Recorded in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, this diverse set finds the singer-songwriter dabbling in everything from gospel to country, and folk to blues-rock.

The second solo disc from the Old 97s frontman includes contributions from Rachael Yamagata and Jon Brion.

The second album for the singer was produced by Ethan Johns.

The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.

Album number five finds the singer-songwriter seemingly entering an early mid-life crisis, as she dives headfirst into commercial teen-dance-pop territory.

On her sixth studio album, the singer-songwriter works with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey) for the first time.

The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.

This is the singer's first album in three years.

Still going strong 15 years and 13 albums into her career (and that's not including live recordings or other compilations), Ani DiFranco returns with 12 new tracks backed by a five-piece band.

The former lead singer for Dire Straits releases his sixth solo album.

The Canadian singer releases her latest album, produced by Guy Sigsworth.

The seventh album for the artist was produced by Dennis Herring.

The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks.

The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records.

This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track.

His first album in five years, Steve Winwood's ninth studio effort features nine songs, including one with guitar work by Eric Clapton.

The first album in more than six years for the German-born American singer features songs critical of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina and the Iraq War.

Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label.

The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)

The sophomore album for the Michigan-born musician includes a song cowritten by ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's sophomore effort comes a full three years after her debut, 'Whoa, Nelly!'

Hatfield moves toward a more acoustic sound for her self-produced 10th studio release.

The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."

This is the first album in over 30 years for the singer-songwriter.

The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.

The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont.

The debut album for the Israel-born singer/songwriter creates beats with the help of effects pedals and the guitar.

The sophomore LP for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is similar in sound to his 2001 debut 'Musicforthemorningafter.'

The mellow singer-songwriter re-teams with producer Mario Caldato Jr. for this follow-up to 'On And On.'

Professional surfer-turned-rocker Jack Johnson returns with his second LP of mellow alt-rock.

Steve Lillywhite produced this second album for the singer-songwriter.

The singer-songwriter scrapped the original recordings for this, her sixth album, so that she could re-record them with a bit more oomph, thanks to producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day).

The former singer for the electronic band Lamb releases her third solo album of folk music.

Carly Simon rerecords some of her classic songs and includes two new tracks.

The Canadian singer-songwriter emerges from a period of inactivity with her first album of new material since 1997's 'Surfacing.' Frequent collaborator Pierre Marchand returns as producer.

Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells.

The singer's second effort finds her teamed with Third Eye Blind leader (and current beau) Stephan Jenkins.

The singer-songwriter's debut album finally hits the U.S. after making a stir internationally in 2005, propelled by the hit single "Bad Day." Mitchell Froom co-produced.

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

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

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 second album for the singer-songwriter-actor features several cover songs and two originals.

The far-from-prolific singer-songwriter's fourth album finds a 36-year-old Liz Phair trying to be... Avril Lavigne? Yes, her sound has changed quite a bit since her acclaimed 1993 debut 'Exile in Guyville,' taking on a glossy pop sheen on this release, thanks to production by the Matrix (as well as Michael Penn and Pete Yorn, we might add--but the Matrix????).

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut, 'Jagged Little Pill,' the Canadian singer-songwriter has re-recorded all of that album's songs using acoustic instruments. (It's certainly easier than writing new songs!)