The live album of Rufus Wainwright's recreation of Judy Garland's 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall.

John McEntire produced this third album for the Chicago indie rockers led by Jim Elkington.

The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters.

Covers are nothing new for the Roxy Music frontman, but 'Dylanesque' marks the first time Ferry has dedicated an entire album to the work of a single artist. (That would be Bob Dylan, in case you didn't notice the title.)

Scott Weiland and company return with their second album.

Dan the Automator co-produced this sophomore set for the English rockers led by Barrie Cadogan.

The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.

Pete Doherty tries to get out of the tabloids and into critic's hearts with his latest album.

Chris Carrabba returns to acoustic rock on the band's fifth album.

The Canadian artist's sixth full length album.

M. Ward and the Kronos Quartet are among the guests on the singer's third album.

Band member Adam Schlesinger produced FOW's long-awaited fourth studio album, which follows four years after their breakthrough hit 'Welcome Interstate Managers.'

The Chicago band's third album marks their Matador debut. John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.) produces.

Steve Fisk produced this sophomore set for the--dare we say it--cinematic Los Angeles-based band, now a four-piece after the departure of co-founder Jason Hammons and the addition of two new members.

Glen Ballard produces the ex-Eurythmics singer's fourth album.

Los Angeles rapper Regan Farquhar returns with an album produced by Boom Bip and DJ Nobody.

This third LP is the first release since 2004 for the Texas-based choral/symphonic rock group fronted by Tim DeLaughter.

"Drastic Fantastic" is KT's studio follow-up to her successful debut CD.

'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.

The country singer follows her disappointing sophomore set with this third album, which includes multiple co-writes with John Rich (of Big & Rich).

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

The sixth album from the veteran electronica act includes guest appearances by Willy Mason, The Klaxons, Fatlip and Midlake.

This is the second LP for the ever-growing prog-rock collective that calls both England and Texas home.

The Long Island trio moves away from a major label for this album.

The Mark E. Smith-led band's 26th studio album (give or take) features yet another new lineup of musicians (who also play in Los Angeles outfit Darker My Sweet), as the previous set mutinied on tour last year.

Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.

This third collaboration between jazz drummer Reid and Four Tet's Hebden was again recorded live, without any edits or overdubs.

Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love."

Pearl Jam's lead singer goes solo with music based on his works for the film of the same name.

Gil Norton produced this second album for the Paul Smith-fronted UK rock outfit, who debuted in 2005 with the Mercury Music Prize-nominated 'A Certain Trigger.'

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.

This latest release for Scott Herren's Catalan- and tropicalia-themed Prefuse 73 side project is basically a Herren solo record, with the producer even singing on a number of tracks. Other vocalists include Mia Doi Todd and Jose Gonzalez.

The Icelandic group releases their fourth album.

The Los Angeles band's follow-up to their 2004 release, Treble & Tremble.

Actually, they're from Sweden. Numbering a Polyphonic Spree-esque 29 members, the Emanuel Lundgren-led collective made their full-length debut in 2006 with the unusually chipper 'Friends,' which hit the States in early 2007.

Alicia Keys' third album includes guest vocalists Marsha Ambrosius, John Mayer, and Linda Perry.

Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album.

The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second 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 Australian band's follow-up after its remix album, "We Died, They Remixed."

It has been five years, but Maroon 5 finally return with a follow-up to their huge-selling 2002 debut 'Songs About Jane.' The producers include Mike Elizondo, Mark "Spike" Stent, and Eric Valentine.

Rob Cavallo and Butch Walker are among the numerous producers on the Canadian pop singer's third album, which is preceeded by the single "Girlfriend."

The album by Weezer's frontman features home demos from 1992 to 2007.

'Sun' is the first release in six years for the post-rock outfit whose members include Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Adem Ilhan.

The Dublin, Ireland band returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Burn The Maps.'

This is the third album for the Britrock-influenced Swedish band.

Frontman Jay Farrar produced the band's fifth album.

Kele Okereke & co. try to avoid the sophomore slump with this highly-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut 'Silent Alarm.'

This all-covers album includes Smith's takes on songs by Tears For Fears, Stevie Wonder, Nirvana, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan.

This is the second LP for the Chicago emo band.

The collection of b-sides and remixes also features Lou Reed on one track.

The rocker's first album of originals in six years includes the Chevy Trucks themesong "Our Country."

The Birmingham, England group tries to escape the sophmore slump and comparisons to other bands with their second album.

Michael's debut album features Wyclef Jean, Lupe Fiasco, Saigon, and Q Tip.

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

The Azure Ray singer's second solo set was recorded with Spoon's Jim Eno and Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster as well as Memphis producer Doug Easley. Conor Oberst guests.

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

The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.

The ironic Washington, D.C. post-rockers return with their first album in three years.

The rock band reunites (with a new drummer) for a new album.

Prince returns with his 24th studio album--but not without a bit of controversy.

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

The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.

The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.

The first of two volumes of EPs produced by their guitarist Teppei Teranishi.

The London band's second album was produced by Jim Abiss and Brendan Lynch.

This is the second solo album for the Depeche Mode singer.

Producer and Beastie Boys collaborator Mark Ramos-Nishita returns with a solo vocal-driven album, his first release in nearly six years (and his first output for Jack Johnson's label).

After five years of working on other projects, including film scores, Underworld returns with their fifth album.

The third album for the German electronica artist.

Seal's first studio album since 2003 includes a duet with his wife Heidi Klum.

The fourth album for the artist also known as Savath & Savalas.

Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest.

This debut for New York rapper Shawn Mims--which includes his hit single "This Is Why I'm Hot"--was produced by Miami's Blackout Movement.

The singer's third disc was produced by David Kahne and features an unlikely contribution on bass from Mike Watt (The Minutemen).

The seventh album for the indie rock band.

Despite the title, this is the third album for the young British soul singer. Raphael Saadiq produces, with Lauryn Hill and Common guesting.

Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.

The second artist album from the acclaimed DJ and producer (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen) is filled with covers, as Ronson takes on works by artists as diverse as Radiohead, The Smiths, Britney Spears, Coldplay and Ryan Adams. Both Winehouse and Allen guest, along with Robbie Williams, Phantom Planet and Kasabian.

Apparently no longer trapped in the closet, the crooner enlists Young Jeezy, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and T.I. to help enliven this upbeat successor to 2005's 'TP.3 Reloaded.'

Album number six is the first new release in four years for the shock-rocker, who recorded the disc with guitarist Tim Skold.

L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.