May Blitz — The 2nd of May 1971 (UK, Heavy Progressive Rock)

May Blitz — The 2nd of May 1971 (UK, Heavy Progressive Rock)

The recording of their second album was more serious, the sound improved (the addition of a freelance producer was beneficial), but the style changed. The musicians (especially the Canadians) understood that there might not be a third chance, and they needed to create a masterpiece. They may not have succeeded (their style was vague, and the compositions felt more like a selection of material than a coherent work), but they secured their fame as the first trash metal bands. They expanded the boundaries of rock art to unimaginable limits, overreaching themselves. While many of their contemporaries broke up because they played too old-fashioned music, our heroes played "the music of the future." An atmosphere of hopelessness and a simultaneous sarcasm at their own pessimism—all this defines the musical world of May Blitz. The album is still considered one of Vertigo's most valuable and worthy products. In 1971, May Blitz disbanded. The Canadians returned to their homeland, where they remain friendly, but their interest in music was more casual. Tony Newman, on the other hand, continued a successful drumming career (Three Man Army, Boxer, and so on). But he never again created anything more original than the music of May Blitz.

Tracks:

01. For Mad Men Only - 0:00

02. Snakes And Ladders - 4:17

03. The 25th Of December 1969 - 8:58

04. “In Part” – 12:09

05. 8 Mad Grim Nits - 18:18

06. High Beech - 22:52

07. Honey Colored Time - 27:53

08. Just Thinking - 32:07


Personnel:

James Black – guitar, 12-string guitar, vocals
Reid Hudson - bass, vocals
Tony Newman - drums, vibes, percussion
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John Anthony - producer