This is the third LP for the band featuring members of the Make-Up and Scene Creamers.

Brendan Lynch produced this debut for the English blues-rock band, who are named after a Skip James song.

The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.

The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years.

This is album number 19 for Scotland's resident oddball Nick Currie.

Imagine the Arcade Fire dosed with happy pills, stocked with toy instruments and forced to score a musical about the 1980s, and you may start getting close to the idea of this eight-piece co-ed band from Melbourne, Australia. This second album follows recent tours with the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, David Byrne and Belle And Sebastian.

The singer wrote many of the songs appearing on 'Mimi,' and even produced one cut, with the remainder of the production duties falling to Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West. Also appearing are Nelly, Twista and Snoop Dogg.

'Bleed' marks Shirley Manson and Butch Vig's first Garbage album since 2001. Dave Grohl guests on one track.

Kevin Barnes' eighth Of Montreal disc finds the Georgian heading into more electronic territory, enlisting his laptop to assist in the recording process. Music on a laptop--who knew?

Daughter of Loudon and sister of Rufus, Martha becomes the third Wainwright to release an album in 2005. This self-titled effort is her full-length debut, following on the heels of her subtly-titled EP "Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole."

This is the third LP for the Brooklyn five-piece fronted by deep-voiced Matt Berninger.

The Memphis-born singer-songwriter is backed by The Earlies on this debut disc.

The nu-metal quartet have ditched their makeup and alien nicknames for this third album, produced with Dave Fortman.

The duo take a break from their own Ersatz Audio label with this six-song mini-album for Thrill Jockey, which features slightly more human-sounding vocals from Nicola Kuperus.

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

'Dimmer' is the Thrill Jockey debut for British ex-pat and current Chicagoan Jim Elkington.

This is the fourth album for the Austin band led by singer-songwriter Will Sheff.

The tree-climbing, ice shelf-loving, Brighton, England band's second album follows two years after their debut ('The Decline Of British Sea Power') brought them critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Mads Bjerke (Spiritualized) produced.

The third release for the acclaimed cut-and-paste outfit features an expanded vocal role for guitarist Nick Zammuto.

Linda Perry and Susan Sontag (!) penned songs for the dance duo's belated sophomore release, which also features production from Tony Hoffer and Mirwais.

Dave Sardy produced this sophomore album for the Canadian band, whose lineup now includes guitarist Luke Paquin (replacing Dante DeCaro).

'Absence' finds the acclaimed singer-songwriter once again collaborating with Eric Fisher. Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachman guests.

The theme of Mike Patton's fourth Fantomas album (which is similar in sound to their first disc) is a calendar, which each track named after a different day of April 2005.

This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

This disc marks the first new studio recording for the Jason Molina-led four-piece since he dropped the Songs: Ohia name. (Just to be confusing, however, the new band name was the title of the last Songs: Ohia album.)

The singer's first album in four years features contributions from the Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri and Mario Winans.

The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.

The singer's second solo disc includes six tracks co-written with Linda Perry as well as a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry."

Jeremy Barnes is backed by additional musicians on this second eclectic AHAAH disc, which encompasses styles from folk to klezmer to mariachi.

This is the seventh album from the Australian indie-pop group led by singing drummer Tali White.

This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.

The actor and MC reunites with DJ Jazzy Jeff for several tracks on his ninth album, which also includes appearances from Mary J. Blige, Timbaland and Snoop Dogg.

The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.

Another hot, retro-sounding band based in New York? Is there some sort of factory churning these bands out? (Or in the case of The Bravery, a Factory?) The band's self-titled debut, preceded by the requisite buzz, utilizes a new wave-flavored sound which is also reminiscent of, oh, let's just say New Order and The Cure.

This self-produced second album for the Boston-based rapper includes guest appearances from Mr. Lif, Percee P, Dagah and Insight.

The incarcerated rapper won't be touring for a while, but that didn't stop him from releasing his first album in four years, which features collaborations with Just Blaze, Cam'ron, The Neptunes, Snoop Dogg and Buckwild.

Recorded during a Christmas show in 2004, this live set includes a mix of solo and Smiths material.

The seventh album for the British rockers includes appearances by Jools Holland and Paul Weller.

After both rapping and producing on other artists' records, double-threat Blueprint finally combines his talents on his first solo disc. Aesop Rock, Illogic and Vast Aire guest.

This short but wildly eclectic debut album from Maya Arulpragasam, a Sri Lankan-born, London-based artist and daughter of a Tamil Tiger revolutionary, is preceded by enormous buzz in both the U.K. and the U.S.

Long championed by the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit singer-songwriter Brendan Benson follows his 2002 disc 'Lapalco' with this set co-produced by Tchad Blake.

This multiculti London four-piece (making their full-length debut with 'Silent Alarm') has been heralded in seemingly every music magazine in the world as 2005's answer to Franz Ferdinand.

The 80s star returns with his first album in a dozen years.

