Unorthodox Behaviour

Unorthodox Behaviour
Studio album by Brand X
Released	June 18, 1976
Recorded	Trident Studios, London, September–October 1975
Genre	Jazz fusion, progressive rock
Length	41:01
Label	Charisma (UK) Passport (US)
Producer	Brand X & Dennis MacKay
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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.

Description

This album combines jazz fusion with some elements of progressive rock, influenced by their drummer Phil Collins, 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 Genesis. Tracks like "Nuclear Burn" and "Smacks of Euphoric Hysteria" are often cited as a showcase for his drum work.

Track listing

Side one

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

Side two

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

Release information

Year	Type	Label	Catalog #	Country
1976	LP	Charisma	CAS 1117	UK
1976	LP	Passport Records	PB 9819	US
1976	LP	Charisma	6369 977	Netherlands
1989	CD	Virgin	CASCD 1117	UK
1998	CD	Caroline Blue Plate	CAROL 1387-2	US
2006	CD	Toshiba EMI Ltd	VJCP-68782	Japan