This is the second LP for the Tortoise-like Yale grads, who have expanded from three to five musicians.

PJ Harvey's fifth, and possibly best, album sees her venturing away from the electronic experimentation of 1998's 'Is This Desire?' and returning to the purer rock sound prevalent on her early releases. Radiohead's Thom Yorke guests on the duet "This Mess We're In." Winner of the 2001 Mercury Music Prize.

The second album from Cinerama, the new band from Wedding Present frontman David Gedge, also featuring Gedge's wife Sally Murrell and former Weddoes guitarist Simon Cleave.

In his sixth decade of recording, Johnny Cash reunites with producer Rick Rubin for a third consecutive outing. Like its two predecessors, 'III' consists of a mix of Cash originals and covers, this time from the likes of Nick Cave ("The Mercy Seat"), Tom Petty ("I Won't Back Down"), and U2 ("One").

A 20-track compilation of B-sides, studio outtakes, and radio performances from the Mercury Music Prize-winning band.

Seemingly unwilling to stick to a successful formula, Radiohead follow their breakthrough album 'OK Computer' with this much more experimental work (recorded during sessions that also spawned the later-released 'Amnesiac' album), which ventures even further away from conventional song structure and embraces electronica more fully (even sounding at times like Aphex Twin).

Bowie's 1968-1972 BBC radio sessions are compiled onto two discs. Most editions of this album come with a limited edition third disc that consists of a concert recorded in 2000, featuring songs from the '70's, '80's, and '90's.

The debut full-length album from Damon Gough (who records under the Badly Drawn Boy name) earned Britain's Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2000.

The second full solo album from the Dire Straits frontman features guest appearances from James Taylor and Van Morrison.

A four-disc box set consisting of 100 studio outtakes from throughout GBV's history.

The first new release in 12 years from the influential Australian band features founding members Robert Forster and Grant McLennan with backing from members of Sleater-Kinney.

The follow-up to Madonna's hit 'Ray of Light' was produced by 'Light's producer William Orbit and French electronica artist Mirwais.

The soundtrack to Lars Von Trier's "Dancer In The Dark" consists of seven tracks from Bjork, who also starred in the film. Includes "I've Seen It All," a duet with Radiohead's Thom Yorke.

Similar in sound to 1995's adventurous 'Wrecking Ball,' this album of original Harris tunes features guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews and Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson), among others.

An eight-track solo compilation from Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell.

Much like her 1991 release 'Pop Pop,' this album showcases Jones' vocal talents as she reinterprets an eclectic variety of songs (by everyone from The Beatles and Marvin Gaye to Steely Dan and Gershwin) in her own unique style.

The soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe comedy features music from the 1970's, including tracks from Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Allman Brothers Band, Elton John, and David Bowie (a cover of Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting For The Man"), and one original track, from the movie's fictitious Stillwater.

This is the final release for At The Drive-In, who later split to form groups Sparta and The Mars Volta.

The second proper album from the Canadian instrumentalists consists of four independent works(each 18-22 minutes long).... yes, that's 2 songs per CD.

The third release from the project that now features New Order's Bernard Sumner and former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr.

The debut album from The Januaries is heavily influenced by 1960's pop.

The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt returns with a second disc under The 6ths nameplate (following 1995's Wasps' Nests). Like its predecessor, this album features original Merritt compositions sung by guest vocalists, including Gary Numan, Sarah Cracknell, Marc Almond, Bob Mould, and Sally Timms.

Former Galaxie 500 members Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang unite with Japanese outfit Ghost for an album of dreamy, contemplative folk-rock.

The debut album from the singer-songwriter best known for her work on Air's 'Moon Safari' (where she co-wrote and provided vocals for "All I Need" and "You Make It Easy").

The long-awaited follow-up to the band's 1995 eponymous debut features a guest contribution from The Fall's Mark E. Smith and a cover of Trio's 'Da Da Da.'

The second full-length from the Peter Hook-led band features a Bernard Sumner-esque lead vocalist and a sound that could be mistaken for New Order in places.

The second solo effort from Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, following 1998's 'The Sky Is Too High.'

Former Blaster Dave Alvin offers an album of traditional American music (each song having passed into the public domain).

Features the UK chart-topper "Don't Give Up," with vocals from Bryan Adams.

The third album from the Portland, Ore. indie-rock band failed to elevate their standing in their home country, although they continue to sell well (and receive favorable press) in Europe.

A five-track EP from the band featuring Christopher Ewen and the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson. Like all previous FBH releases, it features a mix of the song "Hopeless."

This live recording features 10 tracks, mainly consisting of material from the band's first two albums.

The debut solo release from The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft.

The second LP from former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown.

The Furries return with an entire album of Welsh-language songs.

The third full-length from the Scottish outfit.

Following 1998's successful collaboration Mermaid Avenue, Billy Bragg and Wilco have reunited to bring more of Woody Guthrie's unrecorded lyrics to life.

A collection of previously unreleased Kid Rock tunes and other miscellany, including demos and re-recorded tracks from early in his career.

B.R.A.'s follow-up to its hit (in the UK) debut. The band features ex-Pop Will Eat Itself bassist Richard March.