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:  Brainbox  (2011)
Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock
Label:  Esoteric Records
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Tracks:  

 1.  Dark Rose  (5:22)
 2.  Reason To Believe  (2:25)
 3.  Baby, What You Want Me To Do  (2:37)
 4.  Scarborough Fair  (6:27)
 5.  Summertime  (4:23)
 6.  Sinner's Prayer  (2:32)
 7.  Sea Of Delight  (17:03)
 8.  Woman's Gone  (4:12)
 9.  Down Man  (2:37)
10. Amsterdam-The First Days  (3:11)
11. So Helpless  (2:38)
12. To You  (3:29)
13. Cruel Train  (2:32)
14. Between Alpha And Omega  (2:28)
15. Doomsday Train  (2:54)
16. Good Morning Day  (3:12)
17. The Smile (Old Friends Have A Right To) (3:09)
18. The Flight  (3:25)

Personnel:

Jan Akkerman:  Guitar, Organ, Vibes, Bass on Track 8
Andre Reynen:  Bass
Pierre van der Linden:  Drums
Kazimir Lux(Kaz):  Vocals, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Tom Barlage:  Flute on Tracks:  1, 4
Rob Hoeke:  Piano on Track 8

Brainbox is the debut album by Brainbox, was reissued and released on January 11, 2011 by Esoteric Records, from the original album released in 1969.