Until jj signed with Secretly Canadian to release its second full-length album, the identity of the Swedish duo was unknown to the industry at large.

The final installment in the 52-year-old Lowe's comback trilogy follows 1994's 'The Impossible Bird' and 1998's 'Dig My Mood.'

The compilation, which includes six unreleased songs, as well as tracks released earlier on 1999's "Complete Recordings," for the Washington, D.C.-area indie pop band which was originally formed as a side project for members of Whorl and Velocity Girl with Pam Berry as the lead singer.

The third full-length for the quartet from Baltimore was produced by J Robbins.

The ex-Suede member releases his latest solo album.

The fourth album for the Australian singer features a song co-written with Coldplay's Chris Martin.

This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.

The brother-sister duo of Kellin and Taryn Manning was signed to a major-label deal in part on the strength of Taryn's burgeoning acting career, which has seen her in roles on TV's "Boston Public" as well as "crazy/beautiful" and "8 Mile."

This is the second album of new material for 17-year old pop singer Mandy Moore. In case you are keeping score at home, her official bio indicates that she has three cats: Milo, Zoe, and Chloe. Those crazy rock stars!

Produced by Jörgen Elofsson and Peter Nordahl, the ABBA singer returns with her fifth (English language) solo release.

The debut album for the Irish band formed by Neil Hannon and Thomas Walsh was inspired by the game of cricket.

The Glasgow band's fifth album serves as the soundtrack to the Todd Solondz film of the same name--in theory, that is, as only a few minutes of this new material is actually used in the movie (in fact, much of the album was recorded after the movie was released). However, as with a typical soundtrack album, expect snatches of dialogue and numerous instrumental tracks interspersed with fully-developed songs.

This is the second international release for Japanese producer/remixer/artist/recording star Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada), following his 1998 breakthrough debut for Matador, 'Fantasma.' A bit less cut-and-paste than its predecessor, 'Point' still showcases a range of musical styles in its 11 tracks.

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

The Norwegian band best known for it's 1985 hit 'Take On Me' releases its ninth album.

This is the fourth release for the chamber-pop outfit led by--yes--Matthew Pond and based in--you guessed it--Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, to be exact).

This is the third LP for the English trio of vocalist Sarah Nixey, former Auteurs frontman Luke Haines and former Jesus & Mary Chain member John Moore. Together, they sound a bit like Saint Etienne, but with a much more political and satirical approach to their lyrics.

A sequel, of sorts, to Kelly's 1993 album '12 Play.'

The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.

The eight-disc box set features a remaster of Thin Lizzy's 1978 live album as well as new mixes of seven live shows recorded between 1976-1978 with 63 previously unreleased tracks, plus a 48-page booklet.

The British trio releases its first full-length album, which features the Vivian Girls on one song.

The Sweden-based singer releases her latest album produced by Valgeir Sigurdsson.

A better album title would have been 'Nancy Sinatra & Friends,' as the 64-year-old singer collaborates with fans such as Morrissey, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore, Jon Spencer, Pete Yorn and U2.

This is the second full-length release for the Swedish pop duo of Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf.

The debut full-length studio release for the New York rap artist features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Chance The Rapper, Kehlani, and SZA.

The singer wrote many of the songs appearing on 'Mimi,' and even produced one cut, with the remainder of the production duties falling to Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West. Also appearing are Nelly, Twista and Snoop Dogg.

The fifth full-length studio release for the boy band is its first without Zayn Malik, who left the group in March 2015.

This is the debut full-length release for the British neo-R&B singer-songwriter.

This is the debut full-length release for the dance-rock band led by Joe Jonas.

The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.

The second album for the California-born pop singer was produced by John Shanks and her father, Ken Caillat.

On this LP of covers (her fourth disc overall), 19-year-old actress/singer Mandy Moore tackles such songs as The Waterboys' "Whole Of The Moon," XTC's "Senses Working Overtime," Joe Jackson's "Breaking Us In Two" and Cat Stevens' "Moonshadow." Be afraid.

The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.

The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian pop singer features guest appearances from Big Sean, Diplo, Halsey, Travis Scott, and Skrillex.

The first of two planned 2005 releases for the Colombian pop star is this Spanish-language disc, with its English counterpart due in the fall.

The American Idol winner releases her fourth album.

David Jost produces the German band's second English language album.

The third solo album for the producer features appearances by Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Drake, The Fray, Keri Hilson, Chad Kroeger, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.

The latest "American Idol" winner releases her debut album.

The British singer-songwriter who has worked with the Pussycat Dolls and Sugarbabes releases her debut album.

