The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.

The debut album for the band led by ex-Secret Machines member Benjamin Curtis.

Although a New York band, Scissor Sisters (as evidenced by this debut disc) are definitely not part of the typical New York scene, eschewing garage and no wave to embrace campier, glammier 70s and 80s rock and dance music sounds. Included here is the band's cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb."

The surprisingly successful party band's second album includes a track co-written with Elton John.

The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.'

The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini.

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 latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.

Andy Green returns as producer for the second album for the British indie rock band.

Not-so-prolific Welsh singer-songwriter Green Gartside returns with his first Scritti Politti album in seven years.

The second full-length album for the rock band was produce by Mike Mogis.

This is the second album for the Icelandic group which started as a solo project for Sindri Mar Sigfusson.

This loud but eclectic disc marks the debut for the sextet from Nottingham, England.

Never one for original album titles, Seal returns with just his fourth LP in his 12+ year recording career. Trevor Horn produces.

Seal's first studio album since 2003 includes a duet with his wife Heidi Klum.

The singer's first album in eight years includes instrumental help from Jon Brion and Matt Chamberlain, as well as guitarist Harper (son of Paul) Simon.

This is the debut release for the new project from Macha's Josh McKay. Unlike his work with Macha, McKay here avoids Eastern influences to concentrate on moody, atmospheric works.

Sebastien Grainger, the Ex-Death from Above 1979 singer/drummer, releases his debut solo album.

This is the full-length debut for the Dallas, TX trio of brothers Benjamin and Brandon Curtis and Josh Garza.

This is the sophomore set from the Texas-founded (and now New York-based) band known for its epic, proggy, psychedelic sound.

The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats.

Its third album on Wind-Up Records finds the band without lead guitarist Pat Callahan.

The third full-length from the Minneapolis band.

Producer Brad Wood (Liz Phair) helms this latest release for the emo-rockers, which includes a cover of The Cure's "A Letter to Elise."

The first release in three years from the Brazilian heavy metal band, which is fronted for the second time out by new vocalist Derrick Green.

This debut album from the Norwegian shoegaze six-piece marks the inaugural release by the new record label from UK website Playlouder. Sufjan Stevens guests.

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

The Norwegian band recorded some of this second full-length album in a cave.

The US release of Serge Gainsbourg's 1971 album featuring Jane Birkin in the classic Ballade de Melody Nelson.

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.

The debut full-length release from British rock trio Shaking Hand was produced and mixed by David Pye.

The Colombian singer releases her third English-language album, which reunites her with Wyclef Jean, who appeared on their number one single "Hips Don't Lie."

'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.

Shawn Colvin's first album of new material in five years contains 11 tracks, including a collaboration with Edie Brickell ("Roger Wilco").

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.

Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album.

Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward return with their second album together, which features two cover songs.

The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group.

The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.

Don't be fooled by the title: While 'Identity Crisis' would have perfectly suited her poorly-received predecessor, 2001's Glen Ballard-produced 'Love, Shelby,' that's not the case here, as these 12 self-produced tracks are more likely to connect with fans of her breakthrough disc 'I Am Shelby Lynne.'

This is the first release in seven years for the trio of super-producer Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainer (drums), and Bob Weston (bass).

The Buzzcocks are back. Well, almost. Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto, founding members of that seminal punk band, have recorded together for the first time in over 25 years, resulting in these 14 brand-new electronica-laden tracks.

Sheryl Crow's fourth album features guest appearances from Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, Lenny Kravitz, Liz Phair and Stevie Nicks.

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

Sheryl Crow returns from an eventful few years with her latest record produced by Brian Bottrell, who also produced her debut.

The Norwegian band led by Jorgen Munkeby has a sharper metal edge than Jaga Jazzist, which was Munkeby's previous band.

The second album for the Los Angeles band features new member Sisely Treasure, who replaced Carah Faye Charnow.

This disc compiles tracks from three previously-released EPs by the indie rock trio, who originally got their start composing music for NPR's "This American Life." Also included are three brand-new tracks.

Bob Weston produced this third studio album for the Louisville indie rockers.

New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.

The debut full-length album for the trio from Davis, California was produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof).

The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.

The third album for the Swedish indie rock quintet was produced by Phil Ek.

The second full-length album for the Canadian band from Edmonton.

Shudder To Think reunited in 2008 and this album features the live recordings of their reunion tour.

The latest album from the Japanese musician includes more than 50 instruments.

Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006.

The third album for the Australian singer known for her work with Zero 7.

This is the debut album from the British band formed by producer Rupert Clervaux and music video director Ben Crook.

This is the second full-length album for the British band.

This sophomore effort from Icelandic quartet Sigur Ros (which translates to "Victory Rose") appeared on numerous year-end Best Of lists in 2000, despite not receiving an official release in the United States until the following year. Imagine one of Radiohead's recent albums -- or better yet, Spiritualized or My Bloody Valentine -- but with everything sung in Icelandic. This album garnered the band the 2001 Shortlist Prize for Artistic Achievement In Music.

The very, very distinctive Icelandic band generated an enormous amount of positive press (and deservingly so) for their previous effort, 'Ágætis Byrjun,' which led to a major-label deal and this album, which, like each of its eight tracks, does not have a real title.

The Icelandic band's 1997 debut album received its first international release in 2004.

Sigur Ros' fourth album is the first to feature songs sung mainly in their native Icelandic, rather than their fabricated Hopelandish.

The Icelandic band releases a two-disc set of unreleased and acoustic songs.

The fifth album for the group was was co-produced by Flood and its first recorded in less than a year.

Steve Albini was behind the boards for the Chicago-by-way-of-Seattle band's third album for Touch & Go Records.

This ninth album for the Chicago rockers was recorded with Steve Albini.

Will Oldham and members of the Jesus Lizard and Lambchop guest on David Berman's country-tinged fifth Silver Jews disc, which also sees the return of on-again, off-again band member Stephen Malkmus.

This is the sixth studio album for the indie rock band led by David Berman.

The former Australian teen grunge stars (whose 1995 debut was released when they were just 15) are still together, and this album marks their fourth release, highlighted by a more mature, refined sound.

The fifth album from the Australian band includes Luke Steele, Julian Hamilton, and Paul Mac as guests.

The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock band was produced by Dave Cooley.

The Manchester-based pyschedelic pop quartet returns with a follow-up to their 2001 debut, 'Chemistry Is What We Are.'

British composer Leo Chadburn, who has worked with such artists as Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne, releases a more pop-oriented album as Simon Bookish.

The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat."

The latest album for the Scottish band is its first in four years.

Bob Rock (Metallica) produced this sophomore album for the Montreal-based pop-punk band.

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

The mercurial singer-songwriter returns with an album of interpretations of 13 traditional Irish songs.

'Collaborations' culls tracks from throughout the singer's career, finding her partnering with artists such as Massive Attack, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Moby and more.

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.