The sophomore album for the duo, who met at a Baltimore art school, consists of only three tracks.

Nominated for Britain's Mercury Music Prize for his 2001 debut 'Here Be Monsters,' DIYer Ed Harcourt returns with his second studio recording.

The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years.

This is the fifth solo album from the prolific English singer-songwriter.

Ryan Hadlock helped produce the fifth studio album for British singer-songwriter, Ed Harcourt. The UK edition includes a seven-track bonus disc.

This is the third full-length album for the four members of the rock band from Melbourne, Australia, who used to work at a record pressing plant.

The Birmingham, England post-punk quartet is the latest band to have the UK music press in a tizzy, with this debut LP drawing the usual comparisons to Joy Division and Echo & The Bunnymen. (Actually, they just sound like Interpol.)

The Birmingham, England group tries to escape the sophmore slump and comparisons to other bands with their second album.

The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.

This is the debut album for the 11-piece indie rock band led by Alex Ebert.

This stripped-down, all-acoustic set marks the solo debut for the Clem Snide frontman.

Based in Los Angeles, the Eels have had some stateside success on MTV but have perhaps found greater popularity in the UK and Europe. This new LP (their fourth) features guest appearances by Koool G Murder, John Parish (who also produces), and Joe Gore.

The Eels fifth album finds head Eel Mark Oliver Everett (aka "E") injecting more humor into his otherwise dark alt-rock tunes.

Mark Everett's diverse and epic sixth Eels album spans two CDs. It probably would never be classified as a happy album, but it does include appearances from Tom Waits, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, and The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian.

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.

The first album in four years for the rock band led by E, aka Mark Oliver Everett.

The latest release for Mark Oliver Everett is what he calls his "divorce album."

The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.

The third album for the Danish band was produced by Gareth Jones and recorded with a live band.

The German noisemakers return with a somewhat quieter affair, marking their first studio recording in four years.

This is the debut album for the Texas teenage home-schooled Christian indie-rock band made up of three DuPree sisters, one DuPree brother, and the other guy, who already have two EPs and a tour supporting Coldplay under their belts.

The Texan siblings release their second full-length album.

The first album of three recorded in 2006 by the side project of Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.

The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist.

This is the sophomore album for Swedish singer Sarah Assbring.

The third album for the Swedish singer was produced with Rasmus Hagg.

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.'

Often compared to Doves and Radiohead, Manchester-based Elbow is yet another new alternative band to emerge from the British music press hype machine. This debut album was shortlisted for 2001's Mercury Music Prize.

The Manchester band follow their Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut 'Asleep In The Back' with this ambitious 11-track sophomore disc.

This is the self-produced third album for the Manchester, England band.

The fourth album for the indie rock band features Pulp's Richard Hawley on one track.

The all-female indie-rock band from Brighton, England (who in the past have crossed Stereolab's love for vintage electronics with a more raucous sound) worked with producer Steve Albini on this second full-length, which incorporates vocals into the mix for the first time.

The Brighton, England band re-teams with producer Steve Albini, but downplays the vocals of prior outing 'The Power Out' in favor of a mainly instrumental approach similar to that of their debut.

This is the fourth studio album for the all-female four-piece from Brighton, England.

Featuring guitarists named Rock and Roll Indian and Surge Joebot, the latest indie-rock sensation to come out of Detroit combines punk, new-wave and disco on this debut full-length. Included here is a new version of their hit single "Danger! High Voltage" with the White Stripes' Jack White on backing vocals.

The Detroit band returns with a second album.

The Detroit party-rockers return with a third album.

The fifth album for the Detroit rock band features a reference to its 2003 hit 'Gay Bar.'

This is the sixth album for the Detroit indie band.

This is the debut album for psychedlic British indie-rockers Electric Soft Parade (actually two teenage brothers, Tom and Alex White), drawing comparisons to everyone from Grandaddy and the Charlatans to Teenage Fanclub and Buffalo Springfield.

