It was as sultry as it has ever been at the Fillmore for Alex Isley’s Charlotte tour stop, especially for those pressed deep into the sway of the crowd on Thursday night. But Isley’s light, airy, soprano-leaning voice helped soothe the sweltering heat inside the packed venue.
Against a backdrop of midnight blue and backed by a lush live band, Isley drifted through her set in front of a sold-out crowd, performing tracks from her major-label debut 'When the City Sleeps,' along with early-career favorites like “Good & Plenty” and a stripped-down rendition of “Into Orbit.”
Understated and atmospheric, the venue felt like a steamy yet elegant jazz club, as the soul royalty lineage of the Isley family was showcased through her effortless vocal control and quiet bravado.
Alien Ant Farm recorded Smooth Criminal without intending to release the track. The label liked the track so much that it made it the first single from the album Anthology (2001). It was a huge success: it reached #1 on the American alternative rock chart, sold over 1 million copies in the US alone and became the band's biggest hit. Michael Jackson loved the version so much that he personally called to congratulate the guys.
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