The Neville Brothers
Brother's Keeper
Written-By – Charles Neville, Ron Cuccia
4:33
A2 Brother Jake
Written-By – Aaron, Art, Charles Neville, Cyril, Joel, Renard Poché, Tony Hall, Willie Green
4:47
A3 Steer Me Right
Written-By – Aaron, Art, Charles Neville, Cyril, Joel, Tony Hall, Willie Green
3:13
A4 Fearless
Written-By – Brian Stoltz, Gary Nicholson, Wally Wilson
4:11
A5 Sons And Daughters
Written-By – Art Neville, Arthel Neville, Ian Neville, Lorraine Neville, Malcolm Burn
5:01
A6 Fallin' Rain
Written-By – Link Wray
4:00
B1 Jah Love
Written-By – Bono, Cyril Neville
3:21
B2 River Of Life
Written-By – Brian Stoltz, Cyril Neville, Daryl Johnson
5:19
B3 Witness
Written-By – Cyril Neville, Hack Bartholomew, Willie Green
4:04
B4 My Brother's Keeper
Written-By – Aaron, Art, Charles Neville, Cyril, Joel, Tony Hall, Willie Green
3:33
B5 Sons And Daughters (Reprise)
Written-By – Art Neville, Arthel Neville, Ian Neville, Lorraine Neville, Malcolm Burn
4:08
B6 Mystery Train
Written-By – Herman Parker, Sam Phillips
4:28
B7 Bird On A Wire
Written-By – Leonard Cohen
5:02
Label: A&M Records – 75021 5312 1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul, Pop
Style: Bayou Funk, Soul
Fiyo On The Bayou
Written-By – Art Neville, George Porter, Joseph Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli
4:12
A2 Sweet Honey Dripper
Written-By – Art Neville
5:18
A3 Fire On The Bayou
Written-By – Art Neville, George Porter, Joseph Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli
5:17
A4 The Ten Commandments Of Love
Written-By – M. Paul
3:43
B1 Sitting In Limbo
Written-By – Guilly Bright-Plummer, Jimmy Cliff
4:10
B2 Brother John / Iko Iko
Written-By – Cyril Neville, Earl King
5:34
B3 Mona Lisa
Written-By – Ray Evans-Jay Livingston
3:44
B4 Run Joe
Written-By – J. Willoughby, L. Jordan, Dr. W. Merrick
3:34
Label: A&M Records – SP-4866
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Bayou Funk, Eighties Soul
The Neville Brothers
Written-By – Jerry Leiber, John Senbello, Mike Stoller, Ralph Palladino 3:10
A2 Washable Ink
Written-By – John Hiatt 3:59
A3 All Nights, All Right
Written-By – Weldon Dean Parks 3:46
A4 Audience For My Pain
Written-By – B. Goldberg, G. Goffin 3:58
A5 Break Away
Written-By – Charles Neville 4:31
B1 If It Takes All Night
Written-By – David Forman 4:04
B2 I'll Take My Chances
Written-By – Lewis Anderson, Susan Hackney, Tony Brown 3:13
B3 Vieux Carre' Rouge
Written-By – Charles Neville 4:22
B4 Arianne
Written-By – C. Roudey 4:45
B5 Speed Of Light
Written-By – Charles Neville 6:08
Label: Capitol Records – ST-11865
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Bayou Funk
The Neville Brothers' 1978 self-titled debut album was a critically praised effort that successfully captured the group's signature blend of New Orleans R&B, funk, and soul.
The album was highly regarded for bringing the rich musical legacy of New Orleans to a wider audience. Critics noted its "passionate funk" and "blues-soaked deep pocket grooves".
The album effectively showcased the distinct talents of all four brothers—Art, Charles, Aaron, and Cyril—uniting their individual styles for the first time as a single band.
While a hit with critics and fans in the know, it did not achieve the massive commercial crossover success of their later albums like Yellow Moon. The production by Jack Nitzsche was described as having "respectful rock moves" that were "purest gumbo by comparison" to later, more pop-oriented efforts.
The album was seen as an authentic representation of the Nevilles' live energy and deep connection to their native city's musical traditions.
Overall, the album is considered a foundational work for the group, solidifying their unique sound and establishing them as the "first family of New Orleans" R&B.
Uptown
Written-By – A. R. Scott, A. Roman
3:51
A2 Forever...For Tonight
Written-By – C. Lerios, J. Cohen
4:13
A3 You're The One
Written-By – C. Neville, D. Johnson, I. Neville
4:21
A4 Money Back Guarantee (My Love Is Guaranteed)
Written-By – J. Buffett, M. Utley, W. Jennings
4:35
A5 Drift Away
Written-By – M. Williams
3:58
B1 Shek-A-Na-Na
Written-By – K. White
3:59
B2 Old Habits Die Hard
Written-By – G. Lyle, T. Britten
3:46
B3 I Never Needed No One
Written-By – B. Stoltz, C. Neville, D. Johnson
3:57
B4 Midnight Key
Written-By – J. Buffett, M. Utley, W. Jennings
4:24
B5 Spirits Of The World
Written-By – J. Esposito, R. Zito
4:26
Label: EMI America – 24 0747 1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Bayou Funk