The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote.

The second album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Howard Bilerman.

The third album from the London-based indie outfit.

The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B/soul singer features guest appearances from Rick Ross and Stacy Barthe as well as production from Kanye West and Dave Tozer.

The debut solo studio full-length release for Georgia-based Ben Asbury was produced by Jarvis Taveniere.

The 2-CD set for the singer/songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis and John Alagia.

Andrew Wyatt teamed up with Swedish producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (best known for their Grammy-winning work on Britney Spears' "Toxic") to form the new group.

The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, The Thrills incorporate the sounds of California rock from the 1960s and 70s (the Byrds, Beach Boys) as well as a bit of Beatles thrown in for good measure on this debut album, already a hit in the UK (and a nominee for the Mercury Music Prize).

Released on Bella Union Records, The Courage Of Others is Midlake's third full-length album.

The third full-length release from British dance-pop artist Georgia was co-produced by Rostam.

The third full-length release for the Swedish pop artist features a guest appearance from Young Thug.

The 45-year-old former squiggle makes a return to form with his first release in three years.

Jazz influences the debut full-length pop album from the New Zealand singer, who was featured in Gotye's single "Someone I Used To Know." It includes six new songs in addition to the tracks that appeared on the Australia/New Zealand release.

Peter Katis produced the debut album for the Simon Balthazar-led band.

The Danish duo's latest album features a 3D cover.

The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from B.o.B, Future, and Nicki Minaj.

The long-awaited fourth album by model, actress, and R&B superstar Ciara features Ludacris and Usher, balancing back and forth between club beats and slow ballads.

The debut album for the UK artist Helena Costas was produced by Danger Mouse.

The latest album for Sweden's Emil Svanangen is his first on the Polyvinyl label.

The Norway-based indie-folk duo of Erlend Øye and Erik Glambek Bøe reunite for a third album, following some detours by Øye into more electronic-based music.

This is the sophomore American release from the Norweigian group, following their eponymous debut on Kindercore (which shares about half of the same tracks with this album).

The first full-length for the pop singer since 2012's Lotus features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, GoldLink, Keida, Demi Lovato, Shenseea, Ty Dolla $ign, and XNDA.

The follow-up to her 2007 debut album was produced by Greg Kurstin.

The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.

The debut album for the British indie rock trio.

The fifth studio album for the Canadian singer and producer is also the soundtrack to the documentary of the same name.

Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.

Following the unexpected critical and commercial success of M!ssundaztood, Pink returns with a third, even more rock-oriented album. Linda Perry returns to helm just a few tracks, with the bulk of the producing/writing chores falling to Rancid's Tim Armstrong.

Ivy's Andy Chase produced this sophomore effort from the French band that gave us 2000's irresistibly poppy 'Puzzle.'

This is the follow-up to the singer's acclaimed 1999 debut. Rick Rubin produces, with guest appearances from Slick Rick, Mos Def, and Erykah Badu.

The debut album for the California-born dance-pop singer was produced by the Cataracs.

The English-language debut release for the Bronx bachata artist features guest appearances from Kid Ink, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, and Tyga.

The Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik returns with a concept album for a musical he hopes to make.

The second full-length solo release for the former Fifth Harmony singer features guest appearances from DaBaby and Shawn Mendes.

The 22-track release from the Los Angles-based pop trio Unloved features guest appearances from Jarvis Cocker, Étienne Daho, Jon Spencer, and Raven Violet.

This is the eighth full-length release for British art-pop ensemble. Not surprisingly, John McEntire and Jim O'Rourke co-produced the album, with additional contributions from Sean O'Hagan (The High Llamas).

Iggy Pop sings a duet on the second full-length release produced by Dr. Luke for the dance-pop singer.

Rafter wrote and produced the songs himself as part of an art project with photographer Lizeth Santos.

The debut album for the songwriter includes songs written and produced by RedOne and Space Cowboy.

The three-disc set (two CDs and a DVD) features a recording of the ex-Beatle's three-night concert in New York City's Citi Field on July 17, 18, and 21, 2009.

The New Zealand duo releases their fourth full-length album.

The four-track EP features a song remixed by Saint Etienne.

