Monster in Law

Unlucky in love, beautiful Charlotte Cantilini (Jennifer Lopez) has finally met the man of her dreams, Dr. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan). There's just one problem: his mother. Overbearing, controlling, and volatile, Viola Fields (Jane Fonda) fears she'll lose her son's affections, so she decides to break up the happy couple by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law. Soundtrack features Jem, Rachel Yamagata, Nellie McKay, Tegan and Sara, Madeleine Peyroux, Dar Williams, Ivy, Esthero, and Magnet.

It’s not exactly Oscar bait, but the romantic comedy Monster-In-Law is still a valuable artistic undertaking--from a musical perspective, that is. In a just world, acts like Tegan and Sara, Ivy, and Rachael Yamagata wouldn’t need Hollywood to expand their audience, but in our universe it helps. In return, this talented, mostly-female collection of vocalists, have made "Monster-In-Law" one of the best compilations of the year. Virtually every track on this album is a homerun, from "Won't U Please B Nice" (trademark bite from Nellie McKay) to "Don't Wait Too Long" from rising jazz titan Madeleine Peyroux. Sara Bareilles’ "Love on the Rocks," is a piece of pop so addictive that it will almost certainly land you in musical rehab. What more is there to say? Monster-In-Law proves true love can exist…with a soundtrack. --Leah Weathersby