The 2nd of May explained

The 2nd of May
Type:	Album
Artist:	May Blitz
Cover:	2nd of May.jpg
Released:	1971
Recorded:	Air Studios, London
Genre:	Hard rock, heavy metal
Length:	37:16
Label:	Vertigo
Producer:	John Anthony
Prev Title:	May Blitz
Prev Year:	1970

The 2nd of May is the second LP from British/Canadian trio May Blitz. It was released in 1971 following up their previous self-titled release. This was the first May Blitz album that was not self produced by the band. Instead, the band hired producer John Anthony.^[1] The album saw the band introducing elements of folk and space rock into their sound.^[2]

Track listing

All songs written by Hudson/Newman/Black except where noted

Side one

1. For Mad Men Only - 4:15
2. Snakes and Ladders - 4:40
3. The 25th of December - 3:11
4. In Part - 6:07

Side two

1. 8 Mad Grim Nits - 4:30
2. High Beech - 5:00
3. Honey Coloured Time - 4:12
4. Just Thinking - 6:17 (Black)

Personnel

• Bass, vocals – R. Hudson
• Drums, percussion – T. Newman
• Guitar, twelve-string guitar, vocals – J. Black
• Artwork – Tony Benyon
• Photography – Chris Hopper
• Producer – John Anthony
• Engineer – Dave Harries

Notes and References

1. Web site: May Blitz – the 2nd of May (1971, Vinyl). Discogs. 1971 .
2. Web site: Artist Biography . Rivadavia . Eduardo . AllMusic . December 27, 2021.