Chris Walla produced this third album for the literary Portland, Ore.-based five-piece led by Colin Meloy.

The latest from the New York-based techno guru eschews samples for live instrumentation and vocals (by the bald one himself), and is backed by a second disc of ambient works.

The first album in two years for the New York band (which shares three members with !!!) introduces a few vocals (from group members Phyllis Forbes and Molly Schnick) and drum machines into the mix for the first time.

Scott Herren's latest Prefuse 73 album features about as many guest appearances as you can fit on a single compact disc, including contributions from The Books, El-P, Ghostface, Aesop Rock, Broadcast, RZA, Beans and Café Tacuba.

Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.

This is the Sub Pop debut (and third overall album) for the Seattle-based punk trio.

The Athens, Georgia singer-songwriter is backed by an all-star band of Van Dyke Parks (keyboards), Bill Frisell (guitar) and Don Heffington (drums), with John Chelew producing.

The Sacramento, Calif. noise-rock duo of Spencer Seim and Zach Hill each claim a disc to themselves on this 2-CD third album.

This is the debut full-length for the bawdy San Diego, Calif. rock outfit led by Jason Hill and Brian Karscig.

The R&B singer's first album in three years was produced by Missy Elliott.

This self-released follow-up to '99 Cents' finds the German group joined by Spain's The No Heads.

For you Nick Cave completists out there, this three-disc box set compiles 56 tracks spanning both decades of his work with the Bad Seeds, including some previously unreleased material.

The Perceptionists feature Boston-based MCs Mr. Lif and Akrobatik backed by the beats of DJ Fakts One. El-P also shows up on one track.

Will Oldham produced this third album for the former Appendix Out member, which consists of his interpretations of traditional Scottish folk songs.

'Needle' is the Morr Music debut for the German duo of Ronald Lippok (who is also in To Rococo Rot) and Bernd Jestram.

Andrew Broder's third Fog album reprises the song "Hummer" from a recent EP of the same name, and adds 12 new tracks. It's both more vocal-oriented and (at times) more electronic than earlier efforts.

Bob Weston produced this third studio album for the Louisville indie rockers.

Michael Gira's post-Swans project Angels Of Light returns with a fourth release of mostly acoustic folk/rock, backed by musicians from Akron/Family.

The X frontman's fifth solo disc features guests Neko Case, Grant-Lee Phillips, Dave Alvin and Kristin Hersh.

This is the fourth LP for the trio of Jim Putnam, Senon Williams and Steve Goodfriend.

The latest neo-folk outfit under the tutelage of Michael Gira are the Brooklyn quartet Akron/Family, who make their debut with this self-titled release.

This Welsh-language disc marks the solo debut for the Super Furry Animals frontman.

The French electronica duo's third LP is closer in sound to their first than to 2001's 'Discovery.'

Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.

The fourth album (and second released domestically) for the classic rock-influenced Swedish sextet is the first in a planned series.

The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter's second solo recording again sets his instrumentation against a moody electronic backdrop.

The legendary soul singer reunites with longtime producer Willie Mitchell for the second time in three years.

The fourth album for the Los Angeles-based electronica producer finds him joined by guests MF Doom, Mike Ladd and Prefuse 73.

This eponymous disc is the debut for the Washington D.C. duo of Dischord Records/Fugazi head Ian MacKaye and drummer Amy Farina (The Warmers).

The long-lived Grammy-winning gospel-blues group's latest finds them joined by David Hidalgo and Billy Preston.

This mainly instrumental disc (which, rather than being sample-driven, features live instrumentation from Boom Bip himself) also includes two vocal tracks, with Nina Nastasia and Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) handling the singing.

Named after Charles Manson's getaway driver, the British quartet Kasabian drew comparisons to The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, and Primal Scream with this debut LP.

The indie-rock trio 50 Foot Wave includes a pair of Throwing Muses (Kristin Hersh and Bernard Georges) plus Rob Ahlers. This full-length debut follows a self-titled EP released in 2004.

This is the second album for the garage-blues duo of VV and Hotel (known to their parents as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince).

Boasting a somewhat higher profile after a tour supporting Broken Social Scene, fellow Canadians Stars return with a third LP, produced by Tony Hoffer.

'Professor' marks the second solo outing for the Sea And Cake leader. He's backed by the same group of musicians that performed on his previous 1999 release, including S&C bandmate Archer Prewitt and Josh Abrams (Town & Country).

Less lo-fi and more band-oriented than previous efforts, 'Let Them Drink' is the second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia band led by Shai Halperin.

This is the second album for the Swedish garage rockers.

This is the second release for the Stereolab side project featuring Laetitia Sadier.

The veteran Nashville artist wrote and produced all 11 tracks on her latest album, and handled most of the instrumentation as well.

The veteran Irish trio return with a rock-oriented affair, their fifth studio disc overall.

The rapper's second album was "executive" produced by Dr. Dre, Eminem and 50 himself and includes the singles "Piggybank" and "Disco Inferno."