The hip-hop producer attempts a "pop" album for the first time on this third release, utilizing all live instrumentation and even singing on almost all of the tracks.

The Australian band's second album was produced by Wayne Connolly (The Vines) and includes their cover of Alphaville's "Forever Young."

The multimedia collective known as the Blue Man Group, who can be seen and heard in ongoing theatrical productions in several cities, in television commercials for Intel, and even on a previous instrumental album 'Audio,' have released here something akin to a real rock'n'roll album. Their assortment of invented instrumentation is now accompanied by more traditional instruments, and vocals are provided by an array of guests, including Dave Matthews, Spalding Gray and Tracy Bonham. Included also are covers of "White Rabbit" and "I Feel Love."

One of two simultaneous releases (Black Letter Days being the other), Devil's Workshop is perhaps the more straightforward of the pair, although like its companion it was recorded direct to 2-track, representing a back-to-basics approach for Black and Co.

Not quite the next Linkin Park album, 'Reanimation' is instead a remix of their entire debut album, 'Hybrid Theory' (actually, a remix of the Japanese version, which contained extra tracks). The 19 songs here have been reinvented by an array of alternative and hip hop musicians and producers, including members of Korn, Jurassic 5, Orgy, and Staind, and given cryptic new titles such as "Rnw@y" and "My{Dsmbr." (You'd think with all the money they're making they could at least buy a vowel.)

This is the third album for project that began as a spin-off from At The Drive-In but has since lost founding guitarist Paul Hinojos (who is replaced for this album with Denali's Keeley Davis).

The debut album for the indie pop band from California.

The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Stephen Street.

This is the third album for the band led by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz.

The third album for the San Diego-based singer-songwriter includes songs that first appeared on three EPs.

No, it's not the "Good Morning America" weatherman singing, it's the sophomore album for the quartet of rockers from New York.

This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.

This is the full-length debut from the four-piece consisting of Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, former Promise Ring members Davey von Bohlen and Dan Didier, and Jawbox founder J. Robbins.

The Louisville, KY retro-electronica outfit, who drew numerous Daft Punk comparisons with their 2002 EP 'Le Funk,' have transitioned into a dance-punk sound with this full-length debut.

The singer's second solo disc includes six tracks co-written with Linda Perry as well as a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry."

The experimental folk-rock duo of Brooklyn-based sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady return with a third album.

Hailing from Los Angeles by way of Kentucky, Chandra and Leigh Watson--aka the Watson Twins--follow up 2008's "Fire Songs" with "Talking to You, Talking to Me." It features members of Everest and My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster.

Chris Thomas (U2, Pulp) produced this brief, self-titled follow up to the Johnny Borrell-led band's 2004 debut 'Up All Night.'

This is the major-label debut for the San Francisco adult alternative band.

The band's first major release since 1996's 'Factory Showroom' features 17 new recordings (including some songs that originally appeared on 1999's self-released 'Long Tall Weekend.').

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

The solo project for the Wilderness singer Colin McCann.

Included on the same CD with The Minus 5's 'Let The War Against Music Begin.'

Marc Bianchi's latest album of electronica-infused indie-pop was recorded in "extreme isolation" in California.

No, it's not a folk album, but Westerberg does handle all of the instruments himself on this latest solo release. (We suppose that it's hard to find replacements for The Replacements.)

The French-based sister duo releases its first album on Sub Pop records after the previous three were released by Touch and Go Records.

Ingrid Michaelson's latest release includes previously unreleased songs, demos, covers, and live recordings, and a portion of the album's sales go to Stand Up to Cancer.

The fifth album for Pennsylvania alt-rockers features a guest appearance from Tricky. "Forever May Not Be Long Enough," the theme song from this summer's "The Mummy Returns," also appears on the album.

Omaha, Nebraska multi-instrumentalist Joe Knapp returns with his second Son, Ambulance full-length, now backed by a full band.

Carly Simon releases her latest album on the Starbuck's new music label, Hear Music.

The second album for the British indie-rock band was produced by Owen Morris.

Brendan O'Brien produced this third release for the Chris Cornell-led band.

This is the debut solo release for former Jane's Addiction/Porno For Pyros frontman Perry Farrell. Many of the tracks are more electronic in nature than his previous output with the two bands. Dave Navarro, Jon Brion, and the Mad Professor are among the guest contributors.

