Recent and Upcoming Album Releases

March 26:

Hilary Duff - Dignity. The Disney constituency's favorite pop singer returns with her third album, featuring pretty decent first single "With Love."

Jennifer Lopez - Come Una Mujer. Lopez drops her first Spanish language album, her first release since the rather unsuccessful Rebirth from 2005.

April 2:

Timbaland - Shock Value. Producer-of-the-moment responsible for recent big hits for Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado releases his first solo album in years, featuring a line-up of guest stars to rival the Grammy Awards, including Timberlake and Furtado (on first single "Give It to Me"), Missy Elliot, Fall Out Boy, Elton John, 50 Cent, and Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls.

Melanie C - This Time. By all measures, the Spice Girls' time is up, but some are still trying to hold on. Melanie C, arguably one of the more successful at making a solo career, releases her fourth album, featuring light first single "I Want Candy" along with a Guy Chambers/Cathy Dennis-penned "Protected."

Now That's What I Call Music Vol 66. All your faves.

April 9:

Bright Eyes - Cassadaga. Conor Oberst's band drops its 7th studio album.

April 16:

Avril Lavigne - The Best Damn Thing. Lavigne releases her third album, preceded by hot single "Girlfriend" (Top 10 this week in America and Britain), and including a new version of single "Keep Holding On."

Mark Ronson - Version. The other producer-of-the-moment (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Christina Aguilera, Robbie Williams, etc.) releases his solo album with lots of guest stars doing "funky" covers.

Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero. Yes, they're still around.

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin. Danish dance group's 2004 album finally gets a UK release, featuring hit title track and "Self Control"

DT8 Project – Perfect World. Atmospheric trance--a bit of a throwback, but enjoyable. First single "Hold Me Till the End" is getting some play on BBC Radio 1.

April 23:

Arctic Monkeys – Favourite Worst Nightmare. Last year's indie darlings return with their second album, preceded by single "Brianstorm."

Blonde Redhead - 23. New York-based indie band release their 7th album.

Beyonce – B’Day [Deluxe Edition]. Beyonce's 2006 album gets the deluxe edition treatment, with new single "Beautiful Liar (featuring Shakira)" and a second disc of Spanish versions.

April 30:

Natasha Bedingfield – NB. Bedingfield's second album, featuring first single "I Wanna Have Your Babies."

Amerie – Because I Love It. Amerie's new album, featuring cool first single "Take Control."