WHY THE SEA IS SALT

The incredible third album from The Gift is a huge step forward for this ever evolving band. With the return of original collaborator Leroy James and the addition of the amazing drums skills of Neil Hayman and the classically trained keyboard player Gabriele Baldocci, The Gift have moved into the premier league of classic progressive rock bands. The six tracks are all perfectly judged to form one of the best albums of this or any year. From the beautiful opening bars of 'At Sea' through the powerful driving rock of 'Sweeper of Dreams', the delightful Tuesday's Child and 'The Tallest Tree's' who's who of prog rock featuring Steve Hackett, Anthony Phillips and Peter Jones, you are taken of an engrossing musical journey with nods to the good and great of the genre. The highlight is, undoubtedly, the 'prog epic', all twenty plus minutes of 'All These Things' which will have you reaching the highs that only wonderful music can bring and the whole brilliant album is brought to a close by the endearing charm of 'At Sea - Reprise (Ondine's Song)'. An astounding album that should be on anybody's wish list!