Blue Apple, Gift’s second and last album, reaches further than their fuzzy, trippy debut, attempting more progressive flourishes with the addition of keyboards. Frei’s mellotron is apparent from the off, with a ‘Tron flute melody running through the title track, and strings on the other credited tracks.

The music is typical mid-70s mix of lighter and heavier rock, with a noticeable blues base and rampaging organs and guitars are all over. The high speed Purple/Heep-ish "Everything’s Alright" is even complete with Speed King-style classical organ intro. (Drago Museveni/surfingtheodyssey.blogspot.de)

This is the first official and legal reissue on vinyl of Gift's second album 'Blue Apple' from 1974. On their second album Gift added a keyboard player and a second guitarist. Still hard rocking the music became a lot more progressive with wonderful guitar riffs and brilliant keyboard play. The album is not a typical Krautrock offer but more British hard rock oriented but with that special German vein which we all love. Despite their great talent the band didn't last long and called it a day at the end of 1974. "Blue Apple" is a truly master piece. Insert includes rare photos and band story by guitarist Rainer Bauer. Remastered from master tape. A must have,...(Long Hair)

Hermann ''Mandy'' Lange - Drums, Percussion