Former Georgie James band member Laura Burhenn releases her debut album produced by Richard Swift.

This is the second album for the Brooklyn- (formerly Ohio-) based indie rockers fronted by singer Matt Berninger.

This is the third LP for the Brooklyn five-piece fronted by deep-voiced Matt Berninger.

Sufjan Stevens is among the guests on the Brooklyn band's follow-up to their acclaimed 2005 release 'Alligator.'

The band and Peter Katis produced the Brooklyn-based rock quintet's fifth full-length album.

The Chicago-based outfit led by Neil Rosario and Mark Henning return with a Prince-esque sophomore set.

This is the full-length debut for the Durham, NC dance-punk outfit led by Finn Cohen.

Only guitarist Elliot Easton and keyboardist Greg Hawkes return from the Old Cars (well, actually, just the Cars), with frontman duties falling to Todd Rundgren after Ric Ocasek (wisely) said no. The album itself features three new studio tracks and a slew of re-recorded Cars classics.

This Vancouver, Canada-based indie-rock supergroup features members of Limblifter, Zumpano and Destroyer and is fronted by Neko Case.

The Vancouver, Canada indie supergroup attempts to duplicate the success of 2000's 'Mass Romantic' with this sophomore release. Neko Case returns to handle vocal duties.

This is the third album of sunny indie-pop tunes for the acclaimed union of Neko Case, Dan Bejar (also of Destroyer) and A.C. Newman.

The Canadian indie rock band's mellow fourth album.

The latest album for The New Pornographers features guest appearances by Beirut's Zach Condon, Annie Clark, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and some members of The Dap-Kings.

This is the sophomore disc for the Texas five-piece featuring former Bedhead co-founders (and current brothers) Matt and Bubba Kadane. The album was recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini.

The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.

This is the debut album for the newest band led by John Reis of Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes.

The latest album for the former members of the English punk group The Prefects was produced by Hans Joachim Irmler (Faust).

Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello makes his solo debut as The Nightwatchman, with Brendan O'Brien producing this acoustic set.

The sophomore solo album for Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello was produced with Brendan O'Brien.

This breaktrhough sixth album for the German band combines a variety of disparate elements, most notably moody indie rock and glitchy electronica (think Hood's Cold House), to great effect.

This is the electronic band's first album since its 2002 album, "Neon Golden."

This is the seventh album for these Orange County alt-rockers.

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

This second studio album for the experimental Elephant 6 band led by William Cullen Hart and Bill Doss includes the single "Hideway" among its 27 (!) tracks.

This is the third release for the lo-fi indie outfit led by Hrishikesh Hirway.

This debut for the Liverpool five-piece recalls bands such as Echo & The Bunnymen, U2 and The Verve. Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde produced.

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

The Canadian band reformed briefly after it broke up in 2006 to record these six songs for the never-finished follow-up to its 2004 debut album.

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

The second album for the British indie-rock band was produced by Owen Morris.

This is the debut full-length album for the New York indie-rock band.

The four-track EP features a song remixed by Saint Etienne.

Three former members of Jane's Addiction--including guitarist Dave Navarro--are joined by singer Steve Isaacs for this new project.

The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.

The experimental Dallas, Texas outfit led by John Congleton returns with a spooky, noisy fourth album.

The first of an expected two-volume concept album features new drummer Jason Garner.

'Morning' marks the U.S. debut for the Swedish four-piece, who originally formed in 1997.

The Welsh indie rock band that includes Rhys Ifans and Super Furry Animals' Dafydd Ieuan releases its debut album.

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

The sophomore album for the British band was produced by Stephen Street.

The female Brighton, England trio (with backing music by The Cassettes) reinvents the 1960s girl group for a new century with this debut LP, which features the lead single "Pull Shapes."

The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."

It's a bit hard NOT to get noticed when your band consists of a couple dozen people dressed in white robes, but having one of the most memorable debut albums in recent years (think Mercury Rev + Spiritualized + Up With People) certainly doesn't hurt. This 10-song debut (which was originally intended as a demo) did in fact land the Austin, Texas band led by former Tripping Daisy member Tim DeLaughter a major label deal.

Although the Dallas-based robe-wearing collective (who number close to 30) recorded their buzz-generating debut in just two days, this sophomore effort is the result of a full year in the studio. (Presumably, it's a very large studio.) Eric Feldman (Sparklehorse) and The Speekers produced.

