10 Amazing Rock Albums You’ve Never Heard of! 

Head over Heals (1971)/ JPT Scare Band (1994)/ Steve Morgen - Morgen (1969)/ Big Brother - Confusion (1970)/ Jerusalem - Jerusalem (1972)/ Arzachel (1970)/ Les Variations - Nador (1970)/ The Dog That Bit People (1971)/ The Scorpio Brothers - Iko Iko (1974)/ Victor Peraino's Kingdom Come - No Man's Land (1975)/ Randy Holden - Population II (1970)....Thanks for the Iko Iko one.

Aww, man, you just can't go wrong with rock albums from the 70s, probably the best era for music EVER! It's not heavy rock, but I'd like to recommend HORSLIPS - THE TAIN.

Dude. Yes. Thank you. A rare moment that the internet connects and blesses. I havent heard any of these and you have given me joy with all of them. Music is the connection that we all need to see, that sets us free. Survive and thrive in this hungry era of 2020s to be. I hope you hear my love in this small comment decree.

Fuzzy duck. Only one album ever released in 1970, it’s quite easy to find and well worth finding it. Brilliant

Dude- that Jerusalem album is amazing! I’m pretty sure you posted about that one before and I bought it just based on cover. I’m gonna get the Head Over Heels album next!

Try Captain Beyond's first album 1972 - masterpiece

I am like a moth to the flame when it comes to early-70's rock/prog/psych albums...I was born in the mid-60's so it's not like these records remind me of my high school years or anything. Just something about the sounds, recording techniques, and instrumentation - bolstered by the freedom of these artists to explore their musical imaginations - that makes this era really special. Love it. GREAT LIST!

The Head Over Heels and Variations records, I knew within moments of starting the first track I had to find those on vinyl. Thanks. That Jerusalem record is probably my favorite album cover, period. I have the shirt, but that's the only one I have from this ten. My current favorite rare record is "Bulletproof" by Hard Stuff. Thanks for the great video.

Paying close attention to your recommendations, pal. I discovered that Townes Van Zandt from you and been listening ever since. Just incredible.

Great list! I didn't recognize any of them. Love the older classic rock sound from some of these, and that Les Variations record rocks hard! (listened to most of these on Spotify). What about the band Dust? Were they too well known? I remember my cousin had one of their albums in the late 70's and it rocked! Also just discovered Leaf Hound... whoa! Keep up the good work!

Energy..72 era.. heavy metal, jazz rock, fusion, blues stuff..Tommy Bolin on guitar..never got a record deal before Tommy took the guitar spot in the James Gang..but some live shows and demo's for the album were released through the Bolin Archives...Awesome video !! I only knew 4 bands and at 60 have been to hundreds of concerts and have 1,000 albums and 1,000 cds and play guitar. Great to see a younger guy with such music knowledge and passion as us old farts !!

Good stuff!! My local record shop recommended JPT Scare band to me a couple years ago and I love them. They also got me into Flower Travellin' Band. I got that Jerusalem album when it came out on iTunes around 09, it's fantastic.

Hey Dillon, It would be awesome if you could create a Spotify playlist. Like a big mix of all your favorite Psych Rock tracks!

Always love listening to unknown or obscure music and so many of these are from my favourite era!

Thanks I’ll be checking those out. Always up to listen to some old new music!

Thanks man, I really enjoy your appreciation for music & sharing some gold! Keep it up!

keep it going! I remember bustin out Accept Restless and Wild for my friends before it was a thing in the states... always up for a rough diamond!!!

Nice recommendations! Obvious but maybe not so is Pretty Things' "Parachute" from 1970 on Rare Earth (US). Most people stop with "SF Sorrow" (as I had) but "Parachute" might be better. Fantastic songs and more of straight, classic rock style with some psych mixed in of course. As far as early drum machine LPs, I always thought Madrigal from 1971 was the first use but I'm sure may will debate that.

Holy shit. Great list. So much fun. Head Over Heels is blowing me away right now. Thanks, man!

For Sabbath-style, I recommend Flower Travellin Band. Specifically, the album Satori. Japanese band singing in English 1971

Just Morgen. I’ll check the rest of recommendations. These type of video lists are really cool. Keep them coming. You’re doing an awesome job

Great! But it would be nice if you could mention the list in the description /title.. Keep on rocking! 👍

Love the deep cuts and always great suggestions in the comments. so many playlists and impulse buys from watching your channel.

