February 20th
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
1974
Steely Dan
– Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan’s Pretzel Logic is a masterful blend of jazz, rock, and pop that showcases the band’s sophisticated musicianship and sharp lyrical wit. This album solidified Steely Dan’s reputation as innovators who blurred genre boundaries while delivering impeccably crafted songs. With its lush arrangements and meticulous production, Pretzel Logic is an auditory treat, balancing intricate harmonies with infectious grooves.
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
2020
Guided by Voices – Surrender Your Poppy Field
2019
Last in Line – II
2015
Scorpions – Return to Forever
Ensiferum – One Man Army
2012
Sinéad O’Connor – How About I Be Me (and You Be You)?
Band of Skulls – Sweet Sour
2007
Anberlin – Cities
The Ataris – Welcome the Night
The Besnard Lakes – The Besnard Lakes Are the Dark Horse
Explosions in the Sky – All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
Kittie – Funeral for Yesterday
Marnie Stern – In Advance of the Broken Arm
2006
Lee Harding – What’s Wrong with This Picture?
Liars – Drum’s Not Dead
2005
Tori Amos – The Beekeeper
2001
Spoon – Girls Can Tell
Leonard Cohen – Field Commander Cohen: Tour of 1979
Soilwork – A Predator’s Portrait
Tortoise – Standards
Silkworm – Firewater
The Monkees – Music Box
1996
Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Come Find Yourself
Econoline Crush – Affliction
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Murder Ballads
Lou Reed – Set the Twilight Reeling
Silkworm – Firewater
In Flames – The Jester Race
Sepultura – Roots
1991
Butthole Surfers – Piouhgd
Nova Mob – The Last Days of Pompeii
OLD – Lo Flux Tube
1990
Oingo Boingo – Dark at the End of the Tunnel
Mission UK – Carved in Sand
1989
Meat Beat Manifesto – Storm the Studio
1984
The Smiths – The Smiths
1981
Eric Clapton – Another Ticket
1979
George Harrison – George Harrison
1958
Buddy Holly – Buddy Holly
Rock & Roll
– Collectibles
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