January 31st

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


1985


Hüsker Dü – New Day Rising

Hüsker Dü
New Day Rising

New Day Rising is a blistering exploration of melodic hardcore, blending ferocious energy with an introspective and experimental edge. The album’s raw production emphasizes its visceral power while allowing its nuanced songwriting to cut through the noise. It’s a testament to the band’s ability to push the boundaries of punk rock, infusing it with hooks, layered textures, and a deep emotional resonance. The relentless pace and urgency of the music are balanced by moments of surprising vulnerability, showcasing a dynamic range that was groundbreaking for the genre.

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 Smashing Pumpkins – Atum: Act Two

2020

Blossoms – Foolish Loving Spaces
Clint Lowery – God Bless the Renegades
Destroyer – Have We Met
Drive-By Truckers – The Unraveling
Dune Rats – Hurry Up and Wait
Grateful Dead – Dave’s Picks Volume 33
Lordi – Killection
Louis Tomlinson – Walls
Theory of a Deadman – Say Nothing

2014

Broken Bells – After the Disco

2012

Aranda – Stop the World
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – Out of Frequency
Imperial Teen – Feel the Sound
Lincoln Durham – The Shovel vs. the Howling Bones

2007

Glay – Love Is Beautiful

2006

The Devin Townsend Band – Synchestra
Lilys – Everything Wrong Is Imaginary
She Wants Revenge – She Wants Revenge
Train – For Me, It’s You

2005

Athlete – Tourist
Feeder – Pushing the Senses
Masterplan – Aeronautics

2000

Primal Scream – XTRMNTR
Therion – Deggial

1996

NOFX – Heavy Petting Zoo

1994

Black Sabbath – Cross Purposes
Tori Amos – Under the Pink

1992

The Afghan Whigs – Congregation

1989

Warrant – Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich

1983

Eric Clapton – Money and Cigarettes
Christopher Cross – Another Page

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