Snow by The Passions (1980)

Now here is an English post punk group leaning towards pop. While this is generally not the lean I prefer, The Passions were able to find a nice sound that feels natural. The band would go on to release three albums. Here is a track off of their debut, 1980's Michael & Miranda. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0flu1NX_3Y

High Rise Living by Chelsea (1977)

The original 1976 line-up of punk rockin' Chelsea included guitarist William Broad. After a few months in the band, several band members broke off to form Generation X and William changed his name to Billy Idol. Chelsea recruited more band members though and went on to have a respectable career into the 80's. Here they are from 1977 with that classic punk sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AalPw1xeUcw

Listen, Listen! by The Merry-Go-Round (1968)

The thing I like about pop groups of the late 60's was that they could still include some smoking lead guitar. Those days are long over, but at least I can remember! Here is one such band from LA that had a nice sound, but ultimately would only survive for one album and a smattering of singles. Here is one of those singles from 1968.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcjxR6hpo9I

Streetsweeper by Unsane (1990)

And now for some NY noise rock with the b/side of their second single...

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

Highway by T2 (1970)

T2 was a British psych/prog band were around for the three years of rock's apex(1969 to 1972). The band broke up before being able to finish/release their second album. That work would get released decades later. For today, check out this track off of their excellent debut, It'll All Work Out in Boomland. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nOKOt-FWLY

Stratosphere by Duster (1998)

I was recently introduced(via the internet) to the musical sub-genre of slowcore. It has a heavy, but slower vibe that contrasted with much of the rock/grunge of the 90's. Here is one such band that became known for this type of music. This is the title track off of Duster's debut release. It is mood music, to be sure, but there is a certain attraction to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gJncv5H8xo

Rollerderby Queen by Red Aunts (1995)

Red Aunts are one of those bands that I'd never heard of until a few months ago. They were a 90's punk band out of Long Beach that put out five albums in six years. I recently downloaded their 1995 release, #1 Chicken. The whole thing is great. I just grabbed one of the longer tracks to feature here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ89UuLgDwg