Rock Albums Released in May
In the 1960s and 1970s, when record industry practices were less meticulous, some albums released in May entered the world without an exact documented day, reflecting a more fluid approach to distribution. These albums often captured the transitional energy of spring, blending the reflective tones of earlier months with the vibrant anticipation of summer. Whether pioneering new sounds or solidifying existing trends, these records became milestones in their own right, even as their precise origins remain elusive.
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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.
Rock & Roll
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Each of these albums played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Rock and Roll.
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1957
After School Session is the debut studio album by rock and roll artist Chuck Berry, released in May 1957 by Chess Records.
1961
The Bobby Darin Story is a compilation album by American singer Bobby Darin, featuring narration by Darin himself. May 1961
1962
A Bobby Vee Recording Session is the sixth studio album American singer Bobby Vee, and was released in May 1962 by Liberty Records
1963
Jan & Dean Take Linda Surfing Jan and Dean May
Hats Off to Del Shannon is the second studio album by American rock and roll singer-songwriter Del Shannon. It was released in May 1963
1964
Dance with The Shadows The Shadows May
Viva Las Vegas Elvis Presley May
1966
Go with the Ventures! The Ventures
1968
Basic Blues Magoos Blues Magoos
The Papas & The Mamas The Mamas & the Papas
Quicksilver Messenger Service Quicksilver Messenger Service
Volume 3: A Child’s Guide to Good and Evil The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band
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
1969
Stand! Sly & the Family Stone
The Age of Aquarius The 5th Dimension –
The Booker T. Set Booker T. & the M.G.’s –
Hollies Sing Dylan The Hollies –
Home Delaney & Bonnie –
Last Exit Traffic –
The Meters The Meters –
Motor-Cycle Lotti Golden –