January 6th
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
2009
Animal Collective
– Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavilion is a dazzling blend of experimental pop and lush psychedelia, pushing the boundaries of what modern music can achieve. The album’s dense, kaleidoscopic production layers harmonies, rhythms, and electronic textures into a vibrant sonic tapestry that feels both immersive and otherworldly. Its rhythmic complexity and infectious melodies create an emotional resonance, capturing a sense of joy and introspection in equal measure. The innovative use of sampling and looping, paired with heartfelt lyrics, makes the album an ambitious yet accessible work.
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
Anti-Flag – Lies They Tell Our Children
Iggy Pop – Every Loser
2017
Halestorm – Reanimate 3.0: The Covers EP
Dropkick Murphys – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory
Gone Is Gone – Echolocation
Sundara Karma – Youth Is Only Ever Fun in Retrospect
You Me at Six – Night People
2014
Iced Earth – Plagues of Babylon
2012
Alcest – Les Voyages de l’Âme
2009
Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
2004
Phantom Planet – Phantom Planet
Humble Gods – Born Free
Circle Takes the Square – As the Roots Undo
1974
Foghat – Energized
Rock & Roll
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