Various Artists: Stone Crush: Memphis Modern Soul 1977-1987
It can be hard to separate backstory from music—especially for artists who never hit the big time. Such is the case with Stone Crush: Memphis Modern Soul 1977-1987, which gathers 18 tracks from musicians who tried to make it in a regional scene after the untimely demise of legendary Stax Records.Without any background, the album is a solid set of R&B …