One of the more interesting members of Britain’s new wave of blue-eyed soul, Amy Winehouse’s sophomore album, Back to Black, finds her blending her cockney swagger with urban grit — and gloss. The mix works well — especially on the foot-stomping single “Rehab” and the introspective title cut, which recalls Phil Spector. Winehouse may have moved from her earlier, jazzier sensibilities into more neo-soul territory, but in this case, change is good. Winehouse is up for six Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Best New Artist. –dusty culpepper

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