January 18th
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
1983

Bryan Adams – Cuts Like a Knife
– Permanent Waves
Cuts Like a Knife is a lesson in heartfelt rock craftsmanship, blending raw energy with emotional sincerity. The album captures the essence of 1980s rock with its anthemic choruses, soaring guitar riffs, and Adams’ gritty yet tender vocal delivery. Its themes of love, heartbreak, and resilience strike a universal chord, making it both deeply personal and widely relatable. The album’s production highlights its dynamic range, from high-energy rockers to poignant ballads.
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
Papa Roach – Who Do You Trust?
Fever 333 – Strength in Numb333rs
The Flesh Eaters – I Used to Be Pretty
Frances Cone – Late Riser
Guster – Look Alive
Rifftera – Across the Acheron
Sharon Van Etten – Remind Me Tomorrow
Switchfoot – Native Tongue
Thunder – Please Remain Seated
The Twilight Sad – It Won/t Be Like This All the Time
2013
Helloween – Straight Out of Hell
2012
Nada Surf – The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy
2011
The Aquabats – Hi-Five Soup!
Social Distortion – Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes
Times of Grace – The Hymn of a Broken Man
2010
These New Puritans – Hidden
2005
Black Mountain – Black Mountain
Fozzy – All That Remains
2003
Krokus – Rock the Block
2002
Socialburn – World Outside
2000
Modest Mouse – Building Nothing Out of Something
1994
ZZ Top – Antenna
King’s X – Dogman
Richard Thompson – Mirror Blue
1993
Fish – Made to Be Broken
1987
Social Distortion – Prison Bound
The Pogues – If I Should Fall from Grace with God
1986
Soul Asylum – Made to Be Broken
1983
Bryan Adams – Cuts Like a Knife
1980
Wishbone Ash – Just Testing
John Foxx – Metamatic
1978
Warren Zevon – Excitable Boy
1977
Gentle Giant – Playing the Fool (Live)

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– Collectibles
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