February 10th
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
2023
Paramore
– This Is Why
A sharp, nervy evolution, This Is Why blends post-punk bite with emotional clarity. Hayley Williams channels frustration and vulnerability into taut, danceable anthems. It’s Paramore’s most mature and stylistically adventurous album yet.
1978
Van Halen
– Van Halen
Van Halen’s self-titled debut album is a seismic moment in rock history, heralding the arrival of a band that would redefine the genre. The record is a masterclass in electrifying energy, innovative technique, and unapologetic swagger. From the first note, the album captures attention with its groundbreaking guitar work.
1971
Carole King
– Tapestry
Tapestry stands as one of the most significant and beloved albums in music history, encapsulating a profound emotional resonance through its intimate songwriting and timeless melodies. A cornerstone of the singer-songwriter era, the album blends soulful vocals, masterful piano arrangements, and deeply personal lyrics that connect universally.
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
Paramore – This Is Why
The Academic – Sitting Pretty
Black Belt Eagle Scout – The Land, the Water, the Sky
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – The Future Is Your Past
Civic – Taken by Force
Delain – Dark Waters
In Flames – Foregone
Narrow Head – Moments of Clarity
Pierce the Veil – The Jaws of Life
Quasi – Breaking the Balls of History
Yo La Tengo – This Stupid World
You Me at Six – Truth Decay
2017
Blackfield – Blackfield V
Carousel Kings – Charm City
Chuck Prophet – Bobby Fuller Died for Your Sins
Mother Mother – No Culture
Overkill – The Grinding Wheel
Save Ferris – Checkered Past
Thunder – Rip It Up
2015
The Neal Morse Band – The Grand Experiment
Stick to Your Guns – Disobedient
2012
Motorpsycho and Ståle Storløkken – The Death Defying Unicorn
Soap&Skin – Narrow
Eluveitie – Helvetios
2009
Dan Auerbach – Keep It Hid
Malajube – Labyrinthes
2004
Courtney Love – America’s Sweetheart
Melissa Etheridge – Lucky
The Descendents – ‘Merican
Damageplan – New Found Power
Probot – Probot
House of Pain & Everlast – Shamrocks & Shenanigans
1208 – Turn of the Screw
2003
Cult of Luna – The Beyond
1998
Yngwie Malmsteen – Facing the Animal
Sugarsmack – Tank Top City
James Iha – Let It Come Down
Neutral Milk Hotel – In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Amon Amarth – Once Sent from the Golden Hall
Shellac – Terraform
1997
Blur – Blur
1995
Novembers Doom – Amid Its Hallowed Mirth
Kataklysm – Sorcery
1993
Superchunk – On the Mouth
1992
Public Image Ltd – That What Is Not
Manic Street Preachers – Generation Terrorists
1986
Ozzy Osbourne – The Ultimate Sin
John Lennon – Live in New York City (Live 1972)
1984
Thomas Dolby – The Flat Earth
1978
Judas Priest – Stained Class
Little Feat – Waiting for Columbus
British Lions – British Lions
1971
John Cale and Terry Riley – Church of Anthrax
1969
The Beach Boys – 20/20
1967
The Troggs – Trogglodynamite
Donovan – Mellow Yellow
1964
Bob Dyan – The Times They Are a-Changin’
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