Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.

Frontman Jay Farrar produced the band's fifth album.

'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.

'Weirdness' is the first album for the legendary rock band--which, yes, includes frontman Iggy Pop--since 1973. The remaining original lineup is supplemented by Minutemen bassist Mike Watt.

Van Dyke Parks and Pete Seeger are among the guests on the guitarist's rustic 17-song effort, which is told from the perspective of a cat, a mouse, and a toad(!).

The Scottish rockers fronted by Roddy Woomble reunite with producer Dave Eringa for this follow-up to 2005's 'Warnings/Promises.'

The hip-hop producer attempts a "pop" album for the first time on this third release, utilizing all live instrumentation and even singing on almost all of the tracks.

The Azure Ray singer's second solo set was recorded with Spoon's Jim Eno and Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster as well as Memphis producer Doug Easley. Conor Oberst guests.

The Brazilian electronica artist utilized a different technique for his first non-soundtrack album in five years, building his tracks out of field recordings and found sounds.

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.

Tortoise's John McEntire produced this fourth album for the New York-based Afrobeat outfit.

This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.

This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.

The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.

The second album for the [now-married] duo of former Luna members Dean & Britta was produced by Tony Visconti.

This fifth release from the adventurous Toronto-based instrumental post-rock outfit is their first album in four years.

The experimental, often noisy hip-hop duo (former third member Still has left the group) from New Jersey returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Absence.'

Producer and Beastie Boys collaborator Mark Ramos-Nishita returns with a solo vocal-driven album, his first release in nearly six years (and his first output for Jack Johnson's label).

The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.

This is the first solo release for the Scottish artist since the breakup of his band Arab Strap.

The instrumental post-rock band from Texas returns after a four-year wait with this fourth studio album.

Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.

A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc.

The Dublin, Ireland band returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Burn The Maps.'

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

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

The eccentric Chicago artist returns with his first disc in three years.

This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.

Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar.

This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.

'Death' is the third album for Seattle's David Terry, who almost single-handedly is Aqueduct.

Portland, Ore. ambient electronica artist Matthew Cooper returns with a fourth album.

Sean O'Hagan's first High Llamas album in four years sticks to his usual script of '60s-influenced pop.

The singer-songwriter's debut is informed by the losses of his father (actor Anthony Perkins) to AIDS and of his mother (photographer Berry Berenson) in the 9/11 attacks.

New York guitarist Stern (who blends harder, experimental rock with more typical indie-rock tunes) makes her debut with this 13-song set co-produced by Zach Hill (Hella).

This is the third release for the lo-fi indie outfit led by Hrishikesh Hirway.

This is the debut album for the son of the late Mali musician Ali Farka Toure.

The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.

This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.

The Chicago pop-punk band face high expectations for this fourth album after its predecessor, their major-label debut 'From Under The Cork Tree,' brought their first taste of mainstream success. Jay-Z (briefly) guests.

Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.

Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.

The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ).

'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.

This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests.

This is the first album in four years for the Scottish four-piece.

The sixth album for the Robert Schneider-led indie-pop band is packed with 24 songs (although a dozen of them are brief instrumental segues).

Kele Okereke & co. try to avoid the sophomore slump with this highly-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut 'Silent Alarm.'

L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.

After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.

Sweden multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanangen (aka Loney, Dear) makes his American debut with this re-release of his fourth album.

Los Angeles rapper Regan Farquhar returns with an album produced by Boom Bip and DJ Nobody.

The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.

This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae.

'Need' marks the solo debut for Chris Adams of the Leeds, England band Hood.

Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.

M. Ward and the Kronos Quartet are among the guests on the singer's third album.

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

This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.

Dan the Automator co-produced this sophomore set for the English rockers led by Barrie Cadogan.

Frequent Will Oldham collaborator (and member of The Anomoanon) Dave Heumann offers the second album of rustic rock from his own project, Arbouretum.

This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.

This is the fourth solo album for the Pinback frontman.

The rocker's first album of originals in six years includes the Chevy Trucks themesong "Our Country."

The Brazilian superstar takes a stab at rock, backed by a much younger band and co-production by his son, Moreno.

Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.

Gareth Jones produced this fourth album for the distinctive Liverpool band.

This is the first album for the San Francisco experimental rock outfit since the departure of guitarist Chris Cohen.

Danger Mouse produced this first album for the new collaboration between Damon Albarn (Blur,Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The Clash), Tony Allen (Africa 70 / Fela Kuti) and Simon Tong (The Verve).

The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album.

Kevin Barnes injects atypically autobiographical subject matter into his danceable indie-pop tunes on his latest Of Montreal release.

This second song-based album of unconventional indie-rock from the Portland, Ore. trio marks their Barsuk debut.

As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.

Although still a solo album, 'Woke Myself Up' finds the singer-songwriter backed by her former bandmates in the Canadian group Eric's Trip for the first time in a decade.

This is the second LP for the ever-growing prog-rock collective that calls both England and Texas home.

The first release in three years for the Japanese psych-rockers contains just six tracks, including one that clocks in at nearly half an hour.

The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release.

This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.

Kanye West and Pharrell Williams are among the producers for the rapper's follow-up to 2004's 'The New Danger.' This version of the album is no longer officially available for sale; a second version with new artwork and a new tracklisting will be released in the spring of 2007.

Dr. Dre, Kanye West and will.i.am are among the producers for the rapper's follow-up to 'Street's Disciple,' which marks his first release for Def Jam.

This quick follow-up to 'Fishscale' includes production work from Pete Rock, Madlib and Hi-Tek.

Not the most accessible (sound-wise) of Sonic Youth's releases, this 11-track disc compiles some of the least accessible (availability-wise) of the band's obscure recordings, which have been remastered.

The Atlanta rapper's second Def Jam album includes contributions from Three 6 Mafia, Timbaland, Ludacris, T.I., and Young Buck.

The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.

The R&B singer's second album is laced with spoken-word interludes. 50 Cent, Lil Jon, and Chamillionaire lend a hand.