Mi Sangre

On his third album, the Colombian singer/songwriter's polished pop and raw romance get a whole lot more alt-rock sizzle. Juanes balances sweet love songs—the sweeping, string-laced "Para Tu Amor" and rocking lament "Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor"—with sexy grooves like the slinky, reggae-informed rhythm of "La Camisa Negra" and the funky flirtations of "Dámelo". It's all lined with his sly rock-star sneer and some fiery guitar solos, but his most passionate plea comes in the slick Latin pop of "¿Qué Pasa?".