The London-based rock trio make their full-length debut with this disc, produced by Edwyn Collins.

John Leckie produced this second major-label release for the now five-member New York band led by Steve Schiltz.

Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer reunite for their first album as The Posies in seven years. They are joined by Matt Harris (Oranger) on bass and Darren Minwalla (Preston School of Industry) on drums.

Lee Ann Womack guests on the Texan's 33rd album.

This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.

The 19-year-old East London "grime" MC makes his debut with this LP which features contributions from Mike Skinner (The Streets), Diplo and Paul Epworth.

This debut album showcases the British band's symphonic, shoegaze-y sound.

Angela McCluskey and Deborah Anderson lend their voices to the French chill-out trio's sophomore record.

'Collaborations' culls tracks from throughout the singer's career, finding her partnering with artists such as Massive Attack, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Moby and more.

Kanye West is among the producers on this major-label debut for the 21-year-old Oakland, Calif. native.

This is the second album from the punk trio which features members of blink-182 (Travis Barker) and Rancid (Tim Armstrong).

Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars.

Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut.

The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan leader's solo debut includes a cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody." Jimmy Chamberlin and Robert Smith guest.

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

The country singer self-produced these dozen songs, which amount to the 18th album of his career.

This is the first album in five years for the boy- er... man-band.

The second album from the Baltimore band was produced by band leader and vocalist Roman Kuebler.

The fourth album for the Britpop band includes a track ("Gravity") co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium.

The fourth album from the Denver indie-pop band led by Tammy Ealom is a sugary 12-song set.

Eno sings! And while those words are sure to excite fans of the bald one's 70s classics such as 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy),' his first vocal album in 15 years is much closer in sound and mood to more recent efforts as well as the final handful of tracks on 'Eno Box II: Vocals' (the latter's "Under" even appears again on this disc).

This double-disc set from Dave Grohl & co. includes one full CD of acoustic tracks. Guests include John Paul Jones, Norah Jones, Josh Homme and Petra Haden.

The latest solo disc for the anticon producer (best known for his work in cLOUDDEAD) finds him joined by guests Mike Patton, Andrew Broder (Fog), and members of Subtle, Themselves and why?

Thom Monahan produced the band's fourth studio album.

This is the '80s alternative rock-influenced debut disc for the Northampton, England band.

The Berlin-based techno producer returns with her third artist album.

This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005.

This debut full-length by the Norwegian singer is preceded by quite a bit of critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic.

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).

Guests on the R&B outfit's latest include Jack Johnson, Justin Timberlake and James Brown.

The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.

The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.

This 2-disc set was recorded during the band's 2004 world tour.

The first of two planned 2005 releases for the Colombian pop star is this Spanish-language disc, with its English counterpart due in the fall.

The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album.

Frankfurt, Germany IDM artist Rajko Mueller (who records under the name Isolee) drew critical acclaim for this, his second LP and first in five years.

The Tears' debut album reunites Suede's Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler for the first time in over a decade.

This is the fourth album for the duo of Richard Dorfmeister (of Kruder & Dorfmeister fame) and Rupert Huber. Vocals are handled by a variety of guests, including Chris Eckman (The Walkabouts).

Bill Callahan's 12th Smog album finds him joined in the studio by such musicians as Jim White (Dirty Three) and Joanna Newsom.

Liam and Noel's sixth album is preceded by the single "Lyla." 'Truth,' produced by Dave Sardy, represents the band's second attempt at recording this album; original sessions recorded with Death In Vegas in 2003 were scrapped.

Kieran Hebden's fourth Four Tet album dispenses somewhat with the "folk" portion of his folktronica sound, resulting in a more beat-driven effort.

A somewhat unusual signing for Warp Records, the guitar-oriented Maximo Park (who sound not unlike a cross between the Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand) make their full-length debut with this Paul Epworth-produced disc.

The experimental Bay Area sound manipulators combine one of their more entertaining cut-and-paste CDs of recent years with a book examining fair use and copyright issues. Also included is a whoopee cushion.

When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.

The ubiquitous Dave Fridmann produced this latest outing for the veteran indie rockers, their first album for Sub Pop.

