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JULY-THE SECOND OF JULY-'68 UK Psychedelic-NEW LP
NEW LP
REISSUE
July (3) – The Second Of July
Label:
Trading Places – TDP 54048
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country:
UK
Released:
2020
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Psychedelic Rock
The obscure west London psychedelic rock act July arose from the ashes of rhythm and blues group The Tomcats, who had some success in Spain in the mid-'60s after absorbing members of fellow musical travelers Second Thoughts.
Back in London in 1968, co-founder Tom Newman, later known for his engineering and production work on 'Tubular Bells', shifted the group into psychedelic mode with his guitar friend Pete Cook, writing material that would draw the guitarist/bandleader Spencer Davis in a management role, leading to a contract with Major Minor Records for their self-titled debut LP, which failed to chart, but the inclusion of songs such as 'My Clown,' 'Dandelion Seeds' and 'The Way' on various compilations have assured a strong underground following.
The rare demos that make up 'The Second Of July' date from before the debut album was recorded and reveal the group in all their evolving experimental glory, the sound not only blending psychedelic rock and pop with lush harmonies, intricate lead guitar and scintillating keyboards, but also here including Indian elements such as sitar and tabla (and Indian-derived chord sequences), plus trippy tape loops and phasing.
Tracklist
A1 You Missed It All
A2 My Clown
A3 Dandelion Seed
A4 The Stamping Machine
A5 A Bird Lived
A6 Look At Her
A7 The Way
B1 Friendly Man
B2 I See
B3 The Girl In The Cafe
B4 You See Me, I See You
B5 Man Outside
B6 Move On Sweet Flower
B7 Hallo To Me
Credits
Written By, Guitar, Bass, Vocals – Peter Cook (4)
Written By, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums [Drum Loops] – Tom Newman (2)
Notes
All songs recorded by Tom Newman & Peter Cook in 1968.
This album is a collection of demos recorded in London in early 1968 prior to the first July album
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 5060672880480