Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Booker Makes Progress

Over the last few years, the legendary Booker T. Jones has experienced a bit of a career renaissance thanks in part to a couple of contemporary acts backing the influential organ player on his first studio albums in roughly two decades. In 2009, it was the Southern rockers the Drive-By Truckers, who gave the assist on the Grammy winning Potato Hole, which also featured Neil Young on guitar. For the follow up, Jones upped the ante by not only nabbing The Roots as his backing band, but by also recruiting an impressive roster of talent to contribute to the album.

Released early last month, The Road From Memphis features vocals from Lou Reed, Sharon Jones, The National’s Matt Berninger and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James throughout its 11 tracks. The pairing of Jones with The Roots gives the record a distinct vintage ’70s urban soul and funk vibe, which is highlighted by the track Progress that sees MMJ’s Jim James channeling any number of Stax recordings, whose sound Booker T. & The MGs helped define. Let’s check out the video…

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  1. I heard album while I was trolling Barnes & Noble this weekend. It’s awesome – buy it now. Ever wonder why shit is so expensive at B&N? Crazy CD prices…

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