This is the fifth solo album of anti-folk ditties for the former Moldy Peaches member.

The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.

The first album in over 20 years for the British rock band is also their last.

The ironic Washington, D.C. post-rockers return with their first album in three years.

This major-label debut for the Massachusetts alt-metal band finds the group willing to experiment with and open up its sound, adding more adventurous elements into the mix.

Nino Rojo, the eccentric singer-songwriter's second release of 2004, was recorded during the same sessions that produced 'Rejoicing In The Hands.'

The sophomore album for the indie rock band from England headed up by ex-Libertines guitarist Carl Barat.

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

The third album for the all-girl Canadian metal band was produced by Steve Thompson (Anthrax, Korn).

The second solo effort from Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, following 1998's 'The Sky Is Too High.'

This is the first album for London's 24-year-old, one-man-garage-band Tom Vek.

The fifth album for Eef Barzelay & co. includes contributions from members of Lambchop and Crooked Fingers. Barzelay himself produced the entire disc.

Nick Launay produced this sophomore set for the New Zealand band led by Finn Andrews, who has drawn numerous Nick Cave comparisons. Aside from Andrews, it's a completely different lineup than the one that recorded 'Runaway Found.'

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.

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.)

The Detroit garage rockers make their major-label debut with this sophomore album, which was produced by Jerry Harrison.

The veteran singer jams through covers of songs by the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and, er, Sister Sledge.

This is the debut American release for the Tokyo-born (but internationally-raised) singer-songwriter, who is the daughter of producer Don Costa and the goddaughter of Frank Sinatra. Costa has been performing since the age of five and has already scored hits in Europe and Australia.

Rob Schnapf and Jon Brion produced the for the Los Angeles band (and by "band" we really just mean Evan Slamka).

Mike Mogis produced this fourth album for the dance-inducing Nebraska indie rockers. Azure Ray's Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor add vocals on several tracks.

'Inches' compiles A- and B- sides from nine different singles (originally released on nine different labels) dating back to the Rhode Island band's inception in 1995.

This is the first solo release for the leader of The Psychedelic Furs (and, for those with a really good memory, Love Spit Love).

This is the third album for the Irish indie-punk quartet, and takes a less harsh, more pop approach than their poorly-received 1998 sophomore effort 'Nu-Clear Sounds.'

The English quintet's debut album features samples of the voices of Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino.

The Chicago-based avant-garde musician (best known for his work in Gastr Del Sol) offers up seven new tracks in his follow-up to 1999's 'Eureka.' Wilco's Jeff Tweedy adds guitar.

The Happy Mondays featured in the film "24 Hour Party People" release their first studio album since 1992

The latest album from the rock band was produced with Chris Hansen. Three of the songs were released on the three-part The Threep EPs released between November 2009 and March 2010.

'Free To Stay' is the second record for the indie-pop duo of sisters Chloe (drums) and Asya (keyboards, vocals), who have opened for Death Cab for Cutie, Pearl Jam, Sufjan Stevens, The Go! Team and others, and who just happen to be 12 and 14 years old.

The debut album for the Montreal trio was produced by Justin Vernon.

The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians.

The official release of The Clash's second performance at Shea Stadium in 1982.

This is the seventh release under the Six Organs name for Ben Chasny, who in recent years has also been a member of Comets On Fire.

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

The latest album from the British group is with yet another different lineup from 2007's "Reformation Post TLC."

The third album for the St. Louis-based rock band was produced by Chris Walla.

This is the debut full-length album for the indie rock duo from San Diego, who were formerly called the Muslims.

What happens when you team Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard with a cutting-edge electronica artist? Sure, you have the Postal Service, but you also have this new full-length from Arne Van Petegem's Styrofoam, which features multiple contributions not only from Gibbard, but also from Valerie Trebeljahr (Lali Puna), Andrew Kenny (American Analog Set), Markus Acher (The Notwist) and rapper Alias.

The San Francisco-based psych-rock solo artist returns with a third full-length.

Doug Boehm returns as producer for this ten-track set.

This is the debut LP for Stephen McBean's Black Mountain project, which shares members with Jerk With A Bomb and Pink Mountaintops.

'Skeleton' is the U.S. debut for the four-piece indie-rock group from Denmark, who have drawn comparisons to Built To Spill and Modest Mouse.

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.

