Brendan Lynch produced this debut for the English blues-rock band, who are named after a Skip James song.

The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.

This is album number 19 for Scotland's resident oddball Nick Currie.

Imagine the Arcade Fire dosed with happy pills, stocked with toy instruments and forced to score a musical about the 1980s, and you may start getting close to the idea of this eight-piece co-ed band from Melbourne, Australia. This second album follows recent tours with the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, David Byrne and Belle And Sebastian.

'Bleed' marks Shirley Manson and Butch Vig's first Garbage album since 2001. Dave Grohl guests on one track.

Kevin Barnes' eighth Of Montreal disc finds the Georgian heading into more electronic territory, enlisting his laptop to assist in the recording process. Music on a laptop--who knew?

Daughter of Loudon and sister of Rufus, Martha becomes the third Wainwright to release an album in 2005. This self-titled effort is her full-length debut, following on the heels of her subtly-titled EP "Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole."

This is the third LP for the Brooklyn five-piece fronted by deep-voiced Matt Berninger.

The Memphis-born singer-songwriter is backed by The Earlies on this debut disc.

The nu-metal quartet have ditched their makeup and alien nicknames for this third album, produced with Dave Fortman.

'Morning' marks the U.S. debut for the Swedish four-piece, who originally formed in 1997.

'Dimmer' is the Thrill Jockey debut for British ex-pat and current Chicagoan Jim Elkington.

This is the fourth album for the Austin band led by singer-songwriter Will Sheff.

The tree-climbing, ice shelf-loving, Brighton, England band's second album follows two years after their debut ('The Decline Of British Sea Power') brought them critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Mads Bjerke (Spiritualized) produced.

The third release for the acclaimed cut-and-paste outfit features an expanded vocal role for guitarist Nick Zammuto.

Dave Sardy produced this sophomore album for the Canadian band, whose lineup now includes guitarist Luke Paquin (replacing Dante DeCaro).

'Absence' finds the acclaimed singer-songwriter once again collaborating with Eric Fisher. Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachman guests.

The theme of Mike Patton's fourth Fantomas album (which is similar in sound to their first disc) is a calendar, which each track named after a different day of April 2005.

This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

This disc marks the first new studio recording for the Jason Molina-led four-piece since he dropped the Songs: Ohia name. (Just to be confusing, however, the new band name was the title of the last Songs: Ohia album.)

The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.

The singer's second solo disc includes six tracks co-written with Linda Perry as well as a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry."

Jeremy Barnes is backed by additional musicians on this second eclectic AHAAH disc, which encompasses styles from folk to klezmer to mariachi.

This is the seventh album from the Australian indie-pop group led by singing drummer Tali White.

This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.

The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.

Another hot, retro-sounding band based in New York? Is there some sort of factory churning these bands out? (Or in the case of The Bravery, a Factory?) The band's self-titled debut, preceded by the requisite buzz, utilizes a new wave-flavored sound which is also reminiscent of, oh, let's just say New Order and The Cure.

Recorded during a Christmas show in 2004, this live set includes a mix of solo and Smiths material.

The seventh album for the British rockers includes appearances by Jools Holland and Paul Weller.

Long championed by the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit singer-songwriter Brendan Benson follows his 2002 disc 'Lapalco' with this set co-produced by Tchad Blake.

This multiculti London four-piece (making their full-length debut with 'Silent Alarm') has been heralded in seemingly every music magazine in the world as 2005's answer to Franz Ferdinand.

The 80s star returns with his first album in a dozen years.

Chris Walla produced this third album for the literary Portland, Ore.-based five-piece led by Colin Meloy.

The first album in two years for the New York band (which shares three members with !!!) introduces a few vocals (from group members Phyllis Forbes and Molly Schnick) and drum machines into the mix for the first time.

Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.

This is the Sub Pop debut (and third overall album) for the Seattle-based punk trio.

The Athens, Georgia singer-songwriter is backed by an all-star band of Van Dyke Parks (keyboards), Bill Frisell (guitar) and Don Heffington (drums), with John Chelew producing.

The Sacramento, Calif. noise-rock duo of Spencer Seim and Zach Hill each claim a disc to themselves on this 2-CD third album.

This is the debut full-length for the bawdy San Diego, Calif. rock outfit led by Jason Hill and Brian Karscig.

This self-released follow-up to '99 Cents' finds the German group joined by Spain's The No Heads.

For you Nick Cave completists out there, this three-disc box set compiles 56 tracks spanning both decades of his work with the Bad Seeds, including some previously unreleased material.

Will Oldham produced this third album for the former Appendix Out member, which consists of his interpretations of traditional Scottish folk songs.

Andrew Broder's third Fog album reprises the song "Hummer" from a recent EP of the same name, and adds 12 new tracks. It's both more vocal-oriented and (at times) more electronic than earlier efforts.

Bob Weston produced this third studio album for the Louisville indie rockers.

