The fifth studio album for the metal band from Illinois was produced by Jeremy Parker.

The sophomore effort for the English quartet includes two tracks produced by the legendary (and allegedly homicidal) Phil Spector, with the remainder handled by John Leckie and Danton Suppie.

'Nightbird' marks the first disc of original songs from the duo of Andrew Bell and Vince Clarke in five years.

William Orbit, Mark Ronson, Lily Allen and the Pet Shop Boys are among the collaborators on Williams' eclectic seventh studio disc, which finds him experimenting (never a good sign) with electronica and even hip-hop.

The first post-Blink-182 recording for Tom DeLonge finds the singer-guitarist in a new group with members of The Offspring and The Distillers.

'Business Casual' is the debut LP for the dance-oriented Nebraska four-piece, who are frequently compared to some combination of Wire, XTC and Gang Of Four and don't sound an awful lot like any of the other bands on Saddle Creek's roster, save for maybe The Faint.

The English singer wrote half of the songs while at Ibiza.

UK pop star Robbie Williams follows the success of Sing When You're Winning with this, his fifth and most adult-sounding LP.

The unfortunately-named Agoura Hills, Calif. rockers--now down to a trio after losing their bassist--return with a third album.

The Baltimore via North Carolina duo release their latest album.

The debut album from the Orange County quartet led by professional surfer Alex Knost.

The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.

The sophomore effort for Eagle-Eye Cherry (following 1998's Grammy-nominated 'Desireless') includes a guest appearance from sister Neneh Cherry on one track. Rick Rubin produces.

Bring on the Comets is the third album from the Louisville, Kentucky natives.

The Smiths' guitarist takes a turn at the microphone for the first time, handling vocal duties for his new band, The Healers. The lineup also includes Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) on drums and Kula Shaker bassist Alonza Bevan.

Her first English-language album since 2003 includes songs written by the Eurythmics' David A. Stewart, Linda Perry, and Ne-Yo.

This is the first major label album for the winner of the eighth season of American Idol.

This is the Loaf's third (and hopefully final) installment in his three-decade Bat Out Of Hell series.

Rick Rubin produced album number five for the Rivers Cuomo-led band.

The New Jersey rock band releases its latest album produced with John Shanks.

The debut album for the rock band led by Todd Albert Rittmann.

This is the third solo album for the former Verve frontman.

Kenny Chesney guests on '72 & Sunny,' the third solo disc for the Kid Rock protege.

The third album for the British quartet was produced by Mike Crossey.

The guitarist's first album of original material in four years includes collaborations with John Mayer, Steve Winwood and Billy Preston.

The Northern California band's fifth album in ten years includes a cover of Bread's "Guitar Man."

The fifth studio release for the veteran UK rock trio fronted by Grant Nicholas comes three years after the suicide of the band's drummer, Jon Lee.

The 80s star returns with his first album in a dozen years.

The veteran pop-punk outfit led by John Feldmann returns with a fifth studio disc.

The metal band returns after a seven-year recording hiatus with this new disc, produced by band leader Page Hamilton (the only original member here) with Jay Baumgardner and Charlie Clouser.

'Astronaut' marks first album by Duran Duran's original lineup since 1983's 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger.' Dallas Austin and Don Gilmore are among the producers.

The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen').

Now a three-piece, English glam-rockers Gay Dad return for their sophomore album, following 1999's Leisure Noise.

This is the first U.S. release for the popular Finnish goth-rock band (the initials stand for His Infernal Majesty) fronted by Ville Hermani Vallo.

The first album in over four years for the California punk band was produced by Bob Rock.

This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.

The fourth album for the British indie rock band was produced by Tom Rothrock.

Portland, Oregon-based Jackie-O Motherfucker releases an album of songs recorded live.

This Dallas band gained national attention by starring in (and winning) VH1's "Bands On The Run" competition/reality show. This major-label effort is a remixed version of their independently-released debut album, with two additional tracks.

