Showdown (Isley Brothers album)
# Showdown (Isley Brothers album)

Showdown is an April 1978 album by the Isley Brothers. It was released 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.

## Release

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.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B |

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.

## Track listing

Unless otherwise noted, Information is based on Liner notes

All tracks are written by Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper, Rudolph Isley, O'Kelly Isley and Ronald Isley.

### Note

* While ”Take Me to the Next Phase” sounds like a live stadium recording, it is actually a studio recording with audience overdubs. Additional crowd noises are provided by Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley and Chris Jasper.

## Personnel

* Ronald Isley - lead vocals, background vocals
* O'Kelly Isley, Jr. - background vocals
* Rudolph Isley - background vocals
* Chris Jasper - percussion (5), foot stomps (5), piano, keyboards, ARP synthesizers, clavinet, tambourine, background vocals
* Marvin Isley - foot stomps (5), bass, woodblock, cowbell, percussion, background vocals
* Ernie Isley - congas, percussion (1, 3, 5, 7), foot stomps (5), guitar, drums, timbales, maracas, background vocals

### Technical

* John Holbrook - recording engineer
* Thomas Mark - recording engineer

## Charts

### Singles

| Year | Single | Chart positions |
| - | - | - |
| Year | Single | US R&B |
| 1978 | "Take Me to the Next Phase" | 1 |
| 1978 | "Groove with You" | 16 |
