Sky - Living Machine / The Quest Of The Silver Sea. 1977 USA

Sky is a tough moniker to search in this day and age. And not much data is forthcoming about this particular Sky. It's been suggested the year to be 1977, though I wouldn't be surprised to know it's from the early 80s. There's a bit of that NWOBHM influence though it's not heavy enough to call metal. The music is hard rock, with some Hawkwind influence. Which is likely the inspiration for the fantasy titled B side, and perhaps even the A side really. It's also the stronger of the two tracks here. The music isn't very catchy but it does have that period charm.

3.5

Pegasus - Honeysuckle Willow Bridge / Turkey Dove. 1972 USA

No one knows where this Pegasus hails from, but what we have here is a killer two-sider of heavy guitar and organ rock. I also like the impassioned higher pitched vocals. These guys would have made it big were they from England during this era. I'd be willing to bet that this particular Pegasus is from somewhere in the Midwest, especially since it was pressed in Cincinnati. They also have that early Poobah thing going, along with dozens of other regional bands. The organ is always a welcome addition.

Kasino - Get Bent / Gun Slinger. 1978 USA ~ Harrisburg, Pennyslvania

Kasino has this sort of retro Grand Funk Railroad sound going on here. More 1974 than 1978. The rhythms and disposition are more like straightforward funk rock but the guitarist turns on the fuzz as if it's the late 60s. What a great tone. You wish for the guitarist to really let loose for an extended jam but he never quite does. Nonetheless this is a solid two sider.

4.0