The Philadelphia-based band led by Jonathan Pfeffer releases its sophomore album.

Brendan Canty produced the band's first album for their new label, Touch and Go.

This fifth release from the adventurous Toronto-based instrumental post-rock outfit is their first album in four years.

Portland, Oregon's The Thermals recorded this "no-fi" (otherwise known as "very, very, very lo-fi") debut album direct to four-track at the house of founding member Hutch Harris.

Eight years ago, Wedding Present leader David Gedge put that band on hold to pursue--at first--a more cinematic sound with his new outfit, the aptly named Cinerama. With Cinerma's sound more closely approximating the Wedding Present's in recent years, Gedge has revived the WP name (but retained the most recent Cinerama lineup) for this latest release, produced by Steve Fisk.

The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians.

Although the 20-something New York City rockers have the names of two former Can vocalists in their moniker, their sound is more frequently compared to the MC5. 'Electric Sweat,' their second album, attracted a good deal of attention for the band from music publications in the U.S., drawing the now-mandatory Strokes comparisons.

The British trio releases its first full-length album, which features the Vivian Girls on one song.

The latest studio album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.

Two albums in one; also included is the Young Fresh Fellows' 'Because We Hate You.' Scott McCaughey appears in both bands.

The latest album includes guest appearances by Constellation artists A Silver Mt. Zion, members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Fugazi's Guy Picciotto.

Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley return to produce the band's first album of new music since 1999.

Recorded in Nashville, the UK band's third studio album is slightly peppier and happier than past efforts (for The Clientele, anyway).

The Swedish-French indie rockers make their full-length debut with this genre-hopping disc.

The group featuring ex-Noise Ratchet founders releases its debut album, which was recorded in a cabin in Julian, CA.

This is the third full-length and first major-label release for the low-fi duo of Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.) and John Davis, who earlier achieved brief commercial success with the single "Natural One" off the soundtrack to the movie "Kids."

The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.

This is the veteran post-punk band's first release in six years.

The second full-length (not including a collection of EPs) from Britain's heralded Beta Band is just as eclectic as the band's first outing, combining pop and indie rock with touches of hip hop and electronica. The ten new tracks are highlighted by the singles "Squares" and "Broke." (And if the immodest album title reminds you of the Stone Roses' 'Second Coming,' don't worry--the comparisons end there.)

The latest album for the Australian rock band is the first studio album to feature current guitarist Dan Luscombe, who replaced Rui Pereira.

This is the fifth album for the Argentinean artist.

The debut full-length album for the alternative rock artist has Spank Rock and Trouble Andrew as featured guests.

The metal band releases its first album with Frederic Leclercq on bass.

The Scottish band's Christmas-themed album was recorded over 12 days.

Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.

Contributions from Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D appear on the second album from the British group.

The debut album for the African artist features guest appearances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig.

Denmark's Raveonettes--now including two new members in addition to founders Sune Rose Wagner, Sharin Foo and their drum machine--make their major-label debut with this 13-track effort produced by Richard Gottehrer (Blondie). As on their debut EP, all songs are restricted to a single key (here, b-flat major) and must be shorter than 3 minutes.

After wowing music critics and winning Britain's Mercury Music Prize for his 2000 debut album, 'The Hour of Bewilderbeast,' Damon Gough (who is the one and only member of Badly Drawn Boy) took a bit of time off, recording only the soundtrack for 'About A Boy' in the interim. He now returns with a proper follow-up, preceded by single "You Were Right."

The days of hard-rocking Yo La Tengo appear to be over (at least on record), as the Hoboken, NJ trio continues along the atmospheric, lower-volume path begun on 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out.' Included among the 13 Roger Moutenot-produced tracks is a cover of Big Star's "Take Care" and the James McNew-sung "Tiny Birds."

The veteran Illinois-based college-radio favorites offer up more new wave (or is that post new wave or new new wave?) tunes on their eighth studio LP.

This debut for the all-girl L.A.-based trio (who are daughters of music industry bigwigs) was produced by former Prince backing musician Wendy Melvoin.

This is the fifth LP for the Athens, GA-based indie-pop band (part of the Elephant 6 collective) fronted by Andrew Rieger and Laura Carter.

The debut album for the British trio was produced by David Kosten.

With John McEntire as producer, Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Charles Spearin, Andrew Whiteman, Sam Goldberg, and Justin Peroff worked together to write the group's fourth studio album (outside of the two Broken Social Scene Presents...albums). Other BSS members do appear as guests on this release, including Leslie Feist, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric, Jason Collett, and Ohad Benchetrit of Do Make Say Think and Years.

The Brooklyn, New York-based artist explores the idea of an apocalypse on his latest album.

