Brand X - Nuclear Burn (1976)

[@danielcutting2796]

The clean execution of these drum parts is 110% artistry. This is Phil's drumming style in full maturity. All mystique.

[@richardnixon682]

Again...... This music isn't just one drummer. It also features Morris Pert playing in tandem with Collins. Both of equal talent with drums.

[@jensleuner527]

@@richardnixon682 What on earth makes you say that? There's only one drummer credited for the drums on Unorthodox Behaviour (Brand X's debut album which this piece is from) and it's Phil Collins. Morris Pert played on some of their later albums, however he played percussion, not a drum-kit.

[@stevegipps9483]

Reminds me of Billy Cobham

[@magnussall7608]

Totally agree!​@@stevegipps9483

[@normsonofagunderson5294]

Percy Jones' bass skills are un-fucking-believable. And I have no words for Phil Collins and John Goodsall...absolutely mind blowing skill.

[@anthonyfesta7010]

Rest In Peace John Goodsall💔

[@wilhelmorangenbaum]

Don't forget Robin Lumley

[@swiftusmaximus5651]

Jones is the best bass player in the UK

[@Theoriginalmusicchannel-y2q]

@@swiftusmaximus5651 In a lot of ways he is better then Jaco was.

[@towertito2149]

Phils shuffling is incredible!!! This drumming is otherworldly. So solid.

[@kissed61]

I had the pleasure of seeing Brand X when they toured with Genesis on the "And Then There Were Three" tour.Phil pulled double duty.It was at the CNE stadium in Toronto , great show

[@Audioholics]

Wow I had no idea they did this together. Lucky you!

[@xedasxedas]

He sort'a had the same amount of bands and wives....and i guess they both (both) overlaped at some point.

[@joedeabold3622]

Wow , I’d of gave my 🌰s to see that show. Good for you!!!

[@OoompaaLooompaa]

the synth solo has been constantly playing in my mind for weeks... cant get rid of it

[@keepthemowingbladessharp]

Holy shit! Phil's drumming is absolutely incredible on this track, what an honour to listen to such musicianship along with the other guys. Benchmark stuff IMHO. 👍🏻

[@gregw1160]

this is the 1st song that made my dog of 13 years run up to the speakers and stare ..amazing ..he hears music all the time

[@ricardovaldes3689]

Maestros de la MUSIC "

[@flyingsayon]

just don't forget to mention Percy Jones! Such an amazing bass player!

[@cool4jazz]

And he's still touring with the band.

[@stefanocastellani1568]

sayon amazing fretless bass player!

[@mzdgee]

PERCY IS THE MAN!!!!

[@Steeyuv]

Actually I could never tell if he was brilliant or terrible. And I still can’t.

[@CoTeCiOtm]

A lot of people give props to Phil because of this track, but you have to take into account the rest of the guys, the constant awesome bass lines by Percy, the awesome guitar riff by Goodsall and the captivating heavily-delayed keyboard solo by Lumley. Everyone in this album is insanely skilled! The rest of this album keeps this same level of awesomeness. There are bands and musicians who are extremely skilled, yet they can come up with music this good.

[@maxdingotm]

+CoTeCiOtm correct.collins was coming off the genesis " trick of the tail" album where he debuted as a vocalist and was probably feeling good. hes a good drummer- not great- but he had a great supporting cast for this jam

[@JoesNatureVideos]

Good not great? What do you consider a "great" drummer?

[@franciscomerida8939]

phil collins loser!!!

[@rickrudd]

No doubt - badasses, all of them. I think people are getting worked up because no one knew he had these jazz fusion hi hat chops, etc.

[@teebee5323]

This track is only a sniff of a taste of all the work of Brand X and Phil is only one of a half dozen or so drummers that worked with the band, including legendary Morris Pert. Nobody thinks Phil Collins was the only real talent in Brand X.

[@visionlandmusic]

In a class of one Mr Collins.

[@atabish3031]

Phil Collins killing it on Drums

[@aprilmcdonald4165]

that aint phil collins

[@danielwang7793]

@@aprilmcdonald4165 It *is*, actually. Look it up.

[@SPAZZOID100]

April McDonald lol. It sure is.

[@FollowingFootprintsMedia]

Dude is unreal

[@3allz]

@@aprilmcdonald4165 You're right - its actually Ringo Starr

[@sportcompactdc5]

The bass sounds like a fretless precision with flats. Pretty damn kickass track! 😎

[@narvul]

Percy Jones plays fretless exclusively (I think) and that could very well be an Precision. Good ear! He built his own effects and played Wal basses later on.

