Amores Perros (2000 Film)
The remarkable and violent Mexican filmAmores Perrosboasts an equally exhilarating soundtrack. Producer Gustavo Santaolalla has assembled two discs' worth of Latin rock and alternative music songs that are both included in and inspired by the film, interspersed with his own original instrumental pieces. The result is an epic, sometimes unwieldy collection, with contributions from usual suspects (Control Machete,Cafe Tacuba) as well as unexpected guests ('60s hit makers theHollies, female rockers Dover). The first disc boasts past hits from artists, and the second disc includes songs inspired by the theme "amores perros" (roughly translated as "dog loves"). TheAmores Perrossoundtrack is being marketed as a Latin rock collection, and while it does include solid tracks from traditionalistsFiebre, exciting newcomerJulieta Venegas, and theTrent Reznor-esqueMoenia, there's more here than searing guitars and fiery vocals. Salsa queenCelia Cruz's"La Vida Es un Carnaval" sets a passionate rhythm,Titan's"Corazon" rides a funkadelic groove, and "Dime Cuando" is pure bossa nova bliss.--Joey Guerra