Darker themes and lyrics dominate the second full-length release for Southern California artist Will Wiesenfeld as Baths.

Melding post-rock and electronica, German trio To Rococo Rot have garnered attention by releasing a series of well-received albums on indie labels (most notably 1999's 'The Amateur View') and producing Saint Etienne's 'Sound of Water' LP. Here, they combine with New York turntablist I-Sound for their first release on Mute Records.

Recorded during a live performance by the Jason Molina-led four-piece in Brussels in 2003, 'Trials' includes seven songs from the Songs:Ohia catalog as well as three new Magnolia Electric Co. tracks.

The first of the double EP set, March of the Zapotec, features Mexican music influences, whereas the second, Holland, includes songs made by Zach Condon under the name Realpeople.

Earl Sweatshirt, Mike G, and Frank Ocean guest on the third studio album from the rap duo of Hodgy Beats and producer Left Brain.

The fourth solo release for the British singer-songwriter includes guest appearances from deadmau5 and Vishal-Shekhar.

The fourth full-length release for the Toronto-based singer-songwriter was produced by Robbie Lackritz and features contributions from James Gadson and Pino Palladino, who also appeared on D'Angelo's Black Messiah.

The eighth full-length studio release for the Texas rock band was recorded in Austin over eight weeks.

The hard-rock band's first album in eight years was produced by Brendan O'Brien.

This is the debut full-length techno release for TJ Hertz as Objekt.

The debut full-length release for the Swedish electronic producer features guest appearances from The Cut and Pendulum member Rob Swire.

This is the debut full-length release for the hardcore punk band that includes Dave Lombardo, Mike Patton, Michael Crain, and Justin Pearson.

The seventh full-length release for the New Jersey punk trio was produced by Matt Bayles.

The fourth full-length studio release from the North Carolina-based indie folk singer-songwriter features arrangements and production by Ben Babbitt, Jherek Bischoff, and John Congelton.

The recording of the collaboration between the Icelandic band, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Steindór Andersen and Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir with the Schola Cantorum of Reykjavík and L’Orchestre des Laureats du Conservatoire National de Paris is finally released after having premiered it live on stage back in 2002.

The second album since the band returned in 2006 was produced by their first producer, Todd Rundgren.

The Wu Tang's RZA releases a soundtrack to his martial arts film of the same name featuring tracks by such artists as The Black Keys, Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Method Man, Pharoahe Monch, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa.

The sixth full-length release for the New York punk band led by Anthony Raneri is its first on the Hopeless label.

The third full-length release for New York indie rock trio Sunflower Bean was produced and mixed by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait.

'Brother Is To Son' is nominally a solo effort for Daniel Smith (aka "Brother Danielson," aka leader of the Christian indie-rock outfit the Danielson Familie), although fellow Familie (and, in real life, family) members appear throughout this acoustic-only disc, as does frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens.

This is the debut release for the Denver folk-rock trio.

The sixth studio release for the British pop singer, who won the first Pop Idol, was produced by Jim Eliot.

The singer-songwriter worked with Rhys Edwards on her second full-length release sung entirely in the Cornish-language.

The fourth full-length release for the British indie pop duo of Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor was produced by Matthew E. White.

Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.

The third release for the Michigan metalcore band was produced by John Feldmann.

Travis Stewart concludes his Vapor City concept with this latest full-length release.

The latest full-length solo release for John Cale features guest appearances from Actress, Animal Collective, Sylvan Esso, Fat White Family, Laurel Halo, Tei Shi, and Weyes Blood.

Fresh off her hit "Lady Marmalade" remake from the "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack, the pop diva returns with her second album. Former 4 Non Blonde member Linda Perry produced and wrote most of the tracks.

The Chicago-based post-rockers return with their sixth album, their once frenetic pace of releasing albums slowed over recent years due to numerous side projects (solo albums for vocalist Sam Prekop and guitarist Archer Prewitt, and work in Tortoise, among other things, for drummer John McEntire). Included here is the band's cover of David Bowie's "Sound and Vision."

The third full-length album for the San Francisco indie band was recorded over a week.

The first album in 32 years for the legendary glam-punk band features guest appearances from Michael Stipe, Bo Diddley and Iggy Pop. Only David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain return from the Dolls' original lineup, however.

This is a recording of the special concert of Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis who performed together in January 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

2 Chainz, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T., Danny Brown, Drake, Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar, Santigold, Schoolboy Q, Skrillex, and Yelawolf guest on the official debut studio release for the New York rapper.

This is the second full-length studio release for the Edinburgh-based hip-hop trio of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and Graham Hastings.

The fourth full-length release for Margaret Chardiet as Pharmakon was recorded live in studio by Uniform's Ben Greenberg.

The second full-length solo release for the producer and former Vampire Weekend member was partly inspired by jazz.

