The singer-songwriter began recording her fourth studio album in secret in 2008 or 2009.

The blues-rock guitarist's latest album was produced by Kevin Shirley and includes Blondie Chaplin, David Letterman drummer Anton Fig, Carmine Rojas, and Aerosmith's Brad Whitford as guest musicians.

This seven-track EP from the Northern California indie pop band led by Justin Vallesteros is a follow-up to its 2011 debut full-length, Idle Labor.

The seventh studio album for the Massachusetts metal band was produced by Killswitch Engage/Times of Grace guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz.

The debut release on Epic for Death Grips is the first of two albums released this year by the Sacramento alternative rap trio.

This is the debut full-length album for the Icelandic folk rock band that won the Músiktilraunir, their homeland's battle of the bands competition, in 2010.

Already number one in her home country, the fifth release from the Norwegian singer-songwriter was produced by Lars Horntvedt.

The fourth release for the Canadian artist Claire Boucher is her first on the 4AD label.

This is the debut full-length album from the duo of singer Jamie Scott and producer Tommy D.

This is the third of the Balloon Trilogy mixtapes offered for free via download by Canadian artist, Abel Tesfaye.

This is Manchester-based DJ and producer Andy Stott's latest album for Modern Love.

The Canadian progressive rock band releases a two-disc set recording of its April 15, 2011, concert at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

The title of the collection is somewhat of a misnomer because the eight-disc set contains the band's four albums remastered by Johnny Marr, three compilations, and a live album.

The third album for the British thrash metal band is its first without bass player Mike Alexander, who died in 2009.

The debut album from the Swiss-German pop duo of Valeska Steiner and Sonja Glass was produced by Philip Steinke.

The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes tracks that span her recording career for both Arista and Columbia Records.

The New York punk collective's latest album was mainly written while singer-songwriter-producer Jeff Rosenstock was in Belize.

The third album for the metal band from Riverside, California, was produced by Steve Evetts.

The indie band from Providence, Rhode Island, release a nine-part concept album, featuring nine EPs, each dedicated to a different color.

The debut full-length album for the hardcore Pennsylvania band was produced by Walter Schreifels.

The dance rock band from Denmark releases what it calls a mini-album, with a full-length album set to come out later this year.

The seventh studio album from the alternative rock band has Dave Grohl bringing in producer Butch Vig (of Nirvana's Nevermind fame) for its latest release.

A compilation of songs from the English electronic band led by Daniel Hunt.

The third album for the Australian features guest vocals by The Prodigy's Liam Howlett, Porcupine Tree's Steve Wilson, and the band In Flames.

This is the debut album for the Detroit rap group that includes Apollo Brown, Journalist 103, and DJ Soko.

The third Philadelphia band led by Ben Daniels releases its third full-length album.

Joe Barresi produced the latest album for the southern California punk band who celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2010.

Little Big Town's fourth studio album was produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick, who also contributed as a songwriter on the album.

The Montreal band return with their third studio album of soaring anthems and varied instrumentation, a pairing that has successfully secured their place as indie rock royalty.

OutKast's Big Boi goes solo with an album featuring guest appearances from such artists as Jamie Foxx, Janelle Monae, B.o.B., Gucci Mane, Too Short, and George Clinton.

This is the third solo album for the San Francisco artist.

The sixth album for the rock band was recorded and released as a substitution (with Sergio Vega on bass) to Eros which was put on hold when bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a serious car accident.

The third and final album for the influential band sees its third release, which includes the until-now-out-of-print David Bowie mix and a live CD of the 1973 performance at the Atlanta rock club, Richards. A deluxe edition also includes a DVD and a CD of outtakes, rare tracks, and alternate versions of songs.

The third instrumental album for the rock project started by Isis members Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide is its first since Josh Graham left in 2008.

The second album for the Texas heavy metal rock band was produced by Howard Benson.

The sixth studio album for the metal band was produced with Jamie King.

The ninth studio album for the Seattle-based alt rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien.

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

The debut album for the Cleveland-born who helped cowrite four tracks on Kayne West's "808s & Heartbreak."

Inspired partly by a Salman Rushdie essay, the California metal band's fourth album was produced by Matt Radosevich.

The fourth album for the French rock band was produced with Philippe Zdar.

The latest album for the rock band from Seattle was produced by Phil Ek.

The follow-up to "The Undisputed Truth," this EP features B-sides and some new material.

The Athens, Ohio indie-rock band releases its latest album.

The ex-American Idol finalist releases her debut album.

The rerelease of the indie-rock band's 1997 album features B-sides and live recordings.

This assortment of singles, B-sides, and live songs from The Smiths was chosen with the help of Morrissey and Johnny Marr.

The second album for the Los Angeles band features new member Sisely Treasure, who replaced Carah Faye Charnow.

Q-Tip returns to release his first solo album in nine years with guests such as D'Angelo, Amanda Diva, Norah Jones, and Raphael Saadiq.

