Scarlett Johansson, 'Anywhere I Lay My Head'
The Hollywood A-list star covers Tom Waits on her debut album, enlisting the production help of TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek.


The Ting Tings, 'We Started Nothing'
The Brit-pop duo combine energetic beat loops with garage-rock guitars to create an exciting new pop sound on their debut album.


Mason Jennings, 'In the Ever'
The Minneapolis-based folkie opted for an organic recording process in a cabin in the woods to produce his first album for Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records.


Bun B, 'II Trill'
The rapper's second album features performances by Mya, Chamillionaire and Pimp C.


The Wedding Present, 'El Rey'
Former Pixies producer Steve Albini helped the English indie rockers resurrect their classic sound for this collection of California-inspired tunes.


Curt Smith, 'Halfway, Pleased'
The Tears for Fears bassist shows off his signature vocal style on this semi-autobiographical solo album.


Mudhoney, 'The Lucky Ones'
The Seattle-based grunge veterans play aggressive, rhythm-based rock with no shortage of heavy riffs on their ninth album in 20 years.


King Darves, 'The Sun Splits For...The Blind Swimmer'
The New Jersey-based acoustic folk songsmith stands out from the rest of the indie crowd with his deep baritone voice on this De Stijl release.


H20, 'Nothing to Prove'
These New York punk rockers combine hardcore fury with melodic sensibilities on their fifth studio album.


Donna Summer, 'Crayons'
The Queen of Disco is back with her first studio album in 17 years.