Rick Rubin produced this second album for the Chris Cornell-meets-Rage Against The Machine supergroup.

The country singer was joined in a Nashville studio by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Michael Ward (The Wallflowers) and others on this latest release.

Malkmus' third post-Pavement recording is his most "solo" effort to date (not to mention his weirdest), with only some of the songs featuring the full complement of Jicks backing him up.

This solo debut for the Azure Ray member includes appearances from fellow Saddle Creek-ers Conor Oberst and Andy LeMaster.

Jerry Finn (blink-182) produced this follow-up to 'Good Mourning.'

The rapper's follow-up to 2002's love-it-or-hate-it 'Electric Circus' was produced largely by Kanye West. For some reason, John Mayer guests.

Justin Stanley produced and co-wrote the R&B singer's second album, which also includes collaborations with ?uestlove, Lenny Kravitz and Jon Brion.

Jakob Dylan & co.'s fifth long-player was produced by Brendan O'Brien.

This 2-disc set collects 25 non-LP tracks that previously appeared on the band's early singles and EPs for Jeepster.

The duo's fourth album departs from previous outings, taking an all-instrumental (and guitar-free) approach rather than relying on guest vocalists. Think Kraftwerk and you won't be too far off.

Well over to the indie-rock side of anticon's indie-rap -- indie-rock continuum, Why? (aka Yoni Wolf) returns with an eight-song EP.

The psychedelic indie rockers, led by returning core trio of vocalist Jonathan Donahue, guitarist Grasshopper and drummer Jeff Mercel, return with a less-orchestral follow up to 2001's 'All Is Dream.' Longtime collaborator David Fridmann co-produced.

This is the full-length debut for the Durham, NC dance-punk outfit led by Finn Cohen.

Rick Rubin co-produced this first of two planned 2005 releases for SOAD (with 'Hypnotize' coming in the fall).

Merle Haggard guests on the country star's follow-up to 'Shock'n Y'all.'

The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career.

Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut.

The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound.

The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.

The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation.

This is the second album for the South London four-piece.

'Stand Up' is the band's first studio album in three years and finds them working for the first time with producer Mark Baston (50 Cent, Beyonce).

The Brighton, England band re-teams with producer Steve Albini, but downplays the vocals of prior outing 'The Power Out' in favor of a mainly instrumental approach similar to that of their debut.

The Led Zeppelin singer's first full solo album of original songs in a dozen years finds him backed (as on 2002's 'Dreamland') by The Strange Sensation.

Mike McCarthy returns as producer for the Britt Daniel-led band's varied follow-up to their acclaimed 2002 outing 'Kill The Moonlight.' Spoon fans will not be disappointed.

Rick Rubin produced album number five for the Rivers Cuomo-led band.

In an attempt to avoid the "one-hit wonder" label, the Brooklyn five-piece that brought "Cameltoe" into the world returns with a second album.

The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.

This new side project for Pedro The Lion's David Bazan finds that group's guitars replaced with synthesizers.

This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.

13+God is a collaboration between German rocktronica outfit The Notwist and American indie-rappers Themselves. Also guesting are members of Ms. John Soda, Lali Puna, and cLOUDDEAD; basically, if they're on Morr Music or Anticon, you'll find them here.

Credited to Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, double album 'Cold Roses' is the first of three planned 2005 releases for the prolific singer-songwriter. Tom Schick produced.

'Human Kindness' is the latest disc of psychedelic electronica from Dan Snaith, who formerly recorded under the name Manitoba (before a threatened lawsuit from a similarly-named artist caused the switch to the similarly-Canadian Caribou).

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

This is the second album from the New York City band led by Craig Finn.

Produced by Joe Henry, Mann's first studio disc in three years is a concept album about the life of a boxer during the 1970s.

Trent Reznor finally returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'The Fragile.' Dave Grohl guests.

This is the seventh album for the New York noise-rock three-piece. Phil Manley of Trans Am guests.

'Black' finds the Danish duo expanded to a more melodic, less noisy trio, with new bassist Anders Christensen joining vocalist Sharon Foo and guitarist Sune Rose Wagner. Also appearing are Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker, Suicide's Martin Rev, and Ronnie Spector.