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