[@mr.skinsspirit]

Goodsall killing it ..... RIP John Goodsall ...

[@jsilence418]

John goodsall is one of the best guitarists from the era on anything they produced.

[@philcollins4092]

I did a good job drumming for this track, didn't I?

[@alonsoespartero5068]

everything you do is a good job, but this was exceptional.

[@ollyhat1322]

was that really you Phil or just another Phil Collins having a giggle, if it is you thankyou for years of great drumming and songwriting, happy new year as well mate

[@bjarnilarusson5503]

Yes you did. Your whole Brand X drumming is extraordinary. Not to mention your Genesis career... superb.

[@GaryParris]

Phil Collins has no need to doubt his ability and influence of many generations of musicians and fans alike. Just know its OK to be just Phil, the rest is history and speaks volumes for itself, Peace to that anxiety of being worthy, its been unjustified anxiety of someone who keeps giving to others more than themselves!

[@robertklouse3868]

Gary Parris huh,what that mate. the lid off?what,blimey?time to refill me pipe!!!thanks,mate.and by the way....im the real Phil Collins

[@rickketchum8668]

I first heard Brand X in 1977 when Moroccan Roll came out. My cousin played it for me and I was totally amazed at what these guys could do.An incredible piece of music.After that I bought all their music I could get my hands on and have loved them ever since. It's a shame most Genesis fans especially the post Gabriel ones have no idea about Brand X and the fact Phil Collins played drums for them. It's their loss man.

[@keith9482]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJCwko2ChcSWl7M Rick, incredible era of music 👍🏻👍🏻stumbled across this interesting character who dissects and reacts to great 70’s music 👍🏻😊he has an eclectic taste you might enjoy!!

[@zorman743]

Most people think of Phil Collins only as a successful pop singer. He is (or maybe, unfortunately, he was) a top-quality drummer. Don't you believe? So, just listen...

[@vernellthomas6644]

I didn't know until I heard this track!

[@phk2199]

One of the best...!

[@SPAZZOID100]

Vernell Thomas he’s played on a LOT of records.

[@rasmillion]

Singer, keyboardist and all round musician

[@squonkk]

Oh he is quite excellent 🌙👋

[@amirhamra]

i am sure phil cannot believe his ears what he was capable of doing! fantastic surreal wonderful...

[@241mrmark]

It always amazes me as I am sure half of us drummers can no longer do what we did back then...

[@skyguy1988]

age catches up to all of us :(

[@ciroactorvoice]

PHIL COLLINS...a GREAT drummer !

[@MarkLignell]

Damn I never new Phil Collins could play like that!. Thanks Aquarian.

[@stevecarter8810]

Listen to genesis albums 1972 to 1978 your mind will leak out your ears

[@robertoladisa]

Phil Collins is a precise, correct, and accurate drummer and has a sense of the rhythm fantastic. I do not understand why many American and English magazines do not consider him, as if it were a "mediocre drummer". Craziness! I have yet to hear (in recent times, 1970, 1980, 2000 etc, etc) of this level drummers. However the magazine "Rolling Stones" P.Collins considers a "mediocre". Maybe he did not pay the bribe ...

[@BloodPython67]

robertoladisa Philnis amazing no doubt, but as time goes on, more and more people are coming out of depths capable of this level of playing. I mean, first example: Brand X's current drummer; Kenny Grohowski.

[@TheTechAndScience]

Hunter Beveridge yeah, that’s just a product of when people play as well as this at a given time, it always resets the bar for the next generation of musicians.

[@Libertarianist2112]

robertoladisa Ehhh, they're simply fools. Pay them no heed!

[@stevecarter8810]

They like to hate on him because of his Motown era

[@d.d.danahy3960]

I never, never tire of this. Phil is one of my favorite drummers, Percy one of my favorite bassists. Love the work the two of them have done on some of Brian Eno's music.

[@sallymiller6362]

Was turned onto this around '76 after Genesis. Jazz fusion makes me feel all warm inside. I need to revisit once or twice a year. Don't forget, Phil was in the Beatles movie, Hard Days Night as a child!

[@gonzalojara1755]

More than good, beautiful... realy beautiful!

[@reconquistaahead1602]

last time I heard this song it was more than 30 years ago.... what a pleasure to listen to it again... amazing guys playing here... percy jones lord of bass guitar...

[@SilentShadowz]

I can't count how many times I used to listen to this.

[@Joker-ig8im]

I found this album back in 1985 when I was in high school. I cant tell you how many people I have turned them on to this and blown their mind.

