genres and generations, and remains relevant and fresh today. It is an album that deserves to be heard by anyone who appreciates good music.