As the 1980s arrived, the Isley Brothers were struggling to find their footing in the world of music. Coming off a highly successful decade in 1970s, where the group experienced an unparallel string of gold and platinum records, they were experimenting with different fusions of sound. Prior to the release of
Between the Sheets, their previous two albums,
Inside of You and
The Real Deal fell far short of the group’s expectations.
Determined to rise back to their dominant status as an R&B force, they returned to the studio with vigor and a grand plan for success.
Between the Sheets was released in April 1983 on T-Neck Records. It would place the Isley Brothers back atop the musical landscape.
