New Albums

* ... And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, “Source Tags & Codes,” Interscope. The Texans’ major-label debut makes good on the promise of the raw energy and intelligence of its independent releases and a reputation for invigoratingly chaotic concerts.

Also:

Biz Markie, “The Weekend Warrior,” Groove/Attack

Cher, “Living Proof,” Warner Bros.

Clinic, “Walking With Thee,” Domino

The Delphines, “Cosmic Speed,” Conspiracy Music

Neil Finn & Friends, “7 Worlds Collide,” Nettwerk America

Gorillaz, “G-Sides,” Virgin Records

Norah Jones, “Come Away With Me,” Blue Note

Montell Jordan, “Montell Jordan,” Def Jam

Christopher Lawrence, “Around the World,” Moonshine

Lisa Loeb, “Cake and Pie,” A&M;/Interscope

Kylie Minogue, “Fever,” Capitol

Alanis Morissette, “Under Rug Swept,” Maverick

Nappy Roots, “Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz,” Atlantic

Phantom Planet, “The Guest,” Epic

Reverend Horton Heat, “Lucky 7,” Artemis

Various Artists, “Roswell: Original Television Soundtrack,” Nettwerk America

X-Ecutioners, “Built From Scratch,” Loud