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Phil Collins' seemingly endless well of energy afforded him two careers: one as the drummer/vocalist in Genesis, and a second as a prolific session musician. It was in this second scenario that Collins hooked up with Percy Jones, John Goodsall, and Robin Lumley during sessions for Brian Eno, Eddie Howell, and Jack Lancaster. The quartet soon formed Brand X, a fusion jazz band that matched the prodigious rhythms of Collins and fretless bassist Jones with the atmospheric melodies of Goodsall and Lumley. Unorthodox Behaviour sets the stage for what would follow: music that plies the same sonic territory as Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and the like, punctuated by the distinctive styles of individual members. The songs, though credited to the band, reveal two factions at work, with Jones and Collins teaming for percussive sections and Goodsall and Lumley handling the lyrical passages. When Jones and Collins take the lead, as on the opening "Nuclear Burn" and sections of "Unorthodox Behaviour" and "Running on Three," the music takes a frenetic, mathematical tack. Goodsall and Lumley generally provide the mood, the dominant trait on "Euthanasia Waltz" and "Touch Wood." Middle ground is found on the funky "Born Ugly" and "Smacks of Euphoric Hysteria," true fusions of rock and jazz. Unorthodox Behaviour samples a variety of styles: from melodic to energetic, ethereal to mathematical. Without a standout soloist like John McLaughlin or Wayne Shorter, Brand X does run the risk of sounding like a generic fusion jazz outfit, but their compositional skills pick up the slack nicely. Those interested in the band may do well to start with this album, although their next three records are just as good in terms of quality.
© Dave Connolly /TiVo
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Jones, Composer - COLLINS, Composer - Goodsall, Composer - Lumley, Composer - Brand x, Producer, MainArtist - Dennis Mackay, Producer
(C) 1976 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1976 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Limited
Jones, Composer - COLLINS, Composer - Goodsall, Composer - Lumley, Composer - Brand x, Producer, MainArtist - Dennis Mackay, Producer
(C) 1976 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1976 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Limited
Jones, Composer - Goodsall, Composer - Lumley, Composer - Brand x, Producer, MainArtist - Dennis Mackay, Producer
(C) 1976 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1976 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Limited
Jones, Composer - Goodsall, Composer - Lumley, Composer - Brand x, Producer, MainArtist - Dennis Mackay, Producer
(C) 1976 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1976 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Limited
Jones, Composer - COLLINS, Composer - Goodsall, Composer - Brand x, Producer, MainArtist - Dennis Mackay, Producer
(C) 1976 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1976 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Limited
COLLINS, Composer - Goodsall, Composer - Lumley, Composer - Brand x, Producer, MainArtist - Dennis Mackay, Producer
(C) 1976 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1976 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Limited
COLLINS, Composer - Goodsall, Composer - Lumley, Composer - Brand x, Producer, MainArtist - Dennis Mackay, Producer
(C) 1976 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1976 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Phil Collins' seemingly endless well of energy afforded him two careers: one as the drummer/vocalist in Genesis, and a second as a prolific session musician. It was in this second scenario that Collins hooked up with Percy Jones, John Goodsall, and Robin Lumley during sessions for Brian Eno, Eddie Howell, and Jack Lancaster. The quartet soon formed Brand X, a fusion jazz band that matched the prodigious rhythms of Collins and fretless bassist Jones with the atmospheric melodies of Goodsall and Lumley. Unorthodox Behaviour sets the stage for what would follow: music that plies the same sonic territory as Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and the like, punctuated by the distinctive styles of individual members. The songs, though credited to the band, reveal two factions at work, with Jones and Collins teaming for percussive sections and Goodsall and Lumley handling the lyrical passages. When Jones and Collins take the lead, as on the opening "Nuclear Burn" and sections of "Unorthodox Behaviour" and "Running on Three," the music takes a frenetic, mathematical tack. Goodsall and Lumley generally provide the mood, the dominant trait on "Euthanasia Waltz" and "Touch Wood." Middle ground is found on the funky "Born Ugly" and "Smacks of Euphoric Hysteria," true fusions of rock and jazz. Unorthodox Behaviour samples a variety of styles: from melodic to energetic, ethereal to mathematical. Without a standout soloist like John McLaughlin or Wayne Shorter, Brand X does run the risk of sounding like a generic fusion jazz outfit, but their compositional skills pick up the slack nicely. Those interested in the band may do well to start with this album, although their next three records are just as good in terms of quality.
© Dave Connolly /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:01
- Main artists: Brand x
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Charisma Catalogue
- Genre: Jazz Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock
© 1976 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Limited
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