Michael Gira's post-Swans project Angels Of Light returns with a fourth release of mostly acoustic folk/rock, backed by musicians from Akron/Family.

The X frontman's fifth solo disc features guests Neko Case, Grant-Lee Phillips, Dave Alvin and Kristin Hersh.

This is the fourth LP for the trio of Jim Putnam, Senon Williams and Steve Goodfriend.

The latest neo-folk outfit under the tutelage of Michael Gira are the Brooklyn quartet Akron/Family, who make their debut with this self-titled release.

This Welsh-language disc marks the solo debut for the Super Furry Animals frontman.

Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.

The fourth album (and second released domestically) for the classic rock-influenced Swedish sextet is the first in a planned series.

The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter's second solo recording again sets his instrumentation against a moody electronic backdrop.

This eponymous disc is the debut for the Washington D.C. duo of Dischord Records/Fugazi head Ian MacKaye and drummer Amy Farina (The Warmers).

Named after Charles Manson's getaway driver, the British quartet Kasabian drew comparisons to The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, and Primal Scream with this debut LP.

The indie-rock trio 50 Foot Wave includes a pair of Throwing Muses (Kristin Hersh and Bernard Georges) plus Rob Ahlers. This full-length debut follows a self-titled EP released in 2004.

This is the second album for the garage-blues duo of VV and Hotel (known to their parents as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince).

Boasting a somewhat higher profile after a tour supporting Broken Social Scene, fellow Canadians Stars return with a third LP, produced by Tony Hoffer.

'Professor' marks the second solo outing for the Sea And Cake leader. He's backed by the same group of musicians that performed on his previous 1999 release, including S&C bandmate Archer Prewitt and Josh Abrams (Town & Country).

Less lo-fi and more band-oriented than previous efforts, 'Let Them Drink' is the second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia band led by Shai Halperin.

This is the second album for the Swedish garage rockers.

This is the second release for the Stereolab side project featuring Laetitia Sadier.

The veteran Irish trio return with a rock-oriented affair, their fifth studio disc overall.

Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'

The psychedelic prog-rock outfit led by Cedric Bixler Zavala and Omar Rodriguez return with a second ambitious album, which follows the death of band member Jeremy Ward.

The trio (which includes Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger) return with their first new album in four years, produced by Steve Osborne.

The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).

The mellow singer-songwriter re-teams with producer Mario Caldato Jr. for this follow-up to 'On And On.'

The Canadian singer-songwriter's sophomore release again blends country and rock sounds, and includes a guest appearance by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers).

Fifteen years after he left the British metal act, singer Rob Halford returns for this unlikely reunion album.

'Days' is the first album in over a dozen years for the reunited London-based alt-rockers, and is their first to include both original guitarists (Guy Chadwick and Terry Bickers) since 1989.

The fifth studio album for former Galaxie 500 members Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang once again finds the pair joined by Ghost guitarist Michio Kurihara.

Velocity Girl's Sarah Shannon guests on Eric Bachmann's fourth Crooked Fingers release, which was co-produced by Martin Feveyear.

The singer-songwriter returns with her first album of original material in three years, a conceptual work centering on the title character, with its 19 songs divided into six thematic "gardens." Damien Rice guests on one track.

The Portland, Ore. singer-songwriter's fourth album includes contributions from members of Rilo Kiley, My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists and Giant Sand.

The singer-songwriter (formerly of The Moldy Peaches) follows his acclaimed set 'Friends Of Mine' with this disc produced by Dan Myers.

Ethan Johns produced this sophomore album for southern rockers and brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and Matthew Followill. (OK, so Matthew is only a cousin, but he was still allowed to join the band.)

The fifth album for Eef Barzelay & co. includes contributions from members of Lambchop and Crooked Fingers. Barzelay himself produced the entire disc.

'Lost Marbles' collects six years of previously uncompiled material by the John Schmersal-led band, including internet-only tracks and limited-edition singles.

The New York indie-folk band's seventh album (their first in four years) is co-produced by Warren Defever (His Name Is Alive).

You may remember him as Australia's youngest rock star, but Ben Lee is a bit older (well, he's 26) and wiser (well, he's smart enough to date Claire Danes) now for his sixth album, produced (like his debut) by Brad Wood. Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis guests.

Sam Beam's latest release is a 6-track EP recorded with Brian Deck.

This disc compiles tracks from all five sessions the band recorded for the BBC's John Peel and Steve Lemacq shows.

This is the fourth studio disc for the Washington D.C. psych-rock outfit, who are now a four-piece with the addition of guitarist Cory Shane.

The singer-songwriter follows his acclaimed effort '1972' with another album produced by Brad Jones. Don't be fooled by the title: it's not a country album, but rather, a farewell to the city Rouse has called home for the past decade (before moving to Spain).

This debut LP for the New York quartet has drawn numerous comparisons to Spoon.