Phil Ek produced this sophomore effort for the Albuquerque-based group led by James Mercer (also of Flake), who wowed critics in 2001 with their 1960s-flavored debut 'Oh, Inverted World.'

The electro-rock Brooklyn-based duo releases its debut album with Mom + Pop and M.I.A.'s N.E.E.T. Recordings.

Ethan Johns produced this sophomore album for southern rockers and brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and Matthew Followill. (OK, so Matthew is only a cousin, but he was still allowed to join the band.)

The Russia-born, New York-based anti-folkie returns with a dozen new tracks produced by David Kahne (The Strokes).

Despite the misleading title, 'The Greatest' is not a best-of collection, but rather is Chan Marshall's first album of original songs in three years. It was recorded in Memphis and finds the singer backed by some of that city's legendary session musicians.

This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.

The debut album for the Kentucky indie-rock band was produced by Jay Joyce.

This is the third album for the British electronica duo of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory.

The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.

After sitting out an album, drummer Nick Jago rejoins his BRMC bandmates, who return with a harder-edged recording than their 2005 acoustic departure 'Howl.'

Brooklyn art-rockers TV On The Radio make their full-length debut with this release. The trio consists of vocalist/animator Tunde Adebimpe, multi-instrumentalist/producer David Andrew Sitek (who produced the Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut) and guitarist Kyp Malone.

The English indie rockers garnered a lot of attention with this debut album, which combines elements of ska, dance and punk.

The Seattle band's follow-up to their debut album.

This five-EP box set collects holiday-themed lo-fi and impromptu tracks (a mix of standards and originals originally intended as gifts for his friends and family) recorded by Stevens over the past five years.

Previously known as Smog, Bill Callahan releases only the second album under his real name.

The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks.

This debut effort from Liverpool's The Coral is an inventive mix of numerous musical styles.

This is the all-instrumental (think somewhere in between Out Hud and Daft Punk) debut album for the New York duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud (who formerly operated under the name Cherry).

The sophomore album for the California indie rock band.

The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four.

The songs on the Boston band's EP were originally written as a Valentine's Day present for lead singer Michael Angelakos' girlfriend.

Unlike debut 'Out Of The Shadow,' album number two is a full-band affair, with Zach Rogue joined in the studio by his touring band.

The second album from Side One Dummy Records for the New York band who are influenced by gypsy music.

The fourth album for the Canadian rock quintet was produced with Julius "Juice" Butty.

The debut full-length album for the New York artist who was discovered by Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.

The slowcore trio (including new bassist Matt Livingston) reunites with producer Dave Fridmann.

The Giant Sand leader is backed by an eight-member gospel choir on this 14-track set.

The latest release for the rock band was produced with Roger Moutenot.

Stephin Merritt handles all of the vocal duties on Magnetic Fields' latest release (so named because each song title begins with the letter I), though the musicians who helped flesh out '69 Love Songs' return, including Claudia Gonson (also of Future Bible Heroes and the band's manager), John Woo and Sam Davol.

The latest release from Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and Fred Nicolaus was dedicated to Rossen's father who had passed away recently.

The fourth full-length album for the Washington state-based artist Phil Elverum.

The eclectic Washington, D.C.-based indie band follow their best-received album, 1999's 'Emergency & I,' with this, their fourth LP. The Plan announced their breakup subsequent to its release.

Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim.

A true solo effort, this self-titled release finds the 25-year-old Kweller handling all of the instrumentation himself for the first time.

This second Maritime LP is the final one to feature former Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, who left the group (which also includes former members of the Promise Ring) after its recording.

The cosmopolitan electroclash foursome returns with a follow-up to their well-received 2001 debut, '604.'

Mark E. Smith & Co. return with their full-length follow-up to 'The Real New Fall LP.'

The underground hip-hop producer (also a member of Soul Position) returns with a follow-up to his acclaimed 2002 Def Jux Debut, 'Dead Ringer.'

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

The latest album for the California group was recorded during the Alopecia recording sessions.

The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye.

Dennis Herring produced the second album for the rock band who had its song "Spotlight" featured on the "Twilight" soundtrack.

The seventh album for the New York rock band was produced with Dave Fridmann.

This is the fourth full-length from Athens, Ga-based Of Montreal, led by Kevin Barnes. The full title is 'Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse.'

