The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)

The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.

The androgynous singer Antony is backed by the likes of Lou Reed, Devendra Banhart, Boy George and Rufus Wainwright on his sophomore release.

The three-disc follow-up to 2006's "Ys" was a mystery as advance copies were not sent until a few weeks before the release date to circumvent any leaks of the songs.

The runner-up in season eight of American Idol releases his debut album.

The Scottish band's eagerly-awaited follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut is preceded by yet another insanely catchy single, "Do You Want To."

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.

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

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.

The California nu-metal band offers a back-to-basics approach on this sixth LP.

The singer-songwriter returns with her first album of original material in three years, a conceptual work centering on the title character, with its 19 songs divided into six thematic "gardens." Damien Rice guests on one track.

The mellow singer-songwriter re-teams with producer Mario Caldato Jr. for this follow-up to 'On And On.'

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.)

'Bleed' marks Shirley Manson and Butch Vig's first Garbage album since 2001. Dave Grohl guests on one track.

Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante guests on the prog-rock band's third studio disc, which features eight tracks clocking in at an epic total of 76 minutes.

The 80s star returns with his first album in a dozen years.

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

Canada's favorite prog rockers return with their first album of new material in six years, eh.

This is the highly-anticipated debut LP for the New York art-punk trio, who have developed a fanbase and generated a great deal of publicity (not to mention a major-label deal) through a series of EPs and live performances.

Originally intended as a loose, spontaneous recording called 'Get Back,' 'Let It Be' was eventually released (after the band's breakup) after being shelved and then reproduced/enhanced by Phil Spector, leaving many fans (and an angry Paul McCartney) wondering, "what if?" This new release answers that question to a certain extent, with an altered track listing (which adds "Don't Let Me Down") containing some de-Spectorized versions as well as some originals that have been remixed and remastered.

This is the debut full-length for the Nashville-based rock band consisting of three brothers (the sons of a preacher) and their cousin.

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.

Former Nirvana drummer (and sometime Queens of the Stone Age drummer) Dave Grohl returns to the front of the stage for his role as vocalist, guitarist, and bandleader of the Foo Fighters on this, their fourth studio recording.

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.

'Astronaut' marks first album by Duran Duran's original lineup since 1983's 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger.' Dallas Austin and Don Gilmore are among the producers.

'Reality' finds a now 56-year-old David Bowie working once again with longtime producer Tony Visconti. Included among the 11 tracks is a cover of Jonathan Richman's "Pablo Picasso."

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.'

The singer-songwriter recorded this strongly political (and anti-Bush) ten-song set in just two weeks earlier this year.

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.

Jack White plays drums and produced this album for the band headed by The Kills' Alison Mosshart, which also includes The Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence and Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita.

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

The fifth album for the metal band from San Diego was produced by Adam Dutkiewicz and Daniel Castelman.

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

Due to trademark reasons, Canadian singer-songwriter Owen Pallett retired the Final Fantasy band name and returned to his own name for his latest release.

The first of two volumes of EPs produced by their guitarist Teppei Teranishi.

The debut solo album for the Velvet Revolver/ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist was produced by Eric Valentine and features guest appearances by Chris Cornell, Adam Levine, Dave Grohl, Kid Rock, Iggy Pop, and Fergie, as well as former Guns N' Roses members, Izzy Stadlin, Duff McKagan, and Steve Adler.

Producer Rick Rubin attempts to do for Neil Diamond what he did for Johnny Cash, resulting in a rare stripped-down, intimate set for the veteran performer. (Don't expect any Nine Inch Nails covers, though; these are all Diamond originals.)

Brendan O'Brien produced this second album for the New York band.

This is the third album for the trio of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shae Haley.

The seventh album for the Atlanta, Georgia rock band features their latest guitarist, Luther Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars.

The U.K. pop-funk outfit led by Jay Kay returns with a sixth 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.

The first full-length album from the band is featured in the HBO series of the same name.

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

Even the most casual DMB fan knows the story by now: Dave & Co. record a dark, challenging album with producer Steve Lillywhite, those "Lillywhite Sessions" are leaked onto the Internet where the tracks quickly become fan favorites, and the band chooses not to release them, instead heading back into the studio with producer Glen Ballard to record 'Everyday.' The new studio LP 'Busted Stuff' does not contain those original tracks from the 2000 sessions, but nine of those songs (plus two new tracks) are here, newly recorded.

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

The fourth album for the Oakland, California metal band.

Southern California's Alien Ant Farm is the first band signed to Papa Roach's New Noize label.

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

The first album for the band without Franz Nicolay, who left the band in January 2010, was produced by Dean Baltulonis.

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

The sophomore album for the California indie rock band.

The quintet's sixth album produced by Rob Schnapf is its first on the Anti label.

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

This four-piece alt-metal band from Alabama draws frequent comparisons to Linkin Park, and even work with Linkin producer Don Gilmore on this major-label debut album.

Stephen Street is the producer for the Britpop band's catchy fifth album, their first since singer Brett Anderson's recovery from drug problems. Not surprisingly, it is also happier-sounding than previous Suede efforts.

The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Andy Miller.

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 sixth album for the Celtic punk band finds them on a new label.

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 second album for the Los Angeles band features The Darkness' Justin Hawkins and Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows as guest singers.

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 punk-rock band's first album in more than six years was produced by Brett Gurewitz.

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 veteran Irish trio return with a rock-oriented affair, their fifth studio disc overall.

The Mountain Goats' latest album was produced by Scott Solter and John Vanderslice.

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.

The eight-disc (or 10 if you buy the deluxe DVD set) box set from the singer-songwriter features previously released and unreleased works from 1963 to 1972.

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.

Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and Ryan Ulyate picked the live songs for the four-disc collection of concert recordings spanning from 1978 to 2007.

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.

The fifth studio album for the group from Georgia.

The Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli and Screaming Trees' Mark Lanegan team up on their debut album as The Gutter Twins.