Yesterday's Children - Self Titled (1969)

This is definitely a 60's rock long lost gem. Their only album (besides a single that was released), Yesterday's Children played a quality mix of psychedelia and garage rock. Excellent riffs and lead guitar with a great vocalist. These guys are in the same realm as Blue Cheer and other similar bands of the time.

It's a shame that bands this good never stuck around to create more music. Unfortunately it happens more often than not.

Track list

01. Paranoia

02. Sad Born Loser

03. What of I

04. She's Easy

05. Sailing

06. Providence Bummer

07. Evil Woman

08. Yesterday's Moon

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The Black Angels - Directions to See a Ghost

I have no idea where to even begin in classifying this group. I hear psychedelic influences, Beatles influences, stoner influences, indie influences, rock and dessert...and I'm not exactly sure where they fit in. You definitely cannot pigeon hole this band into any one category.

Interestingly enough, it all fits spectacularly well together. The Black Angels have created an album which I can see myself spinning rather often. They do have other material out that I haven't gotten to hear yet, but if it's anything like "Directions to See a Ghost", I know I'll dig it.

This is a definite recommendation to any psychedelic and stoner fans. Spin this record and just chill out in its ambiance.

Track listing:

01. You On The Run

02. Doves

03. Science Killer

04. Mission District

05. 18 Years

06. Deer-Ree-Shee

07. Never/Ever

08. Vikings

09. You In Color

10. The Return

11. Snake in the Grass

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Honkeyfinger - Invocation Of The Demon Other

When I read the description of this album, a one-man bass drum stomping, harmonica blowing, lapsteel playing Blues assault, I knew I'd like it. I didn't expect it to be quite as intense as it is. This isn't your Howlin' Wolf type of blues. This is Blues after it dropped acid and ate a bag of shrooms.

I never imagined so much energy could come out of one man and a whole band's worth of instruments. Honkeyfinger is an excellent display of lapsteel guitar and blues created with an interesting and amazing twist. The kind of shit you'd find playing in some hole-in-the-wall dive in Alabama. No frills and no bullshit. Fuzzed out, intense vocals and full of energy. Just check it out. Everyone. There's no reason not to.

Track list:

01. HonknSkronkn

02. Got This Rage

03. Margarine Man

04. Jitterbone Boogie

05. Trouble

06. Parchman Farm

07. Cobra

08. True Believers

09. Farmer George

10. Fine Thing

11. Margarine Man (Part 2)

12. Burning Skull Blues

13. Boss Honk

14. Running On Empty

15. Subaquatic Homesick Blues

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Graveyard - Self Titled

Either someone back in the 70's figured out time travel and sent Graveyard to the future to drop this amazing album, or this group of rockers from Sweden really know how to create some superb blues-influenced, Sabbath influenced rock. Yes, they are very influenced by Black Sabbath, but they don't come off as a Sabbath clone.

These guys take the bluesy sounds of proto-metal, 70's rock, 60's psychedelic sounds and meld them together to create something extremely special in a time where most rock outfits are completely forgetting where their roots lie.

When you listen to this, you probably wont believe that Graveyard only came to be in 2006 in Gothenburg. Fans of Sabbath, psychedelic and traditional doom will really enjoy this, although I think everyone should check this out.

Track list:

01. As The Years Pass By, The Hours Bend

02. Blue Soul

03. Don't Take Us for Fools

04. Evil Ways

05. Lost in Confusion

06. Right is Wrong

07. Satan's Finest

08. Submarine Blues

09. Thin Line

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Wicked Lady - The Axeman Cometh

Wicked Lady is for those who love fuzz, psychedelic and traditional doom. Proto-metal and, in my opinion, definitely a doom forerunner. Listen to "War Cloud" and "Life and Death" if you have any doubts to that.

I would rank this right up there with Pagan Altar. Not that Wicked Lady is going to take over Pagan Altar's place in my musical loving heart, but this album is crammed full of amazing riffs and heavy goodness. "The Axeman Cometh" definitely showcases the heavy aspect of this band.

For any fans of traditional doom metal in the vein of Pagan Altar and stuff like Witchcraft, definitely check this out. Lovers of fuzz and psychedelic rock would eat this up as well.

Track Listing:

01. Run The Night

02. War Cloud

03. The Axeman Cometh

04. Life and Death

05. Wicked Lady

06. Out of the Dark

07. Rebel

08. Living on the Edge

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Gun - Gunsight

I found this gem while treasure hunting for some new tunes. This is some straight up, good riffing rock and roll. Almost has a NWOBHM tinge to it while heavily steeped in 60's rock and roll. Not surprising since these guys were around from '68 to '69 and were based out of England.

The album moves from heavy, or what was considered heavy in those days, to light and airy pieces. Even listening to the track "Hobo" I think of the Beatles. This is definitely something that fans of proto-metal, nwobhm and bands like Budgie and Blue Cheer should check out.

Track listing:

01. Head in the Clouds

02. Drown Yourself in the River

03. Angeline

04. Dreams and Screams

05. Situation Vacant

06. Hobo

07. Lady Link, Pt. 1

08. Oh Lady You

09. Lady Link, Pt. 2

10. Long Hair Woman

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