January 14th
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
1980
Rush
– Permanent Waves
Rush’s 1980 album, Permanent Waves, marked a pivotal shift in the band’s sound and approach to progressive rock. Known for their intricate compositions and heady themes, Permanent Waves saw Rush embracing more concise song structures while maintaining the complexity and sophistication that had defined their earlier work.
1977
David Bowie
– Low
Low is a groundbreaking album that redefined David Bowie’s artistry and reshaped the possibilities of rock music. As the first installment of his Berlin Trilogy, it ventures into uncharted territory with its minimalist aesthetic, atmospheric textures, and innovative use of synthesizers. The album masterfully juxtaposes introspective, fragmented rock songs with expansive, instrumental soundscapes that delve into ambient and experimental realms. Its unconventional structure and raw emotional tone reflect Bowie’s artistic reinvention, offering a deeply personal and forward-thinking vision.
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
2022
The Lumineers – Brightside
Cat Power – Covers
Blood Red Shoes – Ghosts on Tape
Elvis Costello & The Imposters – The Boy Named If
Enterprise Earth – The Chosen
Fickle Friends – Are We Gonna Be Alright?
Fit for an Autopsy – Oh What the Future Holds
Magnum – The Monster Roars
Shadow of Intent – Elegy
Tony Martin – Thorns
Underoath – Voyeurist
The Wombats – Fix Yourself, Not the World
2014
Bruce Springsteen – High Hopes
Switchfoot – Fading West
2013
Everything Everything – Arc
2011
The Decemberists – The King Is Dead
2008
British Sea Power – Do You Like Rock Music?
The Dø – A Mouthful
Ringo Starr – Liverpool 8
2003
Evanescence – Mystary
Jackie Greene – Rusty Nails
House of Heroes – What You Want Is Now
Spawn of Possession – Cabinet
2002
The Notwist – Neon Golden
1997
Vertical Horizon – Live Stages (Live)
1992
Lou Reed – Magic and Loss
Eric Clapton – Rush (Soundtrack)
Lillian Axe – Poetic Justice
1983
The Stranglers – Feline
Nena – Nena
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