THE APPLE CREATION
Gifthorse EP
1992 Amy Records
Notes :
The second release from the 90's Essex-based Apple Creation is something of a lost gem. The four piece band enjoyed rabid popularity at the start of the decade before succumbing to personnel squabbles and line-up changes that ultimately brought about their demise. The good news is that their recorded output - this EP and its predecessor, The Instant EP - both feature the band's classic line-up: Andy Mckay (Vocals, guitar), Simon Mortimer (drums and later of Mantaray), Johnny Nightingale (Bass) and Pete Saveall (Guitar, backing vocals). Mckay/Saveall were responsible for most of the band's output although songs were often credited to the band to reflect everyone's contribution to the overall sound.
The Gifthorse EP features four songs - the excellent, anthemic and string-laden Blood & Sunset, which was BBC Radio 1 playlisted; Beautiful Fool, a modern psych classic resplendant with slide guitar; Wishing Queen is a slightly daft but ultimately groovy dance/rock crossover propelled by Nightingale's relentlessly funky bass. Finally, One In A Mirror, a swirly Doors-ian slab of psych which begins with a nihilistic call to arms: "If we take a trip, let's crash the car..."
Apple Creation didn't quite make the major league, but they did make two good EP's. Seek 'em out people. And play loud!
(review by Claude T Ripper)
01. Beautiful Fool
02. Wishing Queen
03. Blood & Sunset
04. One In A Mirror
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