Stephin Merritt's final album in his "no-synth trilogy" was largely inspired by 1960s-70s British folk.

The latest album from the alt rock group from Scotland was produced in part by Bjorn Yttling.

This limited-edition release from the Blur frontman consists of 14 original solo demos (recorded in hotel rooms during a recent tour) spread over four sides, each one clearly a work in progress.

The Australian group releases its first international effort on Warp Records, which offered them a 16-album contract.

Dan Wilson (Semisonic) produced this solo effort for the former Soul Coughing frontman, which finds him backed by a band for the first time since leaving that band. Dave Matthews guests.

The fourth album for the Orange County frat-rockers.

Steve Albini produced this debut album for the St. Louis-based Berlin brothers (Lillian, Eve and Bosh) who make up the Living Things.

The fourth album for the rock band from Tennessee was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King.

The twentysomething pop-punkers attempt to move past their past TRL success with a more mature follow-up to 2002's 'Young And The Hopeless.'

The (we hope) ironically-titled 'America's Sweetheart' marks the solo debut for the former Hole leader, who co-wrote this album with Linda Perry and Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin.

This is the third solo album for the former Verve frontman.

The third album for the rock band led by Ben Bridwell is its first on Columbia and for new members Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds who joined after the release of 2007's Cease to Begin.

This 15-track collection compiles the band's B-sides, soundtrack contributions, and other oddities.

The unfortunately-named Agoura Hills, Calif. rockers--now down to a trio after losing their bassist--return with a third album.

El-P and Mr. Lif guest on Aesop Rock's second LP for the Def Jux label.

The fourth album for the Bay Area band finds them once again in light, summertime pop mode.

This is the second full-length release for the British trio of Louise Croft, Gemma and Sophie Bakerwood.

The ninth solo album for the former punk rocker was produced by Tony Visconti.

Orange County, CA alternative rockers Lit scored MTV airplay with 1999's major-label debut 'A Place in the Sun.'

The debut full-length release for the Norwegian pop-punk band led by Haley Shea was produced by Dan Austin.

The English band's second LP was recorded in Los Angeles with engineer Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air).

Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs build on the sparse, cool electronica sound of their last album, 'The Sound of Water,' with this latest release. Doves guitarist Jez Williams makes a guest appearance.

The latest album for the rock trio was recorded in the Catskill Mountains.

The third full-length release for the electric guitarist features three remastered tracks from limited tape compilations and two new tracks.

Best known as the co-creator of MTV's cult hit sock puppet show "Sifl and Olly," Liam Lynch has also studied music at Paul McCartney's academy and is a published writer. 'Fake Songs,' his first album, includes "United States of Whatever" (the most popular song from S&O and now a minor alternative radio hit) and such tracks as "Fake David Bowie Song," "Fake Pixies Song," and "Fake Depeche Mode Song."

The Florida punk rock band's fourth album was produced by Butch Vig.

The alt-metal band returns with a follow-up to their 2001 megahit, 'Break The Cycle.'

Doughty's second studio album was produced by Dan Wilson, who cowrote songs with the Dixie Chicks.

The San Francisco Bay Area native recorded his latest album in seven days after a tour in Europe.

The follow-up album to its Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Owen Morris.

The seventh studio album for the Canadian rock band was produced by the lead singer, Raine Maida.

The rock band latest album is the second in a planned triology.

Rick Rubin co-produced the band's third album, which is the result of over a year spent in the studio and represents a move away from their established rap-rock sound.

The sixth studio album for the Los Angeles band was produced by Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee.

Its third album on Wind-Up Records finds the band without lead guitarist Pat Callahan.

The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante.

Nick Cave & co. return for a follow up to 2001's 'No More Shall We Part.'

The 13-piece outfit from Nashville (that isn't a country band) returns with a concept album about the former president (that really isn't about the former president). It's one of those things that you have to hear to understand.

If declining sales and waning critical support are any indication, then yes, Tricky is probably feeling quite vulnerable at this stage of his career. But that didn't stop him from releasing this seventh LP, which includes covers of The Cure's "Love Cats" and XTC's "Dear God."

