Album of the Day

Founded in 1957, the Memphis-based Stax Records earned its nickname, Soulsville U.S.A., with a long string of timeless hits and legendary artists. Booker T. & The M.G.’s was the house band and the bedrock of Stax; along with providing the musical backdrop for virtually everyone else on the label, the four-piece scored a series of hits with their unique soulful instrumentals. STAX CLASSICS: BOOKER T. & THE M.G.’S spotlights irresistible grooves like “Hip Hug-Her” and “Time Is Tight” as well as the group’s unforgettable #1 R&B smash, “Green Onions.” Part of a year-long celebration of the iconic soul imprint, this new 12-track STAX CLASSICS collection offers further proof that the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers were among the hottest bands in history.