The Beautiful Girls - Soundtrack - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Just when you thought rock 'n' roll had run it's course along come The Doughboys with their third studio album - Shakin' Our Souls. Chock full of hooks riffs powerhouse performances and their own brand of infectious and immediately immortal rock 'n' roll The Doughboys raise the bar for what new rock music can and should achieve in the 21st century. The Doughboys first reunited in 2000 after a break of several decades releasing a brilliant debut disc in '07 (Is It Now?) a spectacular sophomore effort in '09 (Act Your Rage) a live performance/documentary DVD (Rock N' Raw in '11 and now - Shakin' Our Souls! And you thought nobody out there was coming up with that nice warm analog sound anymore. The Doughboys (Mike Caruso Gar Francis Richie Heyman & Myke Scavone) offer up 14 brand new all original tracks showcasing their stellar songwriting chops instrumental and vocal prowess with guest appearances by such notables as Mark Lindsay (of Paul Revere & the Raiders who also wrote the album's liner notes) and Ten Wheel Drive's Genya Ravan.

BASta! Is the solo project of double bass player and composer Joris Vanvinckenroye, in which he explores and pushes the limits of the double bass. In this project, using looping and effect pedals, Joris creates an almost orchestral sound, using the full range of his instrument-from the deepest basses to the highest notes. These layered compositions weave complex rhythms and melodies into a rich and compelling soundscape.

Alabama Shakes' debut BOYS & GIRLS marks the arrival of a major new rock-and-roll band. The album, on ATO Records, was recorded at the Bomb Shelter in Nashville, TN. Produced and mixed by the band members, the album is a vibrant fusion of swampy, dirty South rock, blues and soul delivered with punk rock fervor. From the heartrending title song to such stomps as InchRise to the Sun,Inch the album demonstrates the sense of groove and space the band learned from their idols, along with a blistering force and emotion that simply can't be learned.