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 sixth full-length studio solo release for the San Francisco-based rapper features guest appearances from the Moldy Peaches' Kimya Dawson, Allyson Baker of Dirty Ghosts, and Rob Sonic.

The debut full-length major label release for the Houston rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Ferg, KCG Josh, Megan Thee Stallion, ScHoolboy Q, and Travis Scott.

The noted French DJ and producer returns with his first album since 2000's 'Unreasonable Behaviour.'

Black Moth Super Rainbow's Tom Fec releases a second solo album as Tobacco, which features Beck as a guest vocalist on two tracks.

The London-based, Australian alternative rock quartet recorded parts of its second full-length release around the countryside and caves in the UK.

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

The second solo release for the Babyshambles/The Libertines frontman was produced by Johann Scheerer.

This is the debut full-length release for the Australian indie pop trio of Hannah Joy, Tim Fitz (who also produced) and Harry Day.

Mainly consists of Spanish-language versions of the songs from her hit debut album.

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.

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

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

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

Eminem, 50 Cent, and Nate Dogg are among the guests on the Detroit rapper's second release.

The debut album for the Washington, D.C. rapper features Lady Gaga, Pharrell, Bun B., Chrisette Michele, K'naan, Marsha Ambrosius, J.Cole, Melanie Fiona, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, and Weensey as guest artists.

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).

This is the second solo outing for the former Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers frontman.

Mark Kozelek goes acoustic with just his guitar on his fourth album under the name Sun Kil Moon.

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.

Before the October 12th release of Sufjan Steven's full length album The Age of Adz, the artist released this eight-track EP as a digital download.

The third full-length solo release for Harry Styles was recorded in Los Angeles, Tokyo and the United Kingdom.

The sixth album for Mac McCaughan's other band (i.e., the one that isn't Superchunk) finds him joined by bassist Jim Wilbur and drummer/brother Matthew McCaughan. Tim Mooney produced.

The 11th full-length studio release for the rock band led by Debbie Harry features contributions from such artists as Laurie Anderson, The Gregory Brothers, Dev Hynes, Joan Jett, Sia, Dave Sitek, and Nick Valensi.

The first release from the D.C. band since they became the first group signed to Marilyn Manson's Posthuman Records. Includes a cover of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby."

The debut full-length release for the British band led by Sydney Minsky-Sargeant was produced by Ross Orton.

Robert Diggs, aka Bobby Digital, aka RZA, aka (well, we could go on... but we won't), best known for his production work with Wu-Tang Clan and the Gravediggaz, returns with his second solo album.

This is the fourth studio disc for the Washington D.C. psych-rock outfit, who are now a four-piece with the addition of guitarist Cory Shane.

The third full-length release for the London electronic duo of Andrew Hung and Benjamin Power was self-produced.

This the debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn-based Canadian duo of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance.

The fourth full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter features a 20th century pipe organ and was produced by Randall Dunn.

The final release for Dolores O'Riordan (who passed away in January 2018) and the Irish rock band was produced by Stephen Street.

The trio from New York City (who have only one female member, and none of them are from Brazil) releases its third album.

The fifth album for the country-pop quartet was produced Jay Joyce.

The fourth solo studio release for the Canadian composer features contributions from Brian Eno and the Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra.

The debut full-length for the 2007 Australian Idol runner-up was produced by Dann Hume.

The first of a planned five albums in 2017 for the psychedelic rock band features microtonal tuning.

The seventh full-length release from British rock band Enter Shikari was recorded using only solar power in a run-down farmhouse.

A member of fellow anticon collective artist cLOUDDEAD, Odd Nosdam returns with his second solo LP, a two-part disc that combines instrumental tracks and beats with a found-sound collage approach.

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

This is the fourth studio album for the French music producer.

The debut release from the British sisters Hannah and Colette Thurlow was produced by Rob Ellis.

The compilation album of live tracks from 2003 to 2010 is a sequel to the band's 1998 collection, Live on Two Legs.

The third release for the Brooklyn rock trio was self-produced.

Bjork's 2011 release Biophilia is remixed by 16bit, Alva Noto, Current Value, Death Grips, Matthew Herbert, Hudson Mohawke, Omar Souleyman, The Slips, and These New Puritans.

This is the debut full-length release on What's Your Rupture? for the Brooklyn-based rock quartet from Texas.

The debut solo studio release for the rapper, who began his career as part of the rap duo Clipse, features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Rick Ross, and Kelly Rowland.

The 11th full-length release for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.

Big Boi, Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins are among the producers for J.Lo's first album in three years. Other guests include Fat Joe, Fabolous and Marc Anthony.

The sophomore album for the British artist features Kanye West on her chart topping single "American Boy."

The four-track EP includes songs recorded during the Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will sessions.

The sixth full-length studio release for the Ohio black metal band was recorded by Kurt Ballou and features new lead singer, Veil of Maya/Wolvhammer's Adam Clemans.

The third full-length release for British indie rock quartet Porridge Radio was co-produced by Tom Carmichael with the band's own singer Dana Margolin and drummer Sam Yardley.

The latest album from Dan Deacon is his first on Domino and was inspired by his travels across America and as an American in Europe.

Originally self-released in October, the fifth studio release for the metalcore was produced with Chad Gilbert and Andrew Wade.

The second full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band was recorded in one weekend by Bill Skibbe and Jessica Ruffins.

The debut solo release for the Pipettes' Gwenno Saunders is sung in Welsh except for one track in Cornish.

The debut full-length release for Alabama-based singer-songwriter Ethel Cain was self-produced.

This is the fourth release for Quasi, which features Sam Coomes (formerly of The Donner Party, and sometimes bandmate of Elliott Smith and Built to Spill) and Sleater-Kinney's Janet Weiss.

Originally conceived to perform The Eraser, Thom Yorke's 2006 debut album live, the supergroup comprised of Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich, Mauro Refosco, Joey Waronker, and Flea toured for two weeks in 2010 with some new material. After the success of the tour, the band decided to work on an album and recorded the debut in three days.

The debut full-length release for the five-piece British jazz collective features guest appearances from Loyle Carner, KOKOROKO and Jorja Smith.

The fifth studio album for the group from Georgia.

This is the solo debut for the Manic Street Preachers frontman.

The seventh album for the indie rock band.

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 London-based producer, Alessio Natalizia’s project is dreamy and symphonic, with trip hop style drum beats and chill-out grooves.

The third full-length release from Seattle singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas as Perfume Genius was co-produced with Adrian Utley and John Parish.

The debut full-length release for German producer Marius Lauber was self-recorded and produced.

This is the latest full-length release for the Philadelphia-based alternative singer-songwriter.

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

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.

Ian Brown's fifth album features Sinead O'Connor, Sex Pistols Paul Cook and Steve Jones, Happy Mondays' Paul Ryder, and The Smiths' Andy Rourke.

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

In 2011, DJ Gilles Peterson asked British dubstep producer Mala to come to Cuba to help on his "Havana Cultura: The Search Continues" album. Mala integrated the sounds he heard on his first official solo full-length debut release.

Brian Christinzio's first album in seven years was recorded in Manchester, England.

The debut full-length release for the Dutch indie-pop singer was produced by Ben Greenberg.

After a six-year hiatus, Sweden's indie pop quartet release its fifth album of eccentric, '60s-influenced dream pop.

The second release in 2012 for Neil Young and Crazy Horse is its first album of original music since 2003's Greendale.

Every song on the latest full-length release for Canadian punk band Fucked Up was written and recorded within 24 hours.

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 former Blondie lead singer releases her fifth solo album.

The fourth album for the British indie rock quartet runs just over 30 minutes and spans 15 tracks.