This is the third album for the English band led by brothers Alex and Tom White, who are also members of the band Brakes.

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

Another of the new new wave of New York bands, Elefant is fronted by Diego Garcia, who despite being born in Detroit and raised in Argentina, sounds awfully British on this short, ten-track debut.

The 1980s-alt-rock-influenced, Diego Garcia-led band returns with a second album.

The seventh full-length album from the Los Angeles singer/songwriter.

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

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.

On this sixth album, the Athens, GA band's lineup has been expanded to include guitarist Eric Harris (Olivia Tremor Control) and bassist Craig McQuiston (The Glands). Vic Chesnutt guests on the title track.

This is the eighth album for the Elephant 6 affiliated band from Athens, Georgia.

This is the 10th album for the Athens, Georgia, band.

The first full-length album for the British singer-songwriter debuted as number one on the UK album charts. The US version includes three songs not on the UK release.

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

The late singer-songwriter was nearly done with this highly anticipated album at the time of his death in 2003.

The twin-CD set 'New Moon' compiles two dozen rare tracks recorded by the late singer-songwriter from 1994-1997.

The veteran singer's first completely self-produced album is his first studio recording since 2001's 'Songs From The West Coast.'

This ten-song effort is a sequel to the singer's 1975 album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.'

Costello's first album of original material in six years is a return to his new wave/punk/rock roots, with several members of The Attractions (Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas) in tow.

'North' is a song cycle of piano-based ballads dealing with the ups and downs romance--both the ending of one releationship and the subsequent beginning of a new love.

Elvis has returned to the land of rock--or at least, country-flavored rock, as he's joined on several tracks by Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris. It's his second disc to feature (and first to credit) his new backing band, The Impostors, who look an awful lot like his former backing band, The Attractions, save for the addition of bassist Davey Faragher.

The British musician teams with legendary New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint for this mix of covers and new material.

Elvis Costello and the Imposters recorded and mixed the album in a week.

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.

Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.

The six-track EP expands on his spring release "Elvis Perkins In Dearland."

The fourth album for the Britpop band includes a track ("Gravity") co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

This fifth album for the Brit rockers was produced by Youth.

The latest album for the Icelandic singer was produced by Dan Carey.

The first solo album for the Metric singer finds her backed by members of Stars, Metric and Broken Social Scene (together billed as The Soft Skeleton).

The former singer of The Delgados releases her debut solo album.

The former Delgado singer releases her second solo album and has her former band member Paul Savage producing it.

The debut album for the London, England-based singer who was featured in Brighton Port Authority's album "I Think We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat."

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.

The Virginia indie-rockers (who share some members with the now defunct Denali) return with their fourth studio disc (and first for new label Lookout!), produced by Brian McTernan.

This debut album showcases the British band's symphonic, shoegaze-y sound.

The second full-length album for the indie band was produced with Ken Thomas.

This is the second album for the eclectic indie-rock band fronted and founded by John Schmersal (Brainiac). For this outing, the band has expanded to a four-piece, with new members Matt Schultz and former Blonde Redhead bassist Toko Yasuda (who replaces Steve Calhoon and handles some vocals).

John Schmersal and Enon return with their third LP, which features an increased vocal presence by Toko Yasuda.

'Lost Marbles' collects six years of previously uncompiled material by the John Schmersal-led band, including internet-only tracks and limited-edition singles.

The trio from Brooklyn and Philadelphia releases its latest album.

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

Picking up on the sounds of late 70s / early 80s post-punk and no-wave, this all-female Bay Area quartet drew positive notices for their debut 'Other Animals' and now return with a sophomore LP two years later.

The Bay Area post-punkers get political on their third album, which was recorded without departed guitarist Sara Jaffe.

What could possibly be more relevant in 2003 than an 80s band covering their favorite hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s? Tracks here include Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill," Buddy Holly's "Everday," and The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."