Picking up on the sounds of late 70s / early 80s post-punk and no-wave, this all-female Bay Area quartet drew positive notices for their debut 'Other Animals' and now return with a sophomore LP two years later.

The Welsh band returns with 12 new tracks of indie rock mixed with folk, pop, and psychedelia.

The former Led Zeppelin singer's first solo album in nearly 10 years is a mix of originals and covers, including Bob Dylan's "One More Cup of Coffee" (also recently covered by the White Stripes) and Tim Buckley's "Win My Train Fare Home."

Michael Stipe and Conor Oberst guest on this sophomore disc for the Athens, GA outfit led by producer Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes), with vocals from Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor (Azure Ray).

The debut album for I Am The World Trade Center was recorded entirely on a laptop computer, with music by Kindercore head Dan Geller and vocals by Amy Dykes. [The band officially shortened its name to I Am The World following the tragic events of September 11, 2001.]

Talk about apt titles. The British folk legend's first album in a whopping 17 years features 10 new songs recorded mainly with her son, Teddy Thompson, and numerous guests such as Rufus Wainwright, Van Dyke Parks, and ex-husband and recording partner Richard Thompson.

A long-time favorite of his fellow indie rockers, 41-year-old Daniel Johnston releases his first album of new material in seven years, following 1994's 'Fun' (his one and only major-label release).

The California indie-rock band releases a five-track EP.

The final album for the industrial rock band.

The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.

The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.

The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England.

The indie rockers' follow-up to their platinum album "Plans" features an eight-and-a-half-minute-long song.

The Detroit artist wrote the music for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), to be performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.

This stripped-down, all-acoustic set marks the solo debut for the Clem Snide frontman.

This is the debut full-length for the Lawrence, Kansas band consisting of Matt Suggs (Butterglory), Rob Pope (The Get Up Kids), and John Anderson, Zach Holland, Dustin Kinsey (Thee Higher Burning Fire).

The debut album for the quartet includes Sam Genders of Tunng, Stephen Cracknell of The Memory Band, Hanna Caughlin of The Bicycle Thieves, and Liam Bailey.

The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album.

The debut album for the quintet from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Nick Cave & co. return for a follow up to 2001's 'No More Shall We Part.'

Based in Los Angeles, the Eels have had some stateside success on MTV but have perhaps found greater popularity in the UK and Europe. This new LP (their fourth) features guest appearances by Koool G Murder, John Parish (who also produces), and Joe Gore.

The former backup singer for Missy Elliott and Timbaland comes into her own on this, her debut album, which was produced and co-written by her two benefactors. Tweet's presence and talent are evidenced by the surprising abundance of guitar/soul tracks here, instead of a reliance on electronic/dance numbers typical of a Missy-Timbaland production.

John Mellencamp's 18th album features guest appearances from India Arie and Chuck D.

The latest release produced by Will Sexton for the California singer since his move to Austin, Texas, features Eliza Gilkyson and Cindy Cashdollar as guest singers.

Still going strong, the Seattle grunge band returns with its seventh studio album.

The first album in nearly 10 years for the British rock band was recorded in France.

The actual first album for the Atlanta, Georgia, rock band finally receives an official release after being shelved in 1994.

The Texas artist formerly known as Theory of Everything releases his second album.

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.

This is the first album of any kind in eight years (and the first true solo singer-songwriter album period) for the former leader of the Kinks.

This is the second album from the trio of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Glenn Kotche and Jim O'Rourke.

Rick Rubin produced the gypsy-inspired band's debut for Columbia Records, which also includes Brazilan influences now.

Jerry Finn returns as producer for the band's first album in three years.

The Colombian singer releases her third English-language album, which reunites her with Wyclef Jean, who appeared on their number one single "Hips Don't Lie."

The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.

The second full-length album for the New Zealand-based artist, Annabel Alpers.

The Damon Dash-produced project features the Black Keys and several hip hop artists including Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mos Def, Ludacris, RZA, Raekwon, Jim Jones, Nicole Wray, Q-Tip, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, and members of M.O.P.

The debut album for Robert "Chicken" Burke and Simone Felice, who left The Felice Brothers last year.

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.

The punk-rock band's first album in more than six years was produced by Brett Gurewitz.

