May 19th
Rock Albums Released on This Day in History
The perfect daily read for fans looking to explore rock history one day—and one album—at a time.
Featured Rock Albums
2015
Faith No More
– Sol Invictus
Sol Invictus isn’t a comeback—it’s a controlled detonation. Faith No More returns snarling, weird, and razor-sharp, with Patton shape-shifting through menace and melody. No nostalgia, no pandering—just power, precision, and purpose.
2008
Opeth
– Watershed
Watershed isn’t tidy. It’s messy, dramatic, and full of left turns. But that’s what makes it fascinating. It doesn’t just mark the end of an era—it shows you what the next one might sound like, even if it doesn’t know exactly how to get there yet.
1986
Peter Gabriel
– So
Peter Gabriel’s So redefined rock with bold production and emotional depth. From the groove-heavy “Sledgehammer” to the haunting “Don’t Give Up,” it fused ambition with accessibility, proving rock could be innovative, powerful, and deeply human.
1969
The Who
– Tommy
Tommy by The Who is an early rock opera that tells the story of a “deaf, dumb, and blind boy” and his journey to spiritual enlightenment, blending compelling storytelling with powerful, dynamic music. Tommy redefined the possibilities of rock as an art form, influencing generations of artists and securing its legacy as a cultural milestone in music history.
1961
Elvis Presley
– Something for Everybody
Something for Everybody is a snapshot of Elvis Presley in the middle of his career—less the brash, electric force he once was, but still undeniably captivating. It’s an album that speaks to his adaptability, showing that he could move between genres while still holding onto that magnetic charm.
More Rock Albums Released Today
Some are obscure or lesser-known, while others played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of rock and roll.
Year
Artist – Album
2023
The Used – Toxic Positivity
Yes – Mirror to the Sky
Def Leppard (with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) – Drastic Symphonies
Damien Done – Total Power
Bad Dreems – Hoo Ha!
Botanist – VIII: Selenotrope
The Ocean – Holocene
Sir Chloe – I Am the Dog
Sleep Token – Take Me Back to Eden
Graham Nash – Now
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius – Behind the Curtain (Live at ProgStock)
Galen & Paul – Can We Do Tomorrow Another Day?
Dave Matthews Band – Walk Around the Moon
Alex Lahey – The Answer Is Always Yes
2017
Do Make Say Think – Stubborn Persistent Illusions
Linkin Park – One More Light
Papa Roach – Crooked Teeth
DragonForce – Reaching into Infinity
Oceano – Revelation
The Night Flight Orchestra – Amber Galactic
The Mountain Goats – Goths
The Kooks – The Best of… So Far
!!! – Shake the Shudder
Chris Price – Stop Talking
2015
Coal Chamber – Rivals
The Story So Far – The Story So Far
Silverstein – I Am Alive in Everything I Touch
2014
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Revelation
Conor Oberst – Upside Down Mountain
2010
22-20s – Shake/Shiver/Moan
2009
CKY – Carver City
White Rabbits – It’s Frightening
Carbon Leaf – Nothing Rhymes with Woman
Mat Kearney – City of Black & White
Iron & Wine – Around the Well
Tori Amos – Abnormally Attracted to Sin
IAMX – Kingdom of Welcome Addiction
Family Force 5 – Dance or Die with a Vengeance
2006
Vetiver – To Find Me Gone
1998
Natalie Merchant – Ophelia
Calexico – The Black Light
Sean Lennon – Into the Sun
Kansas – Always Never the Same
Rufus Wainwright – Rufus Wainwright
Zao – Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
1997
Feeder – Polythene
1992
KISS – Revenge
T-Ride – T-Ride
Neurosis – Souls at Zero
1986
The Ramones – Animal Boy
1978
The Kinks – Misfits
1976
Billy Joel – Turnstiles
1972
Elton John – Honky Château
Uriah Heep – Demons and Wizards
Caravan – Waterloo Lily
1969
Spiral Starecase – Surround Yourself with Cilla
Poco – Pickin’ Up the Pieces
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