Rock Albums Released in April

April is a month marked by creative awakening that has been a key time for rock albums that herald the year’s musical direction. In the 1960s and 1970s precise release dates were not always tracked and several influential rock records emerged in April without a clearly documented day. These albums often reflected the season’s spirit of growth and experimentation, blending the introspective tones of winter with the fresh energy of spring. April became a launchpad for groundbreaking sounds and ambitious projects, with artists taking bold creative steps that often defined the year.

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Rush - Permanent Waves

Rush
Permanent Waves

Rush’s 1980 album, Permanent Waves, marked a pivotal shift in the band’s sound and approach to progressive rock. Known for their intricate compositions and heady themes, Permanent Waves saw Rush embracing more concise song structures while maintaining the complexity and sophistication that had defined their earlier work.

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Rock and Roll t-Shirt

Rock & Roll
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Dive into the rebellious spirit of rock & roll with this collection of Rock Memorabilia. Explore unique products inspired by the energy, freedom, and attitude that define rock music.

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Each of these albums played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Rock and Roll.

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1960

Bill Haley and His Comets is the title of the tenth album of rock and roll recordings by Bill Haley & His Comets.

1963

Baby Workout Jackie Wilson April

Meets the Ventures Bobby Vee April

Surfing The Ventures April

1965

Introducing The Beau Brummels The Beau Brummels

1966

Frankie and Johnny Elvis Presley April

Bobby Darin Sings The Shadow of Your Smile Bobby Darin

The Seeds The Seeds

1967

Emotions Pretty Things April

Happy Together The Turtles

Chuck Berry’s Golden Decade Chuck Berry

Don’t Stop Me Now! Cliff Richard

Electric Comic Book Blues Magoos

The Electric Prunes The Electric Prunes

1968

Dance to the Music Sly & the Family Stone

Children of the Future Steve Miller Band

Journey to the Center of the Mind Amboy Dukes

Like to Get to Know You Spanky and Our Gang

Simon Says 1910 Fruitgum Company

The Twain Shall Meet Eric Burdon & The Animals

1969

Taste Taste –
Blue Matter Savoy Brown –
Hair (London Cast) Various Artists
Joyride[17] Friendsound –
Elephant Mountain The Youngbloods –