The Welsh band self-produced this fourth studio album.

This is the second LP for the band that was once Spiritualized--that is, before Jason Pierce fired them and hired a new Spiritualized.

A Perfect Circle/Tool's Maynard James Keenan releases the debut album of his side project.

The third studio album for the band is its first on the Majordomo label.

The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.

The fourth album for the California-born artist features solo piano pieces.

The third album for the radio-friendly San Francisco-based alt-rockers is almost a concept album about breaking up with Charlize Theron, which--lest you think the band was getting wacky all of a sudden--band leader Stephan Jenkins actually did do recently.

The latest album for the former members of the English punk group The Prefects was produced by Hans Joachim Irmler (Faust).

Originally self-released in March 2003, 'Land Air Sea' returns in 2004 in a resequenced and remixed version (on Epitaph) for this side project from members of Weezer and Rocket From The Crypt.

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

This is the third full-length for the Brooklyn, New York, indie-rock band.

This is the debut album for the rock band formed by three members of New Order, Jake Evans, and Blur's Alex James appears as a guest.

The second album from the UK duo.

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

The Massachusetts band--now down to the duo of Scott Levesque (vocals, guitars) and Brendan Harney (drums)--returns with their first album in four years.

Sid 'n Susie (Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs) team up together once again to cover the music of the 1970s.

Rob Halford leads the metal band's latest release, a concept album based on the prophet Nostradamus.

The third album for the Athens, Georgia rock band was produced with Ben Allen and features new bassist Tim Deaux.

This is the debut album for Linkin Park's Chester Bennington's side project that includes members from Julian-K.

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.

The (we hope) ironically-titled 'America's Sweetheart' marks the solo debut for the former Hole leader, who co-wrote this album with Linda Perry and Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin.

The Depeche Mode songwriter's second solo album is just like his first (1989's 'Counterfeit'): all covers. Here, he tackles Brian Eno's "By This River," The Velvet Underground's "Candy Says" (oh my), Nick Cave's "In My Time of Dying," Iggy Pop's "Tiny Girls," and seven other works by your favorite artists.

The Canadian band's latest includes two originals and nine covers, including versions of songs by U2, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante.

Ringo returns to Capitol Records to work with long-time producer Mark Hudson. But after a falling out, David A. Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, ends up finishing the record.

This is the debut LP for the Toronto indie-rap collective (excuse us, the "positive hardcore dance-rap band") led by Matt Collins.

The first of an expected two-volume concept album features new drummer Jason Garner.

The emo-pop-punk-with-violin outfit expands their sound for their second major-label release. The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines guests.

The fifth album for the Los Angeles-based rock band was produced by Rod Cervera.

Now together over 20 years as a band, the duo of Johns (Linnel and Flansburgh) return with their 10th studio album (their first for adults in three years), reuniting with producer Pat Dillett (who worked on the pair's 1990 album 'Flood').

The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced with Jim Abbiss.

Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Warren Ellis (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds), and Will Sergeant (Echo and the Bunnymen) guest on the band's first album in four years, which ditches the aggressive, electronic elements of their previous two outings in favor of a more traditional blues-rock homage.

This is the third album for the alt-metal band fronted by David Draiman.

The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini.

This is the first full-length album in over 25 years for the all-girl punk rock band.

This four-piece alt-metal band from Alabama draws frequent comparisons to Linkin Park, and even work with Linkin producer Don Gilmore on this major-label debut album.

The London-based collective is joined this time out by the likes of Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins), John Grant (The Czars) and Paul Anderson (Tram).

The fourth album from the Bay Area indie rockers (led by singer-guitarist Carlos Forster) is their first in three years.

The American Idol contestant returns with his band's follow-up to its Grammy-nominated self-titled debut.

The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan leader's solo debut includes a cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody." Jimmy Chamberlin and Robert Smith guest.

The British rock band releases its EP featuring K'Naan and Tigarah as guest artists, as well as one song with the band's Tim Rice-Oxley on lead vocals.

The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.

The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont.

The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock duo was produced with Michael Patterson and Nic Jodoin.

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.

The typically prolific Black returns with a 27-song, two-disc set produced by Jon Tiven. Among the many musicians lending a hand are Spooner Oldham and Levon Helm (The Band).

The debut album for the 15-member group from San Francisco.

The Northern California alt-metal band returns with a third album.