Don't confuse The Warlocks of the 1960s (who later became the Grateful Dead) with the new band of the same name, who only sound like they come from the 1960s. This Los Angeles-based group favor lengthy, droning songs, evoking groups such as the Velvet Underground and Jesus & Mary Chain.

The L.A. psych-rock band's third disc was produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck).

The fifth album for the Los Angeles-based rock band was produced by Rod Cervera.

This is the first album for Mike Scott and company (well, basically just Mike Scott) since 1993's 'Dream Harder,' although Scott did have two solo albums in the interim.

Hailing from Los Angeles by way of Kentucky, Chandra and Leigh Watson--aka the Watson Twins--follow up 2008's "Fire Songs" with "Talking to You, Talking to Me." It features members of Everest and My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster.

This is the second album for the 60s-style rock quartet from Detroit.

This is the third album for the Winnipeg, Canada-based group led by former Propagandhi member John K. Samson.

The Canadian band's fourth studio album, again produced by Ian Blurton.

Eight years ago, Wedding Present leader David Gedge put that band on hold to pursue--at first--a more cinematic sound with his new outfit, the aptly named Cinerama. With Cinerma's sound more closely approximating the Wedding Present's in recent years, Gedge has revived the WP name (but retained the most recent Cinerama lineup) for this latest release, produced by Steve Fisk.

The band led by David Gedge releases its latest album, produced by Steve Albini.

Peter Brewis wrote the songs as part of an imaginary crime thriller for his debut concept album.

This is the sophomore album for the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia.

The third album for the Athens, Georgia rock band was produced with Ben Allen and features new bassist Tim Deaux.

The Detroit-based "brother-sister" (or, if you don't believe everything you read, ex husband and wife) indie duo of Jack (guitars) and Meg (drums) White continue their stripped-down sound on this, their third full-length.

For their major label debut (and fourth LP overall), the Detroit-based duo of Jack and Meg White offer up 14 new tracks, all recorded in London and (fortunately) showing absolutely no trace of major label production values. Meg White takes a rare turn behind the microphone on a couple of tracks, as does guest Holly Golightly on the closing "It's True That We Love One Another."

The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.

Jack and Meg White spent a whopping three weeks (an eternity by White Stripes standards) in Nashville recording their sixth studio album.

The live album features recording from the duo's summer tour of Canada in 2007 which was also filmed for a documentary of the same name.

The latest album features such guests as Edan, Mr. Lif, and members of the Dap-Kings.

The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye.

The legendary band's first studio album since 1982 includes a full version of their mini-opera "Wire & Glass," which was recently released (appropriately enough) as a mini-album.

The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.

This is the debut album for the country-pop duo of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp.

The indie rockers took four years to record this third album.

This is the debut album for the South London quartet.

Included on the same CD with The Minus 5's 'Let The War Against Music Begin.'

'Dimmer' is the Thrill Jockey debut for British ex-pat and current Chicagoan Jim Elkington.

John McEntire produced this third album for the Chicago indie rockers led by Jim Elkington.

The Liverpool band's debut disc was, like similar-sounding recent discs by The Coral, produced by Ian Broudie. It was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize.

Stephen Street produced this sophomore set for Liverpool's Zutons.

The third album for the indie band whose biggest hit, "Valerie," was remade by Amy Winehouse.

The experimental San Francisco trio's third record marks their debut for Anticon.

The San Francisco-based band led by John Dwyer releases its follow-up to last year's "The Masters Bedroom is Worth Spending a Night In."

The latest album by California noise rock band Thee Oh Sees led by John Dwyer was recorded in Sacramento and features a 14-minute song.

This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions.

The sixth album for the Canadian group is the first credited under the shortened name of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra.

The debut album for the supergroup composed of the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme, and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.

The Swedish singer previously based in New Orleans releases her latest solo album.

This is the debut album on the Dead Oceans label for the trio from Brooklyn and Chicago.

The Seattle band (who apparently suffer from either an unusual genetic problem or severe hallucinations) make their full-length debut with this disc.

The debut album for the British band was produced by Gareth Jones.

The British rock band uses a vast variety of musical instruments and styles for its second album.

The debut album for the Washington, DC-based indie rock band.