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O and several of her musician friends compose the soundtrack to Spike Jonze's adaptation of the children's book, Where The Wild Things Are.

The sophomore full-length album for the indie rock trio from Champaign, Illinois.

This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band.

The fifth album from the Australian band includes Luke Steele, Julian Hamilton, and Paul Mac as guests.

This debut LP from the experimental punk outfit from Brooklyn known for their strong live sets features lengthy song titles and an even lengthier closing track (clocking in at over half an hour).

This is the fifth studio album for the ex-Arab Strap band member.

Check out the latest album from the British punk-rock band formed in 1977.

The Dirtbombs fourth full-length album includes covers of songs by Alan Moore, Dead Moon, and Sparks.

This is the first solo release for the Scottish artist since the breakup of his band Arab Strap.

The ninth album for Paul Weller features Blur's Graham Coxon, Little Barrie, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer, Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock, and Stone Roses' Aziz Ibrahim.

The second album Robyn Hitchcock has recorded with The Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, & Bill Rieflin) features a track used in the film Rachel Getting Married.

Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav) produced this third album for the Toronto duo-turned-foursome.

Los Angeles-based alt-country outfit Beachwood Sparks return with a second album for Sub Pop. The disc includes a cover of Sade's "By Your Side."

The late Beatle's final studio album was produced by Jeff Lynne with Harrison's son, Dhani.

The sixth album for the indie-folk singer-songwriter was recorded in Texas and Arizona with a cast of up to eight backing musicians.

The six-piece Glaswegian indie-pop band really did leave the country, recording this third full-length with producer Jari Haapalainen (The Concretes) in Sweden.

The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.

Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006.

The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.

Ex-Beta Band-er Steve Mason's latest group releases its debut full-length.

The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.

Fresh off the Roxy Music reunion tour, Bryan Ferry resumes his solo career with this 13-track effort, a mix of Ferry originals and covers (including two Dylan tracks). Ferry has actually been working on this album for parts of the last eight (!) years, and it includes contributions from former Roxy Music partner/nemesis Brian Eno, the Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, and Radiohead's Johnny Greenwood.

Though known for always being on the road, Against Me! has finally released its second major label album, which continues to blend elements of its trademark punk and folk rock with fist-pumping anthems celebrating teenage anarchy and encouraging all to fight the good fight.

Stephen Street produces the former Blur guitarist's fifth solo disc.

The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.

Taking the best of post-punk, new wave, and pop as inspiration, Sunderland's Futureheads were among the best of the U.K.'s "angular" movement. Their capability of delivering their trademark pop thrills on this album sustains their position as Sunderland's sharpest export.

The sophomore album for the New Jersey punk-rock band was produced by Ted Hutt.

The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band.

Onelinedrawing is the alter ego for Sacramento, Calif.-based singer/guitarist Jonah Matranga, formerly of the emo band Far.

'Punk Rock' is just that, combining new recordings of some of the band's edgier late-70s output with live performances culled from their 25th anniversary tour in 2002.

'Margerine Eclipse' marks the London-based band's first LP since the death of long-time member Mary Hansen, as well as the once-prolific group's longest-ever gap between albums (2 1/2 years).

Less punk, more pop is the motto for the fourth album by the New Jersey emo band led by singer-songwriter Chris Conley.

The Philadelphia/Brooklyn-based band returns with its latest studio album following a Christmas album in 2005.

Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.

This three-disc box set contains more than 50 previously unreleased recordings by the legendary Seattle band, including demos, live tracks, and alternate versions. Also included is an extensive bonus DVD filled with live performances.

The quartet from Seattle release its debut album.

The fourth solo album for the Old 97s singer was produced by Salim Nourallah and features Jon Brion, The Apples In Stereo's John Dufilho, and Billy Harvey.

The folk rock band from upstate New York formed by three brothers and their friend releases its first studio album in the US.

The second album for the Florida trio features songs influenced by the music of various films.

New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.

The latest album for the band from Connecticut was produced by Scott Colburn.

The second half of a planned four-EP set for the California-based rockers.

The first and only album by the Scottish/American indie-pop band, which broke up before the album was released.

After releasing an album with boyfriend Alex Somers in 2009, the Sigur Ros singer returns with his first solo album produced with Peter Katis.

The second album for the supergroup of musicians from such bands as Mogwai, Pantheist, Gonga, and Electric Wizard.

The first solo album released on CD for the Bright Eyes singer was recorded in Mexico.

Jason Pierce nearly died of pneumonia halfway through writing the group's sixth album.

Sylvian's first studio recording since 1999's 'Dead Bees on a Cake' is much darker and more spare than that recording. The former Japan leader is joined by guitarists Derek Bailey and Christian Fennesz on several tracks.