"That Booker T. & the MG's are one of the great and most important bands of the '60s goes without saying. Whether that greatness is best sampled on their own singles is open to debate".
"The Complete Stax Singles, Vol. 1: 1962-1967 may not be the absolute best single-disc collection from this vitally important group, but it's hard to imagine anyone who cares about vintage soul and R&B not enjoying this immensely".