The Equatics stand apart from the usual lore of high school funk bands. Where others flirted with deep cuts and dancefloor workouts, this small-city Ohio group cut a remarkably mature soul record. On Doin’ It!!!!, they channel the reflective weight of Bill Withers and the rich, orchestrated drama of Isaac Hayes, crafting world-weary ballads and heavy-grooved slow burners that feel far beyond their years. Recorded when the band members were still teenagers – around seventeen on average – the album moves with conviction and emotional depth. Tracks like Merry Go Round, written by Leo Davis, carry an angst and gravity rare for musicians so young, placing the group firmly alongside the finest independent soul outfits of the early 1970s. This official reissue is licensed by bandleader and bassist Benjamin Crawford, restoring a rare and remarkable chapter of American soul.