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 first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.

This is the debut for the new band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (here on drums), joined by members of psych-rockers Feathers.

The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.

Their first Sub Pop release finds the noisy Detroit band as a threesome, with founder Nate Young joined (as he has been since 2000) by Aaron Dilloway and John Olson.

The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'

The Montreal band's Sub Pop debut was co-produced by Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock.

The Montreal quartet recorded its sophomore album at Arcade Fire's church studio.

With all but the vocals recorded live to tape, Wolf Parade's new release promises massive sound and heavy-hitting lyrics, which is what we've come to expect from this innovative indie-rock quartet.

The first album released by Jagjaguwar for the London-based band features recordings made between 2005 and 2007.

This is the first full-length release for the hard-rocking, classic rock-influenced Australian power trio.

The second album for the Australian rock band was produced by Alan Moulder.

The third album for the Washington-based metal band was produced by Randall Dunn.

The debut album for the Canadian quartet was produced by Chad VanGaalen.

The debut album for the new band led by Andrew Kenny of American Analog Set.

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.

The second full-length album for the Canadian indie-rock band was produced by Aaron Fisher.

British Wreckless Eric teams up with American Amy Rigby on their first album as a married couple.

This is the second album for the Baltimore duo formally known as Monarch.

This is the third full-length album for the challenging, intensely personal Bay Area post-punk outfit led by Jamie Stewart.

The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four.

Deerhoof's Greg Saunier produced this fifth album for the experimental Bay Area band led by Jamie Stewart.

The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.

Formerly known as the Xerox Teens until the copy company came calling, the British quintet releases their first full-length.

This is the third album for the duo from Oregon led by Jona Bechtolt.

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 three-track single (optimistically dubbed an "EP"), the band's second overall release, contains songs that allegedly will not appear on their upcoming full-length debut.

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.

The New York trio's short but highly anticipated sophomore set--which features a mellower, more polished sound--was produced by Squeak E Clean and mixed by Alan Moulder.

The New York band releases its latest EP, written during the Fever To Tell tour.

The third album for the New York band was produced by Nick Launay and Dave Sitek.

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

This the final album for Pete Swanson and Gabriel Mindel Saloman. The experimental music duo from Portland, Oregon broke up in 2008.

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.

My Morning Jacket's Jim James releases his tribute EP to the late George Harrison.

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 days of hard-rocking Yo La Tengo appear to be over (at least on record), as the Hoboken, NJ trio continues along the atmospheric, lower-volume path begun on 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out.' Included among the 13 Roger Moutenot-produced tracks is a cover of Big Star's "Take Care" and the James McNew-sung "Tiny Birds."

More "rocking" than recent LP 'Summer Sun,' this six-track EP includes four new songs plus alternate versions of "Cherry Chapstick" and the title cut.

After two relatively subdued albums, Ira, Georgia and James return with a much more varied effort that at times recalls pretty much every stage of their history. Roger Moutenot again produces.

The latest release for the rock band was produced with Roger Moutenot.

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

'Witch' features an assortment of indie artists who have reimagined classic Yoko Ono tracks by mixing elements of the originals (mainly the vocals) with newly recorded music. The roster includes the Flaming Lips, Le Tigre, Spiritualized, Cat Power and the Polyphonic Spree.

The first album credited to the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band since 1975 features Keigo "Cornelius" Oyamada, Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto), and her son/producer Sean Lennon.

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

The trio from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, releases its sophomore full-length album.

The avant-garde Los Angeles band's third album is their first without co-founder Jeff Rosenberg.

The Australian band's second album was produced by Wayne Connolly (The Vines) and includes their cover of Alphaville's "Forever Young."

Yusuf Islam (who seems to have lost the "Islam" portion of his name), better known by his former name of Cat Stevens, returns with his first album of pop songs since 1978.

The latest album for the singer-songwriter previously known as Cat Stevens was recorded live in various studios around the world.

This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.

The debut album for the Malaysian-born singer-songwriter.

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).