The artist previously known as Wooden Wand releases his debut solo album.

The son of novelist Larry continues his critique of the world on his latest album.

This is the fifth album for the UK outfit, led by Stevie Wonder soundalike Jason Kay.

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

A reunited Jane's Addiction (sans bassist Eric Avery) is back with their first studio recording in 13 years.

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker makes his solo debut with this 14-song disc (which includes recent single "Running The World" as a secret bonus track).

Jason Isbell's first solo album since he left the Drive By Truckers.

The second album post-Drive-By Truckers for the singer-songwriter from Alabama is the first to feature The 400 Unit.

The third album for the San Diego-based singer-songwriter includes songs that first appeared on three EPs.

After receiving a good reception from the demo release, "Jamz n Jemz," the duo from Providence, Rhode Island, releases its full-length debut on Luaka Bop.

The CD/DVD set collects some of the performances the singer-songwriter gave during his world tour to promote his debut album, "Grace," from 1994 to 1996.

Jeffrey Lewis' latest album is his first to be credited with his backing band, The Junkyard.

The fourth album for the singer is a release of cover songs produced by Diane Gentile.

This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.

The fourth album for the Florida-based alt-country singer features the band Olabelle and was produced by Joe Pernice.

The Arizona emo band returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 self-titled effort. Gil Norton produced.

Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album.

This is the sophomore effort for the Dublin trio, who generated some attention (and some unavoidable Joy Division comparisons) with their self-titled 2000 debut.

The sophomore album for Joan Wasser features Rufus Wainwright as a guest vocalist on one track.

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

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 covers album also serves as a soundtrack to his novel of the same name.

The former Clash leader was nearing completion of this fourth and final solo album when he died of a heart attack in 2002. It includes covers of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" (recorded without his backing band the Mescaleros) and Bobby Charles' "Before I Grow Too Old," as well as eight Strummer originals veering from reggae to rock.

Produced by Nick Franglen of Lemon Jelly, 'Hobo Sapiens' finds the 61-year-old Cale still willing to explore new musical territory. Note that none of the 12 songs here were on the "5 Tracks" EP released earlier in 2003.

The Sadies join up with John Doe to release their first album of country music together.

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

The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist returns with a follow-up to his 2001 solo release, 'To Record Only Water For Ten Days.'

This is the debut solo album for the former lead singer of Denver band, The Czars.

The guitarist for the legendary Manchester outfit The Stone Roses emerges with his very first solo album (after the breakup of his less successful second band, the Seahorses). It also marks the first appearance of Squire as a vocalist, as he sings on each of these 10 tracks.

The Smiths' guitarist takes a turn at the microphone for the first time, handling vocal duties for his new band, The Healers. The lineup also includes Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) on drums and Kula Shaker bassist Alonza Bevan.

The Texan singer's fourth album features M Ward and Marc Ribot as guest musicians.

The debut solo album for the San Francisco-based musician features analog synthesizers and drum machines.

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

The second album from Ohio singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur, who was originally discovered and signed by Peter Gabriel.

The fifth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Kassirer.

The latest album for the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter features a track released on his Valencia EP.

The debut full-length solo album for the Why? band member was written after his 11-year relationship ended and he left California.

Hatfield moves toward a more acoustic sound for her self-produced 10th studio release.

Juliette Lewis goes solo with this record produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.

The son of Grammy-winning singer Steve Earle releases his debut album.

The second album for the son of Steve Earle was produced by RS Field and Steve Poulton.

This double-disc set is the influential singer-songwriter's first album in a dozen years.

The fourth album for the singer from Canada was coproduced with Jim Scott.

Yes, you'll see the word "Coldplay" in nearly every review for this debut disc, but the UK trio stand out from the crowd with their unconventional lineup of vocals, drums, and piano.

Album number two for the stadium-friendly, piano-led British trio follows two years after the unexpected mega-success of their debut 'Hopes And Fears.'

The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.

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.

Five years since her last release (Christmas album withstanding), country singer Kelly Willis returns with a new album.

Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks.

The Estonian singer wrote the lyrics for her debut album, which was produced by David Maurice.

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

The first album in seven years for the UK punk outfit founded in 1978 features newly reunited members Jaz Coleman, Youth and Paul Raven, with Dave Grohl filling in on drums.

The veteran prog-rock outfit led by guitarist Robert Fripp returns with their first full album of new material in thee years.

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

The California alt-metal outfit finally returns with a successor to the smash hit 1999 album 'Issues.'

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

The Matrix co-produced the band's first album since 2003.

Drummer Terry Bozzio only features in half of the tracks on Korn's eighth album, which ends their current contract with Virgin.

Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.

The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release.

The British psychedelic rock band's third album was produced by Tchad Blake and Chris Sheldon.

The latest album for the metal band from Savannah, Georgia is its second featuring two drummers.

The third release from the trip-hop/indie/rock/electronic/jazz/pop band named after the first dog in outer space.

The trip-hop duo continues to expand their sound on their third album, which features guest appearances from Michael Franti (Spearhead), Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Jimi Goodwin (Doves) and the Scratch Perverts.

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.

The latest album for the band from Nashville was produced by Mark Nevers and Roger Moutenot.

This is the sophomore album for the folk singer from Pennsylvania.

The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk.

The debut album for the ex-Noah And The Whale member was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize.

The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns.

The third album for the dance-rock band is reportedly James Murphy's last as LCD Soundsystem.

Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.

The Florida ska-punk band's third major-label release includes a cover of Cheap Trick's "Surrender."

The third album for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter is the first credited to his expanded name.

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 band releases its self-titled fourth album before it heads out on tour with Interpol this fall.

The debut album for the ex-Test Icicles member was produced by Mike Mogis.

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.

The critics were not kind to this follow-up to 'Chocolate Starfish...,' which sees the band with a new guitarist (who won the slot in a competition held at various Guitar Centers!) replacing the departed Wes Borland.

Not quite the next Linkin Park album, 'Reanimation' is instead a remix of their entire debut album, 'Hybrid Theory' (actually, a remix of the Japanese version, which contained extra tracks). The 19 songs here have been reinvented by an array of alternative and hip hop musicians and producers, including members of Korn, Jurassic 5, Orgy, and Staind, and given cryptic new titles such as "Rnw@y" and "My{Dsmbr." (You'd think with all the money they're making they could at least buy a vowel.)

This long-awaited follow-up to 2000's 'Hybrid Theory' contains 12 new tracks co-produced by Don Gilmore.