The veteran rock-and-rollers return with their first studio album in nearly a decade. With Petty's trademark drawl and snarling blues-driven guitar, Mojo delivers a return to their roots as they continue to push the boundaries of classic rock and roll.

Showcasing his depth as a rapper, singer, and songwriter, Drake's debut album secures his place among hip-hop's elite with emotionally charged lyrics and dynamically produced beats.

The latest album for the indie rock band We Are Scientists is its first with ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.

Ryan Hadlock helped produce the fifth studio album for British singer-songwriter, Ed Harcourt. The UK edition includes a seven-track bonus disc.

The blues and R&B covers album for the California-based Steve Miller Band is its first studio album in seven years and features the late Norton Buffalo.

The second album for the bluegrass five-piece band led by Chris Thile is the first to feature Paul Kowert who replaced Greg Garrison in November of 2008.

The second album for the Mark Ronson-produced quartet goes for a 1960's sound.

One of the major bands from the Brit-pop scene, Oasis' singles are collected in this two-CD compilation of their hits. Deluxe editions also include a DVD and a disc of songs performed for the 2009 iTunes Festival in London.

Continually redefining herself in the realm of folk-pop singer/songwriters, McLachlan's latest delivery after seven years is filled with thoughtful lyrics and impassioned vocal harmonies, making the album worth the wait.

The second self-titled album for the Canadian duo was recorded in a variety of places, including a garage in Detroit, a church in Iceland, a cabin in Canada, and a real music studio in London.

The Bronx's Joby Ford produces the Sacramento-based hard rock band's third full-length album.

After gaining acclaim for a densely melodic sound that anticipated the coming emergence of grunge, Scotland's Teenage Fanclub return with a harmony-driven album to inspire a power pop revival.

Experience has only made their work richer, bringing gravity to the subject matter and lightness to the sound of this new album. Keeping things honest--and often rapturous--has become a modus operandi.

Subtlety not being part of Christina Aguilera’s vocabulary, she trades the retro-swing of Back to Basics for the future-pop of Bionic, receiving assists from a roster that reads like a who’s-who of progressive pop in 2010: M.I.A., Le Tigre, Peaches, and John Hill & Switch, known for their work with Santigold. But like the half-cyborg/half-diva illustration of the album cover, this revamp is only partial. Aguilera hedges her bets by adding a ballad from old friend Linda Perry, gets Tricky Stewart to produce a trio of cuts, drafts Polow da Don and Focus… to produce some heavy and slow R&B, respectively, letting enough air into the machines to reassure hesitant fans that she hasn’t abandoned her roots. All this hesitancy means that for as many risks as it takes, Bionic doesn’t feel daring. Apart from the stuttering opener of the title track and glassy chill of “Elastic Love,” notably the two Hill & Switch productions, this never delivers the future shock it promises, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, because the robot-diva hybrids are often interesting even when they stumble, as they do on “WooHoo,” its incessant title loop piercing like a dental drill. Exhibit A in Xtina’s curious tin ear for sex, “WooHoo” doesn’t work as temptation, not when the chorus come-on is “licky licky yum yum,” but her crassness is no longer alienating as it was on Stripped; it’s simply part of her persona, just like her shameless narcissism, showcased on the closing “Vanity,” where she gets her kid to confirm that she’s the greatest of them all. This triumphant self-possession comes so naturally to Christina that it’s hard not to wish that she acted so boldly throughout Bionic, letting the entirety of the record be as distinctly odd as its best moments. Frankly, the deluxe edition of Bionic does suggest what the album could have been: it’s supplemented by four bonus songs that are wildly imaginative, whether it’s the clattering, chanting “Bobblehead,” the cool synth glide of “Birds of Prey,” the perfect new wave pop of “Monday Morning,” or Sia’s mournful ballad “Stronger Than Ever.” In their place on the album proper are competent, relatively colorless club odes to fashion and fabulousness and Perry’s boring inspirational “Lift Me Up,” songs that play to Aguilera’s persona without inhabiting it. The rest of Bionic -- not just the hipster flirtations and Sia’s trio of richly ruminative AAA ballads, but the tracks directly within Aguilera’s wheelhouse, like Tricky Stewart’s wildly successful, slinky “Desnudate,” and the sultry slow burner “Sex for Breakfast” -- find Christina not playing to expectations but simply acting as a natural diva and is all the more compelling for it. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Though known for always being on the road, Against Me! has finally released its second major label album, which continues to blend elements of its trademark punk and folk rock with fist-pumping anthems celebrating teenage anarchy and encouraging all to fight the good fight.

