February 26th
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
1970

The Beatles
– Hey Jude
Hey Jude is a remarkable compilation album that encapsulates The Beatles’ ability to transcend genres and consistently produce music that resonates deeply with listeners. This collection draws together a series of non-album singles and B-sides, showcasing The Beatles’ unmatched versatility and creative evolution during their peak years.
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
Alice Cooper – Detroit Stories
Altın Gün – Yol
Architects – For Those That Wish to Exist
Balthazar – Sand
Bonnie Tyler – The Best Is Yet to Come
Cloud Nothings – The Shadow I Remember
Deap Vally – Digital Dream
Einherjer – North Star
Empyrium – Über den Sternen
Epica – Omega
Evergrey – Escape of the Phoenix
Glitterer – Life Is Not a Lesson
Helstar – Clad in Black
James Johnston and Steve Gullick – We Travel Time
Julien Baker – Little Oblivions
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – L.W.
Kreator – Under the Guillotine
Maxïmo Park – Nature Always Wins
Melvins – Working with God
Moonspell – Hermitage
Neil Young and Crazy Horse – Way Down in the Rust Bucket
NOFX – Single Album
Of Mice & Men – Timeless
Richard Barbieri – Under a Spell
Slowly Slowly – Race Car Blues Chapter Two
Steve Lukather – I Found the Sun Again
Zemfira – Borderline
2016
The 1975 – I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It
Anthrax – For All Kings
Anvil – Anvil Is Anvil
Bonnie Raitt – Dig In Deep
Hands Like Houses – Dissonants
Voivod – Post Society
Yuck – Stranger Things
2008
Death Angel – Killing Season
Plants and Animals – Parc Avenue
Stellar Kart – Expect the Impossible
2007
Kaiser Chiefs – Yours Truly, Angry Mob
2002
The Reverend Horton Heat – Lucky 7
Injected – Burn It Black
Underoath – The Changing of Times
Cannibal Corpse – Gore Obsessed
Bracket – Live in a Dive
Yuka Honda – Memories Are My Only Witness
Course of Nature – Superkala
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead – Source Tags & Codes
2001
Life Without Buildings – Any Other City
Paradise Lost – Believe in Nothing
1996
Sting – Mercury Falling
1992
Darkthrone – A Blaze in the Northern Sky
1991
Great White – Hooked
1985
Alcatrazz – Disturbing the Peace
1982
Nazareth – 2XS
1980
Linda Ronstadt – Mad Love
1979
Sex Pistols – The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle
1970
The Beatles – Hey Jude (Compilation)

Rock & Roll
– Collectibles
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