'World' is the first solo album in a decade for the Sunny Day Real Estate and Fire Theft frontman.

The man behind Built to Spill issues his first album under his own name, with a more acoustic, stripped-down, blues-influenced sound than you'll find on his BTS albums.

This is the long-in-the-making debut album for the instrumental Montreal band that shares two members (Sarah Neufeld and Richard Reed Parry) with the Arcade Fire.

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

The Scottish band's follow-up to its debut album "Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters" was produced by guitarist Andy McFarlane and Paul Savage.

The 10th album for the Georgia jam band is the first featuring new guitarist Jimmy Herring.

The second full-length from the Peter Hook-led band features a Bernard Sumner-esque lead vocalist and a sound that could be mistaken for New Order in places.

This New York indie-rockers return with a follow-up to 2005's 'Collisions.'

The latest album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Martin Terefe.

The ex-Grandaddy singer releases his debut solo album.

The latest album for the Brooklyn, New York band is the first with new drummer Joe Wong and guitarist Sarah Lipstate.

This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn noise-rockers.

Brakes is an often-jokey, garage-rock side project for British Sea Power keyboardist Eamon Hamilton, who here steps to the forefront, playing guitar and handling lead vocals. Joining him are members of Electric Soft Parade and Tenderfoot on 16 tracks that range from six seconds to 3:39 in length.

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

The Los Angeles- (no, not Bay Area-) based alt-rock band led by singer-songwriter James Grundler returns with a Rick Rubin-produced sophomore LP.

The third album for the Swedish five-piece rock group.

Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer.

This is the third album from the English electronic quartet.

The singer/songwriter/guitarist returns to the studio for the first time since 1996, when he recorded his final album as leader of the Lemonheads. Here, he's joined by Jon Brion on four tracks, as well as members of Giant Sand, Calexico, and Spacehog.

Escovedo's first solo disc since 2000 was produced by John Cale.

The debut album for the Scottish septet was produced by producer Ian Caple.

The Los Angeles trio, making their recording debut with this self-titled release, have attracted a growing fanbase over the last two years via their live shows, which highlight their atmospheric, vaguely Stereolab-esque music. The group (who met via want ads in the L.A. Weekly) is led by singer/drummer Gena Olivier.

The latest album from the Magnolia Electric Co. is a tribute concept album for their deceased bassist, Evan Farrell.

James McAlister (Ester Drang) joins band leader David Bazan and his longtime collaborator TW Walsh on Pedro The Lion's fifth album.

The second full-length solo album for Frog Eyes/Swan Lake's Carey Mercer.

Plagued by numerous delays, the Chris Martin-led band's third album finally surfaced 3 years after the hugely successful 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head.' The band co-produced with Danton Supple (Elbow) and Ken Nelson (Kings Of Convenience, Badly Drawn Boy).

Britney tries for another comeback with her sixth album, which features 'Womanizer,' her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since '...Baby One More Time.'

The Strokes have abandoned longtime producer Gordon Raphael (well, for all but three tracks) in favor of David Kahne (Sugar Ray) for their third album.

The long-gestating Guns N' Roses album finally sees the light of day.

The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig.

Flood and Alan Moulder handled production for the popular Las Vegas band's second album.

The unique New York four-piece math-rock outfit (that includes members of Helmet and Don Caballero) follows a string of three acclaimed 2004 EPs with this debut full-length, which adds (heavily processed) vocals into their mix of live and programmed instrumentation for the first time.

The follow-up to her 2007 debut album was produced by Greg Kurstin.

Dan Bejar's seventh Destroyer record is as lyrically dense as ever, but marks a shift to a full-band, guitar-oriented sound after 2004's more eclectic 'Your Blues.'

Manson's fifth album finds the shock-rocker turning to the glory days of vaudeville and burlesque for inspiration.

'Contraband' marks the debut LP for what basically amounts to Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) fronting Guns N Roses (including Duff McKagan and Slash).

Tony Visconti (David Bowie) produced the suddenly prolific Moz's third release of the past two years.

This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based metal band.

The British singer's latest album was produced by John Parrish and Flood.

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.

'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 tenth album for the metal band was also released as a 3-disc set featuring instrumental mixes and cover songs.

This is the fourth album for the critically-acclaimed Texas-based band.

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

The fifth album for the rock band is its first with Warner Bros.

Morissette's third studio album is the first one the 27-year-old Canadian songwriter has produced herself.

The second album for the London-based singer was produced with Greg Wells and features Imogen Heap and Final Fantasy's Owen Pallett as guests.

The third studio album (under the Billy Talent name) for the Canadian band was produced by Brendan O'Brien.

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

The Austin band's follow-up to 'Series of Sneaks' was a critical favorite in 2001, appearing on seemingly every year-end Top 10 list (and with good reason).

This Brazilian dance-rock outfit may be "Tired Of Being Sexy," but that didn't stop Sub Pop from making them the first South American addition to its roster. This is their debut.

Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album.

Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced.

Released on Bella Union Records, The Courage Of Others is Midlake's third full-length album.

After releasing an album with boyfriend Alex Somers in 2009, the Sigur Ros singer returns with his first solo album produced with Peter Katis.

The Jack White-led rock band releases its follow-up to its 2009 debut, "Horehound."

The veteran Scottish band's first album for Sanctuary (after a long run on Matador Records) is also their first without singer/cellist Isobel Campbell. The 12 tracks here were produced by Trevor Horn.

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.

Fourteen years since their last studio record, the Kids are back with their newest album on the Interscope label.

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

This full-length debut for the UK-based indie-pop band led by Fyfe Dangerfield includes the previously-released single "Trains To Brazil."

Andrew Wyatt teamed up with Swedish producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (best known for their Grammy-winning work on Britney Spears' "Toxic") to form the new group.

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

The latest studio album for Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory finds the duo moving away from the more ambient sound of 2008's "Seventh Tree."

'Actions' is the first album for UK grime artist Plan B (aka Ben Drew), who has drawn comparisons to both Eminem and The Streets' Mike Skinner (which often happens when you are white and kinda rap), although his music is more eclectic than either of those artists.

This is the third album in three years for the newly-reunited Australian duo of Grant McLennan and Robert Forster.

The ex-Beach Boys singer releases his latest solo album, which he produced himself.

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

The third album for the former Savage Garden singer.

The rock band releases its fifth album, which features a song used by the National Guard.

This is the debut album for the British actress/singer.

Thom Monahan (Pernice Brothers) co-produced the singer-songwriter's fourth album, which finds him singing in Spanish on a few of the disc's 22 tracks.

The veteran singer's first completely self-produced album is his first studio recording since 2001's 'Songs From The West Coast.'

The fourth album for the Scottish band was produced by Jari Haapalainen.

The Northern California band's fifth album in ten years includes a cover of Bread's "Guitar Man."

The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.'

The latest LP from Steven Tyler & co. includes just one original ("The Grind") with the remainder of the tracks occupied by covers of blues standards.

The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.

Yes, apparently they ARE still around. This is the Irish group's sixth album since 1993, and their first with original producer Stephen Street in some time.

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

The fourth solo disc for the former Stone Roses singer includes a collaboration with Noel Gallagher.

The album by Weezer's frontman features home demos from 1992 to 2007.

Singer/guitarist Bill Janovitz had dismissed ideas of a reunion over the years, but Buffalo Tom is back with their new album since 1998.

The typically prolific Black returns with a 27-song, two-disc set produced by Jon Tiven. Among the many musicians lending a hand are Spooner Oldham and Levon Helm (The Band).