The Irish singer-songwriter releases his follow-up to his 2006 Mercury Prize-nominated album "The End of History."

From a family of famous country singer, the younger Hank Williams brings more rock music to his sixth album.

This is the first album in over 12 years for the Sacramento rock band who is cited as an influence by such bands as Thursday and Blink 182.

'Shine' is the first solo album in more than a decade for Daniel Lanois, best known for his production work for artists such as U2, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, and Bob Dylan. Harris guests on vocals here, as does U2's Bono.

The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.

The band's first album of new songs since 1999's Viva el Amor contains 12 mostly reggae-tinged tracks.

This is the first non-instrumental album for the group and features My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, The National's Matt Berninger, and Sufjan Stevens as guest singers. The songs were written in 2005 while Padma Newsome was working in Italy.

The 10th album for the alt-rocker features Susanna Hoffs on backing vocals on one track.

The seventh album for the Texas-based rockabilly star and his band features the track "Like a Rocket," selected as this year's official Daytona 500 theme song.

The New Zealand rock band returns with a third album.

The 17-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter-skater nails the adult alternative Michelle Branch/Jewel/Alanis Morissette sound on this debut album, featuring her breakout hit single "Complicated."

Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.

The British rock band releases its seventh album, produced by Dave Sardy.

Pete Kember produced the second album with the rock band led by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, which also includes three members from the touring live band.

The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.

Nigel Godrich produced the latest eclectic release for the prolific Los Angeles-based artist, which is more varied and uptempo than their previous collaborations.

Trent Reznor slips in another digital album release.

The alt-metal band's first album since their 2001 hit 'Morning View' features a slightly different lineup, with Ben Kenney replacing bassist Dirk Lance. Brendan O'Brien produced.

The debut album from Canadian/Portugese singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado is an ecelctic mix of musical styles.

The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.

Nine Inch Nails releases a mostly instrumental album, with some tracks falling under the Creative Commons License instead of being copyrighted.

Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'

Bowie's first studio album in three years (and first for his new label ISO Records, distributed by Columbia) finds the older white duke working with producer Tony Visconti for the first time since 1980's 'Scary Monsters.' Pete Townsend and Dave Grohl guest on guitar on a track apiece.

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

The punk outfit led by Brody Armstrong (oops--make that Brody Dalle, now) makes its major-label debut with 'Coral Fang,' the band's third release overall.

The No-Cal rap-metal outfit returns with a second album for Dreamworks (their third overall). Lead singer Coby Dick has reverted back to his given name, Jacoby Shaddix, but otherwise, the band and sound remain the same.

This is the third album for the Australian rock band, now down to a trio after the departure of bassist Patrick Matthews.

The New Jersey emo-rockers (not to be confused with the day of the week of the same name) are back with a fourth album, with Dave Fridmann producing.

Band member Adam Schlesinger produced FOW's long-awaited fourth studio album, which follows four years after their breakthrough hit 'Welcome Interstate Managers.'

'Nightbird' marks the first disc of original songs from the duo of Andrew Bell and Vince Clarke in five years.

The first album from the Manics in three years features the singles "Found That Soul" and "So Why So Sad."

Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik returns with his third Five For Fighting album, with Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow) handling some of the production duties.

This is the debut album for the Long Beach, California-based rock band led by Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg, who also goes by the name Avi Buffalo.

Louisville-born Will Oldham releases his latest album produced by Mark Nevers.

The Boys' eighth studio release features features Johnny Marr on guitar.

The UK five-piece worked with producer Tchad Blake for this fourth LP.

The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.

Produced by Nick Franglen of Lemon Jelly, 'Hobo Sapiens' finds the 61-year-old Cale still willing to explore new musical territory. Note that none of the 12 songs here were on the "5 Tracks" EP released earlier in 2003.

This is the much-heralded debut album from the English foursome, produced by Steve Osbourne.

Art Alexakis & Co. finally return with a successor to 2000's 'Songs From An American Movie' pair of albums... but is anyone still listening?

The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch produced this first release in a dozen years for the original lineup of the lengendary hardcore punk outfit.

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 Dave Pirner-led band's first album in eight years includes tracks recorded with the group's late bassist Karl Mueller as well as The Replacements' Tommy Stinson (who, yes, served as a replacement).

The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members.

The fifth album from the British rockers is their first U.S. release in five years.

The Scottish rockers fronted by Roddy Woomble reunite with producer Dave Eringa for this follow-up to 2005's 'Warnings/Promises.'

The third studio album for the heralded British band features 13 new self-produced tracks.

The fourth album from Jakob Dylan & Co. includes lead single "When You're on Top" and a bonus cover of Elvis Costello's "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love & Understanding." Long-time guitarist Michael Ward has left the group, leaving room for Pearl Jam's Mike McCready to provide some of the lead guitar on the album.

The British psychedelic rock band's third album was produced by Tchad Blake and Chris Sheldon.

The fourth collaboration between Michael Franti and Spearhead mixes the politically-inclined raps of Franti with the disco/funk rhythms of a live band.

The sophomore album for Joan Wasser features Rufus Wainwright as a guest vocalist on one track.

This lengthily-titled album marks a reunion for the band with producer David Kahne. Included here is a cover of Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out With Him?"

The 11th album for the Anton Newcombe-led rock band features the return of bassist/guitarist Matt Hollywood, who left the group in 1999.

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

The third album for the English band was produced by Black Francis (aka Frank Black).

The two-disc set for the Scottish indie-rock band includes the reissues of two EPs, an LP, several demos, and live tracks recorded in the late 1980s.

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

The Glasgow, Scotland-based band follow 2000's stunning 'The Great Eastern' with this, their fourth (and almost equally stunning) LP. Dave Fridmann (Mercury Rev) returns as producer.

This is the veteran Australian band's 17th album.

This is the debut solo album for the former lead singer of Denver band, The Czars.

The sophomore solo album for the Mojave 3 and Slowdive member.

The fifth album for the English rock trio was produced entirely by the band.

This "green album," produced by Ric Ocasek, is actually the second untitled album for the Los Angeles band, not to be confused with 1994's "blue album." The album is the band's first since leader Rivers Cuomo's graduation from Harvard -- in fact, it is their first since their 1996 sophomore effort, 'Pinkerton,' which alienated some fans with a shift toward an angrier sound.

This double-disc set from Dave Grohl & co. includes one full CD of acoustic tracks. Guests include John Paul Jones, Norah Jones, Josh Homme and Petra Haden.

When it rains it pours: After going five years without a Weezer album, fans of the quirky alt-rockers get two new discs in two years, with this (their fourth release overall) quickly following 2001's Green Album.

Still going strong, the Seattle grunge band returns with its seventh studio album.

Brendan O'Brien produced this third release for the Chris Cornell-led band.

The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee.

Jerry Finn (blink-182) produced this follow-up to 'Good Mourning.'

Eric Valentine (Queens Of The Stone Age) produced the emo band's third studio album and major-label debut.

Dave Eringa produced the politically-charged eighth studio album for the Welsh rockers.

The third album for the rock band features Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester on one track.

This is the solo debut for the former frontman of Suede and The Tears.

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 fifth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Kassirer.

Produced and recorded by the band along with the helping hand of producer Matt Allison, the Chicago punk-rock natives' seventh studio album, This Addiction, is the band's first release on their label Heart & Skull and their first with Epitaph Records.

This is the second album from the punk trio which features members of blink-182 (Travis Barker) and Rancid (Tim Armstrong).

The two-disc set includes the 28-track "Nothing to Fear" on disc two.