January 13th
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
1984
The Pretenders
– Learning to Crawl
Learning to Crawl is a powerful and deeply resonant album that balances raw emotion with polished rock craftsmanship. Emerging from personal and professional loss, the album is imbued with a sense of resilience and maturity, showcasing the band’s ability to evolve without losing their edge. The production is rich and dynamic, allowing the music’s sharp energy and melodic depth to shine. Its themes of love, survival, and determination are delivered with heartfelt intensity, making the album both relatable and cathartic.
1969
Led Zeppelin
– Led Zeppelin
The debut album by Led Zeppelin is an essential addition to any list of Best Rock Albums. It revolutionized rock by fusing blues, hard rock, and psychedelia with unparalleled intensity and musicianship. Tracks like “Good Times Bad Times” and “Dazed and Confused” highlight Jimmy Page’s innovative guitar work, Robert Plant’s powerful vocals, John Bonham’s thunderous drumming, with John Paul Jones’ dynamic bass lines. The album’s raw energy and groundbreaking sound laid the foundation for hard rock and heavy metal, influencing countless bands and defining the future of rock music.
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
2010
Lostprophets – The Betrayed
2009
Kreator – Hordes of Chaos
2006
Eric Burdon – Soul of a Man
2003
Kamelot – Epica
Kyo – Le chemin
The Waifs – Up All Night
1998
Ben Folds Five – Naked Baby Photos (Compilation)
Against All Authority – All Fall Down
Backbone – Backbone
Unwound – Challenge for a Civilized Society
1991
Soulside Journey – The Raw and the Cooked
1987
Fine Young Cannibals – The Raw and the Cooked
1986
Peter Frampton – Premonition
1984
Judas Priest – Defenders of the Faith
1971
Poco – Deliverin’
1968
The Beatles – Yellow Submarine
1967
Manfred Mann – Soul of Mann
Rock & Roll
– Collectibles
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