February 6th
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
1969
The Flying Burrito Brothers
– The Gilded Palace of Sin
The Gilded Palace of Sin is a groundbreaking album that deserves recognition as one of rock’s best for its role in creating the country rock genre. It blends traditional country music with rock and soul influences, resulting in a unique and deeply emotive sound. Songs like “Sin City” and “Christine’s Tune” feature Gram Parsons’ heartfelt vocals and Chris Hillman’s intricate instrumentation, capturing themes of love, loss, and social commentary.
1967
The Bryds
– Younger Than Yesterday
Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds is an innovative blend of folk rock, psychedelia, and country elements. The album captures The Byrds’ growth as musicians and songwriters, with standout tracks like “So You Want to Be a Rock ’n’ Roll Star” and “My Back Pages.” It showcases their experimentation with new sounds, including brass instrumentation and studio effects, while maintaining their signature harmonies and jangly guitars.
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
The Peggies – Hell like Heaven
2012
Earth – Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II
James Levy and the Blood Red Rose – Pray to Be Free
Mark Lanegan Band – Blues Funeral
Therapy? – A Brief Crack of Light
2007
The Apples in Stereo – New Magnetic Wonder
Barenaked Ladies – Barenaked Ladies Are Men
Fall Out Boy – Infinity on High
Bayside – The Walking Wounded
Lifetime – Lifetime
The Used – Berth
2006
Belle and Sebastian – The Life Pursuit
Sparks – Hello Young Lovers
2004
This Providence – The Sunday Best
2002
Hughes Turner Project – HTP
2001
Jeff Beck – You Had It Coming
The Ataris – End Is Forever
BS 2000 – Simply Mortified
Dropkick Murphys – Sing Loud, Sing Proud!
Moe – Dither
O.A.R. – Risen
Propagandhi – Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes
1996
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies – Kids on the Street
16 Horsepower – Sackcloth ‘n’ Ashes
1995
Morrissey – World of Morrissey
The Pastels – Mobile Safari
Slowdive – Pygmalion
1989
Bob Dylan and Grateful Dead – Dylan & the Dead
1984
Simple Minds – Sparkle in the Rain
Modern English – Ricochet Days
1981
Nazareth – The Fool Circle
1978
Jefferson Starship – Earth
Rock & Roll
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