January 20th
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
1975
Bob Dylan
– Blood on the Tracks
Blood on the Tracks is an exploration of raw emotion and poetic storytelling, showcasing Bob Dylan at the height of his artistic powers. The album’s stripped-down arrangements create an intimate atmosphere that draws the listener into its deeply personal and universally resonant themes of love, heartbreak, and introspection. Each track unfolds like a vivid narrative, filled with nuanced imagery and emotional depth that linger long after the music fades. Blood on the Tracks is a timeless masterpiece, reaffirming Dylan’s unparalleled ability to turn life’s complexities into profound musical art.
1964
The Beatles
– Meet the Beatles!
Meet the Beatles! is a landmark album that introduced a seismic shift in popular music, capturing the raw excitement and boundless charisma of The Beatles at the dawn of their American breakthrough. With infectious energy, driven by a fusion of irresistible melodies, tight harmonies, and a confident, youthful spirit, its polished yet spirited production bridges rock ‘n’ roll roots with a modern pop sensibility. Packed with hooks and vibrant creativity, Meet the Beatles! not only captured the hearts of a generation but also set the stage for the band’s unprecedented global influence.
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
2023
The Bad Ends – The Power and the Glory
Brainiac – The Predator Nominate
Ella Hooper – Small Town Temple
Fran – Leaving
Guided by Voices – La La Land
Hardy – The Mockingbird & the Crow
John Cale – Mercy
July Talk – Remember Never Before
Katatonia – Sky Void of Stars
Ladytron – Time’s Arrow
Måneskin – Rush!
The Murder Capital – Gigi’s Recovery
New Found Glory – Make the Most of It
Riverside – ID.Entity
We Are Scientists – Lobes
2022
Pedro the Lion – Havasu
2017
AFI – AFI
As It Is – okay.
As Lion- Selfish Age
Cherry Glazerr – Apocalipstick
Dune Rats – The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit
Firewind – Immortals
Foxygen – Hang
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes – Modern Ruin
John Mayer – The Search for Everything: Wave One
Menace Beach – Lemon Memory
Mick Harvey – Intoxicated Women
Mike Oldfield – Return to Ommadawn
Palisades – Palisades
Starset – Vessels
Uniform – Wake in Fright
2015
The Decemberists – What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World
Fall Out Boy – American Beauty/American Psycho
Sleater-Kinney – No Cities to Love
Enter Shikari – The Mindsweep
Viet Cong – Viet Cong
2014
Mogwai – Rave Tapes
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra – Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything
2012
Aborted – Global Flatline
Anneke van Giersbergen – Everything is Changing
Biohazard – Reborn in Defiance
2009
A. C. Newman – Get Guilty
Cattle Decapitation – The Harvest Floor
Coconut Records – Davy
Cymbals Eat Guitars – Why There Are Mountains
John Frusciante – The Empyrean
Matt and Kim – Grand
Psychic Ills – Mirror Eye
Reel Big Fish – Fame, Fortune and Fornication
Robert Pollard – The Crawling Distance
Umphrey’s McGee – Mantis
2006
Cat Power – The Greatest
Edguy – Rocket Ride
2004
Ani DiFranco – Educated Guess
Front Line Assembly – Civilization
Firewater – Songs We Should Have Written
2003
Masterplan – Masterplan
1998
Ace Frehley – Loaded Deck (Compilation)
Bad Manners – Viva la Ska Revolution
Mark Eitzel – Caught in a Trap and I Can’t Back Out ‘Cause I Love You Too Much, Baby
1987
For Against – Echelons
1984
Judas Priest – Defenders of the Faith (UK)
1983
Def Leppard – Pyromania
1978
XTC – White Music
Gerry Rafferty – City to City
1977
Jimmy Buffett – Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
1972
Jerry Garcia – Garcia
1967
The Rolling Stones – Between the Buttons (UK)
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