Rock Albums Released in June
Marking the arrival of summer, June has been a prime month for rock album releases, offering the perfect stage for sounds that mirror the season’s energy and optimism. During the 1960s and 1970s, many albums released in June lacked precise documentation of their release dates. These records often carried a raw, experimental edge, reflecting the creative spirit of artists poised to define the soundtracks of summer. Whether through festival-ready anthems or introspective ballads, these albums captured the essence of a season ripe with possibility.
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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
– Collectibles
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Each of these albums played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Rock and Roll.
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1964
Back in Town The Kingston Trio June
The Fabulous Ventures The Ventures June
1965
For Your Love The Yardbirds June
1966
Animalisms The Animals (UK) June
The Incredible String Band The Incredible String Band
1967
Evolution The Hollies June
The Fastest Guitar Alive Roy Orbison
Hip Hug-Her Booker T & the M.G.’s
Side Trips Kaleidoscope
We Are Paintermen The Creation
1968
Speedway Elvis Presley June
40 Blue Fingers, Freshly Packed and Ready to Serve Chicken Shack
Fairport Convention Fairport Convention
Os Mutantes Os Mutantes
Ptooff! The Deviants
1969
Beck-Ola The Jeff Beck Group –
Deep Purple Deep Purple US; third album
It’s a Beautiful Day It’s A Beautiful Day –
Best of Bee Gees Bee Gees
Concerto in B. Goode Chuck Berry –
Bubblegum, Lemonade, and… Something for Mama Cass Elliot –
An Electric Storm White Noise –
Just Good Old Rock and Roll The Electric Prunes –
Lee Michaels Lee Michaels –
A Salty Dog Procol Harum –