April 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
2024
Pearl Jam
– Dark Matter
Dark Matter is a compelling addition to Pearl Jam’s discography, reflecting a band that’s both seasoned and invigorated. It’s an album that speaks to long-time fans and new listeners alike, proving that Pearl Jam continues to be a force in the ever-evolving world of rock music.
1973
David Bowie
– Aladdin Sane
If Ziggy Stardust was the leap into the stratosphere, Aladdin Sane is Bowie tumbling back to Earth—still wrapped in glitter, but now with a little blood on his teeth. Written mostly on tour, it’s a jet-lagged fever dream, torn between the allure of fame and the chaos it leaves in its wake.
1971
The Doors
– L.A. Woman
L.A. Woman is a raw, bluesy farewell from The Doors, with Jim Morrison’s last album before his legendary disappearance. Stripped of psychedelia, it’s gritty, seductive, and full of chaotic energy. The band embraces their roots with snarling guitar, slinky keys, and sharp drumming.
1968
The Zombies
– Odessey and Oracle
Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies is a timeless album with beautiful melodies, intricate harmonies, and sophisticated songwriting. The album showcases the band’s creativity and depth, with songs like “Time of the Season” and “Care of Cell 44” blending baroque pop, psychedelia, and rock in a way that was ahead of its time.
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
2024
High on Fire – Cometh the Storm
Cloud Nothings – Final Summer
SeeYouSpaceCowboy – Coup de Grâce
Melvins – Tarantula Heart
Praying Mantis – Defiance
T Bone Burnett – The Other Side
Local Natives – But I’ll Wait for You
Michael Feuerstack – Eternity Mongers
A Certain Ratio – It All Comes Down to This
New Riders of the Purple Sage – Hempsteader
Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds – That Delicious Vice
The Ghost Inside – Searching for Solace
Ian Hunter – Defiance Part 2: Fiction
My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding
Dayseeker – Replica
Big Brave – A Chaos of Flowers
2019
Cage the Elephant – Social Cues
Gang of Four – Happy Now
Mat Kerekes – Ruby
Heart Attack Man – Fake Blood
After the Burial – Evergreen
Allegaeon – Apoptosis
TR/ST – The Destroyer (Part 1)
2014
Green Day – Demolicious
Pixies – Indie Cindy
2013
Gama Bomb – The Terror Tapes
Phoenix – Bankrupt!
2011
Loaded – The Taking
2010
John Grant – Queen of Denmark
Kate Nash – My Best Friend Is You
Meat Loaf – Hang Cool Teddy Bear
2007
Dark Tranquillity – Fiction
2005
Anna Nalick – Wreck of the Day
Circa Survive – Juturna
Loudon Wainwright III – Here Come the Choppers
Stace England – Greetings from Cairo, Illinois
Steel Train – Twilight Tales from the Prairies of the Sun
1999
The Cranberries – Bury the Hatchet
1994
Superchunk – Foolish
Foolish – Crookt, Crackt, or Fly
1993
George Michael and Queen – Five Live
1990
Fugazi – Repeater
1989
Screaming Trees – Buzz Factory
1976
John Sebastian – Welcome Back
1974
Caravan – Caravan and the New Symphonia
1971
The Doors – L.A. Woman
1965
Rick Nelson – Best Always
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