Neil Hamburger guests on the San Francisco math-rock trio's unsurprisingly titled sixth release, which sees Phil Manley (Oneida, Trans Am) replacing former guitarist Josh Smith.

The trio's seventh studio album is its first to include vocals, which are provided by guests Chan Marshall (Cat Power) and Sally Timms (The Mekons).

Toronto-based singer/songwriter Hayden (Paul Hayden Desser) returns to his bedroom-recording indie-label roots, after two previous releases for Geffen.

Gareth Jones produced this ten-song set from the duo of Vince Clark and Andy Bell.

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

This is Will Oldham's first Bonnie "Prince" Billy album to credit the Cairo Gang, who performed on the previous three Billy albums.

The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.

This is the second full-length for the Seattle-based band which consists solely of David Terry (and his drum machine) and has drawn comparisons to Grandaddy and the Flaming Lips.

This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.

The Swedish indie-rock band releases its sophomore album.

The legendary 1960s soul singer, now a young 66 years old, is still going strong with this latest release, featuring brand-new songs penned by an impressive group of songwriters, including Elvis Costello, Brian Wilson, Tom Waits, Van Morrison, and Bob Dylan. No one will be giving up on him after this release.

The punk rock band releases its first album on the SideOneDummy label.

This is the third album of 60s-influenced tunes from the Brooklyn-based indie-pop band.

The New York singer-songwriter works with producer Patrick Leonard (Madonna, Jewel) for this, his fourth album.

Fugazi drummer Brandon Canty produced this third solo disc for ex-Helium leader Timony, who is joined here by guitarist Devin Ocampo.

The second album for the rock band led by Jon McClure was produced by Jagz Kooner.

This is the second album for the Pennsylvania stoner-rock outfit.

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

This is the third album for the San Francisco band featuring drummer Lynn Perko and former Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum.

This is the eighth release from the nearly 15-year-old Seattle band, and it features new instrumentation (a horn section) and a new bass player (Guy Maddison, replacing departed founding member Matt Lukin).

This is the fourth album for the UK's Echobelly. It includes the singles "Tell Me Why" and "Digit."

The latest album for the metal band from Washington includes members from Big Business who joined the band on their last album.

Guests on the Rolling Stones frontman's fourth solo album include Bono, Lenny Kravitz, Wyclef Jean, Pete Townshend, Rob Thomas, and Joe Perry.

While waiting for the Strokes to return to the recording studio, bassist Nikolai Fraiture formed a side project and released this band's debut album.

This debut LP for the electric English quartet was originally released in March 2001 to enough critical acclaim that Sony/Epic picked the album up for a re-release in the summer of 2002. Their sound combines harder-edged alt-rock with "shoegazing"-style noise manipulation.

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.

This is the debut solo release for former Jane's Addiction/Porno For Pyros frontman Perry Farrell. Many of the tracks are more electronic in nature than his previous output with the two bands. Dave Navarro, Jon Brion, and the Mad Professor are among the guest contributors.

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

The second album for the rock quintet from Brooklyn, New York was produced and recorded by the band in just over four months.

This 2004 debut album for the Austin, Texas band was re-released (with four bonus tracks mixed by Spoon's Jim Eno) in 2006 when the band signed with Barsuk.

The English rock quartet releases its third album on its own label, Nul Records.

Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).

The latest solo album for the ex-Japan band member features work with musicians from the United Kingdom, Austria, and Japan.

The debut solo album for the Beulah singer features several guest musicians, including the singer's former bandmates from Beulah.

David Newfeld produced the Canadian indie rock band's third album.

The instrumental album is the first major release in over eight years for the Japan-based artist.

This is the first full-length album for the San Francisco-based duo of Will Schwartz and Tomo Yasuda.

Skull Ring marks Iggy Pop's first appearance with his original band The Stooges in 30 years, as they provide backing on four tracks here. Also guesting are members of Green Day and Sum 41.

The Scottish band that includes three members of the Beta Band releases its sophomore album.

The first album in four years for Warn Defever & co. is also the band's debut for new label Reincarnate (after multiple releases on 4AD).

The former Tricky collaborator was nominated for the UK's Mercury Music Prize for her solo debut 'Quixotic,' which arrives in the U.S. a year later re-sequenced, re-designed, and re-titled (as 'Anything'). Included (as on the original version) is a collaboration with Josh Homme and Mark Lanegan, as well as tracks recorded with Tricky and David Holmes.