The album features Taylor Hawkins on drums after Josh Eppard left the band.

This is the first new album in three years for the folk-rock duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray.

The fourth album from the Milwaukee emo band is their first with veteran producer Stephen Street, who gives the album a more expansive sound.

The latest, two-disc album from one of Damon Albarn's bands contains remixes and demos.

The follow-up to 'Return of Saturn' finds Gwen Stefani & co. working with a variety of producers (Sly and Robbie, Ric Ocasek, William Orbit) in a variety of styles.

The veteran singer-songwriter was forced by Island to re-record the songs for this eighth album three times, before the label finally approved a release. This final version was recorded with producer John Shanks (Alanis Morissette) and marks the first of her albums to include songs not written by Etheridge.

The Los Angeles indie band returns with its second album for Vapor Records, following 1997's 'Acetone.'

Ethan Johns produced the singer-songwriter's third and final release of 2005, which unlike its predecessors is a stripped-down solo affair consisting of nine lengthy story-songs each representing a year of Adams' life during his twenties.

The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.

The hardcore, often political rockers return with their 14th studio album.

Damon Albarn produced and wrote the music for the adaptation of a 16th Chinese book into a stage opera.

Hawaiian native and unofficial kingpin of beachside pop rock, Jack Johnson's newest delivery of breezily spun folk songs capture the mellow mood of Johnson's previous albums, complete with a sunny surf vibe.

Anyone disappointed by the last Daft Punk album might enjoy this funky, largely instrumental second album for the New York duo.

The sophomore solo album for the Mojave 3 and Slowdive member.

Harper's first album in three years is split into a disc of uptempo rockers and a second disc of acoustic ballads.

John McEntire produced this third album for the Chicago indie rockers led by Jim Elkington.

The live album of Rufus Wainwright's recreation of Judy Garland's 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall.

The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters.

The first album for the rock band featuring Black Francis and his wife Violet Clark.

This is the second solo outing for the former Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers frontman.

The long-awaited follow-up to the band's 1995 eponymous debut features a guest contribution from The Fall's Mark E. Smith and a cover of Trio's 'Da Da Da.'

The album contains music written for a dance choreographed by Adrienne Hart.

Another eclectic offering from Shirley Manson and Garbage, their third album and first since 1998.

The first full release in four years for the duo of Jad and David Fair.

This is the sophomore release for the Boston-based alt-rockers.

The second album for the British group was produced by Mark Ronson.

The fourth studio album for the ex-Radish member is said to have some country elements.

The fourth album for the group from New York features such guests as Estelle, Busta Rhymes, The-Dream, and Lil Wayne.

The debut album for the group from Phildelphia and New York is rereleased by Matador after being self-released in August.

Covers are nothing new for the Roxy Music frontman, but 'Dylanesque' marks the first time Ferry has dedicated an entire album to the work of a single artist. (That would be Bob Dylan, in case you didn't notice the title.)

The Brooklyn, New York-via-Memphis rock group releases its full-length debut produced by Chris Coady.

The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.

The debut album for the New Hampshire rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.

King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'

The English indie-rock band releases its debut full-length album on 4AD.

The latest album for the rock band from Seattle was produced by Phil Ek.

The latest solo recording from former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader Mould echoes back to those bands as well as the various stages of his solo career. His backing band includes Sugar's David Barbe and Fugazi's Brendan Canty.

This is the second album for the Swedish five-piece.

The Minnesota band's third album features Max Bemis of Say Anything, Rachel Minton of Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer, and Shawn Harris of the Matches.

What happens when you team Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard with a cutting-edge electronica artist? Sure, you have the Postal Service, but you also have this new full-length from Arne Van Petegem's Styrofoam, which features multiple contributions not only from Gibbard, but also from Valerie Trebeljahr (Lali Puna), Andrew Kenny (American Analog Set), Markus Acher (The Notwist) and rapper Alias.