This third LP is the first release since 2004 for the Texas-based choral/symphonic rock group fronted by Tim DeLaughter.

Steve Albini produced album #2 for the Chicago post-punk outfit.

The Chicago band's third album marks their Matador debut. John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.) produces.

This five-track EP from the Seattle band is their first release in three years.

Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer reunite for their first album as The Posies in seven years. They are joined by Matt Harris (Oranger) on bass and Darren Minwalla (Preston School of Industry) on drums.

One of the highlights of Dntel's 2001 debut album was "This Is the Dream of Evan & Chan," where Dntel electronica mastermind Jimmy Tamborello was joined by Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard on vocals. Satisfied by those results, the two continued to collaborate (by mail), eventually resulting in enough material for this full album that ventures more into synth-pop/new wave territory than their previous single.

The second full-length album for the Florida indie-pop band features cover songs by a variety of artists including Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, David Bowie, The Ramones, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Pointer Sisters.

The second album for the Florida trio features songs influenced by the music of various films.

The first album in four years for the alternative rock band and the first with Andrew McKeag on the guitbass.

The band's first album of new songs since 1999's Viva el Amor contains 12 mostly reggae-tinged tracks.

The first album for the British rock band in six years features Chrissie Hynde and a new lineup.

After more than eight years, the British group returns with its latest album.

The Scottish group returns with its seventh studio album.

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

'Soldiers' marks the debut for the new band consisting of the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit musician Brendan Benson, and members of the Greenhornes.

The Raconteurs surprised much of the music industry by announcing the release of its sophomore album a week before it was released.

'Lesser Matters' is the debut disc for the Swedish shoegazers.

The Swedish trio returns with a more pop sound for its third release.

The London four-piece try to capitalize on press generated by recent support slots for the Libertines with this debut disc, produced by Paul Epworth (Bloc Party).

The London band's second album was produced by Jim Abiss and Brendan Lynch.

The third album for the British indie-rock band was recorded in Berlin.

The Brooklyn band's dance/punk/80s hybrid debut follows months of hype and anticipation fed by several years of touring. Included here is the single "House Of Jealous Lovers."

The New York City dance-punk outfit returns with a sophomore album a full three years after their debut 'Echoes.' 'Pieces' sees them ditching The DFA for new producers Ewan Pearson, Paul Epworth and Danger Mouse.

The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album.

The debut album for the trio from England features Miles Kane, who worked with the Arctic Monkey's' Alex Turner to form The Last Shadow Puppets.

A male-female duo a la the White Stripes, Denmark's The Raveonettes make their debut with this brief disc of 8 neo-garage tunes.

Denmark's Raveonettes--now including two new members in addition to founders Sune Rose Wagner, Sharin Foo and their drum machine--make their major-label debut with this 13-track effort produced by Richard Gottehrer (Blondie). As on their debut EP, all songs are restricted to a single key (here, b-flat major) and must be shorter than 3 minutes.

'Black' finds the Danish duo expanded to a more melodic, less noisy trio, with new bassist Anders Christensen joining vocalist Sharon Foo and guitarist Sune Rose Wagner. Also appearing are Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker, Suicide's Martin Rev, and Ronnie Spector.

The Danish duo's latest album features a 3D cover.

The fourth album for the Danish rock duo was produced with Thomas Troelsen.

The Florida alternative-rock band releases its sophomore album, produced by Howard Benson.

Hardly a real introduction--after all, the band has been recording since 1967--'Introduction' finds the Mayo Thompson-led underground rockers returning with an atypically accessible effort, produced by John McEntire.

The latest from Red Krayola and Art & Language features five tracks about the following people: Wile E. Coyote, President George W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, John Wayne, and artist Ad Reinhardt.

The creation of Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, the Reindeer Section is a Scottish indie-pop supergroup. For this sophomore effort, the Section includes appearances from a whopping 27 people, including members of Belle & Sebastian, Arab Strap, Astrid, Mogwai, Mull Historical Society, Idlewild and Teenage Fanclub.

'Breaking Up' is the English trio's debut album.

The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.

The seventh album for the Texas-based rockabilly star and his band features the track "Like a Rocket," selected as this year's official Daytona 500 theme song.

Jim Heath & co. return for an eighth album of rockabilly tunes.