Prog Bands I Missed #7 - The British Bands Time Forgot

Welcome to Part 7 of our deep-dive into the bands history forgot — not because they lacked talent, but because they never got the break they deserved. 🔥 May Blitz – Ever heard of a power trio that sounds like early Sabbath jamming with Cream… in a smoky jazz club? That’s May Blitz. Their 1970 debut is a thunderous blend of British psych and North American heaviness. The real secret weapon? Drummer Tony Newman. This guy’s playing is a jazz-infused explosion. Two albums, no chart hits, but proto-metal perfection. If you love your riffs with brains, dig in. 🌍 Dżem – One of Poland’s greatest blues-rock bands and criminally underappreciated outside their homeland. Think Lynyrd Skynyrd meets ZZ Top... in Eastern Europe. Frontman Ryszard Riedel had a voice soaked in soul and sorrow, and their live album Absolutely Live is a masterclass in raw, emotive blues. They didn’t cross language borders, but musically? They're international caliber. 🌈 US 69 – The definition of a lost gem. Their only album, Yesterday’s Folks (1969), is a psychedelic-soul-funk kaleidoscope. Sly Stone energy meets jazz-rock freedom, packed into a single LP that vanished without a trace. No follow-up, no answers — just one transcendent, genre-blurring record waiting to be rediscovered. 🌅 Boones Farm – Named after a cheap college wine, these California rockers delivered one breezy, harmony-filled album in 1972 and disappeared. Think Eagles without the jaded edge, Doobie Brothers with more sunset vibes. Not groundbreaking — just damn good songwriting and golden-hour grooves. “If You Can’t Be My Woman” deserves a second chance on your next road trip playlist. 🌌 Solstice – UK prog rock that traded ego for elegance. Their 1984 debut Silent Dance is spiritual, violin-laced, and led by soaring female vocals — a rare combo in a genre obsessed with virtuosity. While synths ruled the '80s, Solstice quietly made an album that sounds timeless. For fans of Mike Oldfield, Renaissance, or anyone craving prog with real emotional depth. 🌀 Gridnolog – Now we’re in true deep-end territory. Possibly a studio mystery. What’s certain? Gridnolog created raw, synth-heavy experimental tracks. Haunting, heady, and unforgettable. ⚡ Cactus – They had the pedigree, the chops, and the fire. Dubbed “the American Led Zeppelin,” Cactus brought a blue-collar swagger to blues-rock that few could match. Their 1970 debut is pure sonic horsepower — Rusty Day’s vocals, Carmine Appice’s drums, and those thunderous riffs. So why didn’t they explode? Bad timing and lineup changes. But musically? They were monsters. 👂 If you love discovering hidden musical gold, this series is for you. These bands didn’t make the history books — but they damn well earned a place in your headphones. Hit that like, drop a comment with your favorite forgotten act, and make sure you're subscribed so you don’t miss Part 8. Albums featured in this video: May Blitz - Both Albums - https://amzn.to/4l8Z74E Dzem - 2CD collection - https://amzn.to/450ZeL2 Gnidrolog - Lady Lake - https://amzn.to/4foT4rA Cactus - One Way Or Another - https://amzn.to/3IX8FTa Other bands featured can be featured via Amazon Music If you want to ‘try’ before you buy you can get a free trial with Amazon Music here so as you can listen to more tracks by these bands :  https://amzn.to/42M13e4    Note: The above are affiliate links which means that if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you, I get a small commission from the supplier. This gets used to help with the running costs of the channel. Thank you in advance DISCLAIMER: This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. Clips are used with commentary for educational purposes. If you would like to make a donation to the channel you can use my link below. All gifts are gratefully accepted to help pay for the general running costs of the channel - Thank you in advance   PayPal link : https://www.paypal.me/AlbumReviewChannel #UnderratedBands #ForgottenLegends #PsychedelicRock #ProtoMetal #BluesRock #LostAlbums #HiddenGems #CriminallyOverlooked