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
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
Rock & Roll
– Collectibles
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