Vanderslice continues his album-a-year pace (despite also serving as a producer on numerous indie-rock albums) with this typically literate and well-produced fifth disc, which was recorded with the help of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.

The fourth album for the English band was produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs.

The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.

The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks).

Broken Social Scene's singer goes solo in what will be a series of albums featuring each member of the band plus a few guests.

The sixth album for the Celtic punk band finds them on a new label.

The six-piece band from South Carolina releases its debut album on the Dead Oceans label.

The Canadian musician's follow-up to 'Infiniheart' was once again recorded solo at his home.

The latest album for the New York-based indie rock band was recorded in three days at Oneida's studio and Oneida's Kid Millions provided the drumming for the recording.

Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand.

The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.

Dave Sardy and Tony Doogan produced this debut LP for the new band from former Libertines member Carl Barat.

Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.

The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.

The debut album from the London quartet earned the band a Mercury Music Prize nomination and frequent comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Travis.

An early candidate for Album Title of the Year, 'Sexy' marks the second outing for Josh Homme's rockin' side project.

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.

This is the fifth album for the indie-rock band from Philadelphia.

The 10th solo album for the artist was produced by Andy Chase and features Richard Butler, Matthew Caws, Jody Porter, and Tracy Bonham as guests.

The third album from the London-based indie outfit.

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).

The debut album for the English quartet was produced by Tony Hoffer.

The seventh full-length album from the Los Angeles singer/songwriter.

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

The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.

Gareth Jones produced this fourth album for the distinctive Liverpool band.

The veteran rock-and-rollers return with their first studio album in nearly a decade. With Petty's trademark drawl and snarling blues-driven guitar, Mojo delivers a return to their roots as they continue to push the boundaries of classic rock and roll.

The four-track EP was recorded at different places between December 2006 and June 2008.

The second solo album for the former frontman of The Wallflowers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.

Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced.

The English quintet's debut album features samples of the voices of Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino.

The latest album for the alt-rock band from Illinois features songs about a breakup, with each song representing a month after the breakup.

Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.

Kinky is a five-piece band from Monterrey, Mexico that combines rock, electronica, and traditional Latin music. This debut album was produced by Chris Allison (Coldplay, Beta Band).

Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.

Mike Mogis produced this fourth album for the dance-inducing Nebraska indie rockers. Azure Ray's Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor add vocals on several tracks.

The third disc for the Twilight Singers, the side project for the Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, is a covers album, tackling such interesting, diverse subject matter as Bjork's "Hyperballad," John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," and Marvin Gaye's "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)."

The singer/songwriter/guitarist returns to the studio for the first time since 1996, when he recorded his final album as leader of the Lemonheads. Here, he's joined by Jon Brion on four tracks, as well as members of Giant Sand, Calexico, and Spacehog.

The Amsterdam-based rockers who gave us college-radio hit albums 'Palomine' and 'Lamprey' return with their fifth LP.

The debut album from Adelaide, Australia's Mark Mitchell (who records as Clue To Kalo) is a mix of indie rock and electronica, drawing comparisons to everyone from Badly Drawn Boy to Dntel.

This is the third LP for the Washington state punk trio.

The British duo's debut full-length album was mixed by Rich Costey.

The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members.

The former Delgado singer releases her second solo album and has her former band member Paul Savage producing it.

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.

This is the solo debut for the Strokes lead singer.

Ben Chasny returns to his solo project to release his 11th studio album.

'Need' marks the solo debut for Chris Adams of the Leeds, England band Hood.

This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.

This is the second album for film composer David Wingo as Ola Podrida.

The quartet from New York mixed and produced its own sophomore album.

This is the first studio disc in four years for the Irish quartet, who are massively popular in their native country.

Many of the songs on the former Guided By Voices leader's second solo set of the year originated in tracks recorded for the soundtrack to the Steven Soderbergh film "Bubble."

Chan Marshall releases her second covers album.

Known for his appearance on Zero 7's album, he releases the follow-up to his debut.

The now New York-based psych-rock five-piece worked with producer Bill Racine on this fourth album.

The live soundtrack to Martin Scorsese's documentary of the Rolling Stones' concerts at New York's Beacon Theater.

This is the first album in 11 years for the English band led by the troubled Dan Treacy.

The major-label debut from the British-influenced rockers from Los Angeles.

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

The Los Angeles- (no, not Bay Area-) based alt-rock band led by singer-songwriter James Grundler returns with a Rick Rubin-produced sophomore LP.

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).

This is the fifth album for the O.C.-endorsed band.

The indie rock band led by Elephant 6 label co-founder Robert Schneider releases its seventh studio album.

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

Four years since its sophomore release, the British band worked with producer Tim Goldsworthy on its third album.

The Raconteurs band member releases his fourth solo album produced by Gil Norton.

The Danish quintet's third album was produced by Fridolin.

This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.

The debut album for Luke Temple as Here We Go Magic was recorded in two months.

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

Plagued by numerous delays, the Chris Martin-led band's third album finally surfaced 3 years after the hugely successful 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head.' The band co-produced with Danton Supple (Elbow) and Ken Nelson (Kings Of Convenience, Badly Drawn Boy).

This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.

The David Heumann-led band releases its latest album.

Steve Albini produced this debut album for the St. Louis-based Berlin brothers (Lillian, Eve and Bosh) who make up the Living Things.

The debut album for the trio from Bristol was written in 12 days.

The fifth album for the English rock trio was produced entirely by the band.

The debut album for the Scottish indie-rock quartet.

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

Brother-sister duo Jim and Alison Shaw return for this, the distinctive English band's seventh album. While Alison's unique vocals are still clearer in the mix (as they were for 'Population Four'), the music here is more varied and ventures a bit more into electronica.

Believe it or not, these guys have been around for over 15 years now, and this is their eighth release (and first since 1998's 'Dizzy Up The Girl').

The Austin, Texas-based drone-pop qunitet--known to friends and reviewers as AmAnSet--returns with their fifth LP.

This is the solo debut for founding Pavement guitarist Scott Kannberg (aka "Spiral Stairs"). As Preston School of Industry, Spiral is joined by Andrew Borger on drums and Jon Erickson on bass, with other musicians guesting.

A commercial and critical success in the UK upon its release in the fall of 2003, 'Absolution' marks the third album for the English rockers (who frequently draw comparisons to Radiohead--but then again, who doesn't?). It also marks their first time working with producer Rich Costey.