Rick Rubin co-produced the band's third album, which is the result of over a year spent in the studio and represents a move away from their established rap-rock sound.

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

Interpol moves to Capitol Records with their third studio album.

The typically eclectic guest lineup on Bjork's first studio album in three years includes Timbaland, a ten-piece all-female horn section, and members of Konono No. 1, Lightning Bolt, Antony & The Johnsons, and LFO.

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.

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

The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist.

Before forming the 1990s, Jackie McKeown and Jamie McMorrow were in The Yummy Furs, which once included two members of Franz Ferdinand.

The band return with their first new material in 28 years.

The debut album for the trio from New York.

Her first English-language album since 2003 includes songs written by the Eurythmics' David A. Stewart, Linda Perry, and Ne-Yo.

The eighth album from the New York-based group.

The ninth album from the British progressive-rock band.

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

The Chicago pop-punk band face high expectations for this fourth album after its predecessor, their major-label debut 'From Under The Cork Tree,' brought their first taste of mainstream success. Jay-Z (briefly) guests.

Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.

Trent Reznor offers his vision of a bleak future (the year 2022, to be exact) on this 16-track concept album.

The sophomore album for the rapper from Chicago features artist such as Snoop Dogg, Pooh Bear and Unkle.

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

The third solo album from Animal Collective's Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) is completely unlike its predecessor, as it is both upbeat and electronic, sounding like a spacey, 21st century Beach Boys album.

Josh Homme's fifth QOTSA disc includes guest appearances by The Strokes' Julian Casablancas and returnee Mark Lanegan. Oddly, however, the disc does not include its title track collaboration with Trent Reznor, which was released separately.

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."

Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.

The rapper's first album in two years includes appearances by Eminem, Justin Timberlake, and Mary J. Blige and production from Timbaland and Dr. Dre.

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.

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

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

The unique New York four-piece math-rock outfit (that includes members of Helmet and Don Caballero) follows a string of three acclaimed 2004 EPs with this debut full-length, which adds (heavily processed) vocals into their mix of live and programmed instrumentation for the first time.

This is the full-length debut for Stockholm, Sweden trance producer Axel Willner.

Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells.

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

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

Their 18th album overall, 'Snakes' is the Canadian trio's first studio outing since 2002's 'Vapor Trails.' Nick Raskulinecz co-produced.

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

The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.

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.

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.)

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

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

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).

'We Were Dead,' the Isaac Brock-led band's follow-up to its breakthrough 2004 hit 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' is their first release to feature their newest member, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. The Shins' James Mercer guests on three tracks.

The English singer wrote half of the songs while at Ibiza.

The debut album for the Scottish-born musician, who most recently worked on Kylie Minogue's comeback album.

'Memory' marks the former Beatle's first release for Starbucks' Hear Music label. David Kahne produced the 13-song set.

The sophomore album for the group led by the former singer/guitarist of Blink-182 and Box Car Racer, Tom DeLonge.

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

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

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.

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

The Austin-based duo releases its first new album in six years.

Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).

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

The latest, two-disc album from one of Damon Albarn's bands contains remixes and demos.

The former Moloko singer returns with her second solo album.

The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band.

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

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

The Finnish hard rock band's sixth album includes one song that is over 10 minutes long.

The British artist's debut album was one of the nominees for the 2007 Mercury Prize.

Polyphonic Spree member Annie Clark releases her debut album.

Money Mark guests on this all-instrumental, post-punk-influenced, 12-track set for the veteran hip-hop outfit.

This is the solo debut for the former frontman of Suede and The Tears.

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

This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.

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

The "American Idol" winner returns with her follow-up to her multiaward winning debut.

Known for his appearance on Zero 7's album, he releases the follow-up to his debut.

Drummer Terry Bozzio only features in half of the tracks on Korn's eighth album, which ends their current contract with Virgin.

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

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

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

Conor Oberst & co. branch out into country and orchestral pop on their latest 13-track set, which finds them joined by guests Gillian Welch, Janet Weiss, and M. Ward.

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

Originally conceived for Nike as a workout mix and released on iTunes, the physical release includes three songs previously available only in the UK.

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

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

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

The Canadian indie rock band's mellow fourth album.

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

The seventh album produced by Kanye West (who also guests on one track), features appearances from Lily Allen, DJ Premier, D'Angelo, and Bilal.

The fifth album from the Australian band includes Luke Steele, Julian Hamilton, and Paul Mac as guests.

They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.

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 fifth studio album for the Scottish four-piece includes production work from Nigel Godrich and Brian Eno.

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