Rock Albums Released in April
April is a month marked by creative awakening that has been a key time for rock albums that herald the year’s musical direction. In the 1960s and 1970s precise release dates were not always tracked and several influential rock records emerged in April without a clearly documented day. These albums often reflected the season’s spirit of growth and experimentation, blending the introspective tones of winter with the fresh energy of spring. April became a launchpad for groundbreaking sounds and ambitious projects, with artists taking bold creative steps that often defined the year.
Featured Rock Albums
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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.
Rock & Roll
– Collectibles
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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
Bill Haley and His Comets is the title of the tenth album of rock and roll recordings by Bill Haley & His Comets.
1963
Baby Workout Jackie Wilson April
Meets the Ventures Bobby Vee April
Surfing The Ventures April
1965
Introducing The Beau Brummels The Beau Brummels
1966
Frankie and Johnny Elvis Presley April
Bobby Darin Sings The Shadow of Your Smile Bobby Darin
The Seeds The Seeds
1967
Emotions Pretty Things April
Happy Together The Turtles
Chuck Berry’s Golden Decade Chuck Berry
Don’t Stop Me Now! Cliff Richard
Electric Comic Book Blues Magoos
The Electric Prunes The Electric Prunes
1968
Dance to the Music Sly & the Family Stone
Children of the Future Steve Miller Band
Journey to the Center of the Mind Amboy Dukes
Like to Get to Know You Spanky and Our Gang
Simon Says 1910 Fruitgum Company
The Twain Shall Meet Eric Burdon & The Animals
1969
Taste Taste –
Blue Matter Savoy Brown –
Hair (London Cast) Various Artists
Joyride[17] Friendsound –
Elephant Mountain The Youngbloods –