Suggest one obsure album we all should hear

"The Loading Zone" was the house band at the Fillmore. Lead singer was Linda Tillery who could really belt out R&B. Last time I checked, she was a gospel singer. The first (of only 2) albums they recorded was on RCA and the recording is harsh and grating and the music has been derided by some critics as "derivative'. Nonetheless, I really like it and it is (or was) available on Tidal.

Anything by "The 13th Floor Elevators" is worth hearing (also on Tidal). The earliest and some of the very best psychedelic rock music and a highly influential band.

"Living With the Animals" by "Mother Earth" (Tidal) is a good example of 1960s "country rock". 

Maybe not too obscure, but "Big Brother and the Holding Company" (cover art by R. Crumb) is an absolute classic. Janis at her zenith.

Osibisa Woyaya album.

There is a song here named "Y sharp" at the end of which has probably the best ever electric guitar solo in the world, starting at 4:25 minute mark in the song. Unfortunately, the recordings are old so quality is not good.  

Artist: Bill Pritchard

Album: Three Months, Three Weeks & Two Days

From 1989, but doesn't sound dated (at least not to me).  Written and performed by an ex-pat British artist, this is mostly mellow, romantic music with thoughtful lyrics and a hint of French influence.

Willis Alan Ramsey.

@discnik  I second Peaceful World—classic ‘70s jazz from an unexpected source.

@rklune  Kites is now on YouTube, but perhaps nowhere else.  Interesting to hear how Jade Warrior evolved from psychedelic/progressive rock to more avant-garde material, but I prefer their earlier albums.

I nominate Steve Hillage’s Fish Rising.  He was a brilliant guitarist and interesting composer with a good band on this first solo release of his.  Not the best-sounding recording, but a good listen nevertheless.

If I may nominate a second album in a somewhat similar vein (although more diverse, genre-wise), listen to Dr. Muso’s It’s Snot What You Think.  (If you stream on Amazon US Premium, Tidal or Apple, the artist gets paid more than other streaming services.)

For those  whose musical tastes lean more towards Claude Bolling or other “chamber jazz,” check out The Roger Kellaway Cello Quartet, especially side one.