The fourth album for the French metal band features Lamb of God's Randy Blythe as a guest vocalist on one track.

This is the sophomore album for the country singer from Alabama who helped cowrite hits for George Strait and Trace Adkins.

The latest album for the alt-rock band from Illinois features songs about a breakup, with each song representing a month after the breakup.

The sophomore album for MTV's "Making the Band 3" group features Missy Elliot on one track.

The debut album from ex-DeYarmond Edison member Justin Vernon.

The second live album for the duo features the June 14th, 2007 concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.

Sufjan Stevens is among the guests on the Brooklyn band's follow-up to their acclaimed 2005 release 'Alligator.'

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

The ninth album from the British progressive-rock band.

The Long Island emo band's major-label debut was co-produced by Mike Sapone.

This highly-anticipated and highly-theatrical concept album follow's the New Jersey band's 2004 breakthrough hit 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.'

The 'Basics' in the title of this double-disc set are the jazzy blues and soul sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, which Aguilera tackles with the help of Linda Perry and DJ Premier.

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

This two-disc set compiles 23 live performances culled from a four-night stand at the Vic Theatre in the band's native Chicago earlier in 2005.

Lee Ann Womack guests on the Texan's 33rd album.

The late singer-songwriter was nearly done with this highly anticipated album at the time of his death in 2003.

The Canadian punk-pop outfit returns with a fourth LP, produced by Greig Nori. The disc is named after a UN worker (Chuck Pelletier) who helped the band escape violence in the Congo while they were there shooting a film.

The second solo disc for the acclaimed R&B producer features an appearance from his former bandmates in Tony Toni Tone.

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 co-ed Washington, D.C. indie-rock foursome make their debut with this 11-track disc produced by Brian McTear.

A commercial and critical success in the UK upon its release in the fall of 2003, 'Absolution' marks the third album for the English rockers (who frequently draw comparisons to Radiohead--but then again, who doesn't?). It also marks their first time working with producer Rich Costey.

The indie singer-songwriter's fourth solo album, produced by Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith, follows on the heels of his critically-lauded 2003 effort 'Greetings From Michigan.'

The hugely successful Tennessee-based singer returns with a follow-up to the triple platinum 'No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems.' He took almost a full year to record these 11 new tracks, including the title cut featuring a guest appearance by Uncle Kracker.

This is the debut disc for the 18-year-old London-based rapper (born Dylan Mills), who has been heralded by (among others) Uncut magazine as "good as any MC currently active on Earth."

This sophomore disc finds the young emo band expanding on its sound with the help of producer Steven Haigler (Pixies, Quicksand).

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

This debut disc from the hyped London garage band (deemed the UK's version of The Strokes by British music mags) was produced by The Clash's Mick Jones.

Married to Faith Hill and the son of former relief pitcher Tug McGraw, Tim McGraw returns with an album recorded with his road band, the Dancehall Doctors. Included here is a cover of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer."

The very, very distinctive Icelandic band generated an enormous amount of positive press (and deservingly so) for their previous effort, 'Ágætis Byrjun,' which led to a major-label deal and this album, which, like each of its eight tracks, does not have a real title.

The 22-year-old pop star's second English-language album includes 20 new tracks, most penned by Aguilera herself, although suddenly ubiquitous Linda Perry assists on four songs. Guests include Alicia Keys, Redman, and Dave Navarro.

This Los Angeles-based electroclash outfit is the brainchild of Matt Sims, who comes a close second to Beck in terms of pulling off a quality Prince imitation on this, his debut full-length.

Although their ride has been rocky at times, the Los Angeles band is nearing its 20th anniversary. (And if you grew up listening to the band, doesn't that make you feel old.) This, their eighth album, finds the Chili Peppers working with producer Rick Rubin.

This sample-driven Austrialian dance outfit scored a hit in its homeland with this, its debut full-length release (following three EP releases since 1997). The UK music press created a publicity avalanche for the band in the Spring of 2001, as the album picked up strong reviews (quotes from some appear below) and was featured in numerous articles. Packed with over 600 samples of recordings dating from the 1950's to the present (each one credited in the liner notes!) as well as original instrumentation, 'Since I Left You' is a varied and unique record.

Ian Astbury & Co. return with their first album of new material since 1994.

This soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's musical has a little bit of everything -- often within a single song. For example, Beck and Timbaland covering David Bowie's "Diamond Dogs." Or Bowie himself with Massive Attack on a new song, "Nature Boy." There's also Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink on the Pattie LaBelle track "Little Marmalade," Bono and Gavin Friday singing "Children of the Revolution," and contributions from Fatboy Slim and Rufus Wainwright. And last, but not least, are the medleys sung by the cast members themselves... just try to imagine Nicole Kidman singing Madonna songs. But was it really necessary to include a cover of "Rhythm of the Night?"

The first album in three years for the indie rockers is an epic 2-CD set.