February 1st
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
1994
Green Day
– Dookie
Dookie is a seminal album that helped define the 1990s punk rock revival and cemented Green Day’s place as one of the most influential acts in modern rock history. Released in 1994, this record propelled Green Day from the underground punk scene to mainstream stardom without losing the raw energy and rebellious attitude that endeared them to their early fans.
1972
Neil Young
– Harvest
Neil Young’s Harvest is a defining album in the singer-songwriter tradition, blending folk, country, and rock to create a timeless, introspective masterpiece. With its stripped-down production and heartfelt lyrics, Harvest captures the vulnerability and complexity of Young’s artistry. Its themes of love, loss, and social reflection are conveyed with an emotional honesty that resonates across generations.
Todd Rundgren
– Something/Anything?
Something/Anything? is a landmark double album that showcases Todd Rundgren’s extraordinary versatility as a musician, songwriter, and producer. Recorded largely as a one-man project, with Rundgren playing nearly every instrument on three of its four sides, the album is a dazzling blend of genres including pop, rock, soul, and experimental sounds.
1967
Jefferson Airplane
– Surrealistic Pillow
The American rock group Jefferson Airplane’s second studio album, Surrealistic Pillow, was the band’s debut album including drummer Spencer Dryden and vocalist Grace Slick. The album has a platinum certification and peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.
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
2019
American Authors – Seasons
Avantasia – Moonglow
Busted – Half Way There
Le Butcherettes – Bi/Mental
Girlpool – What Chaos Is Imaginary
Guided by Voices – Zeppelin Over China
Rustin Man – Drift Code
The Score – Pressure
Set It Off – Midnight
The Specials – Encore
Within Temptation – Resist
2012
Swallow the Sun – Emerald Forest and the Blackbird
2011
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Go Down Under
Lazarus A.D. – Black Rivers Flow
Abysmal Dawn – Leveling the Plane of Existence
2010
Kashmir – Trespassers
Midlake – The Courage of Others
Apparatjik – We Are Here
2005
Mötley Crüe – Red, White & Crüe
Unwritten Law – Here’s to the Mourning
Anberlin – Never Take Friendship Personal
High on Fire – Blessed Black Wings
John Frusciante – Curtains
WarCry – ¿Dónde Está La Luz?
2002
Damien Rice – O
2001
Jack Johnson – Brushfire Fairytales
2000
Morphine – The Night
The Beach Boys – Greatest Hits Volume Three: Best of the Brother Years 1970–1986
1994
Various Artists – Reality Bites (Soundtrack)
1993
Paul McCartney – Off the Ground
Accept – Objection Overruled
1989
The Replacements – Don’t Tell a Soul
Doro – Force Majeure
Tesla – The Great Radio Controversy
1988
AC/DC – Blow Up Your Video
1974
The Doobie Brothers – What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
Van Morrison – It’s Too Late to Stop Now (Live)
1971
If – If 2
1970
James Taylor – Sweet Baby James
1967
The Mamas & the Papas – Deliver
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