Producer Gil Norton returns for the Foo Fighters' sixth album.

The English rock band reunites after its 1999 split to release its fourth album.

The two-disc set for the Swedish rock band is its fifth studio album.

The Canadian duo of Jim Guthrie and Islands singer Nick Thorburn release their debut album as Human Highway.

Inara George and Greg Kurstin cover eight Hall & Oates classic songs, including one original song influenced by the duo.

The fifth album for the married duo from Kansas.

The third album for the all-girl trio from Brooklyn, New York.

After the success of the single "Foundations," her debut album was released five weeks early and opened as the number-one album in the UK.

The Norwegian rock band releases a collection of songs previously only available in Norway.

The two surviving members of the popular R&B trio completed this long-delayed fourth album after the early 2002 death of cofounder Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.

A sequel, of sorts, to Kelly's 1993 album '12 Play.'

This double album from Jill Scott and her band, Fatback Taffy, includes a live disc of performances of material from her acclaimed debut album, 'Who is Jill Scott?', as well as a second disc of new studio recordings.

The French R&B duo offer up a mix of French- and English-language tracks on this belated follow-up to their successful 1998 debut.

The debut album for Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Ramona Gonzalez.

Until jj signed with Secretly Canadian to release its second full-length album, the identity of the Swedish duo was unknown to the industry at large.

The ninth full-length studio release for pop artist P!nk features guest appearances from First Aid Kit, Chris Stapleton and The Lumineers.

The third album for the New Zealand-based indie band led by Ryan McPhun is its first on the Sub Pop label.

The sixth full-length studio release for the pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Future and Ed Sheeran.

The runner-up in season eight of American Idol releases his debut album.

Orenda Fink and her friend Scalpelist (Cedric LeMoyne of Remy Z) releases their debut album produced by Michael Patterson.

The creation of Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, the Reindeer Section is a Scottish indie-pop supergroup. For this sophomore effort, the Section includes appearances from a whopping 27 people, including members of Belle & Sebastian, Arab Strap, Astrid, Mogwai, Mull Historical Society, Idlewild and Teenage Fanclub.

The debut full-length album for the New York indie rock band was produced by Chris Zane.

The second album for the London-based singer was produced with Greg Wells and features Imogen Heap and Final Fantasy's Owen Pallett as guests.

Chris Isaak's eighth album is his first since the disappointing sales of 1998’s 'Speak of the Devil,' but also his first since he took to the small screen in a Showtime comedy series.

The veteran singer's first completely self-produced album is his first studio recording since 2001's 'Songs From The West Coast.'

The debut full-length release for the singer-songwriter was executive produced by Monsters & Strangerz.

The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Alessia Cara, Remy Ma, and Wiz Khalifa.

The fourth studio album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Mark Bright.

The Norwegian artist (backed here by The Faces Down Quartet) remakes himself as a cabaret singer, with a disc full of jazz-pop tunes including a cover of the standard "Night and Day."

The second album for the Chicago-based band is its first on the Anticon label.

The Los Angeles singer/songwriter's eclectic debut album comes after cuts on the soundtracks to "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Shallow Hal."

The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig.

This is the debut album for the Swedish teenage sisters.

The second full-length solo release for the former One Direction singer features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj and Timbaland.

The second full-length release from New York pop singer-songwriter Madison Beer is said to be influenced by such artists as The Beach Boys, Lana Del Rey and Tame Impala.

Heavily influenced by the likes of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Adam Green (the alternative-folk singer/songwriter better known for his stint with the lo-fi indie group Moldy Peaches) returns with his sixth studio album.

The second full-length release for the singer-songwriiter/producer includes production by Jeff Bhasker, Diplo, Paul Epworth, Mark Ronson, The Smeezingtons, and Andrew Wyatt.

The singer's fourth album features production from will.i.am, Cee-Lo, Linda Perry, Max Martin and Raphael Saadiq (but, for the first time, not the Neptunes). Husband Nas also guests.

The second full-length album for the indie-rock band from Atlanta was produced by Joe Chicarelli.

The second full-length release for the pop group formed during the second season of The X Factor features guest appearances from Missy Elliott, Fetty Wap, and Ty Dolla Sign.