The third album for the rock band was produced by Phil Ek.

Chris Goss (Kyuss) produced this second album for the UK rockers.

One of the more attention-grabbing British bands to emerge in the last few years--their fun, genre-jumping debut album landed them a Mercury Music Prize nomination--The Coral returns with a more coherent, '60s-influenced sophomore LP.

The sixth album from the Welsh indie-rock group was produced by Grant Nicholas and the band.

The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.

Deerhoof's Greg Saunier produced this fifth album for the experimental Bay Area band led by Jamie Stewart.

This is the third Hawk album for former Neutral Milk Hotel drummer Jeremy Barnes. Like previous efforts, it has an Eastern European flavor, although unlike previous efforts, it also includes contributions from Beirut's Zach Condon.

This is the appropriately-titled second release for the Philadelphia acid-folk group.

Matthew Friedberger produces the indie rock duo's eighth album.

This instrumental hip-hop disc marks the solo debut by the longtime producer for Aesop Rock and other Def Jux artists.

Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.

'Almost Killed Me' is the debut for the New York City band featuring two former members of Lifter Puller, including band founder Craig Finn. Unlike most recent NYC bands, they draw their influences from classic American rock.

The Portland-based indie band releases its third album.

Disc #2 for the Irish band was produced by Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson), with Peter Buck and Van Dyke Parks helping on a track apiece.

The British indie rock band releases its fifth full-length studio album.

This is the Leeds, England indie-rock band's first American LP release in four years. Akin to recent Radiohead, this disc incorporates experimental electronica elements, and also adds guest vocals from members of hip-hop outfit cLOUDDEAD.

Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.

"Ten Pieces" is the fourth album for Swedish psych-rocker Gustav Ejstes, who is joined here by guitarist Reine Fiske.

As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.

The third album for the indie rock band was produced by Mike Mogis.

A concept album set in an alternate version of the U.S. where the states are actually countries, 'New Roman Times' marks the first studio album in 15 years for the newly-reunited California band.

This is the sixth album for the Detroit indie band.

This is the first album in four years for the Scottish four-piece.

The Scottish duo of Aidan Moffett and Malcolm Middleton return with a sixth studio album.

The solo career of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon takes on a bit more importance now if you believe the rumors that he has left that successful Britpop group for good. This is his fourth solo disc.

The New-York four piece makes its full-length debut with this 10-track effort that has drawn comparisons to the usual suspects (Joy Division, The Cure, The Pixies, et al) as well as to newer bands who also draw from the same sources (Interpol, Hot Hot Heat, et al).

The Martha's Vineyard native recorded this debut LP of intelligent, folky rock when he was 19.

Unlike Jack and Meg White, this brother-sister garage-blues duo really are brother and sister. 'Gallowsbird's Bark' marks the full-length debut for New Yorkers Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger after several years touring with the likes of Spoon, The Kills and French Kicks.

The third disc for the Twilight Singers, the side project for the Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, is a covers album, tackling such interesting, diverse subject matter as Bjork's "Hyperballad," John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," and Marvin Gaye's "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)."

The British duo's debut full-length album was mixed by Rich Costey.

This is the fifth studio album for the indie rock band from Belgium.

This is the sophomore album for the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia.

With the word "blue" appearing in four out of the seven song titles, you get a general idea of Jason Molina's mood as he recorded this sixth proper LP under the Songs:Ohia name. The entire album was recorded live in a Philadelphia studio with Molina backed by a new full band, including co-vocalists Jennie Benford and Jim Krewson.

The fourth album (and second released domestically) for the classic rock-influenced Swedish sextet is the first in a planned series.

Recorded direct to two-track, 'Black Letter Days' features a stripped-down sound for the former Pixie and his current band. And if the 18 new tracks here (including not one but two covers of Tom Waits' "The Black Rider") aren't enough for you, there's even more on the companion release, 'Devil's Workshop.'

The 10th solo album for the artist was produced by Andy Chase and features Richard Butler, Matthew Caws, Jody Porter, and Tracy Bonham as guests.

Steve Albini returns as producer for the Welsh indie-punk trio's third album.

This is the debut album for the Portland, Oregon rock band.

The legendary (and quirky) English band fronted by Robyn Hitchcock follow their 2001 reunion tour with this, their first new studio recording in 22 years.