UNORTHODOX BEHAVIOUR BY BRAND X

Unorthodox Behaviour by Brand X

Don't let the album name fool you! The behavior (or behaviour) herein, is hardly unorthodox.  Rather this recording, which features Genesis's Phil Collins on drums and guitarist John Goodsall of Atomic Rooster is pretty much straight up jazz-fusion, with hardly any surprises, risk-taking or very much imagination.  Still, even thoughUnorthodox Behaviour lacks the magnificence of landmark albums by Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, King Crimson and Emerson Lake and Palmer, the album's eight long compositions have enough musicianship, variety—and yeah, some occassional idiosyncracies, too—to make this album a worthwhile listen for anyone interested in prog-rock of jazz-fusion.  That and the aggressive playing by Collins, Goodsall and company is truly dazzling.  Released in 1976,Unorthodox Behaviour contains nothing essential but, in 41 minutes, there are no false-steps or dull moments. 

Unorthodox Behaviour by Brand X