March 1st

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


1973


Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd
The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is not just an album; it’s an immersive experience, a sonic journey that transcends time and space. This groundbreaking masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums ever made. Its seamless blend of progressive rock, conceptual storytelling, and innovative production techniques.

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

2024

Another Sky – Beach Day
The Bevis Frond – Focus on Nature
Big Big Train – The Likes of Us
Bruce Dickinson – The Mandrake Project
David Reece – Baptized by Fire
Faye Webster – Underdressed at the Symphony
Kaiser Chiefs – Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album
Liam Gallagher and John Squire – Liam Gallagher John Squire
Mannequin Pussy – I Got Heaven
Mildlife – Chorus
Ministry – Hopiumforthemasses
New Years Day – Half Black Heart
Paula Cole – Lo
Pissed Jeans – Half Divorced
Savak – Flavors of Paradise
Sheer Mag – Playing Favorites
Yard Act – Where’s My Utopia?

2023

Dry Cleaning – Swampy

2019

Queensrÿche – The Verdict
Bryan Adams – Shine a Light
Demon Hunter – Peace
Demon Hunter – War
Fews – Into Red
In Flames – I, the Mask
Marianas Trench – Phantoms
Mark Morton – Anesthetic
Pond – Tasmania
Reignwolf – Hear Me Out
Robert Forster – Inferno
Sun Kil Moon – I Also Want to Die in New Orleans
Test Dept – Disturbance
Weezer – Weezer (Black Album)
While She Sleeps – So What?

2013

Lordi – To Beast or Not to Beast
Saxon – Sacrifice

2012

Katie Kim – Cover & Flood

2011

Dropkick Murphys – Going Out in Style
Dum Dum Girls – He Gets Me High
Go Radio – Lucky Street
Melanie Doane – The Emerald City
The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing

2010

Frightened Rabbit – The Winter of Mixed Drinks

2009

Cursive – Mama, I’m Swollen

2005

Emanuel – Soundtrack to a Headrush
Jack Johnson – In Between Dreams

2001

Against Me! – Crime as Forgiven by Against Me!

2000

Dashboard Confessional – The Swiss Army Romance

1999

Tonic – Live and Enhanced

1994

Sublime – Robbin’ the Hood
Beck – Mellow Gold
Luna – Bewitched
KMFDM – Naïve/Hell to Go
Raven – Glow
That Dog – That Dog

1993

Sting – Ten Summoner’s Tales
The Cranberries – Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?
Adorable – Against Perfection

1989

Ozzy Osbourne – Best of Ozz (Japan)

1988

Ciccone Youth – The Whitey Album

1979

Sparks – No. 1 in Heaven

1975

Steely Dan – Katy Lied

1974

Camel – Mirage
Grand Funk Railroad – Shinin’ On
T.Rex – Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow

1973

Todd Rundgren – A Wizard, a True Star

1971

The Rascals – Search and Nearness

1968

The Nice – The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack

1965

Dave Clark Five – Weekend in London
Elvis Presley – Girl Happy (soundtrack)

1962

Bob Dyan – Bob Dylan

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