[@michaelbrewster8619]

Don't forget J

[@AudioFreqx]

Just as bad ass today as it was in 1976. ♥♫

[@JoesNatureVideos]

Reminds me of the last 4 minutes of Cinema Show. Excellent.

[@ozzylescano]

Well, Phil is playing similar stuff

[@godbluffvdgg]

Never thought of that but you're right and I have been jamming Selling and Unorthodox behavior. for decades...:)...But they are both Phil in his PRIME...Hey if you got some sweet beats, ya gotta rock em...:)

[@ozzylescano]

I'm pretty sure Phil doesn't play on Moroccan

[@godbluffvdgg]

Osiris Lescano I wrote unorthodox behavior What are you talking about? Yeah, I derped...I was just listening to it (morrocan roll) before I rocked this...I stand corrected; but I did know and I am seeing them friday night near philly...Can't wait! ...And I am hitting some loud too...:)

[@ozzylescano]

Haha fooled me for a second. Funny thing about this record is Bill Bruford worked on it too, that's how Bill and Phil met. Thus, 1976 Genesis toured with Bill standing in on drums before Chester Thompson took over

[@thomasmandalla]

Phil is now suffering from the repetitive motion injuries that drumming can engender. I hope he takes some comfort in the incredible brilliance of this sort of work.

[@nightshift8249]

thomasmandalla I’ve been familiar with Phil’s drumming both solo and in Genesis, but here you really hear his incredible technique in its full application. It’s incredible. Phil’s a musician in the purest sense.

[@itsallrobbish]

..... and tinnitus......rhymes with genius.

[@DylanWhite-k5j]

​@@itsallrobbishTinnitus sucks dog feet ruins good musicians.

[@masonqureshi5217]

I’ve changed my mind about Phil… bravo!!❤

[@stevendonahue4012]

Here's my opinion of the world's greatest rock drummer, period. Phil Collins' work with Brand X. It kinda makes sense that he turned it in to become a pop star. I still have these albums though and they don't lie...

[@ericstevens4563]

Amazing music ! These guys are just knocking it out of the park !

[@rockyantonius2809]

How the hell you made this type of music back on 1976 ??? This is so damn amazing, Mr Collins your drum as great as your vocal, regards from indonesia 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

I dunno , ask Billy Cobham in 1974... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4XEknahn9R8irM

[@gphishmon]

Just discovering this, blazing hot music, especially Phil's powerhouse percussion. His dynamics are so on point; he can be sailing along playing fast, quiet, fills, then suddenly explode into full volume.

[@lawnboyfreak]

I've been a Phil Collins fan science '86 (I was 5). I never knew this band existed till this year. I would not have liked this then, but I love fusion. Anything that doesn't get radio AirPlay I find extremely enjoyable. Thanks for the upload. Great song.

[@Libertarianist2112]

lawnboyfreak I'm unsure if you're familiar with any Genesis works from 1971 to 1980, but if you aren't, do yourself a favor... get familiar.

[@rogerwaters3165]

Don’t forget about Trespass the 1970 album it’s also a masterpiece

[@SelkirkVinny]

@@rogerwaters3165 Excellent album for sure but actually no Phil Collins on Trespass (or Steve Hackett for that matter).

[@fernandoramos8346]

Percy Jones e Phil Collins verdadeiras feras!!!

[@antoniovaldess]

Phil Collins on drums In Genesis is most than good, but in Brand X incredible good

[@carlosruiz-ob7le]

SIIIIIII, COINCIDO TOTALMENTE CON VOS!

[@johnc4865]

Yes , we must never judge a drum beat by its cover so to speak! Phil’s musical and melodic sensibilities even on his radio friendly and “ B-sides” songs on Genesis and solo albums are effectively genius! He is the most melodic drummer utilizing Tom Tom fills. Definitely a very underrated Drummer. Dig deep folks , he was a musical monster on the kit!

[@ShokTroopUSMC]

Amazing..... Had a cassette of Product back when I was 16.. Wore that out crusing. Great to find some Brand X on You Tube.

[@lencampa9049]

Still going STRONG after all these years excellent tune 😅

[@paullamonica9579]

Thanks for turning me on to this Mark..

