Rock Albums Released Today
Rock Albums Released on This Day in History is a daily list of albums that have shaped Rock music across decades. From iconic classics to hidden gems, discover or revisit albums from various genres and past eras.
June 23rd
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
1980
The Rolling Stones
– Emotional Rescue
Jagger is clearly having fun here—sometimes too much. He slips into falsetto, preens like a Studio 54 peacock, and turns self-parody into high performance art. Emotional Rescue is sleazy, funny, and occasionally brilliant. They were dressing their mess in disco and watching to see who flinched.
1967
Small Faces
– Small Faces
This album captures the youthful energy and rebellious spirit of 60s Britain showcasing their raw talent and dynamic style. Known for Steve Marriott’s powerful vocals and the band’s tight, soulful grooves, Small Faces helped lay the foundation for the mod and psychedelic movements that followed.
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
Geese – 3D Country
Portugal. The Man – Chris Black Changed My Life
Swans – The Beggar
Cry Club – Spite Will Save Me
Trophy Eyes – Suicide and Sunshine
Mental Cruelty – Zwielicht
Cable Ties – All Her Plans
Vexed – Negative Energy
Maisie Peters – The Good Witch
Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry
2021
Beabadoobee – Our Extended Play
2020
Hum – Inlet
2017
Imagine Dragons – Evolve
311 – Mosaic
The White Noise – AM/PM
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Murder of the Universe
Municipal Waste – Slime and Punishment
Joe Scarborough – Mystified
Jeff Tweedy – Together at Last
Goatwhore – Vengeful Ascension
The Chain Gang of 1974 – Felt
2015
Breaking Benjamin – Dark Before Dawn
Lindemann – Skills in Pills
Son Lux – Bones
2014
Jason Lancaster – As You Are
For All Those Sleeping – Incomplete Me
2011
Draconian – A Rose for the Apocalypse
2009
Regina Spektor – Far
Dinosaur Jr. – Farm
The Mars Volta – Octahedron
Alexisonfire – Old Crows / Young Cardinals
Dream Theater – Black Clouds & Silver Linings
The Lemonheads – Varshons
Pete Yorn – Back and Fourth
The Dear Hunter – Act III: Life and Death
Sunset Rubdown – Dragonslayer
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster – III
Reverie Sound Revue – Reverie Sound Revue
Hit the Lights – Coast to Coast
The Cliks – Dirty King
Deer Tick – Born on Flag Day
Darkest Hour – The Eternal Return
Cheap Trick – The Latest
Tortoise – Beacons of Ancestorship
2008
White Denim – Workout Holiday
The Features – Some Kind of Salvation
Gorgoroth – True Norwegian Black Metal – Live in Grieghallen
2007
Airbourne – Runnin’ Wild
2004
Tak Matsumoto Group – TMG I
2003
Kreator – Live Kreation
2002
Danko Jones – Born a Lion
1998
Billy Bragg and Wilco – Mermaid Avenue
Robert Pollard – Waved Out
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Strung Out in Heaven
Dillinger Four – Midwestern Songs of the Americas
Unsane – Occupational Hazard
The Vandals – Hitler Bad, Vandals Good
The Haunted – The Haunted
Sublime – Stand by Your Van
The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Dirty Boogie
CPR – CPR
1997
Paul Weller – Heavy Soul
1992
The B-52’s – Good Stuff
Helmet – Meantime
Carcass – Tools of the Trade
1987
Sammy Hagar – I Never Said Goodbye
The Outfield – Bangin’
1986
Rod Stewart – Every Beat of My Heart
Peter Cetera – Solitude/Solitaire
1980
Bob Dylan – Saved
1978
UFO – Obsession
1975
Stephen Stills – Stills
1972
Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Trilogy
Jethro Tull – Living in the Past
1971
The Byrds – Byrdmaniax
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June 23rd
2010 – The Library of Congress adds R.E.M.’s debut single “Radio Free Europe,” to their National Recording Registry, saying it’s “one of the cornerstones of ’80s College Rock.” Also added are Patti Smith’s “Horses,” Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” and Howlin’ Wolf’s “Smokestack Lightning.”
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.
