Rock of Life is the 11th studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Rick Springfield, issued by RCA Records in 1988.

The album was released 3 years after 1985's Tao, which also featured more dark and introspective lyrics than Springfield's fans were used to.

The album's notoriously dark lyrics reflect Springfield's emotional struggles during this time.

Randy Jackson of Journey and American Idol fame plays bass guitar on the album.

Springfield's longtime guitarist, Tim Pierce, also appears, as does frequent collaborator, Richard Page of Mr. Mister.

The album is noteworthy for its heavy use of horns, which are not prominent, if at all present on the majority of Springfield's records.

Total length: 45:53 "The Language of Love" was the B-side to "Rock of Life," but was not featured on the album's official release.