[@CopperAboriginies]

Awe shit! I haven't heard this since the early 80's. I have it on LP, but I haven't used the turntable since CD's & DVD's came out. Thanks for this download, I'm going to put the Receiver, Equalizer, turntable, cassette recorder, back up and play those super clean LP collection I kept rapped up for the last 30 plus years up, I'm inspired today. Brand X, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Orange Lake Drive, Azmuth, ect way to many to list. This is awesome thank you again.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Sweet Selection! Saw weather report with Mahavishnu orchestra back in the day...Music on vinyl with a good system is sublime...I was a teen when we talked about whose receivers had the lowest THD ... I feel sorry for these kids today stuck with the shitty headphones they use...Hearing a 200 watt stereo cranking vinyl through 4 way Cerwin's is an experience of a lifetime.

[@toddnielson883]

Ever have one of those "just when you think you know somebody" moments? Hearing this, I just did. Wow, this is fantastic!

[@agussonw9455]

In those days was Phil really in shape.

[@skyguy1988]

he was at his prime late 70s - early 90s. powerful shit

[@jean-francoispayette92]

Phillip God of Drummers History thats it , no needs other words

[@ernestomartinez4090]

RIP John Goodsall.

[@lawrencemyers2910]

Crazy good. You and Percy together is just amazing

[@antoniodias4718]

Very good!!! Not only Phil Collins, but the genial John Goodsall on guitar and Percy Jones on bass......and keyboardist Robin Lumley

[@kamalking4933]

One of the coolest songs I've ever heard

[@Daves_not_here]

The musicians in this band were the absolute best. Ever...

[@MrBongoagogo]

killer basslines from percy jones nails it phill just slamming on drums man.

[@notsergio5854]

I first heard this album on a bus ride in Thailand during the early 90's a guy was playing it on a small boombox and I really liked it. It's still going strong and reminds of the good ole days!!

[@peterhogg9778]

born 1959 brandx chgd my appreciation of music 4ever

[@sallymiller6362]

Wow! This just came up for me to view!! Turned on to this in '76 or'77? Can't be sure. Too much crazy shit going on back then . This WHOLE ALBUM (I still got mine!!!) Is Amazing.

[@janmastwijk239]

Brings back good. Times thans you Phil

[@maxs.7373]

Fantastic performance !

[@OrchestrationOnline]

Great groove in 7/8 - for Phil Collins, coming from Genesis, where they changed the time signature in every bar sometimes, piece of cake!

[@MegaCirse]

In this music there floats a kind of mist suitable for dreams and gentle drifts. A climate of rediscovered peace that we sometimes feel without knowing exactly why during certain summer nights! these artists build a discourse of interiority, of breathing, which knows how to make room for silence. Words of a Nerd !!!!!!!!

[@brobade]

I still listen to it on vinyl. Soooooo Gooooood.

[@DiscoFang]

Ditto. One of the first albums I got randomly in a second hand store as a kid circa 1978.

[@DiscoFang]

Has a sticker on the cover saying: Featuring Phil Collins and the Genesis Drummer. And?

[@davidpancerev9658]

+Cassette Walkman in

[@davidpancerev9658]

in that quiet earth taken to another level..comments ?

[@CHRISTIANLAGRECA]

The master Phil Collins rockin' in jazz fusion.

[@austenj4539]

Brand X were/are superb. The best 'fusion' band known.

[@maidendimeola65]

besides return to forever.

[@kyronnewbury]

im not washing his hands of anything he did wrong. but he wrote songs that millions of people enjoyed and brought happiness to their lives. thats the point of music. i would say he hit the nail on the head more than another musician who plays something that 1% of the population cares for.

[@oscardegrouch9898]

Yes, indeed - CHOPS. Love it, thanks for sharing.

[@KrustyNorth65]

I love this band..I rediscovered them a little while back started listening to some of their discs again..

[@sallymiller6362]

Another thought: remember that Phil Collins was actually an extra in a Beatles movie as a child! Lol. Gotta play this here album for myself now before bed. Great smokage night night music 🎶!!

[@duduube]

Best fusion ever!!!

[@stacyperkins2470]

Wow, amazing. Reminds me of Jaco Pastorious. Love finding new, beautiful gems.

[@blasestebanmartinezfragn-bi6tw]

increible, me encanta como suena, seres futuristas , gracias por compartirlo

[@liEfe]

Unbelievable quality level. Almost unknown "side B" of Mr. Collins.

[@MyEyesBled]

Saw this live! Just an amazing experience!

[@yellowbutterfly6733]

Once you were My Boyband !!! I still love you. My brain remembers every tone.

[@ericraymond3734]

I saw these guys in concert last year. They still have it.

[@markclipsham9199]

Not the same people if you understand the concept of Brand X. Brand X is more of a concept than a group. Some of the newer stuff by different artists of Brand X is pretty fine too. XXL and True to the Clic for example.