Portland-based Blitzen Trapper brings a haunting, ethereal touch to folk rock with their new album, blending twangy rock riffs with bittersweet piano-laced melodies to create beautiful stylistic textures.

The Canadian four-piece returns with another album of catchy post-punk tunes, complete with the high energy and quirkiness Tokyo Police Club has cultivated throughout the years.

Los Angeles-based Ariel Pink releases his first album on the 4AD label.

The latest album for the John McCauley's band Deer Tick is its first with former Titus Andronicus guitarist Ian O'Neil.

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

Ratatat's LP4 includes some tracks from the recording sessions from the duo's 2008 release LP3.

This is the solo debut for Irishman Conor J. O'Brien, a member of the rock band The Immediate who split up in 2007.

This is the debut full-length album for the Chicago-based foursome.

Mark Batson produced the third album for the Vermont-based rock group. It is the first with new members, Catherine Popper and Benny Yurco.

The fourth album for the Florida rapper Plies features Trey Songz, Fabolous, Young Jeezy, and Bei Maejor.

The full-length debut for the Brooklyn-based indie rock band was produced by Chris Zane.

This is producer Darren Cunningham's second album under the name Actress.

Skye Edwards returns as lead singer on the British band's seventh studio album.

Originally called Peggy Sue And The Pirates, the British trio shortened its name to just Peggy Sue for its debut full-length release.

The latest solo album for the ex-The Jam member, includes The Jam's bassist Bruce Foxton, Clem Cattini, ELO's Bev Bevan, and My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields as guest artists.

The electro-rock Brooklyn-based duo releases its debut album with Mom + Pop and M.I.A.'s N.E.E.T. Recordings.

Taking the best of post-punk, new wave, and pop as inspiration, Sunderland's Futureheads were among the best of the U.K.'s "angular" movement. Their capability of delivering their trademark pop thrills on this album sustains their position as Sunderland's sharpest export.

The London-based producer/singer-songwriter who worked with such artists as Omar, Sugababes, Cheryl Cole, Kesha, McFly, and Kylie Minogue releases his second album.

After almost 25 years and more than 25 albums, the unstoppable Melvins have the same sludgy, Sabbath-styled post-punk heaviness that solidified their place in rock history since the early '90s.

Hawaiian native and unofficial kingpin of beachside pop rock, Jack Johnson's newest delivery of breezily spun folk songs capture the mellow mood of Johnson's previous albums, complete with a sunny surf vibe.

After two years of touring and recording, the Ohio-based emo pop quintet returns to release its fourth album, which continues to showcase its brooding and post-hardcore sound.

The Canadian indie rock trio releases the follow-up to the band's 2008 debut, Red, Yellow & Blue.

Produced by Tucker Martine, the latest album for Grammy-nominated Tift Merritt features My Morning Jacket's Jim James and Greg Leisz as guests.

Sleepy Sun, the California rock band who most recently guested on UNKLE's Where Did The Night Fall, releases the follow-up to its 2009 debut.

This is the debut album for the Swedish teenage sisters.

The Wales-born Greek singer-songwriter releases her debut full-length album.

The Grammy-winning California rock band led by Scott Weiland returns with its first album in nearly a decade.

The R&B/soul singer covers songs by such British rock legends as the Beatles, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who, and the Rolling Stones.

Black Moth Super Rainbow's Tom Fec releases a second solo album as Tobacco, which features Beck as a guest vocalist on two tracks.

The 11th album for the jam rock band features a cover of Vic Chesnutt's "This Cruel Thing."

The four-track EP is the first of a planned 11 EPs, which will all be released as one 44-track album at a later date.

The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.

This is the first album in over 12 years for the Sacramento rock band who is cited as an influence by such bands as Thursday and Blink 182.

The debut album for the model-turned-singer-songwriter was produced by her husband, Jack White.

This is the third solo album for the San Francisco artist.

The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .

This is the fourth album for the Texas-based singer-songwriter.

The third album for the dance-rock band is reportedly James Murphy's last as LCD Soundsystem.

The third album for the rock band led by Ben Bridwell is its first on Columbia and for new members Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds who joined after the release of 2007's Cease to Begin.

The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse.

The African-themed album brings Nas and reggae singer Damien Marley (the youngest son of Bob Marley) together. It features guest appearances by K'naan, Lil Wayne, Joss Stone, Dennis Brown, and Damien's brother Steven Marley, who also produced the release.

The fifth album for the British singer was produced by Beck and features a guest appearance by Chris Taylor of the band Grizzly Bear.

The second full-length album for the singer born in Kansas City is a continuation of the story of Cindi Mayweather, the android introduced in the 2007 EP, "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase."

