This is the first album of new material since 1997's 'Ultra' for Depeche Mode, which again sees the band as a trio (consisting of David Gahan, Martin L. Gore, and Andy Fletcher) but also sees them experimenting more with a wider variety of sounds, including acoustic guitar. It is DM's first time in the studio with producer Mark Bell, who has previously worked with Bjork and was a member of the early-90s techno outfit LFO. The lead single from the 13-track album is "Dream On."

San Francisco's Michael Franti (formerly of the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy) and Spearhead mix rap, soul, R&B, funk, jazz, and trip-hop with intelligent and opinionated lyrics on these 22 tracks.

This "green album," produced by Ric Ocasek, is actually the second untitled album for the Los Angeles band, not to be confused with 1994's "blue album." The album is the band's first since leader Rivers Cuomo's graduation from Harvard -- in fact, it is their first since their 1996 sophomore effort, 'Pinkerton,' which alienated some fans with a shift toward an angrier sound.

'Reveal,' the Athens, GA band's 12th full-length album, marks the 20-year anniversary of the group. Operating as a trio for the second consecutive outing, R.E.M. offer up 12 new tracks, mainly of the mid-tempo acoustic guitar and keyboard variety. Guests include Joey Waronker, Ken Stringfellow (The Posies), and Scott McCaughey (The Young Fresh Fellows).

This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band.

Perhaps the former Talking Head's best solo work since 1994's 'David Byrne,' 'Look Into The Eyeball' features 12 tracks and, as expected, numerous musical styles. NRU from Cafe Tacuba guests on the Spanish-language track "Desconocido Soy."

This is the third album from London glam-rockers Placebo. The U.S. release adds two bonus tracks: a new version of "Without You I'm Nothing" with David Bowie guesting on vocals, and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You."

The fifth album from the British rockers is their first U.S. release in five years.

The debut LP from Britain's Turin Brakes (whom the press have heralded as 2001's Coldplay) collects five tracks from previous EPs as well as seven new songs.

The first album from the Manics in three years features the singles "Found That Soul" and "So Why So Sad."

The first album from the Philly trio since 1999's Philadelphonic features guest appearances from Medeski Martin & Wood keyboardist John Medeski and Morphine drummer Billy Conway.

The inaugural major-label LP from the Bay Area indie rockers, whose 1998 debut album 'I Become Small And Go' garnered them Best New Artist honors from Spin.

This is the third full-length for the British threesome. It debuted at #1 on the UK music charts.

The first new album from Cave and his band since 1997's well-received 'The Boatman's Call.'

Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim.

The latest release from GBV is a continuation of the band's new, more polished sound introduced on 1999's 'Do The Collapse.'

The major-label debut from the British-influenced rockers from Los Angeles.

This is the major-label debut for the San Francisco adult alternative band.

A collection of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks recorded during the 'Sound of Water' sessions, with material frequently as strong as that on the previous LP. The CD includes two bonus tracks: remixes of "Boy Is Crying" and "Lose That Girl."

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have... the second album from the UK outfit featuring members of the Auteurs and Jesus and Mary Chain. The title track was a Top 20 hit in the UK.

The third full-length from the Minneapolis band.

Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.

This five-track EP from the Seattle band is their first release in three years.

Bigdumbface is a side project of Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland.

The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen').

Southern California's Alien Ant Farm is the first band signed to Papa Roach's New Noize label.

Juliana Hatfield and company reunite for their first album in 8 years.

Two albums in one; also included is the Young Fresh Fellows' 'Because We Hate You.' Scott McCaughey appears in both bands.

Included on the same CD with The Minus 5's 'Let The War Against Music Begin.'

The first full-length solo album from Red House Painters frontman Mark Kozelek (following his 2000 EP, 'Rock N Roll Singer') consists entirely, believe it or not, of Bon Scott-era AC/DC covers. You'd never guess it by listening to the album, however, as Kozelek transforms them into something entirely new.

This is a spoken word album, recorded live at LunaPark in Los Angeles.

The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement.

The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."

The third solo release from former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.

Luna's first live recording compiles performances from New York's Knitting Factory and Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, including the band's final show with bassist Justin Harwood and one of its first with Harwood's replacement Britta Phillips. The disc includes songs from each of Luna's five studio albums, as well as one track ("4th of July") from frontman Dean Wareham's previous band, Galaxie 500.

Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.

The Los Angeles indie band returns with its second album for Vapor Records, following 1997's 'Acetone.'

This box set includes a 70-minute CD of previously unreleased material (both live and studio recordings), a 56-page book of photographs, and a VHS/DVD featuring the group's videos.

This 18-track compilation contains most of the UK band's biggest hits, as well as one new track ("Music Is My Radar"). The only noticeable omissions seem to be "Popscene," "Chemical World," and "Sunday Sunday."

The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).

The debut album from the London quartet earned the band a Mercury Music Prize nomination and frequent comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Travis.

The follow-up to 1998's hugely successful 'You've Come A Long Way, Baby' features guest appearances by Macy Gray, Bootsy Collins, and (via sampling) Jim Morrison.

Poe's second album is a concept album, of sorts, about the death of her father (noted documentarian Tad Danielewski). Partially based on the autobiographical novel House of Leaves by Poe's brother Mark Z. Danielewski, 'Haunted' utilizes tapes of her father's voice as well as a mix of dark electronic and organic sounds.

The debut album from Canadian/Portugese singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado is an ecelctic mix of musical styles.

PJ Harvey's fifth, and possibly best, album sees her venturing away from the electronic experimentation of 1998's 'Is This Desire?' and returning to the purer rock sound prevalent on her early releases. Radiohead's Thom Yorke guests on the duet "This Mess We're In." Winner of the 2001 Mercury Music Prize.

The second album from Cinerama, the new band from Wedding Present frontman David Gedge, also featuring Gedge's wife Sally Murrell and former Weddoes guitarist Simon Cleave.

A 20-track compilation of B-sides, studio outtakes, and radio performances from the Mercury Music Prize-winning band.

Seemingly unwilling to stick to a successful formula, Radiohead follow their breakthrough album 'OK Computer' with this much more experimental work (recorded during sessions that also spawned the later-released 'Amnesiac' album), which ventures even further away from conventional song structure and embraces electronica more fully (even sounding at times like Aphex Twin).

Bowie's 1968-1972 BBC radio sessions are compiled onto two discs. Most editions of this album come with a limited edition third disc that consists of a concert recorded in 2000, featuring songs from the '70's, '80's, and '90's.

The debut full-length album from Damon Gough (who records under the Badly Drawn Boy name) earned Britain's Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2000.