The band releases its first album since the accidental death of guitarist Casey Calvert.

Take That returns with its second album (fifth studio album overall) since their return, again produced by John Shanks.

The poppy British quartet are joined by a nine-piece orchestra on their sophomore effort.

The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Beyonce, Big Sean, Mary J. Blige, Gary Clark Jr., Fabolous, Jay-Z, Pusha T, and Kelly Rowland.

The producer-singer-songwriter returns with his first album to be credited with his new backing band, The Black Widows.

This is the second studio album for the Canadian rock band.

Har Mar's third disc features contributions from Northern State and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and was produced by John Fields (Andrew WK).

The first new release in 12 years from the influential Australian band features founding members Robert Forster and Grant McLennan with backing from members of Sleater-Kinney.

The duo of D.A. Wallach and Max Drummey release their debut album on Pharrell Williams' label after a bidding war by Kanye West's and Jermaine Dupri's own labels.

Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. guest on Madonna's 12th studio album that includes production from Martin Solveig, Benny Benassi, and William Orbit, who also worked on 1998's Ray of Light.

The third full-length release for the R&B singer-songwriter was produced by Shampoo Press & Curl.

The fourth full-length studio release for the London-based pop band features songs co-written by Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, Jamie Scott, and Ed Sheeran,.

The British boy band releases its second full-length release featuring production and songs written by such artists as Ed Sheeran, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, and Dr. Luke.

Janet Jackson's 10th album features Ne-Yo and Missy Elliot.

The first new album in four years from the former Diff'rent Strokes star. (OK, so we've been watching too much Nick at Nite lately.)

The second studio release for the British singer features guest appearances from Becky G, Brandy, and Dizzee Rascal.

The 17-track collection of tracks not included in his discography from the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from J. Cole, James Fauntleroy and Rick Ross.

The second full-length release for the Danish pop group includes influences from R&B and electronic music.

Ne-Yo's latest effort takes on the influence of themes and character archetypes found in sci-fi fantasies and comic books and structures them around a musical plot to create a daring concept album.

The pop singer-songwriter covers country songs for her 11th full-length studio release with guest appearances from Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Jewel, Alison Krauss, and Willie Nelson.

The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Camper, Gary Clark Jr., Koffee, and Rapsody

The fifth studio album for the Canadian singer and producer is also the soundtrack to the documentary of the same name.

The debut full-length album for the granddaughter of theatre school founder Sylvia Young and the daughter of Tony award winner Francis Ruffelle was released in the UK last year.

The former A Camp and Cardigans singer releases her first solo release under her real name.

The full-length debut studio release for the London-based producer features a guest appearance from Chairlift's Caroline Polachek.

The third holiday album for the a cappella quintet features guest appearances from Kelly Clarkson and Maren Morris.

Better remembered for his vocal contributions on Mark Ronson's "Here Comes the Fuzz," as well as his mash-up for the single "Stop Me" as heard on Ronson's album, the Australian R&B vocalist will release his debut album entitled, Love & War.

The Essex-born pop singer, Jessie "J" Cornish, makes her debut and has already created a buzz as the the recent Brit's "Critics Choice" winner.

The debut full-length release for the member of the PC Music collective was produced by A. G. Cook.

The top female finisher on the eighth season of American Idol releases her debut album.

The soundtrack features songs from the first season of the TV show.

The two-disc set for the Swedish rock band is its fifth studio album.

The sophomore album for the New Yorker was produced by Zach Hill

The three-track EP from the British indie pop trio was produced and recorded by the band's own Gus Lobban.

The singer-songwriter's third album contains 12 new studio tracks and two bonus live tracks.

The distinctive-voiced singer hopes to rebound from the disappointing sales of her 2001 sophomore effort 'The Id' with this third LP, which includes Beck and Pharoah Monche among its guests.

The third album for the Canadian singer was produced by Linda Perry.

The four-track EP for singer-songwriter Bea Kristi was recorded with the 1975's Matty Healy and George Daniel.

The first album of new material in more than 15 years in the US for the Welsh singer was produced by Future Cut.

Ryan Hadlock helped produce the fifth studio album for British singer-songwriter, Ed Harcourt. The UK edition includes a seven-track bonus disc.

The second album from Nicki Minaj focuses on her male alter ego Roman Zolanski and features guest appearances from 2Chainz, Chris Brown, Beenie Man, Bobby V, Cam'ron, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nas, Rick Ross, and Young Jeezy.

The third full-length studio release for the British/Irish pop quintet is said to be more "rockier" and features songs written by the band as well as with such artists as Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones & Dougie Poynter of McFly, Jacknife Lee, Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol, and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic.