The fourth album from the Glaswegian rock band is their darkest to date.

The fifth studio album for the Scottish four-piece includes production work from Nigel Godrich and Brian Eno.

The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Emery Dobyns.

The debut album for the English and Scottish quartet is led by Alex Neilson, who has worked as a drummer for Wil Oldham, Isobel Campbell, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy.

Phish's singer-guitarist releases his latest solo album.

Another eclectic effort from the former Massive Attack member features guest contributions from the likes of Alanis Morrisette, Cyndi Lauper, Ed Kowalcyzk (Live), and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

If declining sales and waning critical support are any indication, then yes, Tricky is probably feeling quite vulnerable at this stage of his career. But that didn't stop him from releasing this seventh LP, which includes covers of The Cure's "Love Cats" and XTC's "Dear God."

This four-piece alt-metal band from Alabama draws frequent comparisons to Linkin Park, and even work with Linkin producer Don Gilmore on this major-label debut album.

The fourth album for the British group is its first without cofounder Sam Genders.

Jonas Stein returns to his side project after leaving Be My Own Pet.

The debut LP from Britain's Turin Brakes (whom the press have heralded as 2001's Coldplay) collects five tracks from previous EPs as well as seven new songs.

The English band's second LP was recorded in Los Angeles with engineer Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air).

The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Tyler Ballgame was produced by Foxygen's Jonathan Rado and Ryan Pollie.

The band's first new album since 2000, a more stripped-down, "classic U2" disc than previous efforts, was recorded chiefly with producer Steve Lillywhite, with Chris Thomas and Nellee Hooper also helming some tracks.

The sophomore effort for the quirky Long Beach-based alt-rap trio is a concept album about their alleged time spent working at a fast food chain called Meatshake. Really.

The fourth full-length release from the British experimental rock group Ulrika Spacek was self-recorded, produced, and mixed.

This 82-song, 4-disc box set compiles various indie and alternative tracks from the 1980s across multiple genres, and includes music from both the decade's "biggest" names (The Smiths, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Violent Femmes, etc.) as well as lesser-known artists such as The Raincoats, Green On Red, and The Lyres.

Fourteen tracks by the late French songwriter Serge Gainsbourg are covered (in English) by the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Portishead, Placebo, Tricky, Jarvis Cocker and Cat Power.

The soundtrack to the second movie of the teen vampire book series features a remixed song from Muse's current album "The Resistance" and new songs from Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, Thom Yorke, Lykke Li, Anya Marina, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Hurricane Bells, Sea Wolf, OK Go, Editors, and Grizzly Bear featuring Beach House's Victoria Legrand.

"A Thing of the Past" also features guest appearances by Vashti Bunyan, the Chapin Sisters and Michael Hurley

The fourth album for the Andy Cabic-led band was produced by Thom Monahan.

The Brooklyn-based quartet who met at Berklee College releases its follow-up to the band's 2007 debut produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.

The latest album includes guest appearances by Constellation artists A Silver Mt. Zion, members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Fugazi's Guy Picciotto.

Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra return for the Athens, GA-based singer-songwriter's latest album, the first of two album released this year [the live album, "Skitter On Take Off" was released October 6th].

This first U.S. release (a debut album, 'Roulette,' was released in 2001 in the UK only) for the duo of ex-Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie and ex-Mono vocalist Siobhan De Mare compiles the contents of three previous EPs along with three new tracks and a video (on a bonus CD-ROM).

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.

Damon Albarn, Arooj Aftab, Arctic Monkeys, Bat For Lashes, beabadoobee, Beck, Big Thief, Black Country, New Road, Anna Calvi, Graham Coxon, Depeche Mode, Dove Ellis, English Teacher, Ezra Collective, Foals, Fontaines D.C., Beth Gibbons, Greentea Peng, King Krule, Oasis, Arlo Parks, Pulp, Olivia Rodrigo, Ellie Rowsell, Sampha, Kae Tempest, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg, Cameron Winter, Nilüfer Yanya, and Young Fathers appear on the 23-track compilation to raise funds to support children living in war zones.

