Rock Albums Released in October
October has been a pivotal month for rock album releases, bridging the high-energy summer season with the relaxed tones of fall. In the earlier days of rock, especially in the 1960s and 1970s, some October albums emerged without an exact release date, reflecting the industry’s evolving distribution practices. These records often showcased artists pushing creative boundaries, as the month provided an ideal window for experimentation ahead of the lucrative holiday market.
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Rush
– Permanent Waves
Rush’s 1980 album, Permanent Waves, marked a pivotal shift in the band’s sound and approach to progressive rock. Known for their intricate compositions and heady themes, Permanent Waves saw Rush embracing more concise song structures while maintaining the complexity and sophistication that had defined their earlier work.
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Each of these albums played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Rock and Roll.
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1960
Twist with Chubby Checker is the debut album by Chubby Checker and was released in October 1960
1961
Sings Hits of the Rockin’ 50’s is the fourth studio album by American singer Bobby Vee and released in October 1961
1964
12 X 5 The Rolling Stones October
Gerry & the Pacemakers Second Album Gerry & the Pacemakers October
1965
It Ain’t Me Babe The Turtles October
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
1966
Bus Stop The Hollies October
Look at Me Girl Bobby Vee and the Strangers
Psychedelic Moods The Deep
Tim Buckley Tim Buckley
Total Commitment Del Shannon
A Web of Sound The Seeds
1967
Chelsea Girl Nico October
Cry Softly Lonely One Roy Orbison
Gorilla Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
One Nation Underground Pearls Before Swine
A Whole New Thing Sly and the Family Stone
Winds of Change Eric Burdon & The Animals
1968
Electric Mud Muddy Waters – October
Dream a Little Dream Cass Elliot
1, 2, 3, Red Light 1910 Fruitgum Company
The Book of Taliesyn Deep Purple
Bradley’s Barn The Beau Brummels
1969
Basket of Light Pentangle –
The Battle of North West Six Keef Hartley –
Keep On Moving The Butterfield Blues Band –
Clear Spirit
The Deviants 3 The Deviants –
Free Free –
The Hunter Ike & Tina Turner –
Renaissance Renaissance (Debut)
Turtle Soup The Turtles