The debut album for the New Hampshire rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.

The former Test Icicles frontman Devonte Hynes of Lightspeed Champion returns with the follow-up to 2008's Falling Off The Lavender Bridge. Produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley), Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You is a collection of songs influenced by classical music and musical theatre.

This is the latest release for the Portland-based trio.

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan tackles a variety of covers on this latest from his side project, A Perfect Circle, including versions of songs by Depeche Mode ("People Are People"), Devo ("Freedom Of Choice") and Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On"). Also included are two originals.

The very young Scottish four-piece shot straight to #1 on the UK charts with the release of this Britpop-flavored debut album, produced by Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve).

The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group.

The Los Angeles-based band that mixes Cambodian pop to rock music releases its third album.

The first new album for the English electronic outfit in six years sees the band heading in a completely new direction, away from their dark electronica in favor of a more organic, psychedelic rock vibe. Surprisingly (for a FSOL album), there's guitar, vocals, strings, and harmonica, and trippy song titles such as "The Mello Hippo Disco Show."

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 duo of D.A. Wallach and Max Drummey release their debut album on Pharrell Williams' label after a bidding war by Kanye West's and Jermaine Dupri's own labels.

The second solo disc from former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Cornell was produced by Steve Lillywhite and includes a cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."

The fifth studio album for the Canadian singer and producer is also the soundtrack to the documentary of the same name.

Chris Carrabba & co.'s long-delayed fourth album was produced chiefly by Don Gilmore, after sessions with Daniel Lanois were largely scrapped. Counting Crows' Adam Duritz guests.

Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Warren Ellis (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds), and Will Sergeant (Echo and the Bunnymen) guest on the band's first album in four years, which ditches the aggressive, electronic elements of their previous two outings in favor of a more traditional blues-rock homage.

This is the first album in five years for the jokey alt-rockers.

The British rock band releases its EP featuring K'Naan and Tigarah as guest artists, as well as one song with the band's Tim Rice-Oxley on lead vocals.

The Portland, Ore. band's follow-up to 'Welcome To The Monkey House' was co-produced by frontman Courtney Taylor(-Taylor) and Gregg Williams.

After the critical lashing for her previous pop-oriented album, the singer-songwriter enlisted John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer) to produce this follow-up set.

The first album in three years from the always bizarre Texans includes about two-thirds of the tracks from their unreleased 1998 effort "After The Astronaut."

The fourth album for the British singer features Tilda Swinton as a guest artist.

After scrapping some previous tracks, the electronic duo sat down and finished fourteen fresh tracks in six months for the band's first release in five years.

The concept album produced by Atticus Rose and Joe Barresi is the prequel to the prog rock band's Amory Wars narrative, written by singer Claudio Sanchez.

The rock band's fourth album includes a song released for the video game Rock Band.

The first studio album for the Mark McGrath-led rock band since 2006.

Twins Joel and Benji Madden lead the Maryland pop-punk outfit through 13 tracks on this delayed fourth album.

The sixth album for the Portland, Oregon, rockers includes guest appearances by Dire Strait's Mark Knopfler and the Heartbreakers' guitarist Mike Campbell.

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."

The singer's third solo album was produced by T-Bone Burnett.

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

The band's fifth album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool).

Chris Thomas (U2, Pulp) produced this brief, self-titled follow up to the Johnny Borrell-led band's 2004 debut 'Up All Night.'

Rick Rubin produced album number five for the Rivers Cuomo-led band.

The Omaha, Nebraska alt-rockers return with an eighth album.

The Memphis-based band continues to move away from their early rap-metal sound, instead adding Southern rock into the mix on this fourth album.

Sid 'n Susie (Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs) team up together once again to cover the music of the 1970s.

The latest album for the California rock band features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne.

The fourth album for Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker features a new singer, Eska Mtungwazi (longtime contributor Sia has branched off to her own solo career).

This is the latest album for the Canadian rock-pop quartet.

Does the world really need another Buzzcocks album? Well, this new LP from Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle (which includes two tracks co-written by fellow original Buzzcock Howard Devoto), the band's fourth since re-forming in 1989, may be their best in many years.