Help's 1971 debut "Second Coming" is a document of a band working through the influence of heavier, harder-edged psychedelic rock. It showcases a sound that would soon be overshadowed by the burgeoning progressive rock scene.
- "Second Coming" was released on the obscure Soundvisions label in June 1971. The album features a blend of psychedelic rock, hard rock, and elements of blues-rock. It was Help's only official studio album.
- The album was recorded at the Soundvisions studios in London. The production is characterized by its raw, unpolished sound, typical of many independent releases of the era.
- "Second Coming" failed to chart upon its release. It remains a deep cut for collectors of early 1970s British underground rock.
Help was a British rock band formed in London in 1970. They were active during the early 1970s psychedelic and hard rock scene.
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