February 2nd
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
2005
Bloc Party
– Silent Alarm
Bloc Party’s Silent Alarm is a debut album that burst onto the mid-2000s indie rock scene with electrifying urgency and undeniable charisma. The record combines angular guitar riffs, propulsive rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals to create a sound that feels both fresh and timeless.
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
2024
Enterprise Earth – Death: An Anthology
J Mascis – What Do We Do Now
J. Robbins – Basilisk
Kirin J. Callinan – If I Could Sing
KMFDM – Let Go
The Last Dinner Party – Prelude to Ecstasy
Liquid Mike – Paul Bunyan’s Slingshot
The Paranoid Style – The Interrogator
Runnner – Starsdust
2018
Awolnation – Here Come the Runts
Don Broco – Technology
Saxon – Thunderbolt
Shannon Noll – Unbroken
2013
My Bloody Valentine – m b v
2010
Rob Zombie – Hellbilly Deluxe 2
Butch Walker – I Liked It Better When You Had No Heart
Dommin – Love Is Gone
The Soft Pack – The Soft Pack
Through the Eyes of the Dead – Skepsis
Lil Wayne – Rebirth
Nick Jonas & the Administration – Who I Am
2009
Adagio – Archangels in Black
2004
Scissor Sisters – Scissor Sisters
The Walkmen – Bows + Arrows
Persuader – Evolution Purgatory
2002
The Bled – The Bled
2000
Pink Cream 69 – Sonic Dynamite
1999
Built to Spill – Keep It Like a Secret
Sleep – Jerusalem
Tom Cochrane – X-Ray Sierra
1993
Phish – Rift
Belly – Star
1992
B’z – B’z TV Style Songless version
1988
UFO – Ain’t Misbehavin’
Lita Ford – Lita
Frehley’s Comet – Live+1
1987
The Psychedelic Furs – Midnight to Midnight
1979
Stiff Little Fingers – Inflammable Material
1976
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Gimme Back My Bullets
1971
Harry Nilsson – The Point!
1969
Rick Nelson – Perspective
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Here are 10 standout albums released on February 2nd, considering critical acclaim, influence, and popularity:
- Bloc Party – Silent Alarm (2005)
A groundbreaking debut that redefined indie rock with its angular guitars, infectious rhythms, and anthemic tracks like “Banquet.” - My Bloody Valentine – m b v (2013)
A long-awaited follow-up to Loveless, this album solidified the band’s legacy in shoegaze with its ethereal soundscapes and innovative production. - Built to Spill – Keep It Like a Secret (1999)
A defining indie rock album filled with intricate guitar work and introspective songwriting. - Lita Ford – Lita (1988)
A landmark release in hard rock, featuring hits like “Kiss Me Deadly,” which showcased Ford’s guitar prowess and powerful vocals. - Lynyrd Skynyrd – Gimme Back My Bullets (1976)
A Southern rock classic with gritty, heartfelt tracks that cemented the band’s legacy. - Stiff Little Fingers – Inflammable Material (1979)
A cornerstone of punk rock, this debut album tackled political and social issues with raw energy and urgency. - Phish – Rift (1993)
A progressive and experimental rock album that captured the band’s creative peak, featuring complex compositions and intricate storytelling. - Scissor Sisters – Scissor Sisters (2004)
A dazzling debut blending glam rock, disco, and pop sensibilities, with hits like “Take Your Mama” and “Comfortably Numb.” - Sleep – Jerusalem (1999)
A doom metal masterpiece that pushed the boundaries of the genre with its hypnotic riffs and epic structure. - The Walkmen – Bows + Arrows (2004)
A quintessential post-punk revival album, celebrated for its emotive delivery and iconic track “The Rat.”