Year
Artist – Album
2001
Sahara Hotnights – Jennie Bomb
1999
Alien Ant Farm – Greatest Hits
1997
Gardenian – Two Feet Stand
1995
10cc – Mirror Mirror
1993
The House of Love – Audience with the Mind
1992
The Chills – Soft Bomb
1991
Bathory – Twilight of the Gods
The Tea Party – The Tea Party
1990
Biohazard – Biohazard
Cheap Trick – Busted
1989
The Vaselines – Dum-Dum
Hoodoo Gurus – Magnum Cum Louder
Fugazi – Margin Walker
1988
Patti Smith – Dream of Life
Big Audio Dynamite – Tighten Up Vol. 88
1987
Keel – Keel
Helix – Wild in the Streets
Y&T – Contagious
Green River – Dry As a Bone
Nona Hendryx – Female Trouble
The Replacements – Pleased to Meet Me
Sonic Youth – Sister
The Go-Betweens – Tallulah
1986
Dio – Intermission
Kevin Ayers – As Close as You Think
Steve Winwood – Back in the High Life
The Fall – Bend Sinister
Crowded House – Crowded House
SNFU – If You Swear, You’ll Catch No Fish
Richard Thompson – Daring Adventures
1985
The Dead Milkmen – Big Lizard in My Backyard
Rites of Spring – Rites of Spring
Carly Simon – Spoiled Girl
1984
Michael Schenker Group – Rock Will Never Die
The Rolling Stones – Rewind (1971–1984)
1983
Pink Floyd – Works
Kevin Ayers – Diamond Jack and the Queen of Pain
Doobie Brothers – Farewell Tour
Marshall Crenshaw – Field Day
Tony Banks – The Fugitive
Richard Thompson – Hand of Kindness
Nazareth – Sound Elixir
David Thomas & the Pedestrians – Variations on a Theme
1982
REO Speedwagon – Good Trouble
David Johansen – Live It Up
Joe Jackson – Night and Day
Eddie Money – No Control
Ted Nugent – Nugent
The Beach Boys – Sunshine Dream
1981
Mick Fleetwood – The Visitor
Motörhead – No Sleep ’til Hammersmith
Magazine – Magic, Murder and the Weather
Models – Cut Lunch
Blue Öyster Cult – Fire of Unknown Origin
Kid Creole and the Coconuts – Fresh Fruit in Foreign Places
David Johansen – Here Comes the Night
The Joe Perry Project – I’ve Got the Rock’n’Rolls Again
Iggy Pop – Party
Thompson Twins – A Product Of… (Participation)
Pablo Cruise – Reflector
The Greg Kihn Band – RocKihnRoll
Black Flag – Six Pack
The Beat – Wha’ppen?
Killing Joke – What’s THIS For…!
1980
Black Sabbath – Live at Last
Sammy Hagar – Danger Zone
Blue Öyster Cult – Cultösaurus Erectus
The Soft Boys – Underwater Moonlight
Pere Ubu – The Art of Walking
James Freud and the Radio Stars – Breaking Silence
The Angels – Dark Room
The Dugites – The Dugites
Steve Hackett – Defector
Klaatu – Endangered Species
David Allan Coe – I’ve Got Something to Say
Ted Nugent – Scream Dream
Blackfoot – Tomcattin’
1979
Samson – Survivors
Carly Simon – Spy
Prism – Armageddon
The Boys Next Door – Door, Door
The Angels – No Exit
Crack – Si todo hiciera Crack
Carole King – Touch the Sky
1978
The Angels – Face to Face
Derringer – If I Weren’t So Romantic I’d Shoot You
Magazine – Real Life
Prism – See Forever Eyes
Yesterday and Today – Struck Down
The Boomtown Rats – A Tonic for the Troops
Dead Boys – We Have Come for Your Children
1977
Joan Baez – Blowin’ Away
Frankie Miller – Full House
James Taylor – JT
The Vibrators – Pure Mania
Steve Winwood – Steve Winwood
1976
Grateful Dead – Steal Your Face
The Flying Burrito Brothers – Airborne
Carly Simon – Another Passenger
Trooper – Two for the Show
Spirit – Farther Along
James Taylor – In the Pocket
The Marshall Tucker Band – Long Hard Ride
REO Speedwagon – R.E.O.
