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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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

The California alt-metal band returns with its first album in nearly three years.

'Beast' marks the debut for Swan Lake, the new collaboration between Destroyer's Dan Bejar, Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug and Frog Eyes' Carey Mercer.

If the concept of "The Beatles, remixed" saddens you, know that original Beatles producer George Martin was at the helm for this project, which serves as the soundtrack to the Vegas-based Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. The 26 mashed-up tracks here were augmented with additional instrumentation and vocals performed by The Beatles themselves, culled from hours of original demo and master tapes, with pieces of 130 songs ultimately represented in some form.

Unlike typical rarities compilations, this 3-disc set includes 30 brand-new recordings--in addition to the usual mix of covers, soundtrack selections, and other previously uncompiled material. It's like getting three new Waits albums at once.

The Long Island emo band's major-label debut was co-produced by Mike Sapone.

This five-EP box set collects holiday-themed lo-fi and impromptu tracks (a mix of standards and originals originally intended as gifts for his friends and family) recorded by Stevens over the past five years.

The short-lived early 1980s Scottish band (who, like followers Orange Juice, are a strong influence on present-day bands such as Franz Ferdinand) are celebrated in a 22-track compilation that includes their singles for Postcard, cuts from their only two LPs, and recordings from a session for John Peel.

Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and Van Dyke Parks lend a hand on this five-song full-length from the folk singer-songwriter.

King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'

Yusuf Islam (who seems to have lost the "Islam" portion of his name), better known by his former name of Cat Stevens, returns with his first album of pop songs since 1978.

The Irish singer-songwriter returns with a second album.

The second album for the tongue-in-cheek rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass serves as the soundtrack to their movie of the same name.

This is the first release for the new project from blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus.

James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) guests on the former Belle & Sebastian singer's second solo outing, which finds her reworking traditional British folk songs.

This is the second album for the D.C.-based duo of Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina (The Warmers).

This compilation includes a dozen songs recorded live for BBC Radio.

Bob Erzin (Jane's Addiction) produced the alt-metal band's fifth album. System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian guests.

The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.

Youngster Ryan Adams produced this 11-song mix of originals and covers, which also includes musical backing from Adams' band The Cardinals.

The legendary band's first studio album since 1982 includes a full version of their mini-opera "Wire & Glass," which was recently released (appropriately enough) as a mini-album.

This is the Loaf's third (and hopefully final) installment in his three-decade Bat Out Of Hell series.

This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci frontman Euros Childs makes his solo debut with this 14-song effort.

This highly-anticipated and highly-theatrical concept album follow's the New Jersey band's 2004 breakthrough hit 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.'