The Everything But The Girl singer's third solo album was produced by Ewan Pearson.

The experimental jazz quintet led by Grammy-nominated John Hollenbeck invites Gary Versace for its fifth album.

The Athens, Georgia-based band releases its seventh full-length album.

After scrapping some previous tracks, the electronic duo sat down and finished fourteen fresh tracks in six months for the band's first release in five years.

The Swedish duo incorporates Western African pop music in its latest album.

This is the debut album for Julie Ann Baenziger, who wrote, sang, and played all the instruments on the release.

The second album for the Brooklyn band that is led by The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart drummer Kurt Feldman was produced by Telefon Tel Aviv's Josh Eustis.

A reissue of the band's 1972 double album is long overdue, as Exile captures a time when they became one of the greatest rock-and-roll bands in the world.

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek reunite for their second album together in ten years. It features guest appearnces by such artists as Mos Def, Bun B, Estelle, Bilal, Jay Electronica, and J Cole.

The autobiographical The Foundling is a concept album produced by Mike Timmons of the Cowboy Junkies.

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

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

The British rock band releases its EP featuring K'Naan and Tigarah as guest artists, as well as one song with the band's Tim Rice-Oxley on lead vocals.

The third album for the Canadian band was recorded in a barn and is the first with new member Matt Schulz.

The latest album for the British electronic duo features guest appearances by Mark Lanegan, Gavin Clark, Elle J, South's Joel Cadbury, Celebration's Katrina Ford, Autolux, Sleepy Sun, The Black Angels, and Big In Japan.

The latest album for the artist was produced by Rob Cavallo and features such guests as American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, Queen's Brian May, Steve Val, The Darkness' Justin Hawkins, and Jack Black.

Former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody's new band features seventh season American Idol finalist Carly Smithson on lead vocals.

The fifth album for the metal band from San Diego was produced by Adam Dutkiewicz and Daniel Castelman.

The Matthew Houck-led band returns with its first album of new material since 2007's Pride.

The French-based sister duo releases its first album on Sub Pop records after the previous three were released by Touch and Go Records.

The fourth full-length studio album for the rapper from Rhode Island features songs co-written with such artists as Tim Fite, Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla, Califone’s Tim Rutili, Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle, and Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous.

The British trio releases its first full-length album, which features the Vivian Girls on one song.

The debut album for the indie supergroup led by Ryan Olson features musicians from such Minneapolis-area bands as Solid Gold, Megafaun, Rhymesayers, and Bon Iver.

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.

The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced with Jim Abbiss.

Indian Jewelry give their listeners fair warning with Totaled’s title: this album is filled with intense sonics that are warped like bent metal and glitter like shattered glass. Erika Thrasher and Tex Kerschen go for a much harsher sound than they did on Free Gold!, which had a hazy, heat-shimmer beauty despite its abrasive textures. Here, the pair’s twisted synth rock is thrown into sharp relief, and it sounds all the stranger for it. “Vision”'s psychedelic new wave boasts synth tones so cheesy, they’re almost rude, and “Simulation”'s gurgling bass just makes it sound more like a mad scientist’s experiment gone horribly awry. The drone in Thrasher's voice on “Look Alive” complements the metallic din that surrounds it, and time and time again Totaled shows that Indian Jewelry aren’t afraid of dense, unrepentantly ugly sounds or unsettling their audience, whether it’s in the form of jarring snippets such as “Sirens” or “Tono Bungay”'s robo-tribal throb and “Never Been Better”'s clash of viscous electronics and doom-laden guitars. Totaled hits rock bottom -- in the best sense of the phrase -- with the heart of darkness that is “Parlous Siege & Chapel,” a trance-inducing, six-minute excursion into layers of atonally pulsing synths and implosive dread. The alien buzz of songs like these and “Touching the Roof of the Sun” hark back to Invasive Exotics and We Are the Wild Beast's free-for-alls -- giving the name Totaled an entirely different meaning -- but the band’s softer side surfaces here and there. “Excessive Moonlight” is delicate and ghostly, despite its heavy synth strings; the layers of sound in “Diamond Things” tumble and float over each other like a just-shaken snow globe; and “Heaven’s World Destroyer” has a fittingly fearsome beauty and cultish intensity. The fact that Totaled closes with its prettiest song, “Dog Days,” just adds to the album’s somewhat perverse vibe. But unlike some underground bands, Indian Jewelry just get more uncompromising and honed as they go, and this eerie, unsettling album is a perfect culmination of the duo's work so far. ~ Heather Phares