[@michaelpolese3440]

​@markclipsham9199 there is no more Brand X

[@markclipsham9199]

Maybe not as an active band - could change tomorrow. They will always be here in my world regardless. I am forever nuclear burned. They introduced me to fusion. @@michaelpolese3440

[@genesis0932]

efing Percy Jones is so good.

[@MegaVern1]

Accidentally I found out about them through my cousin who put me on Bill Bruford and David Sancious at the same time. Great musicianship!

[@mariothepookster]

WOW!!!! This is the only album/cd I have of this group. Its a great album from a great bunch of musicians.

[@biorage6670]

Cheers to all of you who witnessed Phil's stellar drumming with Brand X. There is one last hidden gem that you guys should listen - Marscape -. This concept album is just out of this world and one of the most important album made with Phil. Enjoy your discovery if not done already..!

[@JohnLRice]

Indeed, a great album! Wasn't it pretty much Brand X before they were called Brand X?

[@claurjrib]

is breathtaking!!

[@williamweiss6128]

Yep, pretty addicted to Brand X back in the day. Have a lot of their records, cd's. Phil, then later Mike Clark.

[@-holzmann1376]

another all-time-favourite by brand x

[@jacquesdemolaymolay4453]

This band kills!

[@tribals12]

i agree with Elk Lord on this comment ,i have spoken to some muscians who have not heard phil collins play with the band brand x ,said you are missing out on some of the best jazz fusion music that came out of that era .

[@Dayison]

Abso-freaking-lutely amazing!!! I'm very sad I didn't know about these guys before now.

[@cslloyd1]

eargasm from 1:57 to 2:55 75-77 were two incredible years for fusion

[@ricardochacinmatheus3026]

Good Monday morning!! I like it!

[@CountTepes]

I bought this album in '77 The vinyl is still lovingly placed on the turntable, from time to time. Even though I ripped it to 24/96 flac. I much prefer Phil's drumming on this, to anything he did with Genesis.

[@rk41gator]

Much more jazz drumming.....which just is not rock. I wonder where Phil Collins might have gone were he to have driven/dove into jazz. I am convinced he would have been legendary. But jazz is not something you can 'dabble' in. You have to live it, feel it. Wynton Marsalis understood this when he left classical music. Rock certainly made a good living, unlike jazz. I would love to hear Phil on this subject and if he ever had any regrets.

[@CuzCutz]

Grooving in 11/16! Nice

[@thiagosousa2217]

Impossible, what????

[@Rondo2ooo]

Wow... you are right! I'm a drummer but never counted it through :-D

[@jameshicks7125]

When I started playing drums Phil Collins was a huge inspiration on this as was Steve Smith on Jean Luc Ponty 'Enigmatic Ocean'. I always associated Phil Collins with Brand X more than anything else.

[@sinfoneura]

Percy Jones....Es extraordinario..De lo mejor que he escuchado entre todo lo que he escuchado durante ..35 años..Lo primero que recuerdo haber escuchado en mi vida a los 2 o 3 años es Hazard profile,de softmachine..por eso digo que 35 años...

[@masterguss1976]

What a talent! A good drum lesson for those who love musical instrument! Away from the circus jugglers multiple pedals like "thomas lang and co)" Phil collins sends us his talent as a musician, ingenuity and finesse. Thank you Phil!

[@MichaelB12345]

masterguss1976 no double bass needed when you have talent

[@winstonbarclay5807]

Did that Collins guy ever do anything else of note?

[@charlesnolan7602]

He played drums in a "yout" band - FLAMING YOUTH!"

[@thebeardo]

former Pat Martino drummer Kenwood Dennard filled in for Phil on 1st US tour.... smply amazing to see & hear....

[@iosephantonivs4262]

Phil Collins is a genius!

[@Jellybeantiger]

70s jazz rock,does not get any better

[@zaneroy]

Yes, yes you Did, Phil.

[@people4people]

They started at school, phil joined later was working for a few people and was doing both genesis and brand x at the same time.

[@samuelward1148]

I'm trying to learn this bassline by ear... But OH MY IS IT DIFFICULT!!! Does anyone have tabs or notation for it? Pretty please? It's one of my favorite ever basslines, and I know certain parts, but I need notation for the opening and certain transitions and parts... Thank you!

[@electricchurchmusic4298]

Outstanding Album !!!

[@josejones7025]

Phil just kills it in this tune, esp. at the beginning😊

[@Bendersound]

He and Percy could Groove!