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BRAINBOX

Brainbox

 

Proto-Prog

3.17 | 50 ratings

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friso
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3 stars Brainbox a classic Dutch band that recorded a prog-infused blues-rock album in 1969. With the heavy jazz-rock guitar of Jan Akkerman and the masterful drumming of Pierre van der Linden (who would eventually both join Focus) and the strong voice Kaz Lux the band has some stand-out musicians on display. The band did not have a strong song-writer, so we are presented a tracklist on which the strongest songs are all covers. Of these the folk-rock version of 'Scarborough Fair' and the heavy blues rock version of 'Summertime' have become classics. The second side is filled with 'Sea of Delight', a not particularly strong song that's used as a vehicle for jamming and improvisation. For collectors of sixties (blues rock) music this is without a doubt an interesting record from a bygone era. Also fans of Focus en Akkerman should take notice.
friso | 3/5 |

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