The Welsh band return with their third studio album produced by Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters).

Best known as the co-creator of MTV's cult hit sock puppet show "Sifl and Olly," Liam Lynch has also studied music at Paul McCartney's academy and is a published writer. 'Fake Songs,' his first album, includes "United States of Whatever" (the most popular song from S&O and now a minor alternative radio hit) and such tracks as "Fake David Bowie Song," "Fake Pixies Song," and "Fake Depeche Mode Song."

This is the full-length debut for the London band led by 22-year-old Dominic Masters.

The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).

This is the second release for the second incarnation of Helmet, which features frontman Page Hamilton backed by a new rhythm section.

The second album for the tongue-in-cheek rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass serves as the soundtrack to their movie of the same name.

Fourteen years since their last studio record, the Kids are back with their newest album on the Interscope label.

The third album for the Quebecois punk-pop band was produced by Dave Fortman, Danjahandz, and Max Martin.

The debut album from the singer-songwriter best known for her work on Air's 'Moon Safari' (where she co-wrote and provided vocals for "All I Need" and "You Make It Easy").

This is the solo debut for the former frontman of Suede and The Tears.

Drummer Terry Bozzio only features in half of the tracks on Korn's eighth album, which ends their current contract with Virgin.

The New York indie four-piece team up with, of all people, producers The Matrix on this follow-up to 'Electric Sweat.'

Chris "Frenchie" Smith produces the Australian hard rock band's third album.

The American Music Club frontman's latest solo release, like 2001's 'Invisible Man,' finds him dabbling with electronica.

The 13th album from the group formed in San Francisco is its first in more than four years.

This is the debut album for the British actress/singer.

The fourth studio album for the California rock band was produced by Howard Benson.

'Amateur Night' marks the first solo release for the former frontman of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Cabaret Voltaire's Stephen Mallinder co-produced.

The Omaha, Nebraska alt-rockers return with an eighth album.

The German quartet's debut album in English features songs from their German Language albums, "Schrei" and "Zimmer 483."

This is the second LP for the Tortoise-like Yale grads, who have expanded from three to five musicians.

Working once again with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Guided By Voices, Elliot Smith), the Aussies return with a second LP.

'Lions' continues to build on the sound established in 1999's 'By Your Side,' with this outing produced by Don Was.

The guitarist for the legendary Manchester outfit The Stone Roses emerges with his very first solo album (after the breakup of his less successful second band, the Seahorses). It also marks the first appearance of Squire as a vocalist, as he sings on each of these 10 tracks.

The actress' second album rocks a bit more than her first, and includes covers of songs by Cheap Trick and Stevie Nicks.

Still lowercase, the alt-rock band led by Rob Thomas (who is perhaps more famous for "Smooth" on Santana's 1999 album) returns with their third album, the first on which the band shared songwriting duties as a unit.

The former Blondie lead singer releases her fifth solo album.

Bigdumbface is a side project of Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland.

Going on 15 years of recording, the once-popular Ed Kowalczyk & co. return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Birds Of Pray.'

Stephen Street produced this more ska-oriented sophomore release for the Brighton, England outfit.

The Boston-based punk-metal outfit returns with a third studio LP, produced by David Botrill (Tool).

The rock band's fourth album includes a song released for the video game Rock Band.

Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Nickle Creek's Sean Watkins release their debut together as Fiction Family.

This self-released follow-up to '99 Cents' finds the German group joined by Spain's The No Heads.

The fourth album for the metal band from Illinois was produced by Dave Fortman.

Features the UK chart-topper "Don't Give Up," with vocals from Bryan Adams.

Ed Kowalczyk & co. return for their sixth album, produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate).

The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton.

The third solo album for the producer features appearances by Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Drake, The Fray, Keri Hilson, Chad Kroeger, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.

The punk pop band releases its fifth studio album.

This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.

The Canadian rock band releases its sixth album produced with Mutt Lange.

The Detroit party-rockers return with a third album.