The sophomore effort for the English quartet includes two tracks produced by the legendary (and allegedly homicidal) Phil Spector, with the remainder handled by John Leckie and Danton Suppie.

'Nightbird' marks the first disc of original songs from the duo of Andrew Bell and Vince Clarke in five years.

The first post-Blink-182 recording for Tom DeLonge finds the singer-guitarist in a new group with members of The Offspring and The Distillers.

The unfortunately-named Agoura Hills, Calif. rockers--now down to a trio after losing their bassist--return with a third album.

The sophomore effort for Eagle-Eye Cherry (following 1998's Grammy-nominated 'Desireless') includes a guest appearance from sister Neneh Cherry on one track. Rick Rubin produces.

The Smiths' guitarist takes a turn at the microphone for the first time, handling vocal duties for his new band, The Healers. The lineup also includes Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) on drums and Kula Shaker bassist Alonza Bevan.

Rick Rubin produced album number five for the Rivers Cuomo-led band.

This is the third solo album for the former Verve frontman.

The Northern California band's fifth album in ten years includes a cover of Bread's "Guitar Man."

The fifth studio release for the veteran UK rock trio fronted by Grant Nicholas comes three years after the suicide of the band's drummer, Jon Lee.

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

The veteran pop-punk outfit led by John Feldmann returns with a fifth studio disc.

The metal band returns after a seven-year recording hiatus with this new disc, produced by band leader Page Hamilton (the only original member here) with Jay Baumgardner and Charlie Clouser.

'Astronaut' marks first album by Duran Duran's original lineup since 1983's 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger.' Dallas Austin and Don Gilmore are among the producers.

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

This is the first U.S. release for the popular Finnish goth-rock band (the initials stand for His Infernal Majesty) fronted by Ville Hermani Vallo.

The first album in over four years for the California punk band was produced by Bob Rock.

This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.

Best known as the co-creator of MTV's cult hit sock puppet show "Sifl and Olly," Liam Lynch has also studied music at Paul McCartney's academy and is a published writer. 'Fake Songs,' his first album, includes "United States of Whatever" (the most popular song from S&O and now a minor alternative radio hit) and such tracks as "Fake David Bowie Song," "Fake Pixies Song," and "Fake Depeche Mode Song."

The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).

This is the second release for the second incarnation of Helmet, which features frontman Page Hamilton backed by a new rhythm section.

This is the solo debut for the former frontman of Suede and The Tears.

Drummer Terry Bozzio only features in half of the tracks on Korn's eighth album, which ends their current contract with Virgin.

The fourth studio album for the California rock band was produced by Howard Benson.

'Amateur Night' marks the first solo release for the former frontman of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Cabaret Voltaire's Stephen Mallinder co-produced.

The Omaha, Nebraska alt-rockers return with an eighth album.

Working once again with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Guided By Voices, Elliot Smith), the Aussies return with a second LP.

The guitarist for the legendary Manchester outfit The Stone Roses emerges with his very first solo album (after the breakup of his less successful second band, the Seahorses). It also marks the first appearance of Squire as a vocalist, as he sings on each of these 10 tracks.

Still lowercase, the alt-rock band led by Rob Thomas (who is perhaps more famous for "Smooth" on Santana's 1999 album) returns with their third album, the first on which the band shared songwriting duties as a unit.

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

Going on 15 years of recording, the once-popular Ed Kowalczyk & co. return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Birds Of Pray.'

The Boston-based punk-metal outfit returns with a third studio LP, produced by David Botrill (Tool).

The rock band's fourth album includes a song released for the video game Rock Band.

Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Nickle Creek's Sean Watkins release their debut together as Fiction Family.

Ed Kowalczyk & co. return for their sixth album, produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate).

The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton.

The punk pop band releases its fifth studio album.

This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.

The Canadian rock band releases its sixth album produced with Mutt Lange.

The California nu-metal band offers a back-to-basics approach on this sixth LP.

After trying out acting and working with Neon Neon, Sean Tillmann returns to Har Mar Superstar to release his latest album.

David Bottrill produced this third LP for the Peoria, Ill.-based metal band.

The third album from the UK group was self-produced by the band.

The band's fifth album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool).

The Welsh band releases its sophomore album.

Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik returns with his third Five For Fighting album, with Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow) handling some of the production duties.

The New Zealand rockers return with a second album, produced by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.

The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group.

The fifth album for the rock band from Illinois, who's single 'Hey There Delilah' (off their 2005 album "All That We Needed" and re-released as a single in 2007) was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.

What could possibly be more relevant in 2003 than an 80s band covering their favorite hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s? Tracks here include Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill," Buddy Holly's "Everday," and The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."

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

The sixth album for the Portland, Oregon, rockers includes guest appearances by Dire Strait's Mark Knopfler and the Heartbreakers' guitarist Mike Campbell.

The first album in three years from the always bizarre Texans includes about two-thirds of the tracks from their unreleased 1998 effort "After The Astronaut."

The London-based pop singer's debut album.

This limited-edition release from the Blur frontman consists of 14 original solo demos (recorded in hotel rooms during a recent tour) spread over four sides, each one clearly a work in progress.

Twins Joel and Benji Madden lead the Maryland pop-punk outfit through 13 tracks on this delayed fourth album.

'Weirdness' is the first album for the legendary rock band--which, yes, includes frontman Iggy Pop--since 1973. The remaining original lineup is supplemented by Minutemen bassist Mike Watt.

The second album for the English band was produced by Noisia.

Brad Wood returns to produce the Australian singer's seventh studio album.

The latest solo album for the singer/guitarist was produced by Timberland and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon.

The Canadian alt-metal outfit returns with a self-produced fourth album.

The alt-metal band returns with a follow-up to their 2001 megahit, 'Break The Cycle.'

Its third album on Wind-Up Records finds the band without lead guitarist Pat Callahan.

Three former members of Jane's Addiction--including guitarist Dave Navarro--are joined by singer Steve Isaacs for this new project.

The Nirvana-esque four-piece returns with a follow-up to their 2001 major-label debut 'Come Clean.'

The critics were not kind to this follow-up to 'Chocolate Starfish...,' which sees the band with a new guitarist (who won the slot in a competition held at various Guitar Centers!) replacing the departed Wes Borland.

This is the first album in five years for the jokey alt-rockers.