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

Members of the Jayhawks combine with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy and Big Star's Jody Stephens for the pseudo-supergroup's first release in eight years.

The second full-length from the Peter Hook-led band features a Bernard Sumner-esque lead vocalist and a sound that could be mistaken for New Order in places.

The band's first album together since 1993's 'Republic' finds the group moving away from electronica and back to guitar rock. The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan duets with Bernard Sumner on "Turn My Way" (and has been touring with the band as an additional guitarist), and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and Innes contribute vocals and guitar to "Rock The Shack." Steve Osborne produced the 10-track album.

This is the first solo album in over 10 years for the Echo & The Bunnymen frontman, who lately has developed a vocal fan in Coldplay's Chris Martin, who guests on this disc.

The lead singer of the punk rock band X releases her first solo album on the Bloodshot Records label.

This is the debut disc for the atmospheric Denton, Texas indie rockers.

The latest release from the British folk-rock band includes both live and studio recorded tracks as well as guest appearances from Robert Plant and Pentangle's Jacqui McShee.

This is the all-instrumental (think somewhere in between Out Hud and Daft Punk) debut album for the New York duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud (who formerly operated under the name Cherry).

The debut full-length album for rthe Scottish rock band was produced by Francis MacDonald.

Phil Elverum's first LP release under the name Mount Eerie (which was also the title of his final record as The Microphones) is the self-released 15-track 'No Flashlight,' which will also see companion all-drums and "sing-along" discs released in the coming weeks.

This is the latest solo album for Portland-based Adam Forkner.

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.

The singer's 18th album is the first she produced herself.

The latest album for the Mexican band was produced by Money Mark.

The debut full-length release from the British brother and sister duo The Molotovs was produced by Jason Perry.

The Swedish pop band named after the Serge Gainsbourg's song releases its third album.

The British band's eighth album sees Tim Burgess abandoning the falsetto he used on 2001's departure 'Wonderland' as the group returns to the more rock-oriented style of 'Tellin' Stories.'

This is the third album for the British rock band that has been compared to The Who for its 1960's sound.

When it rains it pours: After going five years without a Weezer album, fans of the quirky alt-rockers get two new discs in two years, with this (their fourth release overall) quickly following 2001's Green Album.

Unlike debut 'Out Of The Shadow,' album number two is a full-band affair, with Zach Rogue joined in the studio by his touring band.

The latest solo album for the former Stone Roses singer was produced by Dave McCracken.

The first album on Darla Records for the brother/sister indie-pop duo.

Andy Dragazis' third Blue States album is a major departure, adding vocalist/guitarist Chris Carr and drummer Jon Chandler to the mix and moving well away from the chill-out vibe of the previous two discs.

The debut album for Ireland's Gemma Hayes shows the twentysomething singer-songwriter attempting to synthesize her diverse influences, who range from My Bloody Valentine to Joni Mitchell. Dave Fridmann produces.

The latest album for the Massachusetts rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien.

The second full-length album for the Canadian indie-rock band was produced by Aaron Fisher.

The first album on the band's own label was produced by J. Robbins.

The fourth album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer and guitarist was produced by Malcolm Burn.

Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.

The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.

The rock band brings a space theme to its latest studio album.

The second album for the British singer was produced by Paul Epworth.

Stephin Merritt's final album in his "no-synth trilogy" was largely inspired by 1960s-70s British folk.

Probot is the all-star metal band founded by Nirvana/Foo Fighters drummer Dave Grohl and fronted by a variety of singers, including King Diamond, Max Cavalera (Sepultura), and Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead).

The band consists of former Luscious Jackson keyboardist Vivian Trimble and Breeders bassist Josephine Wiggs, who previously teamed up on another Lucscious Jackson side project, The Kostars (Wiggs produced their one album).

The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.

Siouxsie Sioux of the rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Creatures releases her debut solo album.

Pete Kember produced the second album with the rock band led by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, which also includes three members from the touring live band.

Orginally self-released in early 2008, Saddle Creek re-releases the debut full-length album for the Canadian indie rock band.

This is the second solo LP from the co-founder of such legendary alt-country bands as Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt.

The 12th studio album for the Irish rock band was produced with Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite.