The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.

The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine.

New York singer-songwriter Leona Naess recorded this third album in Los Angeles with producer Ethan Johns (Rufus Wainwright).

The legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, now 70 years old, returns with his 11th studio album.

Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label.

The debut solo album for the Irish singer, who has provided vocals on several of Damien Rice's albums.

The bespectacled singer-songwriter and Food Network hostess returns with a slightly darker effort, confusingly titled after a song that appeared on her previous album but is not included here.

The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.

The far-from-prolific singer-songwriter's fourth album finds a 36-year-old Liz Phair trying to be... Avril Lavigne? Yes, her sound has changed quite a bit since her acclaimed 1993 debut 'Exile in Guyville,' taking on a glossy pop sheen on this release, thanks to production by the Matrix (as well as Michael Penn and Pete Yorn, we might add--but the Matrix????).

The former singer for the electronic band Lamb releases her third solo album of folk music.

The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years.

The father of fellow musicians Rufus and Martha Wainwright reworks some of his songs in his latest release produced by Joe Henry.

This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.

The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.

The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel.

This is the second album for Norwegian singer-songwriter Even Johansen, who records under the name Magnet.

The second full-length release for the folk singer-songwriter was produced by Sean Kae.

The fourth album for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Coady.

The former lead singer for Dire Straits releases his sixth solo album.

The songwriter returns with her first album of new material in three years, co-produced with pianist Matt Rollings and John Jennings.

The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.

The Boston-based singer-songwriter's second studio album features songs written by Nick Saloman (aka the Bevis Frond), as well as covers of Pink Floyd's "Fearless" and Pete Ham's "Baby Blue."

The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont.

The singer-songwriter (who also appears in the group The Thorns) releases his first official solo disc since 1999's 'In Reverse.' Van Dyke Parks guests.

The soul singer's fifth LP is less political than previous efforts, as may be expected from a disc that lists three tracks titled "Love Song."

The veteran singer-songwriter was forced by Island to re-record the songs for this eighth album three times, before the label finally approved a release. This final version was recorded with producer John Shanks (Alanis Morissette) and marks the first of her albums to include songs not written by Etheridge.

The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.

The classically-trained, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter returns with her rich and varied fifth full-length which, like her previous outing, finds her utilizing (at times) a backing band. Members of Beachwood Sparks, Dead Meadow and Brian Jonestown Massacre guest.

The Memphis-born singer-songwriter is backed by The Earlies on this debut disc.

This is the second full-length album for the young Texas-based singer-songwriter, recorded at his home while he was recovering from major back surgery.

The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter's first outing in five years is a loose concept album set in the year 1947.

Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells.

This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.

The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks.

The third full-length for indie singer-songwriter Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was recorded with Calvin Johnson and Phil Elverum (The Microphones).

The second full-length album for the model/actor-turned-singer from San Francisco.

This is the debut album for the band formed by Conor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward.

The latest solo album for the singer was produced by the late Jerry Finn.

After 40+ years in the business, Neil Diamond finally receives his first No. 1 record with this album produced by Rick Rubin.

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.

London-born, 19-year-old jazz vocalist Nellie McKay makes her debut with this 2-disc set produced by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. Unlike contemporaries such as Norah Jones, McKay brings a darker edge and a sense of humor (and even a hint of hip hop) to her songs, all of which she wrote herself.

The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's sophomore effort comes a full three years after her debut, 'Whoa, Nelly!'

Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.

The Swedish singer-songwriter and former soccer player is backed by Mercury Rev on his latest release (which originally emerged in 2004 in Europe).

Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.

Steve Albini co-produced the artist's first album in three years.

The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.

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

The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter's second solo recording again sets his instrumentation against a moody electronic backdrop.

Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.

The singer-songwriter's first solo album in six years also marks his first collaboration with legendary producer and artist Brian Eno. (Finally, a worthy successor to Garfunkel!) Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock guest.

Weller's latest--his first disc of new material in three years-- is louder and rock-ier than other recent efforts.

The fourth LP for the singer-songwriter (who is also a member of The Thorns) is his first without longtime producer Brendan O'Brien, as Droge handles production chores himself.

The sophomore LP for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is similar in sound to his 2001 debut 'Musicforthemorningafter.'

Dave Grohl and the Dixie Chicks guest on the singer-songwriter's third album.

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

The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).

The folk artist wrote, recorded, and produced the album of songs with the help of Mads Brauer.

The album contains music written for a dance choreographed by Adrienne Hart.

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

'Happenstance' is the first solo LP for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter, who has also recorded with the funk band Bumpus.

The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years.

The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).

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

The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee.

This solo set by the frontman of the (still intact) Old 97s was produced by Jon Brion, and ventures away from the alt-country sound of that group's work.

The second solo disc from the Old 97s frontman includes contributions from Rachael Yamagata and Jon Brion.

The sixth album for the indie-folk singer-songwriter was recorded in Texas and Arizona with a cast of up to eight backing musicians.

The singer-songwriter reunites with producer J.D. Foster for his eighth album, which also finds him backed by former members of Guided By Voices.

The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England.

This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.

This is the guitarist's first solo acoustic album in nearly 25 years.

The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals.

'Evening' represents Jones' first album of self-penned material in six years. The roster of guests includes Nels Cline, David Hidalgo, Grant Lee Phillips and Bill Frisell.

The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ).

The latest album for the singer-songwriter features Allison Krauss, Ben Harper, Bill Frisell, Jon Brion, and Vic Chesnutt as guest artists.

The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.

Gillian Welch guests on Hitchcock's latest solo offering, produced by David Rawlings.

His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.

The country singer-songwriter follows 'Fate's Right Hand' with an 11-song set that includes a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and John Prine on Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm."

The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.

The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time.

Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis.

Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.