Flamin’ Groovies – Shake Some Action
Mott – Shouting and Pointing
Soft Machine – Softs
Jefferson Starship – Spitfire
Starz – Starz
Kevin Ayers – Yes We Have No Mañanas (So Get Your Mañanas Today)
1975
April Wine – Stand Back
Gary Wright – The Dream Weaver
Roy Harper – HQ
Edgar Winter – Jasmine Nightdreams
Michael Bolton – Michael Bolton
Fairport Convention – Rising for the Moon
Elf – Trying to Burn the Sun
The Tubes – The Tubes
1974
James Taylor – Walking Man
Uriah Heep – Wonderworld
Paper Lace – And Other Bits of Material
Be-Bop Deluxe – Axe Victim
Jerry Garcia – Compliments
Buffalo – Only Want You For Your Body
Gary Glitter – Remember Me This Way
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Stars & Stripes Forever
Leon Russell – Stop All That Jazz
Black Oak Arkansas – Street Party
1973
The Guess Who – 10
The Partridge Family – Crossword Puzzle
Carole King – Fantasy
Budgie – Never Turn Your Back on a Friend
Roger McGuinn – Roger McGuinn
1972
Elvis Presley – As Recorded at Madison Square Garden
Aphrodite’s Child – 666
Free – Free at Last
Black Oak Arkansas – If an Angel Came to See You, Would You Make Her Feel at Home?
1971
Harry Nilsson – Aerial Pandemonium Ballet
Fairport Convention – Angel Delight
Ash Ra Tempel – Ash Ra Tempel
Blood, Sweat & Tears – Blood, Sweat & Tears 4
Hot Tuna – First Pull Up, Then Pull Down
The Flying Burrito Brothers – The Flying Burrito Brothers
Grin – Grin
Grateful Dead – Historic Dead
Long John Baldry – It Ain’t Easy
Link Wray – Link Wray
Mick Abrahams – Mick Abrahams
Al Kooper – New York City (You’re a Woman)
Rare Earth – One World
Randy Newman – Randy Newman Live
Chuck Berry – San Francisco Dues
1970
Soft Machine – Third
Dave Mason – Alone Together
It’s A Beautiful Day – Marrying Maiden
Edgar Broughton Band – Sing Brother Sing
Blood, Sweat & Tears – Blood, Sweat & Tears 3
Rare Earth – Ecology
Fotheringay – Fotheringay
Steeleye Span – Hark! The Village Wait
Elvis Presley – On Stage
Pretty Things – Parachute
The Meters – Struttin’
Ides of March – Vehicle
Chilliwack – Chilliwack
1969
The Jeff Beck Group – Beck-Ola
Deep Purple – Deep Purple
It’s A Beautiful Day – It’s A Beautiful Day
Bee Gees – Best of Bee Gees
Chuck Berry – Concerto in B. Goode
Cass Elliot – Bubblegum, Lemonade, and… Something for Mama
White Noise – An Electric Storm
The Electric Prunes – Just Good Old Rock and Roll
Lee Michaels – Lee Michaels
Procol Harum – A Salty Dog
1968
Elvis Presley – Speedway
Chicken Shack – 40 Blue Fingers, Freshly Packed and Ready to Serve
Fairport Convention – Fairport Convention
Os Mutantes – Os Mutantes
The Deviants – Ptooff!
1967
The Hollies – Evolution
Roy Orbison – The Fastest Guitar Alive
Booker T & the M.G.’s – Hip Hug-Her
Kaleidoscope – Side Trips
The Creation – We Are Paintermen
1966
The Animals – Animalisms
The Incredible String Band – The Incredible String Band
1965
The Yardbirds – For Your Love
1964
The Kingston Trio – Back in Town
The Ventures – The Fabulous Ventures
The daily guide to the rock albums that have left an indelible mark on music history, each released on this day across past years. Rock Albums Released on This Day in History offers a journey through time, revisiting the albums that have shaped the genre and influenced generations. Shining a spotlight on legendary records, cult classics, and hidden gems, celebrating the diverse sounds behind these unforgettable releases.
These albums influenced the rock scene, changed perceptions, and expanded the boundaries of music. Perfect for music aficionados, casual listeners, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of rock history, Rock Albums Released on This Day in History is more than just a daily read—it’s an invitation to explore the artistry that has built rock into what it is today. Whether you’re looking to discover music from new bands, revisit old favorites, or connect with the spirit of rock across decades.