The band's first major release since 1996's 'Factory Showroom' features 17 new recordings (including some songs that originally appeared on 1999's self-released 'Long Tall Weekend.').

This enhanced-CD experience is TMBG's first official album geared toward the younger set, with 17 children's songs with titles such as "Where Do They Make Balloons?" and "I Am Not a Grocery Bag." (Not that the titles themselves make this any different than a grownup TMBG album, mind you.)

Now together over 20 years as a band, the duo of Johns (Linnel and Flansburgh) return with their 10th studio album (their first for adults in three years), reuniting with producer Pat Dillett (who worked on the pair's 1990 album 'Flood').

They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.

This is the latest children's album for the band and as suggested by the title, it focuses on science.

This is the debut album for the three-piece formed in Berlin.

The third album for the radio-friendly San Francisco-based alt-rockers is almost a concept album about breaking up with Charlize Theron, which--lest you think the band was getting wacky all of a sudden--band leader Stephan Jenkins actually did do recently.

The fourth album for the alternative rock band from San Francisco is its first album since being dropped by Atlantic Records (which had taken over Elektra's roster of bands).

This debut album from the Los Angeles five-piece band fronted by actor Jared Leto was produced by Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Kiss), and showcases more experimental and eclectic sounds than your typical alt-metal effort.

The Jared Leto-led rock band releases its third album produced with Flood and Steve Lillywhite.

Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.

The debut album for the Swedish all-girl indie pop band.

The first of two volumes of EPs produced by their guitarist Teppei Teranishi.

The second half of a planned four-EP set for the California-based rockers.

The second album for the rock quartet was produced with Phil Ek.

Back together for the first time since their 1996 breakup, the college radio faves offer up 12 new tracks on this self-titled release. The lineup here includes original co-founder Kristen Hersh, drummer David Narcizo and bassist Bernard Georges, with fellow co-founder (and Hersh's half sister) Tanya Donelly on hand as well to contribute backing vocals.

The New Jersey emo-rockers (not to be confused with the day of the week of the same name) are back with a fourth album, with Dave Fridmann producing.

The fifth album for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann.

The New Jersey rock band teams up with Japan's Envy for a limited-release two-disc set.

The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.

George Drakoulias produced this sophomore release for the singer-songwriter, who garnered praise for her 2002 debut 'Bramble Rose.' Here, she adds some Muscle Shoals-style soul to her roots and country repertoire.

The latest full-length release from Pennsylvania indie rock band Tigers Jaw was produced by Will Yip.

The third album for the indie rock band was produced by Mike Mogis.

The Brooklyn, New York-based artist explores the idea of an apocalypse on his latest album.

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 5-track EP follows the indie-rock band's first release, Rip It off, on the Matador Records label.

The Ohio's trio's latest album was recorded on VHS tape.

This is the fourth album for the African band.

The bands fifth studio album (and first for Beggars Banquet), 'Can Our Love...' features eight new tracks produced by the band with Ian Caple. It expands on the more-soul-based sound that appeared on 1999's 'Simple Pleasure.'

This is the band's second collaboration with French filmmaker Claire Denis, after recording the soundtrack to her earlier film "Nenette et Boni."

The sixth studio LP for the distinctive English band is preceded by the EP "Don't Even Go There" (which shares one track with the album).

The seventh album for the English trio is its first in more than five years.

The latest album for the group features new members drummer Earl Harvin and guitarist Davis Kitt.

The debut album for the band comprised of Taylor Hanson of Hanson fame, Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos, Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger and ex-Smashing Pumpkin James Iha.

The rock band formed by two (barely) teenaged siblings releases its second album.

This is the second full-length album for Jesy Fortino, the singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington.

The debut full-length album from the New Jersey punk-rock sextet.

The first full-length album on XL Recordings for the rock band from New Jersey was named after a warship that fought during the American Civil War.

Melding post-rock and electronica, German trio To Rococo Rot have garnered attention by releasing a series of well-received albums on indie labels (most notably 1999's 'The Amateur View') and producing Saint Etienne's 'Sound of Water' LP. Here, they combine with New York turntablist I-Sound for their first release on Mute Records.

The former member of Guided By Voices returns with a solo album (his fourth), recorded in his Michigan home.

The first album of a planned trilogy from the Oregon-born singer/songwriter.