This is the second full-length for the dance-oriented Sacramento/New York seven-piece (down from eight), who share several members with the band Out Hud.

This is the sophomore set from the Texas-founded (and now New York-based) band known for its epic, proggy, psychedelic sound.

This is the second Pink Mountaintops album for Vancouver, Canada's Stephen McBean.

The sophomore album for ex-Comets on Fire frontman is the first jointly released on Birdman and Rick Rubin's American label.

The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.

The troubadour offers his take on a dozen 1980s alternative-rock classics, including songs by R.E.M., The Cure, New Order, The Smiths, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Pixies.

The third album for the Baltimore band was created as a musical project with Charles Long, a visual artist.

The fourth album for the Seattle-based rock group was produced by Mike McHugh.

The Oklahoma band makes its Barsuk debut with this third album of quirky indie-pop.

This is the debut album of the collaboration between Magnolia Electric Co.'s Jason Molina and Centro-matic's Will Johnson.

This is the sophomore album for the New Zealand band led by ex-Californian Ryan McPhun.

This is the third album for the San Diego-based band led by Ray Raposa.

The debut album for the British band was produced by Matthew Herbert.

The second album for the British indie-rock quintet was produced by Markus Dravs.

This is the third studio recording for the Seattle-based outfit founded by members of indiepop forefathers Crayon. Ex-Sno*Boy guitarist Harold Hollingsworth has been added to the group's lineup.

This seven-track EP recorded during the sessions for 'Romantica' includes covers of the Rolling Stones' "Waiting On A Friend" and Kraftwerk's "Neon Lights," as well as five new songs and videos for "Lovedust" and "1995."

The Swedish group (originally formed 9 years ago as an all-girl trio, but now featuring 8 full-time members) make their international debut with an album that manages to combine elements of classic Motown, Mazzy Star and the Velvet Underground.

This is the first album for the British rock band to feature the Smiths' Johnny Marr as lead guitarist.

The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch.

The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.

Joel Thibodeau's sophomore album was recorded in New Jersey and produced by Pete Donnelly.

Scott McCaughey's seventh Minus 5 album includes contributions from members of Wilco, R.E.M., The Decemberists, Ministry, The Posies and more.

This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.

The third album from the Chicago-based post-rock trio best known for their dual bassists was produced by John McEntire (Tortoise, Sea and Cake).

The Los Angeles indie-rockers make their major label debut with 'More Adventurous.' In the two years since their previous outing together, the band's Jenny Lewis contributed vocals to the debut from the Postal Service, while Blake Sennett and Jason Boesel released an album from their own side project, The Elected.

The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California.

This is the debut album for the Candian producer/DJ.

The latest album for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's touring guitarist features guest appearances by the Melvins' Dale Crover and Red Sparowes' Greg Burns.

The Norwegian group led by Lars Horntveth continues its jazz fusion of music styles on its latest album.

Velocity Girl's Sarah Shannon guests on Eric Bachmann's fourth Crooked Fingers release, which was co-produced by Martin Feveyear.

If you think the concept of a guitar-drums blues duo from Detroit sounds a bit, well, familiar, consider this: Soledad Brothers guitarist Johnny Walker allegedly is responsible for teaching the White Stripes' Jack White how to play guitar. This is the Brothers' third studio LP.

The San Diego-based band returns with their fourth album of dark, atmospheric music, following previous albums '1,' '2,' and, yes, '3' (c'mon guys, what happened to '4?'). This one is a concept album of sorts, about a murder mystery.

'Beauty Party' represents experimental hip-hop artist Mike Ladd's second album in a planned trilogy, the first being 2000's 'Gun Hill Road' by The Infesticons. Unlike its predecessor, the Majesticons disc ventures into commercial rap territory (albeit with a satirical bent), attempting to skewer contemporary hiphop by beating it at its own game.

This is the fifth LP for the French-pop-influenced, Berlin-based duo of Francoise Cactus and Brezel Goring.

The San Francisco rock band formerly known as VSS and then Slaves returns with a second album for Sub Pop in their current Pleasure Forever incarnation.

Bassist Britta Phillips and guitarist Dean Wareham (each a member of the band Luna) offer a mix of originals and covers, including takes on songs by Madonna, the Silver Jews and the Doors, all produced by Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex).

