The Tennessee power-pop outfit returns for their fourth album (and second for indie label Arena Rock after two major-label releases for Elektra). Guided By Voices' Robert Pollard guests.

The Eels fifth album finds head Eel Mark Oliver Everett (aka "E") injecting more humor into his otherwise dark alt-rock tunes.

The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.

Tony Hoffer (Beck) produced this first album for the Brighton, England four-piece.

This is the debut for the new band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (here on drums), joined by members of psych-rockers Feathers.

The latest album features such guests as Edan, Mr. Lif, and members of the Dap-Kings.

The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.

British composer Leo Chadburn, who has worked with such artists as Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne, releases a more pop-oriented album as Simon Bookish.

This is the first album for the British band since 2002's "Handcream For A Generation."

'Experience' is certainly evident here as former dB's Chris Stamey and Gene Holder are joined by all three members of Yo La Tengo, Caitlin Cary and producer Mitch Easter for a trip through material by the likes of Television, Cream and the Yardbirds (as well as some originals).

The Jamaican producer releases his latest album, produced with Andrew W.K.

Husband Steve Earle lends a hand on the singer-songwriter's latest release.

They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.

Sleepy Sun, the California rock band who most recently guested on UNKLE's Where Did The Night Fall, releases the follow-up to its 2009 debut.

With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.

Similar in sound to 1995's adventurous 'Wrecking Ball,' this album of original Harris tunes features guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews and Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson), among others.

The only "rock" act signed to Peter Gabriel's Real World label, Akron, Ohio native Joseph Arthur returns with his third album.

This is the alternative metal band's follow-up to their hit 1998 self-titled debut. Rick Rubin produced the 14-track effort.

The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.

This Brazilian dance-rock outfit may be "Tired Of Being Sexy," but that didn't stop Sub Pop from making them the first South American addition to its roster. This is their debut.

Portishead's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley produced this fourth LP for the UK retro-rockers.

This is the third full-length album for the San Francisco-based indie rock band.

The properly-hatted New York City four-piece make their debut with this ambitious CD.

The eigth album for the indie rock band formed in Chicago was recorded in three months.

Nigel Godrich produced the latest eclectic release for the prolific Los Angeles-based artist, which is more varied and uptempo than their previous collaborations.

The debut album for the Georgia-based singer features songs written by American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi.

The debut album for the group is led by the Unicorns' Alden Penner and Arcade Fire member, Brendan Reed.

Their 18th album overall, 'Snakes' is the Canadian trio's first studio outing since 2002's 'Vapor Trails.' Nick Raskulinecz co-produced.

The 1979 release was the last album recorded before John Bonham's death (he passed away in 1980). The remastered deluxe edition includes previously unreleased rough mixes of all of the seven songs.

Graham Sutton produced this sophomore set for the English band fronted by Greg Gilbert.

The six-track EP expands on his spring release "Elvis Perkins In Dearland."

This is the fourth album for the Minnesota punk band.

The third album for the indie-pop band led by Jason Quever.

The follow-up to the band's second album was produced by Rob Cavallo.

The rock quartet from Nottingham releases its debut album.

This is the second solo release for English singer-songwriter Gordon Anderson, who was a member of the original Beta Band lineup (and author of several of their hits including "Dry The Rain"). He tends to get labeled an "eccentric" by the music press, with frequent Syd Barrett comparisons.

Melding post-rock and electronica, German trio To Rococo Rot have garnered attention by releasing a series of well-received albums on indie labels (most notably 1999's 'The Amateur View') and producing Saint Etienne's 'Sound of Water' LP. Here, they combine with New York turntablist I-Sound for their first release on Mute Records.

After touring with the Pixies, Black Francis (aka Frank Black) returns to solo work on his latest album.

Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs build on the sparse, cool electronica sound of their last album, 'The Sound of Water,' with this latest release. Doves guitarist Jez Williams makes a guest appearance.

The third album for the North Carolina duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp is more synth-driven than previous efforts. The Shout Out Louds guest.

After 20 years and over 20 albums, Dayton, Ohio's Guided By Voices (led throughout its duration by Robert Pollard) is calling it quits with this final release.

The fourth release for the Portland, Ore. four-piece is a trip through 70's glam- and 80s synth- rock, complete with contributions from Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes (the latter produced much of the album), Chic's Nile Rogers, Bowie/T. Rex producer Tony Visconti, and, well, Evan Dando.

The German rock group returns with original members Jean Herve Peron, Werner "Zappi" Diermaier, and Ulan Bator's Amaury Cambuzat.

The Portland, Oregon, indie band's fifth album features guest appearances by Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock, and the Spinanes' Rebecca Gates.

The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.

The latest release for the indie band led by ex-Lync member Sam Jayne is its first on Isaac Brock's label.

Jakob Dylan & co.'s fifth long-player was produced by Brendan O'Brien.

The sophomore album for the English trio was produced by Butch Vig.

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

The third album for the Scottish band was produced by Bernard Butler.

The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch produced this first release in a dozen years for the original lineup of the lengendary hardcore punk outfit.

Don Was co-produced the band's first new studio album in eight years. Keith Richards sings on two tracks.

This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.

This is the debut album for the New York indie band led by Fred Thomas.

This is the debut album from the British band formed by producer Rupert Clervaux and music video director Ben Crook.

The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album.

The second solo album for the former Matchbox Twenty singer was produced with Matt Serletic.

This is the third LP for the New York-based noise-rock trio, known for their intense live shows.

The French shoegazers' third LP was co-produced by Ian Caple (Tindersticks).

The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.

Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.

The second live album for the singer-songwriter was recorded during his performance at Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on August 27, 2007.

The third album for the Danish band was produced by Gareth Jones and recorded with a live band.

Rick Rubin produces the latest album for the North Carolina band.

The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.

Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.'

The quintet from England uses influences from 1980s pop on its sophomore album produced by Erol Alkan.

The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.

The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.

This 17-song set was recorded during Will Oldham's 2004 tour.

The sophomore album for the Baltimore-based indie-rock duo.

This is the incredibly prolific Jason Molina's second studio album with his blues-rock outfit Magnolia Electric Co.

The ex-Guided By Voices singer releases his latest solo outing on his own label.

This is the much-blogged-about first album for the Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.

This is the Matador debut for the Northern California outfit founded by cabin- and tent-dwelling childhood friends (from Alabama) Nathan Shineywater and Rachael Hughes.

This is the third album for the British duo who recently moved to Georgia in the United States.

The Arizona emo band returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 self-titled effort. Gil Norton produced.

The veteran Seattle rockers return with an album produced by Phil Ek, Johnny Sangster, and Tucker Martine.

The Sweden-based singer releases her latest album produced by Valgeir Sigurdsson.

One of 2002's much-hyped neo-garage rock bands, New York's Yeah Yeah Yeahs have opened for acts such as the White Stripes and the Strokes, and have drawn comparisons to both. This five-track debut EP was originally released in 2001 on the indie Shifty label, and saw a rerelease in the summer of 2002 on Touch & Go.

Aside from the track "Heal Me," which includes background vocals by Laura Dern and Meg Ryan, this is a true solo effort for Melissa Etheridge, who wrote and performed all 10 tracks on this, her seventh album. Much of the music was written during her breakup with her long-time companion, and the songs reflect this experience.