The funk band's compilation includes songs featuring Kim Bassinger, Ozzy Osbourne, Mel Torme, and Leonard Cohen.

Former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody's new band features seventh season American Idol finalist Carly Smithson on lead vocals.

The eighth studio album for Gene and Dean Ween is their strangest (and definitely most eclectic) in quite some time. (And many Ween fans will probably see that as a good thing.)

The Pennsylvania band releases the EP in advance of a full studio album in the fall.

This "green album," produced by Ric Ocasek, is actually the second untitled album for the Los Angeles band, not to be confused with 1994's "blue album." The album is the band's first since leader Rivers Cuomo's graduation from Harvard -- in fact, it is their first since their 1996 sophomore effort, 'Pinkerton,' which alienated some fans with a shift toward an angrier sound.

When it rains it pours: After going five years without a Weezer album, fans of the quirky alt-rockers get two new discs in two years, with this (their fourth release overall) quickly following 2001's Green Album.

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

The sixth studio album for the Los Angeles band was produced by Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee.

The latest album for the California rock band features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne.

The debut full-length release from British artist Wesley Joseph features guest appearances by Danny Brown and Jorja Smith.

On Casey Deniel and Shawn Creeden's second full-length album, the duo moves away from the jazzy pop of 2008's "Phylactery Factory" with more shades of down-tempo electronica.

The debut album for the London trio was produced by Ed Buller and Max Dingle.

The long wait for this fourth album from Jeff Tweedy & co. is partially the result of the tumultuous recording process that left the band without its guitarist (Jay Bennett) and its record label (Warner/Reprise). Fellow Chicagoan Jim O'Rourke mixed the 11 tracks.

The seventh album for the rock group was produced with Jim Scott.

The latest full-length release from Wild Billy Childish and CTMF features 12 original songs and two remixed cover songs.

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

The Swedish duo releases their second album.

The third solo album for the Eski-Beat/Grime UK artist.

The Iowan-born singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Anti label.

The groundbreaking English four-piece art-punk band has reunited (25 years after their debut) to record this 6-track EP, representing their first new studio output together since 1990's 'Manscape.'

This is the second in a series of self-released EPs from the newly-reborn band, following 'Read & Burn 01' which was released earlier in 2002.

The legendary English band, now re-formed, reunited and reinvigorated, return with their first LP in over a dozen years, with a sound that recalls the punk energy of their 1970s albums while sounding completely modern. Note that 7 of the 11 tracks here are also found in some form on 2002's twin "Read & Burn" EPs.

The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.

This is a second compilation of live singles, B-sides, and covers for the San Francisco band.

Dear God, I Hate Myself is the art-rock band's first release featuring new band member Angela Seo (keys). The album also features contributions from producer/Deerhoof member Greg Saunier.

The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features guest appearances by Anastasia Antoinette, Exaktly, NESTA, Samantha G., and Deem Spencer.

One of 2002's much-hyped neo-garage rock bands, New York's Yeah Yeah Yeahs have opened for acts such as the White Stripes and the Strokes, and have drawn comparisons to both. This five-track debut EP was originally released in 2001 on the indie Shifty label, and saw a rerelease in the summer of 2002 on Touch & Go.

This is the highly-anticipated debut LP for the New York art-punk trio, who have developed a fanbase and generated a great deal of publicity (not to mention a major-label deal) through a series of EPs and live performances.

This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based rock band.

The emo-pop-punk-with-violin outfit expands their sound for their second major-label release. The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines guests.

Yellowcard's follow-up to 2006's "Lights and Sounds," again produced by Neal Avron.

Aside from the noisy "Cherry Chapstick," the tracks on And Then Nothing showcase a mellower sound for the Hoboken, NJ three-piece, which disappointed some long-time fans but certainly won over critics.

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

Released in their native country last fall, the third album for the Canadian rockers finds the quintet adds new variations to their sound.

The fourth album for Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker features a new singer, Eska Mtungwazi (longtime contributor Sia has branched off to her own solo career).

The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label.

The new group led by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins features a lineup including fellow Pumpkin Jimmy Chamberlin on drums and guitarists Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Skunk) and David Pajo (Slint, Tortoise).