Various Artists - 2007 Grammy Nominees

Despite what you might think upon seeing phrases like "Sexyback," "My Humps" and "James Blunt" on the cover of the album, the Grammys are still an institution dedicated to honoring the best of the year's music.

The Good, the Bad and the Queen - The Good, the Bad and the Queen

Supergroup-happy Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) rounds up Paul Simonon of the Clash, Simon Tong of the Verve and Fela Kuti band leader Tony Allen for his newest venture's debut.

The Shins - Wincing the Night Away

The third effort from every O.C. and Garden State fan's favorite indie rock group will also be their final album for Sub Pop.

Other releases

Clinic - Visitations

Deerhoof - Friend Opportunity

Grateful Dead - Live at the Cow Palace: New Years Eve 1976

Kristin Hersh - Learn to Sing Like a Star

John Mellencamp - Freedom's Road

Menomena - Friend and Foe

Beverly Mitchell - Beverly Mitchell

Of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?

Pretty Ricky - Late Night Special

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Damo Suzuki - Please Heat This Eventually

Sonny Rollins - Sonny, Please

Saliva - Blood Stained Love Story

Kenny Wayne Shepherd - 10 Days Out (Blues from the Backroads)

- Compiled by Dustin Pangonis