That's what I love about the Internet and digital networking, I enter my thoughts in a search bar, check the results and then I can exchange ideas with like-minded people! I love your collection, absolutely my taste of music! I also collect, I'm from Austria and want to give you something back! I hope you don't know this gem from my country: Paternoster - Paternoster (1972) Full-Album

I’ve previously only heard of 1/10 ... please keep making these videos to get people into more obscure music. I’m glad you make stuff for new collectors but it would be cool to see more videos for the insane lol

It’s probably a little new for this list but I’ve been going back and listening to the Japanese band Ningen Isu. They have stuff from the late 80s on and it’s awesome rock music.

You got me good here, I know about Gong and I have that Randy Holden collection with his surf stuff but I haven't heard of any of the rest of these.

I was familiar with seven of them, including the Randy Holden. I actually had the Big Brother LP in the 90's - not 100% sure if it was an original or the bootleg that was out there at the time, but the rare hard rock dealer I traded it to was excited to get it, so who knows. You got great taste, my dude!

Nice List. Off the top of my head, I would add... "Pulsar - Pollen & Neon Pearl" as worthy additions. Both killer albums.

Theses albums are much more "accessible" but they popped into my head so I'll mention them. "Burgers" by Hot Tuna, "Sunshine on the Sufferbus" by Masters of Reality and "Safe as Milk" by Capt. Beefheart and His Magic Band.

Randy Holden is legendary. I would have love that he joined Black Sabbath for a while. Would have been totally killer.

I believe the question was "How many of these albums have you heard of?" Not "Suggest something you think no one else has heard of." Thus my answer was 50% plus the bonus album. In the late 60s and the 70s, I spent a great deal of time in record shops, especially import shops. My objective was to purchase non commercial music that was not radio friendly/known because I knew there was amazing material out there and when I threw a stoner party I wanted to blow minds and anyone who asked for top 40 Rock got weeded out. (Forgive the pun). Don't get me wrong, I enjoy much of the commercial stuff, I am a musicologist. But even among the commercial success there are bands or artists that get little recognition, such as Goose Creek Symphony and Toe Fat. Toe Fat only put out two albums before they broke up and became members of Uriah Heep and Jethro Tull.

Here's 10 that I love that you rarely see in shops anymore. 1. Japan-Quiet Life 2. Huang Chung 3. Fashion-Fabrique 3. Gary Numan-The Pleasure Principle 4. Tim Curry-Fearless 5. Thomas Dolby-The Golden Age Of Wireless 6. Roxy Music-Country Life 7. Missing Persons-Spring Session M 8. Killing Joke-Night Time 9. Propaganda-A Secret Wish 10. Buggles-The Age Of Plastic

Uriah heep live 73 is probably the heaviest album ive ever heard from the 70s

Thats why I like this show. I always said " you just cant hear everybody" well, I was wrong. Dillon has. I find myself pulling up all these albums he talks about and giving them a good listen. Awesome. I like the garage/psyche stuff Ive never heard. Thanks brother for leading me to some of these great recordings.

I appreciate your time and help with finding new music that I’ve never heard before!!!???? I must say that for someone else that loves different types of music!!? Mostly rock and such!? But hey “ I’m going to be checking out these different bands and see what they sound like to myself!!?? And then get back with ya and then tell ya what I think about them all!?? Thanks again!!!” And God bless ya all today Shalom

I really like that Head Over Heels band. Thanks for the recommendation. Here’s a few a few that I really enjoy. Check them out if you’ve never heard of them: - Slave Raider - Take The World By Storm - Box Of Frogs self titled - The Unforgiven self titled - Coney Hatch - Outa Hand - Shooting Star - Hang On For Your Life

Captain Beyond /Dancing Madly Backwards

Just found your channel but this is great stuff. Just like an old record store I used to go to, and miss. You could go in, ask for some recommendations and the guy who worked there would give loads, chat about it all and you'd leave with some awesome stuff. 🤘🏻

Great stuff as usual Dillon. I have heard three of the ten, but probably because I have been watching your channel for about a year now. Take care and thanks for showing some cool stuff.

The only reason I have heard of that Ike iko album is because, it was a favourite in a couple of the real serious head bars in Amsterdam back in the late 70s early 80s. It was one of those albums where the bar staff would giving you that "Oh you haven't heard it before? " smug look . Now, I am going to commit a blasphemy here however, I don;t care and here goes. If you would like to hear the album that The Grateful dead always should have made and never did, try "Help Yourself" and "The Return Of Ken Whaley". The track "It Has To Be" was recorded whilst they were all tripping and the band's only words on completing it were "I hope you taped that?" Sit back, turn the lights out stick side one on and about 12 mins in, listen to the sound of the universe itself being unzipped followed by the most gothic piece of grand piano probably ever recorded. Contemporary bands to look out for. "My Brother The Wind" from Finland. Sadly, both their studio albums are now reaching silly prices brilliant cosmic jam vibe band. Crippled Black Phoenix, their last 2 albums Ellengest (2020) and The Great Escape (2018) have both been classics. Imagine the Sisters Of Mercy/The Swans/Sabbath/Pink Floyd stuck through a blender yet retaining serious melodic content, you have something like them. Wight, German hard rock/funk band, two album releases both excellent. French band Slift their Ummon album 2020, full on space rock, really very good. "Shaman Elephant" from Norway, imagine Deep Purple had used more Fender Rhodes Piano and played up the Jazz side, you're in the ballpark. "Automatism", another good Swedish psych/space rock mostly instrumental jam band. "Kikagaku Moyo" Just ask The Psych Prof and Mellow Yellow about this band, nuff said. Anyway, sorry to have rambled on so much, it's always a pleasure to listen to you Dillon

Mirage, Moonmadness and The Snow Goose by Camel are three of the best albums that most people have never heard.

Victor Peraino's Kingdom Come is amazing! Thanks for making me aware of these albums.

Great list. I kew about five of them. Looking forward to searching out the others. One of my favourites not listed is Stoned Age Man by Joseph.

The Remains! One of the great "what if only" bands.

Elliott Murphy- Aquashow and Audience- House on the hill

Great upload..some really superb obscure albums. Of the 10 i have 1..The Morgen lp..awesome stuff...i also saw in the back ground you had the Druids of Stonehenge lp on show..i have that too...another monster lp!!! Thanks very much for uploading..Really enjoy your channel from here in the UK 👍

Good grief. I was in high school and college in the 70s and a musician. I am embarrassed to say I haven’t heard of any of these. Thanks for sharing.

There is one amazing Rock album that so many people will be unaware of and that is Jesse Johnsons Bare my naked Soul from 1996. It is a mix of Jimi Hendrix and Prince (Billy Cox actually appears on one track too). The amazing thing is that Jesse was part of the Paisley Park scene, especially with his outfit The Time. This type of music had no time at all for my mind. B.M.N.Soul would have been ignored by most, if not all, of his original fans because it was out and out Classic hard Rock with touches of Blues and the odd revved up Funk number. Another sad point is that there are only a couple of songs on You Tube to check out. He never released another album for about 12 years or so (Verbal Penetration) but it returned to his funky roots. I highly highly recommend this album. Jesse plays all the instruments, mixed and engineered it too and the sound is awesome

It's always cool to see the younger generation bringing up the music that I grew up with got nothing but kudos from the 65 year old man who in fact is seen a lot of bands from those days 60s all the way up to now keep up the good work by the way if you never heard of them try a group called Ramatam and Crystal Syphon for starters.... the latter was my brother's band ... they opened up for big brother and the holding company with Janis, Santana, Elvin Bishop, Grateful Dead and many more

All great selections! Also that Randy Holden is a fave.

Los jaivas álbums are másterpiece La ventana... 1972 El indio.... 1975 Alturas de macchu picchu.. 1981 Aconcagua... 1982 And obras de violeta parra... 1984 Ojalá los puedas escuchar alguna vez!!!!

UFO- STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT. ONE OF THE BEST HARD ROCK ALBUMS EVER. LOTS MORE FROM THAT TIME!!!

3/10, 1/1on the bonus. Started getting into vinyl and watching your channel about two months ago. I only have about 40 albums on vinyl, but two of them I had never even heard of before I started watching your channel. I live in Wisconsin, so I may never make it out to your store, but if I ever get a chance to be out that way I will definitely stop by. Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work!

hey dillon, thank you for introducing me to VARIATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! my goodness, the drumming is SUPER!!!!!!!! i love your zest and passion for music !!!!!!!!!!! some of your recommendations i have heard of and of course they are excellent !!!!!!!!!! i have many CD AND LP'S from the jazz ,rock and roll ,soul music and even zydeco but nevertheless I DO NOT MIND EXPANDING MY HORIZONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,,,,,,,,,you tube is the greatest !!!!!!!!!!!

I've heard of none of these. Good job! I'll check them out.

No cactus , captain beyond, sir lord baltimore or leafhound, pentagram . Buffalo

Love Steve Village. Randy Holden is outstanding also. I've heard some of these records from Head Heritage site. I've heard of 3 out of that 10. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Great list, man. That Cargo record behind you is awesome, too.

"Les" is French for "the", so Les Variations means The Variations. Check out Irish band Horslips, also Armageddon (only one LP ever), Budgie.

Haven't heard any of these. One I totally recommend that should have been huge is the album, Today by It's A Beautiful Day from 1973. The last album of the 70s before their breakup. If great songs, vocals and musicians always delivered big sales, this album would have gone platinum. The band had a sound somewhere between Jefferson Airplane and the early Doobie Brothers and has always been one of my favorites. Ain't That Lovin You was a minor hit sung by Bud Cockrell and Patti Santos.

Yo Dillon good morning! ☕️ great video I recognized all but 2 or 3 of these I remember the ones that you’ve mentioned on other previous videos. I especially know of Jerusalem as I have added some of their work to a playlist of mine. A few other albums I’ve been spinning more than others lately are MacDonald and Giles self title 1970, Johnny Jenkins “Ton-Ton Macoute!” 1970 and lastly Coldblood “First Taste of Sin” 1972. Currently listening to Randy’s album from the video and this this is awesome! Thanks for all that you do man I appreciate you!

I'm a cd and cassette collector but your videos help me new albums for collection

Dredg - Leitmotif Cave In - Jupiter Portugal. The Man - Waiter: You Vultures

I gotta say, I stopped this vid cause i saw that head over heels album so I hit play, & it took 10 seconds to totally agree, fist songs as far as I got but it is rock & fudgin roll, ac/dc/zeppelin 2/rush ‘s 1st album sound & to me that’s just fine, Good call & I will def be subbing & thua far I have much faith in your rock & roll taste, thanks

That Cargo-album in your shelf is also pretty great!

Great video - I don't know any of these, so will look forward to checking them out. The band Wally with their first album Wally from 1974 is an unknown prog/rock masterpiece imo.

You should check out this killer album which is called ''Mournin'' by band called Night Sun. Night Sun was krautrock band from Germany. They released only one album in 1972.

Check out Stray Dog’s first record “Stray Dog” on Manticore label. Produced by Greg Lake.

0 for 10! But can't wait to check these out, great video! There's nothing like picking up an album based on the artwork and having your mind blown, for sure! Found some of my favorite albums in jr. high/high school that way, including Blue Cheer, Traffic, TRex... Music is The Best!

Dammit! You got Cargo on vinyl right behind your head. I had to settle for the cd. Now I'm jealous. Great collection!

How about british boogie rocker Status Quo who released their 33rd Studio album “Backbone” last year. My tip: Piledriver from 1972

Here's one for you, that most people don't know: Crow- Crow Music, from 1969. If you like the other music on this list, you'll like Crow Music.

Hey man, I've heard of at least 7 of those. Can't find a lot of them for a reasonable price though. I have lots of other psych and prog records myself, love to hear you talk about them. Maybe one day I'll start making videos, but I am not too pretty to look at so maybe not. Anyway, thanks for the video!

Just stumbled across this morning !! Always looking for music I haven’t discovered!! Listening to Jerusalem right now as I work on the train layout!!

Pretty cool weird stuff...I don't know if you are familiar with The Incredible String Band I know you like Led Zeppelin ... Jimmy Page sights them as an influence on Their initial sound as far as the the folky and harmonic side of them . Especially stuff like The Battle For Evermore and alot of Led Zeppelin 3!!! The Hangmans Beautiful Daughter from'68 is considered their masterpiece album but they're all great. Also on the other side of the spectrum on the more electronic side Goblin from Italy are great..I recommend Roller from '76 to start off Blood Red, Suspira, and the Dawn Of The Dead (Zombie) , soundtracks are fantastic too!

Steve Goodman “Somebody Else’s Troubles” Great album

I recently found your channel, and I’ve really enjoyed watch your videos. Keep these videos coming. One piece of constructive criticism: I’d love if you would have given us a small sample of some of these records. Maybe that’s something that would get the video pulled, but just an idea. Thanks!

Never heard of any of these, I'm looking forward to checking them out. I do recognize and have the Cargo and Remains albums seen in the background and they're both excellent.

Awesome vid A recommendation GF Fitzgerald Mouse proof very Crimson sounding

I was 3/10. I'd heard of Arzachel, Jerusalem, and "Head Over Heels".

Sweet! Sacred Mushroom in the background. Didn't check all the comments, takes too long. My dad bought that in a delete bin in about 1970 for 50 cents, brought it home and my 12 year old self latched onto it. Still have it, the Canadian Parallax release, one of my real treasures.

I love 70s proto metal, hard rock, and heavy psych but must confess I only heard of 3 of these, 4 if you count Randy Holden. Many of them sound like they're worth checking out, so thanks for that!

Great information! Thank you. Here are two suggestions: Blodwyn Pig “Ahead Rings Out” 1969 and Atlantis Philharmonic, a prog-rock duo out of Cleveland Ohio early ‘70’s. And 0 on the count LOL!

There is a album from the 80’s that you might like. The group is from Australia called Heaven the album Knockin On Heavens Door. The original bass player for AC/DC Mark Evans was in this band and do a great version of KOHD. Check them out.

I have't heard of any of these bands but I will be listening to them now. Thanks for putting up this video. BTW, I'm new to the channel.

The Steve Morgen LP reminded me of the Morgan Blue Town label (no relation btw) that had some cool UK psych/rock releases in '68 from Pussy and Boback Jons Malone, and some nice reissues in the 2000's from Orange Bicycle, Red Dirt, Wil Malone and others. A label worth checking out if you're into UK psych from the 60's and 70's.

The Electric Prunes, " Mass in F minor ".

4 out of the 10. 5 out of 11 if you include the Randy Holden. I have an OG Morgen and a bootleg of Arzachal. I might recommend the Greek hard rock band called Socrates Drank The Conium. I have two of their albums. The first one is blistering hard rock, the second called “Phos” is more ethereal and proggy but still rocks heavy at times.

A great compilation of obscure 60’s Psychedelic and Hard Rock from the US and Europe is called Cherrystone Rocks !!! It is amazing.

Angel-casablanca records- Roadmaster from Cleveland-Piper (Billy Squire’s first band)-Pretty maids in a row-Michael Bolton (when he was metal before pop)

Check out the album for the whole world to see by death (not the metal band) it's a record that I've never heard anyone talk about but it's such an amazing album with a lot of funk and punk feel to it

Anything by King's X. Should've been a supergroup. Also all the solo stuff from Dug Pinnick, Jerry Gaskill and Ty Tabor. Phenomenal stuff.

6/11. Great recommendations! My recommendations from my collection are: Los Jaivas - Alturas de Machu Pichu -Chilean folk prog masterpiece. The track La Poderosa Muerte is one of my favourite prog tracks ever made Kingston Wall - II -Psychedelic rock from Finland, if like Ozric Tentacles you like this Tasavallan Presidentti - Lambertland Wigwam - Fairyport

Dude I love you

Wish You Were Here by Badfinger is one of the most amazing albums a lot of people have never heard of!!!!!!

0/10. I’ll be looking for them online to have a listen. One of my all-time favorites that people don’t seem to know about is the first Captain Beyond record. I bought mine because of the cover. The original release had one of those pictures that changes as you move it around. But the music is excellent hard prog. Every song is killer.

Great list!!! I was surprised not to see “Judas Jump” - Scorch circa 1970

I have 2 - Arzachel and Morgen - as always, thanks for the hot tips - our tastes coincide - Love the "Cargo" on the shelf!

3 I'm an Atomic Rooster fan, not rare but not mentioned much. Please show more rare records, maybe by genre. Take care.