This Week's New Albums: February 17th 2017

After going self-titled back in 2015 this time Ryan Adams goes to jail with his new album Prisoner.

After the quiet contemplation of his self-titled LP, this is a louder, brasher record taking in influences from AC/DC and ELO, his first recorded since his split with wife Mandy Moore. 

Adams handled the majority of the production himself, but he enlisted the help of Rolling Stones producer Don Was to cut down the 80 songs he’d written to a more manageable 12.

Click here to read our interview with Adams. 

The rapper, who has been through a tough time lately with a spell in rehab for depression and suicidal urges, channels his frustrations into a brand new album.

To help him on this his sixth studio album, Cudi calls on production from Dot da Genius, Mike Dean, Mike Will Made It, Anthony Kilhoffer and Plain Pat, along with guest appearances from André 3000, Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams and Willow Smith.

Click here to read our full preview. 

The big-selling singer-songwriter Macdonald unveils her first studio album in over five years.

The singer has worked on the album with Cam Blackwood, who has worked with both George Ezra and Florence and The Machine in the past, as well as production duo My Riot, who have worked closely in the past with London Grammar and Birdy.

Click here to read our interview with Macdonald.

Ahead of this year's awards some of the biggest hits of 2016 and early 2017 are brought together across three discs. Among those included are hits from Clean Bandit, The Chainsmokers, The 1975 and more. 

The dub reggae-infused rockers unveil their eighth studio LP this week. 

Eminem, Jeremih and The Dream are among those who help out Big Sean on his fourth full-length effort. 

The Asking Alexandria and We Are Harlot frontman embraces country music on his debut solo album. 

The Chicago punk trio unveil their second full-length effort. 

Bowness, best known as one half of prog duo No Man, unveils his latest solo collection. 

The country superstar aims high on her third full-length effort. 

The Finnish heavy metallers return with their fourth LP. 

The 13th edition of the much-loved dance collection this time with tracks from Jaytech, Alpha 9 and Oliver Smith. 

Jay Farrar, formerly one half of country blues duo Uncle Tupelo, unveils a brand new album this week.

The hotly-tipped indie foursome unveil their much-anticipated debut album this week.