Stax Instrumentals / Var Stax Instrumentals / Var CD

The Mar-Keys' tracks demonstrate a jazzier, more sophisticated side than what has previously been known on record, with swinging cuts like Candy or Blue Peanut. Conversely, I was delighted to come across a rocking frat-house version of Link's Raw-Hide from the band's earliest sessions. Amongst the MGs' gems are the grooving beat of Put A Label On It, Funky Folks Cha Cha and Let's Go, the smooth groove of Slidin' and Jazzy, and a fascinating early take of the combos 1963 single Tic-Tac-Toe. Compiling "Stax Instrumentals" was a lot of fun, and getting to chat to Steve Cropper and Wayne Jackson in the process made it a total honor. Whether you're a Stax diehard or merely the casual instrumental fan, you won't be disappointed.

1. Let's Go 2. Good Groove 3. Candy 4. Peppy 5. Slidin' 6. Put a Label on It 7. Raw-Hide 8. Gigglin' 9. Jazzy 10. Weird Stomp 11. Made in Memphis 12. Soul Twist 13. Funky Folks Cha Cha [Stereo] 14. Tic Tac Toe [Alternate Take] 15. Settle Down 16. Blue Peanut 17. Ain't It 18. Lawn Party 19. Tighten Up 20. Saucy 21. Consumption [Stereo] 22. Three Leaf Clover 23. Sassy 24. The Floyd 25. The Bo Vitch