The British rock band uses a vast variety of musical instruments and styles for its second album.

The Los Angeles band's debut album is the latest to incorporate afropop to its sound.

Chaz Bundick is the one-man project behind Toro Y Moi. He mixes the best musical elements from across the globe, including electronic, psychedelic-rock, and R&B on his first full length record.

Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings.

Classical-minimalist composer Ben Frost makes eerie, ambient-electronic noise in By the Throat.

The latest album for the singer-songwriter is 12 tracks (14 on the deluxe edition or 15 with the iTunes bonus track) of traditional and original holiday songs.

Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez Lopez releases his first Spanish-only solo album.

The fifth studio album for the Scottish rock trio was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.

The debut album for the grunge band is remastered and reissued with a 1990 live recording of a concert at Portland, Oregon's Pine Street Theatre.

The latest album for the punk rock band features guest artists from such bands as Cave In, Genghis Tron, Neurosis, and Hatebreed.

This is the second album for the Austin, Texas indie rock band.

The debut album for the band led by Florence Welch was produced by Paul Epworth, James Ford and Steve Mackay.

The second album for the band features a film directed by the band's lead singer, Charles Fink.

The latest album for the indie rock band features Quasi's Sam Coomes, Treepeople's Scott Schmaljohn, Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, John McMahon, and Roger Manning as guest musicians.

This is the debut album for the South London quartet.

Rick Rubin produces the latest album for the North Carolina band.

This is the third album for the country singer who was a finalist on Nashville Star.

This is the second album with ex-My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm O'Ciosoig for Hope Sandoval.

Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified."

This is the second album for the Los Angeles-based indie band.

The second album for the W. Cullen Hart-led indie rock band is its first in eight years.

This is the third solo album for the British singer-songwriter.

The fifth album for the Danish band was produced by Rich Costey.

Menomena's Brent Knopf releases the first album of his solo project, Ramona Falls, which features more than 30 guests musicians.

The two-disc set contains some biggest hits, band favorites, and rare singles.

Jay Farrar returns to Son Volt to release the band's sixth album.

The debut album for the Scottish indie-rock quartet.

The second album for the alt-rock band since it reunited in 2005 is its first on the Jagjaguwar label.

The latest EP for the Atlanta, Georgia indie-rock band was produced by Nicolas Vernhes.

The 28-track collection of unreleased tracks from the rapper/producer, who passed away three years ago, was produced by his mother and arranged by Pete Rock.

The fourth album for the rock band is the first with its new guitarist, Matthew Fazzi (Fred Mascherino left to pursue a solo career.)

The fourth album for the Pittsburgh indie band was produced by Dave Fridmann.

The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records.

The second album for the band was produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel.

The fourth album for the Canadian rocker was produced with Digitalism, Simian Mobile Disco and Soulwax.

The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock band was produced by Dave Cooley.

Amon Tobin and Joe "Doubleclick" Chapman join together to release their debut album together featuring Sway, Ms. Jade, and Ce'Cile as guests.

The fourth album for the British rock band was co-produced with Dan Austin and John Leckie.

The second album on the Team Love label for the three brothers from upstate New York.

The third album for the Washington-based metal band was produced by Randall Dunn.

The latest album for Daniel Dumile, who dropped MF from his name and now goes by Doom.

The Knife's Karin Dreijer Andersson releases her solo album under the name Fever Ray.

The Canadian electronica artist releases his latest album.

The second album for the son of Steve Earle was produced by RS Field and Steve Poulton.

The fifth album for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann.

The Harvard graduate releases his debut American album.

This is the third album for the Minnesota rapper, who is also a member of punk band Building Better Bombs.

The Kevin Barnes-led sextet releases its follow-up to 2007's Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?

The latest release from the trio of rockers from San Francisco.

The latest album for the band from Nashville was produced by Mark Nevers and Roger Moutenot.

The sixth album for the rapper features guest artists such as Ludicris, Rihanna, Usher, Jay-Z, kayne West, Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, and John Legend.

The sophomore album for the rock band started by Something Corporate's Andrew McMahon.

This is the debut album for the alternative rock band who met in high school and now are based in Athens, Georgia.

One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.

The Chicago-based indie rock band releases its second full-length album.

Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.

The British heavy metal band releases its latest album, produced with Cameron Webb.

The latest solo album for the Wu-Tang member features guests such as Masta Killa, RZA, and Young Justice.

The sophomore album for the New Jersey punk-rock band was produced by Ted Hutt.

The third album for the Wu-Tang Clan member as Bobby Digital features Thea and George Harrison's son as guest artists.

This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet.

The debut album for the New York City-based band was produced by S*A*M* and Sluggo.

The debut album for the Montreal, Quebec-based indie rock trio.

The third album for the indie rock duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince.

The band returns with its latest album. With guests musicians Andrew Broder and Mark Erickson of Fog.

The fourth album for the Florida-based alt-country singer features the band Olabelle and was produced by Joe Pernice.

Erykah Badu's latest album was produced by 9th Wonder, Madlib, Mike "Chav" Chavarria, and Bilal.

This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni.

David Fridmann produced the debut full-length album for the New York-based band.

After the Spanish-only album "Como Ama Una Mujer" earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez returns with her latest English-language album.

The English singer's latest includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller, and Phil Manzanera as guests.

The third album for the band led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug.

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

The Boss is back with his E Street Band.

Guest appearances by El-P, Cage, Breeze Brewin, Rob Sonic, and John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats are featured on Aesop Rock's latest album.

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

The Canadian indie rock band's mellow fourth album.

The Brooklyn-born hip-hop artist's third album features such guests as UGK, Justin Timberlake and Norah Jones.

The UK rapper returns with her second album, which was recorded in several countries.

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

The Texan siblings release their second full-length album.

A best-of collection from the band led by singer Shirley Manson.

The third album for the German electronica artist.

The fifth and last full album for the UK band. In the future they will release only singles.

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