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Formed in the winter of1968, Brainbox was a legendary dutch rock group that featured star guitarist Jan Akkerman and vocalist Kaz Lux within their ranks he band’s debut album featured such incredible work as Dark Rose,Summertime, Scarborough Fair and the epic 16 minute Track Sea Of Delight.Inspired by British acts of the day, Brainbox were equal to the talent of groups such as Taste and Jethro Tull and their debut album secured a world wide release by EMI records in 1969.Soon after the album appeared Jan Akkerman departed to join Focus, but Brianbox continued to record a host of classic singles and a second LP with drummer Pierre Van Der Linden also joining Focus.This Esoteric recordings re-mastered edition is the first ever UK CD release of the album and features eleven bonus tracks taken from the band single releases of 1969 and 1970: quite simply Brainbox is a Dutch classic.
- Jan Akkerman / guitars, organ, vibes, bass guitar [9],
- Pierre van der Linden / drums
- Andre Reynen / bass guitar
- Kaz Lux / vocals, percussion
guests
- Tom Barlage / flutes [1, 4]
- Rob Hoeke / piano [9]
| 1. | Dark Rose | | 2. | Reason To Believe | | 3. | Baby, What You Want Me To Do | | 4. | Scarborough Fair | | 5. | Summertime | | 6. | Sinner’s Prayer | | 7. | Sea Of Delight |
| bonus tracks |
| 1. | Womansgone | | 2. | Down Man | | 3. | Amsterdam - The First Days | | 4. | So Helpless | | 5. | To You | | 6. | Cruel Train | | 7. | Between Alpha And Omega | | 8. | Doomsday Train | | 9. | Good Morning Day | | 10. | The Smile (Old Friends Have A Right To) | | 11. | The Flight |
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