Brainbox

Artist:  Brainbox
Origin:  Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock

Original line-up:

Jan Akkerman:  Guitar
Pierre van der Linden:  Drums
Kazimir Lux(Kaz):  Vocals
Andre Reynen:  Bass

Brainbox is a Dutch Rock Group from the late 1960s/early 1970s, formed by Jan Akkerman (Guitar), Pierre van der Linden (Drums), Kazimir Lux (Lead Vocals) and recruit Andre Reynen (Bass).  Their debut single was "Down Man", which established their Progressive Blues sound and they had several hits singles in The Netherlands, including "Between Alpha And Omega", "Doomsday Train", Reason To Believe" and "Smile".  After they released their first album, Jan Akkerman and Pierre van der Linden left the group to join Focus.

Title:  The Very Best Brainbox Album Ever  (2002)
Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock
Label:  EMI
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Virgin  (3:41)
 2.  Amsterdam, The First Days  (3:10)
 3.  Sinner's Prayer  (2:31)
 4.  Dark Rose  (5:19)
 5.  Cruel Train  (2:31)
 6.  Down Man  (2:36)
 7.  Woman's Gone  (4:11)
 8.  To You  (3:28)
 9.  Summertime  (4:21)
10. Doomsday Train  (2:53)
11. Between Alpha And Omega  (2:27)
12. Baby What You Want Me To Do  (2:36)
13. Scarborough Fair  (6:25)
14. The Flight  (3:25)
15. So Helpless  (2:37)
16. The Smile  (3:07)
17. Reason To Believe  (2:22)
18. Sea Of Delight  (3:04)
19. Mobilea  (5:39)
20. Good Morning  (3:11)
21. Dilemma  (3:31)
22. A Part Of Me Is A Part Of You  (5:38)

The Very Best Brainbox Album Ever is the compilation album by Brainbox, was released on June 10, 2002 by EMI, from digitally remastered collection of pre-Focus recordings of Guitarist Jan Akkerman.