
1 January 1968 · 59 YEARS
Doin' Our Thing
Booker T & The MG's
Memphis soul informs the unhurried pocket that characterized the Stax sound. These musicians, who spent significant time playing together, achieved a lean and punchy result in the studio.
By stripping songs to their rhythmic core, the group reveals the chemistry inherent in their house-band setup. The recording favors a functional, direct approach that relies on the strength of their collective playing.