Unorthodox Behaviour

Updated on Oct 01, 2024

Edit

Comment

Released June 18, 1976 Unorthodox Behaviour(1976) Moroccan Roll(1977) Release date 18 June 1976		Length 41:01 Artist Brand X Label Charisma Records

Recorded Trident Studios, London, September–October 1975 Producer Brand X & Dennis MacKay Genres Jazz fusion, Progressive rock Similar Brand X albums, Progressive rock albums

Unorthodox Behaviour is the first album by British jazz fusion group Brand X. It peaked at 191 on The Billboard 200 in 1976, the same year it was released.

Brand x unorthodox behaviour 1976 full album

Description

This album combines jazz fusion with some elements of progressive rock, influenced by their drummer Phil Collins of Genesis. It shows extensive use of improvisation in the extended pieces, which is common in both genres of music. The melody is mainly supported by guitar and bass, most notably on the opening track. Collins' drum work is very fast and rhythmic and shows a difference in his style from his main band. Tracks like "Nuclear Burn" and "Smacks of Euphoric Hysteria" are often cited as a showcase for his drum work.

Side one

"Nuclear Burn" (Brand X) – 6:23
"Euthanasia Waltz" (Lumley) – 5:42
"Born Ugly" (Brand X) – 8:18

Side two

"Smacks of Euphoric Hysteria" (Goodsall) – 4:30
"Unorthodox Behaviour" (Brand X) – 8:29
"Running on Three" (Jones) – 4:38
"Touch Wood" (Brand X) – 3:03

Personnel

John Goodsall – acoustic and electric guitars

Robin Lumley – keyboards, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Moog synthesizer

Percy Jones – Fender fretless Jazz Bass, marimba (5), acoustic bass (7)

Phil Collins – drums, vibes (2), lead vocal (1)

Additional personnel

Jack Lancaster – soprano saxophone

Songs

1Nuclear Burn6:23
2Euthanasia Waltz5:43
3Born Ugly8:16

References

Unorthodox Behaviour Wikipedia

(Text) CC BY-SA

Contents