May Blitz "May Blitz" Vertigo Swirl UK 1st superb cond
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MAY BLITZ were formed by vocalist/guitarist Jamie Black who recruited Tony Newman on drums, (ex Sounds Incorporated and Jeff Beck Group), and Reid Hudson (bass, vocals) in 1969. The original lineup featured bassist Terry Poole and drummer Keith Baker, from Bakerloo, but both left before recording anything for the band. Baker had a better offer from Uriah Heep, and went to record "Salisbury" with the band.
The band survived long enough to record two incredibly heavy, powerful and psychedelic albums with strong blues undertones and progressive tendencies, despite the lack of keyboards. These were released on Vertigo, who we also associate with Black Sabbath and Uriah Heep - but the music is probably heavier than either. Their style comes in somewhere around High Tide and the Pink Fairies - but these are really ballparks.
Their debut album is a must-hear for anyone curious about the development of heavy music, and features a production in which it is not only almost possible to smell the ganja smoke, but is also rich and clear enough to provide the striking dynamic contrasts the music needs, as it occasionally veers from ambience to crushing riffs in the blink of an eye. It is certainly very unpredictable, even now.
Superb copy of May Blitz first album on UK vertigo swirl. Vinyl has only lightest of sleeve marks otherwise superb certainly there are no audible marks on either side.
Run out 6360007 1//1Y 1 marking first UK press
Gatefold sleeve is in exceptional condition I woul describe as A- or n mint. Presented in orig Vertigo swirl inner.
First UK stereo press CAT# 6360 007 VERTIGO SWIRL
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