The twin-CD set 'New Moon' compiles two dozen rare tracks recorded by the late singer-songwriter from 1994-1997.

This sophomore effort finds the former "Nashville Star" contestant becoming a bona-fide star (albeit from Texas rather than Tennessee). It combines eight Lambert originals with three covers.

The seventh album for the German-born singer features Pat Metheny, Jason Lindner, and Robert Glasper.

The New Jersey hardcore rock band's third album is their first without drummer Chris Pennie.

The Austin band serves up their latest album hoping fans go ga ga over it.

Portland, Ore. ambient electronica artist Matthew Cooper returns with a fourth album.

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

The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.

The folk singer returns after six years with her newest album.

This is the debut album for the son of the late Mali musician Ali Farka Toure.

Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar.

This self-titled disc is the first release for the new project from Nick Cave, who adds "guitar player" to his CV. Seeing as how most of the Bad Seeds join in as well, we're still not sure why the new name was necessary. (Actually, it sounds even more like their earlier band, The Birthday Party.)

Jay-Z's 10th studio album features Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Kayne West, Beanie Sigel, Nas, Bilal, and Pharrell Williams.

This Alan Moulder-produced disc from the Kazu Makino-fronted band follows three years after 'Misery Is A Butterfly.'

Previously known as Manitoba, Daniel Snaith returns with his latest album.

The former Moloko singer returns with her second solo album.

The ultrahyped British rockers return with a quick successor to their Mercury Prize-winning 2006 debut.

Experimental electronica artist Stefan Betke returns with his first full-length in four years.

The Portland-based indie band releases its third album.

The ninth album from the British progressive-rock band.

This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests.

Jason Molina releases four albums from four recordings sessions in a box set that includes a DVD, postcards, and a medallion.

The fourth studio album from the Austin, Texas-based band mixes it up with the help of Jim Eno of Spoon.

Quirky, flamboyant, and young, English multi-instrumentalist Wolf makes his major-label debut with this third album of electro-folk-glam-rock. Marianne Faithfull guests.

His age? 58. And "At My Age" marks the first studio recording for the English singer-songwriter in six 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).

This is the fourth full-length for the Canadian indie-rock band led by Carey Mercer (also of Swan Lake).

The French dance duo known for remixing songs from the likes of Franz Ferdinand emerge with their debut album.

The debut album was nominated for the Mercury Prize for best British album this year.

The Chicago-based singer-songwriter returns with his tenth album of literate and eclectic indie rock.

This is the first LP for the Sheffield, England co-ed five-piece fronted by Kate Jackson. Steve Mackey (Pulp) produced.

The second posthumous release from the acclaimed hip-hop producer, this double-disc set is actually a greatly-expanded resissue of his hard-to-find 2003 EP of the same name.

Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006.

The slowcore trio (including new bassist Matt Livingston) reunites with producer Dave Fridmann.

Kevin Barnes injects atypically autobiographical subject matter into his danceable indie-pop tunes on his latest Of Montreal release.

Jack and Meg White spent a whopping three weeks (an eternity by White Stripes standards) in Nashville recording their sixth studio album.

The Canadian electronic band releases its sophomore album.

The Danish duo return with their second album.

This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.

Former The Band drummer/singer returns with a solo album.

The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.

The follow-up album from the trio headed by Zach Condon.

A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc.

Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.

The British singer's latest album was produced by John Parrish and Flood.

The rock-influenced piano trio's fifth album mixes originals with covers of songs by David Bowie ("Life On Mars"), Tears For Fears ("Everybody Wants To Rule The World") and Rush ("Tom Sawyer").

The second album from Side One Dummy Records for the New York band who are influenced by gypsy music.

The Canadian twins' latest album features members of Death Cab for Cutie and AFI.

The instrumental post-rock band from Texas returns after a four-year wait with this fourth studio album.

The debut album for the trio from New York.

The quintet from Madison, Wisconsin self-releases their debut album.

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw guest on Lori McKenna's first album with a major label.

El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta.

The fourth album for the Oakland, California metal band.

The producer of Spoon's Gimme Fiction, explore 9/11 and politics again.

The rapper from Houston releases his latest album, which features artists such as Lil Wayne, T.I., and Wacko.

LaVette's latest features the Drive-By Truckers as her backing band.

'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner.

New York guitarist Stern (who blends harder, experimental rock with more typical indie-rock tunes) makes her debut with this 13-song set co-produced by Zach Hill (Hella).

'Beyond' is the alt-rock band's first album with its original lineup--including J. Mascis and Lou Barlow--since 1988.

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

After eght years Pharoah Monch returns with his new album.

"Ten Pieces" is the fourth album for Swedish psych-rocker Gustav Ejstes, who is joined here by guitarist Reine Fiske.

This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae.

The third album for the soul singer.

The San Diego indie rock band releases their fourth album.

As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.

Canadian singer-songwriter (and Broken Social Scene member) Leslie Feist returns with her third album and major label debut. Jamie Lidell guests.

Vanessa Carlton's third album is her first on The Inc. label.

This is the New York-based funk band's third studio album.

The two-disc album contains more than two dozen guests, including Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.

It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter.

The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album.

The rapper's delayed follow-up to 2001's 'Malpractice' was produced by Timbaland, Eminem, Erick Sermon, Scott Storch, and Rockwilder. Method Man and Nate Dogg also guest.

San Francisco Bay Area DJ/producer David P. Madson's latest album.

The eighth album from the New York-based group.

This is the debut full-length for the Glasgow band fronted by James Graham.

The Brothers Followill reunite with producers Ethan Johns and Angelo Petraglia for their first album in over two years.

The debut album for the Canadian indie artist, who was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize in 2007.

The Seattle band's follow-up to their debut album.

Jason Swinscoe's first Cinematic Orchestra disc in five years is indeed a soundtrack... to an imaginary film.

Lily Allen and the Arctic Monkeys guest on the UK artist's third album.

The former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer returns after three years with his latest solo album.

Polyphonic Spree member Annie Clark releases her debut album.