This is the first album on the Vanguard label for the Los Angeles-based band who had previously worked with Jenny Lewis.

Paul Westerberg's blues-playin' alter ego returns with a second album (following 'Mono,' which was packaged with Westerberg's 'Stereo' release).

This is the first solo release for the leader of The Psychedelic Furs (and, for those with a really good memory, Love Spit Love).

The covers album for the alt-rock band features Liv Tyler and Kate Moss as guest singers.

The third album for the duo who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania was co-produced with Just Blaze and Picnic Tyme.

The fourth album for the rock band includes the Wire's Colin Newman, Scanner's Robin Rimbaud, and former members of Minimal Compact, Malka Spigel and Max Franken.

The former member of Throwing Muses, Belly, and the Breeders returns with her second solo album, following 1997's 'Lovesongs for Underdogs.'

Enlisted as composer for boyfriend Matthew Barney's latest experimental film (which loosely concerns whales and Japan), Bjork responded with a largely instrumental score. Will Oldham guests.

This is the debut LP for the Weezer-esque Los Angeles band led by Robert Carmine (otherwise known as the younger brother of actor/Phantom Planet bandmember Jason Schwartzman).

The compilation contains b-sides from his past three albums.

The second full-length album for the rock band was produce by Mike Mogis.

This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based duo, who previously worked with Jim O'Rourke.

A four-disc box set consisting of 100 studio outtakes from throughout GBV's history.

Rick Rubin produced this second album for the Chris Cornell-meets-Rage Against The Machine supergroup.

Martha Wainwright and Ken Stringfellow are among the guests on Gary Lightbody's fourth Snow Patrol album.

The David "Moose" Adamson-led band changes its name to just Jookabox for its third album.

The Finnish hard rock band's sixth album includes one song that is over 10 minutes long.

If it sounds like The Jesus And Mary Chain fronted by a woman, well, that's precisely because it is. JAMC's Jim and William Reid join sister Linda (as well as Freeheat's Ben Lurie) for this first Sister Vanilla album, which has been in the works for a decade.

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

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.

Mike Mogis produced the singer-songwriter's first album in three years.

The sixth album for the Minnesota-based artist was produced by Brian Deck.

The third solo release from former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.

Juliana Hatfield and company reunite for their first album in 8 years.

The Hootie & the Blowfish singer's sophomore solo album was produced by Frank Rogers.

The Brooklyn-based quartet who met at Berklee College releases its follow-up to the band's 2007 debut produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.

'Hot Fuss' marks the debut for the Las Vegas-based garage rockers led by 22-year old vocalist/songwriter Brandon Flowers.

The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.

The first album of new material in three years for the ever-consistent Cowboy Junkies.

The Welsh band's seventh studio disc was produced by Tony Visconti and Greg Haver.

Bob Rock (Metallica) produced this sophomore album for the Montreal-based pop-punk band.

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 sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Emery Dobyns.

Beck's latest LP, 'Guero,' is remixed track-for-track by the likes of Air, Boards Of Canada, El-P and Subtle.

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

Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album.

Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello makes his solo debut as The Nightwatchman, with Brendan O'Brien producing this acoustic set.

The former Bauhaus member returns with his first solo album in six years, which sees him adding traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation to the mix and moving in a more ambient direction.

This is the first album for Mike Scott and company (well, basically just Mike Scott) since 1993's 'Dream Harder,' although Scott did have two solo albums in the interim.

This compilation consists chiefly of alternate versions of tracks from her recent LP 'Daybreaker,' including live recordings and remixes by Two Lone Swordsmen and Four Tet.

This is the debut album for the Texas teenage home-schooled Christian indie-rock band made up of three DuPree sisters, one DuPree brother, and the other guy, who already have two EPs and a tour supporting Coldplay under their belts.

The fourth album for the Scottish band was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Tony Hoffer (Air, Beck).

The fifth album for the rock band is its first with Warner Bros.

Jason Schwartzman has departed, but the Los Angeles band continues on with a third album.

B.R.A.'s follow-up to its hit (in the UK) debut. The band features ex-Pop Will Eat Itself bassist Richard March.

The Ian McCulloch-led band are re-teamed with producer Hugh Jones (1981's 'Heaven Up Here') on this next step of their reunion.

Legendary 1970s NYC electro-punk duo Suicide, hugely influential on the synth-pop, industrial, and electroclash movements to come in later decades, return with their first new album in ten years.

The debut full-length album for The Distillers' Brody Dalle-led band was produced by fellow band member Alain Johannes.

This is the Boston rock band's follow-up to it's self-titled debut.

This is the fifth album (and first in six years) for the Swedish outfit led by vocalist/lyricist Nina Persson and guitarist Peter Svensson.

The roster of this Los Angeles outfit (who make their debut with this self-titled release) includes members of Beck's touring band (Medal-Johnsen and Joey Waronker).

This five-track EP from the Seattle band is their first release in three years.

This is the sixth album (and third on Beggars Banquet) for San Francisco's Swell, which now is a one-man band consisting entirely of David Freel.

This disc collects remixes and B-sides (album title notwithstanding) culled from the singles generated by the animated supergroup's international hit debut album. The 9 songs here (totalling just 38 minutes) include two previously unreleased tracks.

This is the third album from London glam-rockers Placebo. The U.S. release adds two bonus tracks: a new version of "Without You I'm Nothing" with David Bowie guesting on vocals, and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You."

The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats.

The latest album from the singer/songwriter from Kentucky was produced by Eric Bazilian, Rick Chertoff, and Rob Hyman.

Elvis Baskette produces the fourth album for the St. Louis rock band that started out as Big Blue Monkey (an existing blues group by the same name resulted in a name change).

This is the second LP for the Chicago emo band.

Mike Patton (Faith No More) returns for his third studio album (which consists of a single, 74-minute song!) with his more experimental outfit Fantomas.

The mercurial singer-songwriter returns with an album of interpretations of 13 traditional Irish songs.

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 son of Kenny Loggins releases his debut album produced by John Alagia.

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

This is the debut album for the duo of Lucinda Chua and Chris Summerlin.

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.

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

This is the first album of new material since 1997's 'Ultra' for Depeche Mode, which again sees the band as a trio (consisting of David Gahan, Martin L. Gore, and Andy Fletcher) but also sees them experimenting more with a wider variety of sounds, including acoustic guitar. It is DM's first time in the studio with producer Mark Bell, who has previously worked with Bjork and was a member of the early-90s techno outfit LFO. The lead single from the 13-track album is "Dream On."

This is the eleventh studio album for the Manchester band that originally formed in 1982. Like many of their recent LPs, it was produced by Brian Eno. The lead single is "Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)."

This is the band's second collaboration with French filmmaker Claire Denis, after recording the soundtrack to her earlier film "Nenette et Boni."

The second album from the London band is a continuation of their Scott Walker-influenced dark and melancholy pop sound from their 2000 debut. (Not a Scott Walker fan? Think Tindersticks, Pulp or Divine Comedy.)

A reunited Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal return with their first Tears For Fears album together in 15 years.

The first live album for R.E.M. is a recording of the band's Dublin concert in 2005.

The Brooklyn band's latest album is a two-disc release featuring live studio recordings and live performances.

Yes, it is a covers album, but with a bit of a twist: all the songs were originally written and performed by men, and Amos has reinterpreted them from a woman's standpoint. This eclectic collection (12 tracks in all) includes versions of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence," Eminem's "97' Bonnie and Clyde," 10cc's "I'm Not In Love," Neil Young's "Heart Of Gold," Slayer's "Raining Blood," and the Boomtown Rats' "I Don't Like Mondays."

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

The fourth album for the alternative rock band from San Francisco is its first album since being dropped by Atlantic Records (which had taken over Elektra's roster of bands).