This is the third album from the New York-based trio, led by French singer Dominique Durand and it finds the group adding a bit of trip-hop into the mix. The album includes a cover of the Blow Monekys' "Digging Your Scene."

Bowie's first studio album in three years (and first for his new label ISO Records, distributed by Columbia) finds the older white duke working with producer Tony Visconti for the first time since 1980's 'Scary Monsters.' Pete Townsend and Dave Grohl guest on guitar on a track apiece.

The stripped-down 'The Will To Death' is not just the second solo disc in 2004 for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, but marks the first of a whopping six planned albums for Record Collection this year.

A quick follow-up by Spiritualized standards, 'Amazing Grace' finds Jason Pierce with a new record label (his own Spaceman Records imprint) and a more immediate, less orchestral sound than on 2001's 'Let It Come Down.'

This is the first release on DiCristina Stair for Matt "MV" Valentine and Erika "EE" Elder.

The first album of a planned trilogy from the Oregon-born singer/songwriter.

Scott Weiland and company return with their second album.

This is the debut album for the neo-grunge outfit based in Manchester, England.

This is the third full-length album for the Brooklyn-based Kentucky-born singer-songwriter.

The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn quintet.

The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.

The fifth album for the Seattle, Washington-based band was produced by Mark Nevers, Alex McManus, and Eric Bachmann.

'Days' is the first album in over a dozen years for the reunited London-based alt-rockers, and is their first to include both original guitarists (Guy Chadwick and Terry Bickers) since 1989.

The Brooklyn-based band formed in Colorado releases its debut album.

This is a collection of B-sides and rare songs from 1995 to 2007.

The fourth album (and second released domestically) for the classic rock-influenced Swedish sextet is the first in a planned series.

The British band's second album was produced by Roy Thomas Baker (Queen).

Backed by the London Symphony Orchestra, Joni Mitchell revisits songs from throughout her 35-year career on this two-disc set.

The follow-up to 2000's 'Growing Up Clean in America' EP is a full-length album with 15 new tracks.

N.E.R.D., the rock-oriented trio of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (who also make up the in-demand hip-hop production team The Neptunes) and Shay, return with a highly-anticipated second album. Unlike their previous effort, 'Fly' finds Chad & Pharrell handling the instrumentation themselves.

'North' is a song cycle of piano-based ballads dealing with the ups and downs romance--both the ending of one releationship and the subsequent beginning of a new love.

The fourth album for the metal band was produced with Dave Fortman.

Fifteen years after he left the British metal act, singer Rob Halford returns for this unlikely reunion album.

The second release for the Canadian singer is described as the second half of his debut album--the first half being the November 2009 release "My World."

This is the debut album for the alternative rock band who met in high school and now are based in Athens, Georgia.

The debut album for the New York duo.

Dan the Automator co-produced this sophomore set for the English rockers led by Barrie Cadogan.

The typically quirky Manchester, England trio led by John Bramwell returns with an atypical third album.

The debut album for the New York group started by Daniel Collas and Sean Marquand.

This is the fourth album for the British jazz-rock band.

The singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles and Paris, France, releases his latest full-length album.

The band from the Everett, Washington area releases its third album with new label, Tomlab.

The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.

Pete Doherty tries to get out of the tabloids and into critic's hearts with his latest album.

This is the fourth solo album for the former Waxwing member.

The third album for the New York quintet was produced with Alex Newport.

Doug Boehm returns as producer for this ten-track set.

'C'mon' is the third full-length release for the experimental Chicago-based instrumental quartet.

The Seattle-based experimental space-rock outfit returns with their sophomore LP, following their 2001 debut 'Be Gentle With the Warm Turtle.'

Signed to a major-label deal after just one single, New York punk foursome The Star Spangles make their full-length debut with Bazooka!!!

The third instrumental album for the rock project started by Isis members Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide is its first since Josh Graham left in 2008.

Filter's third LP finds the band moving in a less industrial/electronic direction.

Produced by Markus Dravs, the debut album for the folk rock quartet went platinum in the UK.