5 More Albums We Want to Hear

Neko Case
The Worse Things Get...
The indie singer's latest features 11 original songs, plus a remake of the Nico ballad "Afraid." Neko covering Nico? Case closed. (September 3)

WATCH Neko perform "Night Still Comes" live on Jimmy Fallon:

Janelle Monae
The Electric Lady
Teasers "Dance Apocalyptic" and "Q.U.E.E.N." forecast a fierce, funky firestorm for the R&B siren's second full-length, which features Prince, Miguel, and Erykah Badu. If this is what the end of the world sounds like, bring it on. (September 10)

WATCH the "Dance Apocalyptic" video below:

Mazzy Star
Seasons of Your Day
How have our inner mopey 16-year-old selves lived without the Mazzsters for 17 years? Probably because every other band today sounds like them. Welcome back. (September 24)

LISTEN to "California" below:

Cher
Closer to the Truth
How "P!nk" will the P!nk song be? How much Auto-Tune? Will her sassy mom, Georgia, make a cameo? So many questions... (September 24)

WATCH "Woman's World" video:

Lady Gaga
ARTPOP
Because a "reverse Warholian" app and an "artRave" with Jeff Koons must be cooler than photos of her at some chick's wedding. (November 11)

WATCH the "Applause" video (again):