Revitalised
psych legends give nostalgia a good name! First single from the
band's forthcoming LP!
A familiar name to fans
of '60s UK psychedelia, July have made a number of selective live
appearances since reforming for their 2011 comeback. And vinyl fans
will be happy to hear they have a forthcoming 7” single due out in
May on Fruits de Mer Records. 'Can I Go Back Again' is a track from
the band's new album Resurrection, but features here in an
extended version with the slightly more lo-fi demo version on the
flipside.
The track opens with a
drone and sitar motif before settling into vamped piano chords. Over
the hypnotic backing the lyrics pay homage to the heady days of their
'60s high watermark via lyrics which list titles of Beatles' songs
along with snatches of their lyrics. A simple enough trick and one
which on paper shouldn't work. Truth is, as the track progresses
you're pulled in by its genuine yearning and simple charm. I get the
impression they're not yearning for lost youth as such, more for a
lost age of innocence and open possibilities. I think we're all down
for that, where do we sign up?
Released on May 9th
as a limited edition colour vinyl 7”.
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July on Facebook.
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de Mer Records.
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