Dead Reckoning

''They're being embraced by tastemakers, critics and DJs to the point where it couldn't be more clear that Soraia's breakout moment has arrived. The Philadelphia-based four-piece, fronted by the powerful pipes and unstoppable energy of Zou Zou Mansour, are poised to rock on their debut album for Wicked Cool Records, ''Dead Reckoning,'' available October 13. These twelve new songs are comprised mostly of songs penned by the band, with key covers by the diverse likes of Prince (the late-period gem ''Wow,''), The Sonics' (proto-punk classic ''Have Love Will Travel'') and E Street legend Little Steven (the girl group influenced ''Why,''), the other a cover of the obscure Prince song ''Wow.'' Soraia's debut Wicked Cool release is a family affair, with label head Steven Van Zandt personally producing two tracks.