The Irish quartet releases its debut album, produced by John Goodmanson.

Ohio-based five-piece rock band Drummer is made up Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, Jon Finley (Party of Helicopters), Jamie Stillman, (Teeth of the Hydra and Kent), Greg Boyd (Ghostman & Sandman), and Steve Clements.

The Canadian singer's latest solo album was produced by ex-Eric's Trip bandmate Rick White.

This is the second album (and Saddle Creek debut) for the San Francisco duo of Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel.

The former singer of The Delgados releases her debut solo album.

Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir.

This is the second album for the D.C.-based duo of Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina (The Warmers).

This first solo disc in eight years for the former Birthday Party and Bad Seeds member mixes covers with two Harvey originals.

The German noisemakers return with a somewhat quieter affair, marking their first studio recording in four years.

Richard Warren's third LP, produced by Flood, finds the multi-instrumentalist moving more toward mainstream electro/synth pop, closer to bands such as New Order and Primal Scream than his more experimental albums 'Volume 1' and 'Volume 2.'

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).

The veteran South Bronx, New York no-wave outfit returns after a four-year recording hiatus, with a multi-generational lineup that includes the daughters of some of the original members.

This genre-hopping eponymous disc is the debut for the duo of guitarist Dan Gullucci (Modest Mouse) and MC Sean Reveron.

The San Francisco-based band that started in Santa Cruz, releases its debut album.

The fourth album for the British singer features Tilda Swinton as a guest artist.

This is the third album for the Brooklyn, New York duo.

Dave Sardy produced this sophomore album for the Canadian band, whose lineup now includes guitarist Luke Paquin (replacing Dante DeCaro).

Dan "The Automator" Nakamura and Russell Simins' latest album includes Sammy James, Jr. from the Mooney Suzuki and Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as guests.

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.

This is the second album for the eclectic, multi-lingual New York band that, despite its name, is largely male and definitely not Brazilian.

'Death' is the third album for Seattle's David Terry, who almost single-handedly is Aqueduct.

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 12th album for the musician was released both with and without his backing band, The Blokes.

"Mercy," the single from Duffy's debut album, made her the first female Welsh singer to hit number one on the UK pop charts in over 20 years.

The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound.

The second album for the band features a film directed by the band's lead singer, Charles Fink.

The latest release for Mark Oliver Everett is what he calls his "divorce album."

This is the sophomore album for the metal band from Austin, Texas.

The third album for the British band (now down to three members) was co-produced by Steve Osborne and Jim Abbiss along with Clearlake frontman Jason Pegg.

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

The Toronto lo-fi indie-rockers, led by Will Oldham-esque singer-songwriter Aaron Riches, make their Sanctuary debut with this third album.

The first of the double EP set, March of the Zapotec, features Mexican music influences, whereas the second, Holland, includes songs made by Zach Condon under the name Realpeople.

The band's first album of new songs since 1999's Viva el Amor contains 12 mostly reggae-tinged tracks.

The fourth album for the Orange County frat-rockers.

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

The UK five-piece worked with producer Tchad Blake for this fourth LP.

The London, England band's fourth LP finds them stripping away some of the layers (and extra musicians) found on previous outings for a more organic trip-hop approach.

The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.

Elvis has returned to the land of rock--or at least, country-flavored rock, as he's joined on several tracks by Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris. It's his second disc to feature (and first to credit) his new backing band, The Impostors, who look an awful lot like his former backing band, The Attractions, save for the addition of bassist Davey Faragher.

Guitarist Nathan Thelen is out, and keyboardist Leona Marrs is in, for the third LP from the Andrea Zollo-fronted band.

The fourth studio album for the Southern California band is based on Alex Greenwald's ideas about spending time with a fictional cult.

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

The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist.

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

The quartet featuring Margaret Wienk releases its third album, which was recorded on a 24-track analog tape.

The latest album from the Brooklyn-based artist also known as Mike Sniper, who's real identity remains mysterious.

This 19-song disc compiles songs from each of the Cincinnati, Ohio band's releases.

The first Spanish-language album for the Canadian-born singer features Alejandro Fernyndez, Juan Luis Guerra, Julieta Venegas, La Mala Rodrýguez and Concha Buika, and Josh Groban as guests.

The band's follow-up to 2005's 'Gimmie Trouble' finds Adult. back down to the original duo of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller.

'Myths' marks the debut for the fun-loving dance-rock (or as the band themselves call it, "new rave") four-piece from Brighton, England.

The debut full-length album for the Australian band was produced by Jim Abbiss.

The fifth album for the married duo from Kansas.

The British trio from Manchester releases their debut album of dance rock.

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

This is the second full-length for the Toronto group fronted by Emily Haines, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene.

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 latest from Red Krayola and Art & Language features five tracks about the following people: Wile E. Coyote, President George W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, John Wayne, and artist Ad Reinhardt.

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

Forget concept albums; this is a concept band. Formed by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Blur's Damon Albarn, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori, and the Tom Tom Club's Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz (with visuals by "Tank Girl" creator Jamie Hewlett), the Gorillaz are a "virtual" hip-hop outfit of cartoon characters based somewhere in the future. Hey, we don't make this stuff up; we just report it.

Definitely not your typical blink-182 album, this eponymous release finds the once-juvenile band finally showing a mature side, and winning critics over in the process. The Cure's Robert Smith guests on one track.

The punk outfit led by Brody Armstrong (oops--make that Brody Dalle, now) makes its major-label debut with 'Coral Fang,' the band's third release overall.

Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.

Supergrass' Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey team up to form The Hot Rats and release a debut album of covers produced by Nigel Godrich.

This is the sophomore album for the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia.

The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.

A collection of live recordings from Bonnie "Prince" Billy's tour of Scotland and Ireland in the spring of 2006.

Trent Reznor finally returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'The Fragile.' Dave Grohl guests.

The San Francisco-based singer releases his latest album on the Sub Pop label.

The latest album for the singer-songwriter from Hawaii is said to be based on his childhood experiences.

The second album for the Atlanta-based female rock band.

Victor Van Vugt produced this long-awaited full-length debut for the Austin, Texas group, who previously generated some buzz with a series of EPs.

The Irish band's third album and is again produced by Tony Hoffer.

The box set includes rare singles, live tracks from 1977-2000, and a music video DVD.

From a family of famous country singer, the younger Hank Williams brings more rock music to his sixth album.

James McAlister (Ester Drang) joins band leader David Bazan and his longtime collaborator TW Walsh on Pedro The Lion's fifth album.

After dabbling in solo projects, the band regroups for its fourth album, produced by Jason Lader.

This is the second DFA release for the Brooklyn outfit who have evolved from abrasive noise rock to a little less abrasive psychedelic electronica. Production was handled by the DFA, Steve Revitte (Liars) and Nicolas Vernhes (Fiery Furnaces).

Los Angeles-based Phantom Planet is best known for counting among its members "Rushmore" star Jason Schwartzman and "Donnie Darko" star Alex Greenwald. 'The Guest,' their second album, was produced by Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake.

The inaugural major-label LP from the Bay Area indie rockers, whose 1998 debut album 'I Become Small And Go' garnered them Best New Artist honors from Spin.

The follow-up to 2000's hit 'The Man Who,' 'Invisible Band' contains similar-sounding guitar pop from the Scottish rockers. The album was produced by Nigel Godrich, who worked with Radiohead on 'Kid A' and 'OK Computer.'