Second Hand

The Profile

Second Hand are an English progressive rock group known for the albums Reality (1968) and Death May Be Your Santa Claus (1971). Their second album is described in DeBaser as a masterpiece of English progressive rock.

The DeBaser review (Toasa) notes lineup changes between Reality and Death May Be Your Santa Claus: Rob Elliott (brother of Ken), George Hart, and Moggy Meat joined, with Moggy Meat replacing Bob Gibson (guitar) and Nick South (bass). The review also mentions a legend that the group later created a new project under the name Chilum.

DeBaser contains a single detailed review of Second Hand's second album, Death May Be Your Santa Claus. The review praises the record as a masterpiece of English progressive rock, highlighting electronic keyboards, odd time signatures and psychedelic touches. Lineup changes between Reality (1968) and this album are noted. The reviewer recommends the album strongly.