January 17th
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
1966
Simon & Garfunkel
– Sounds of Silence
The American folk music duo Simon & Garfunkel’s second studio album, Sounds of Silence, was released on January 17, 1966. The title of the album is a small variation on the title of the duo’s first big hit, “The Sound of Silence,” which originally was released as “The Sounds of Silence”.
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
2020
AJJ – Good Luck Everybody
Algiers – There Is No Year
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead – X: The Godless Void and Other Stories
Anti-Flag – 20/20 Vision
Bombay Bicycle Club – Everything Else Has Gone Wrong
Halsey – Manic
Pinegrove – Marigold
Sons of Apollo – MMXX
2014
Alcest – Shelter
Warpaint – Warpaint
2012
Attack Attack! – This Means War
Kathleen Edwards – Voyageur
Voodoo Glow Skulls – Break the Spell
2011
Pearl Jam – Live on Ten Legs
White Lies – Ritual
Covenant – Modern Ruin
2005
Arena – Pepper’s Ghost
Grave Digger – The Last Supper
2000
Explosions in the Sky – How Strange, Innocence
Songs: Ohia – The Lioness
Flying Saucer Attack – Mirror
Royal Trux – Radio Video
1995
The Stone Roses – Second Coming
1983
Randy Newman – Trouble in Paradise
1974
Bob Dylan – Planet Waves
Joni Mitchell – Court and Spark
1972
Linda Ronstadt – Linda Ronstadt
1969
Dr. John – Babylon
Iron Butterfly – Ball
Rock & Roll
– Collectibles
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