ALEC OUNSWORTH Mo Beauty (2009 UK 10-track CD album - Produced by veteran musician / producer and fellow Philadelphian Steve Berlin [Los Lobos, Blasters, John Lee Hooker, The Replacements], who initially suggested a New Orleans setting for recording. 'Mo Beauty' is the debut solo album from celebrated singer/songwriter Alec Ounsworth [Clap Your Hands Say Yeah]. Working with some of that city's most storied musicians, including George Porter of The Meters on bass, Alec has crafted a collection of songs that pick up where CYHSY leave off. 'Mo Beauty' carries on that band's vein of quirky humour, unashamed melody, and sonic experimentation, but with the weight of New Orleans and its history hovering over the recording, Ounsworth has dug deep on songs like 'Holy Holy Holy Moses [Song For New Orleans]', while tracks like 'South Philadelphia' groove in a whole new way).