This is the third album for the Brooklyn, New York duo.

The Raconteurs band member releases his fourth solo album produced by Gil Norton.

The third solo album for the folk singer was produced by Rob Schnapf.

The 18th full-length studio release for the San Francisco psychedelic rock project led by Anton Newcombe was recorded in Berlin.

The previously unreleased album for the singer-songwriter was originally set to be released in 1975 before it was cancelled. It features contributions from Tim Drummond, Emmylou Harris, Levon Helm, Karl T Himmel, Ben Keith, and Robbie Robertson.

This is the 13th full-length studio release for the indie rock band led by E, who also produced the album.

The third studio album for the British indie rock band was coproduced by lead singer Richard Archer with Grey Kurstin, Alan Moulder, and Stuart Price.

The second mix release for the British electronic producer/artist is part of the LateNightTales series and features tracks from such artists as A Winged Victory For The Sullen, Bibio, Alela Diane, Four Tet, Nils Frahm, Jónsi & Alex, Peter Broderick, and Teebs.

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.

The second release for the 1960s-influenced Boston trio was produced by the Woods' Jarvis Taveniere.

The second full-length release for the Swedish pop artist features guest appearances from MNEK, Ty Dolla $ign, and WizKid.

The sixth full-length studio release for the experimental electronic producer/rapper features guest appearances from Anderson Paak, George Clinton, Denzel Curry, Little Dragon, David Lynch, Shabazz Palaces, Solange, Thundercat, Tierra Whack, and Toro y Moi.

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

The fourth full-length release for the Canadian punk rock band was produced by Lars Stalfors.

The latest full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter includes instruments like a homemade lithophone and pipes from his basement.

UK pop star Robbie Williams follows the success of Sing When You're Winning with this, his fifth and most adult-sounding LP.

The second release for the British electro-pop singer Victoria Hesketh as Little Boots was produced by Tim Goldsworthy with contributions from Andy Butler of Hercules and Love Affair and James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco.

This is the debut full-length release for the British duo of Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent.

The fourth full-length release for the English alternative rock band was produced and mixed by Adam Noble.

The first full-length release not credited under the actor/rapper's MC name was produced by Swet Shop Boys' Redinho.

The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Montreal with Arcade Fire's Tim Kingsbury and Richard Reed Parry, and with production from Craig Silvey and Teddy Impakt.

The Portland, Ore. duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel are back with their third album, and first for Sub Pop.

The latest solo recording from former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader Mould echoes back to those bands as well as the various stages of his solo career. His backing band includes Sugar's David Barbe and Fugazi's Brendan Canty.

Jadakiss guests on the R&B vocalists third disc.

The 21st studio release for the British metal band led by Lemmy Kilmister was produced by Cameron Webb.

This is the third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles punk band led by Keith Morris.

Self-recorded and produced, the latest release from the now five-piece band led by Carson Cox is its first with its two new members: Chris Horn and Elsner Nino.

The fourth full-length release for the British rock band led by Justin Hawkins was produced by guitarist Dan Hawkins.

The second full-length release for the British post-punk band led by Jo Bevan was produced with Keith Totp.

The fifth full-length release for the country singer-songwriter features 20 of his songs re-recorded as bluegrass versions.

The fourth full-length studio release for the Southern California rapper was produced by Kenny Beats and features a guest appearance from Fousheé.

The seventh full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based experimental folk band is its first on the Vagrant label.

The eighth full-length release for the blues rock duo of an Auerbach and Patrick Carney was produced by Danger Mouse.

The sixth full-length release for the Seattle rock band was produced by Nick Raskulinecz and is its first on the BMG label.

The Detroit rapper goes solo after releasing a collaborative album with Eminem.

The fifth album for the rapper includes Akon, Chris Brown, Chamillionaire, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, UGK, and Yung Joc as guests.

The third album for the rock trio was produced by Brandon Curtis.

Flogging Molly's Ted Hutt returns to produce the eighth studio release for the Boston punk rock band.

The sixth full-length studio release for the Australian singer-songwriter was recorded during a two-week artist residency in Sydney's Campbelltown Arts Centre.

The debut full-length release from British pop artist Mimi Webb features production from Cirkut and Stuart Price.

Best known as the female vocalist on Tricky's first three albums, Martina Topley-Bird finally arrives with her first solo release, which earned her a Mercury Music Prize nomination. Guest collaborators include the Tricky kid himself, as well as David Holmes and Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age).

The moody alt-country band led by David Eugene Edwards returns with its darkest set of songs yet.

This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).

The debut album for the British indie rock quintet was produced By Dan Carey.

This is thee second full-length release for the Canadian R&B duo of Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85.

The first full-length release in seven years for the electronic pop quartet features a guest appearance by Iggor Cavalera on drums.