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Start Date: January 7, 2021
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July "The Second Of July"  Trading Places - TDP54048
Vinyl LP, New
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
"Trading Places present a reissue of July's The Second of July, demos for their debut album recorded in 1968. 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 including Indian elements such as sitar and tabla (and Indian-derived chord sequences), plus trippy tape loops and phasing."

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