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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 wasn't 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]

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The 2nd of May
Studio album by May Blitz
Released	1971
Recorded	Air Studios, London
Genre	Hard rock, heavy metal
Length	37:16
Label	Vertigo
Producer	John Anthony
May Blitz chronology
May Blitz (1970) The 2nd of May (1971)

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

References

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