May Blitz (album)

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May Blitz
Studio album by
Released1970
Genre
Length40:24
LabelVertigo (UK)
Paramount (US)
Akarma (Reissue)
ProducerMay Blitz
May Blitz chronology
May Blitz
(1970)
2nd of May
(1971)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
Billboard(favourable)[4]

May Blitz is the self-titled debut album by British/Canadian power trio May Blitz. It was released in 1970 by Vertigo Records in the UK, and Paramount Records in the US.[5]

Track listing[edit]

All songs written and composed by Hudson/Newman/Black
Side one
  1. Smoking the Day Away - 8:21
  2. I Don't Know - 4:45
  3. Dreaming - 6:35
Side two
  1. Squeet - 6:51
  2. Tomorrow May Come - 4:48
  3. Fire Queen - 4:18
  4. Virgin Waters - 7:01

Personnel[edit]

  • James Black — guitars, lead vocals
  • Reid Hudson — bass, backing vocals
  • Tony Newman — drums, vibes, congas, bongos
  • Producer – May Blitz
  • Artwork – Tony Benyon
  • Engineer – Barry Ainsworth
  • Composers – May Blitz[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  2. ^ Hayes, Craig (15 February 2023). "The Best Proto-Metal Albums From Metal's Rowdiest Progenitors, Page 2". PopMatters. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  3. ^ Allmusic review
  4. ^ Special Merit Picks. Vol. 82. Billboard Magazine. 6 December 1970. p. 65.
  5. ^ "May Blitz - May Blitz". Discogs.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  6. ^ "May Blitz - May Blitz (Vinyl, LP)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.