This is the second full-length for the Seattle-based band which consists solely of David Terry (and his drum machine) and has drawn comparisons to Grandaddy and the Flaming Lips.

The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.

Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko and Decemberists' John Moen release their debut album as the Boston Spaceships.

This 22-song live recording (taped at a New York City show in June, 2005) finds Mark Oliver Everett backed by a variety of instrumentalists and, yes, a string quartet.

Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.

The latest album for the Welsh rock band was recorded in Connecticut and Seattle, with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington, and Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff appearing as guests.

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 Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.

The latest album for the indie rock band features Quasi's Sam Coomes, Treepeople's Scott Schmaljohn, Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, John McMahon, and Roger Manning as guest musicians.

This is the third album for the James Baluyut-led indie rockers.

This is the third LP for the Louisville-based emo band known for their strong live shows.

This self-titled disc (the band's fifth studio recording) was recorded in Arizona with Calexico/Giant Sand producer Craig Schumacher.

This solo disc from the Posies member features guest appearances from Jill Sobule and members of Velocity Girl, Oranger and the Posies.

The sixth solo release for Yo La Tengo bassist James McNew finds him playing all of the instruments on 13 tracks that veer from style to style but share a certain lo-fi charm. There are ten originals and three covers, including the unlikely album-closing take on Thin Lizzy's "Cowboy Song."

The rock trio from Brooklyn, New York releases its debut album.

The debut full-length album for the band led by Swedish-born Petter Ericson Stakee and Terry Wolfers was produced by Mike McCarthy.

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.

This second 2004 disc from singer-songwriter Ned Oldham (brother of Palace Music's Will Oldham) offers country-tinged folk that recalls bands such as the Grateful Dead, Neil Young and the Meat Puppets.

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.

The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn, New York, duo.

This is the debut album for the rock band from Vermont.

The third album for the Ohio rock band was produced by Mike McCarthy.

Rjyan Kidwell's second release of 2003 (third, if you count his all-instrumental alternate version of 'Being Ridden') features 8 new songs that run the gamut from rap to industrial rock to glitchy electronica.

This second studio album for the experimental Elephant 6 band led by William Cullen Hart and Bill Doss includes the single "Hideway" among its 27 (!) tracks.

The London four-piece try to capitalize on press generated by recent support slots for the Libertines with this debut disc, produced by Paul Epworth (Bloc Party).

The latest album for the Seattle, Washington, artists.

The sophomore album for the English indie rock band was produced by Erol Alkan.

Mice Parade is the solo moniker adopted by Adam Pierce (drummer for the east coast indie rock band The Swirlies) for his forays into electronica and post-rock. Although he has expanded Mice Parade into a full-band effort on some previous releases, Pierce recorded this fourth studio LP mainly on his own.

The third full-length release for the Florida trio was self-recorded and produced by band member Trayer Tryon.

This is the fourth release for the all-female Japanese rock band fronted by Yoshimi P-We of the Boredoms.

This is the third album for the Washington-based indie rockers.

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

Mark Eitzel's fifth solo release since the breakup of American Music Club is his first album in three years. Unlike on his previous albums, Eitzel is mostly alone here, both producing and playing most of the instruments.

After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.

This long-awaited follow-up to 2002's 'I Phantom' once again reunites the indie MC (also known as Jeffrey Haynes) with producer El-P. Also appearing are Aesop Rock, Akrobatik, Blueprint, and Murs.

The English trio of brothers look to leave a mark in the US with their third album.

Joey Burns and John Convertino return with an album produced by J.D. Foster (Dwight Yoakam).

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

The fourth album for the Brooklyn rock band.

This is the third full-length album from the Brooklyn-based art-school indie rockers.

The fourth LP for the singer-songwriter (who is also a member of The Thorns) is his first without longtime producer Brendan O'Brien, as Droge handles production chores himself.

Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).

The Seattle-based indie rock trio releases their first album.

This is the fourth album for the husband-and-wife team of Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner.

This is the third album for the Maine native who has also performed with Death Vessel and The Pinkerton Thugs.

This is the second album of home-made recordings for multi-instrumentalist and former Fridge bassist Adem Ilhan.

The Seattle band returns with a fourth album.

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