Don't Waste Your Time by Gift (1974)

Those prog/krautrockers really knew how to make an album cover. Art or tasteless, it is hard not to look at it. In this case, though, the music is also worth a listen. Here is a track off of their second and final LP, Blue Apple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k2zq7mYvsI

Nineteen by Dogs (1977)

Today, let's listen to the B-side of the first single by French punk band, Dogs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoQ0oXJz9Zk

City's Full by Savages (2013)

This space has featured neo-psych, neo-garage, neo-punk, and neo-hard rock, but I'm not sure if I've ever featured neo-post punk. Well, in case I haven't, I am rectifying that today. Here is a new band playing music that sounds like it could have come right out of 1981. Here is a track from their 2013 debut album, Silence Yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzIpMRzeMcM

Soul Sister, Brown Sugar by Sam & Dave (1968)

Alright, time for R&B with the inimitable Sam & Dave...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB8VY1mD520

Svarta Skuggor by Skogen Brinner (2013)

These Swedes were definitely schooled in early Black Sabbath. Although their music sounds like it was recorded in the early 70's, it is only a few years old. Check out their web page here. Here is the first track on Side 2 of their debut album, 1st. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-BM39rSSnY&feature=youtu.be

Merciliess Onslaught by Metal Church (1984)

Name the best speed/thrash metal band to come out of San Francisco in the early 80's whose band name starts with "Metal...". That may be very easy for some to answer, but it shouldn't be. Metal Church should also be in that conversation. Now, they didn't end up having the long term success as Metallica, but some of their early stuff is great. Check out track #3 off of their self-titled debut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ljmzmriFYY&feature=youtu.be

Stars in the Sky by Wildfire (1970)

Not bad for a college band. Wildfire formed and were together while the band members attended the University of Texas in the late 60's/early 70's. During summer break, they would go to Southern California to play live and record tracks. Here they are with one of those recordings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41E7fRgMlX0