1. Lily Allen - Alright, StillAllen infuses ska, pop and hip-hop as she recounts urban tales of break-ups, lovers and life as a teen. ("Smile" and "Not Big")2. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black Despite her track record of canceled shows and drunken shenanigans, Winehouse makes Billie Holiday look like a saint with her husky vocals over neo-Motown rhythms. ("Rehab" and "He Can Only Hold Her")3. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible Arcade Fire introduces meticulous orchestration and murky monodies for a paramount sophomore release. ("Neon Bible" and "My Body is a Cage"4. Modest Mouse - We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank Modest Mouse offers up another stellar release, reverberating catchy hooks and tantrum lyrics. ("Dashboard" and "Florida")5. RJD2 - The Third Hand The Third Hand showcases gentle breaks, down-tempo beats and thin vocals. ("Have Mercy" and "The Evening Gospel")