ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra)

After touring with Jack Johnson and the Dave Matthews Band, ALO collaborated with veteran producer Robert Carranza (Beck, Ozomatli) on their playfully organic sophomore release, an anticipated follow-up to the San Francisco foursome's 2006 debut. Roses and Clover freely knits sun-soaked funk and gritty jam with uplifting lyrics, infectious hooks and rootsy rhythms. The album opens with first single "Maria," a summery, groove-heavy testament to love. "Plastic Bubble" showcases a campy ukulele while "Lady Loop" bursts with lusty bass licks and oodles of keyboard twists.