February 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.

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1971

Yes – The Yes Album

Yes
– The Yes Album

The Yes Album is a groundbreaking masterpiece that solidified Yes’s place as pioneers of progressive rock. It marked a turning point for the band, showcasing their ability to fuse intricate musicianship, complex arrangements, and soaring melodies into a cohesive and compelling album. It’s a record that blends ambitious compositions with emotional resonance, striking a perfect balance between technical brilliance and accessibility.

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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

2021

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – Hunter and the Dog Star
Krokus – Adios Amigos Live @ Wacken
Whitesnake – The Blues Album
Ricky Warwick – When Life Was Hard and Fast
Nothing,Nowhere – Trauma Factory
The Hold Steady – Open Door Policy
Icon for Hire – Amorphous
Lake of Tears – Ominous
Mogwai – As the Love Continues
Wild Pink – A Billion Little Lights
David Gray – Skellig
Detritus – Myths
Hand Habits – Dirt
Harakiri for the Sky – Mære
Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds – Swing from the Sean Delear
Temperance – Melodies of Green and Blue
Tindersticks – Distractions
Wizard – Metal in My Head

2016

Animal Collective – Painting With
Simple Plan – Taking One for the Team
Wolfmother – Victorious
Ra Ra Riot – Need Your Light
After the Burial – Dig Deep
Creeper – The Stranger
Myrath – Legacy

2013

Buckcherry – Confessions
Atlas Genius – When It Was Now
Psychic Ills – One Track Mind
Puscifer – Donkey Punch the Night
Strfkr – Miracle Mile
Wednesday 13 – The Dixie Dead

2008

Genghis Tron – Board Up the House
Grand Archives – The Grand Archives
Secondhand Serenade – A Twist in My Story
This Is Hell – Misfortunes
The Trews – No Time for Later

2007

Comeback Kid – Broadcasting…
Fu Manchu – We Must Obey

2002

Death Cab for Cutie – The Stability EP
Tanya Donelly – Beautysleep
Joey Ramone – Don’t Worry About Me
Less Than Jake – Goodbye Blue & White
Midnight Oil – Capricornia
Lock Up – Hate Breeds Suffering
Anti-Flag – Mobilize
Great Big Sea – Sea of No Cares
Piebald – We Are the Only Friends We Have
The Long Winters – The Worst You Can Do Is Harm
Xiu Xiu – Knife Play

2003

The Black Mages – The Black Mages
Zao – All Else Failed

1999

Angry Samoans – The ’90s Suck and So Do You
Fu Manchu – Eatin’ Dust

1996

Bruce Dickinson – Skunkworks

1991

The Fixx – Ink
The Tragically Hip – Road Apples
Dinosaur Jr. – Green Mind
John Wesley Harding – The Name Above the Title

1990

Peter Wolf – Up to No Good

1985

Various Artists – The Breakfast Club (Soundtrack)

1979

Split Enz – Frenzy

1968

The Rascals – Once Upon a Dream

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These are the 10 albums considered the best from this list, based on their cultural, critical, and musical impact:

  1. Yes – The Yes Album (1971)
    A progressive rock milestone featuring complex arrangements and classics like “Yours Is No Disgrace” and “I’ve Seen All Good People.”
  2. The Tragically Hip – Road Apples (1991)
    A quintessential album from Canada’s beloved rock band, blending poetic lyricism with rugged rock melodies.
  3. Split Enz – Frenzy (1979)
    A pivotal album that captures the New Zealand band’s transition into the new wave era with inventive and quirky songwriting.
  4. Mogwai – As the Love Continues (2021)
    A post-rock triumph, critically acclaimed for its lush soundscapes and emotional depth, earning a Mercury Prize nomination.
  5. Animal Collective – Painting With (2016)
    A bold experimental pop record known for its kaleidoscopic textures and infectious rhythms.
  6. The Hold Steady – Open Door Policy (2021)
    A modern rock gem that combines vivid storytelling with anthemic instrumentation, widely praised for its maturity and cohesion.
  7. Ra Ra Riot – Need Your Light (2016)
    A vibrant indie-pop album that blends heartfelt lyricism with infectious energy, featuring collaborations with Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij.
  8. Dinosaur Jr. – Green Mind (1991)
    A landmark alternative rock album showcasing J Mascis’ masterful guitar work and introspective songwriting.
  9. Death Cab for Cutie – The Stability EP (2002)
    A fan-favorite release featuring melancholic, atmospheric tracks, including an epic cover of Björk’s “All Is Full of Love.”
  10. Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – Hunter and the Dog Star (2021)
    A stunning return to form, blending folk, rock, and jazz influences into a reflective and engaging collection of songs.
The Tragically Hip – Road Apples