May 26th
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
1967
The Beatles
– Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Considered one of the earliest art rock LPs and a precursor to progressive rock, Sgt. Pepper is a pivotal piece of British psychedelic music. It combines a variety of styles, including as Western and Indian classical music, circus, music hall, and avant-garde. Many of the recordings were colored with sound effects and tape manipulation with the help of Geoff Emerick and George Martin.
The Mothers of Invention
– Absolutely Free
Its combination of jazz, classical, avant-garde, and rock idioms in multi-sectional, suite-like pieces is considered a significant and influential antecedent to progressive rock. The album is a demonstration of intricate musical composition with political and social criticism.
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
1978
David Gilmour – David Gilmour
1972
Peter Frampton – Wind of Change
Rock & Roll
– Collectibles
Dive into the rebellious spirit of rock & roll with this collection of Rock Memorabilia. Explore unique products inspired by the energy, freedom, and attitude that define rock music.