TotW 04/22/2024 - 04/28/2024: BRAND X - Don't Make Waves

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    Your rating for "Don't Make Waves" by PHIL COLLINS 17

    1. 15 points - outstanding (2) 12%
    2. 14 points - very good (2) 12%
    3. 13 points - very good - (1) 6%
    4. 12 points - good + (6) 35%
    5. 11 points - good (3) 18%
    6. 10 points - good - (2) 12%
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    8. 08 points - satisfactory (1) 6%
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    BRAND X - Don't Make Waves

    Year: 1979
    Recorded: April 1979 by the "day shift" at Ringo Starr's Startling Studios in Ascot, released: 14 September 1979.
    Album: Product
    Working title: ?
    Credits: John Goodsall
    Lyrics: Yes
    Length: 5:28
    Musicians: Phil Collins; John Goodsall, Robin Lumley, John Gblin
    Played Live: 1979

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    Notes: BRAND X were always more than just a Phil Collins side-project, but that period was really interesting for Phil's fans and Don't Make Waves is one of only a few tracks where Phil also sings. The album Product remains a favorite for many fans as well. Today, in 2024, three of the four musicians involved have already passed away..

    Also check out our website-special An Unorthodox History about Brand X here:

    https://www.genesis-news.com/c…rthodox-History-c274.html



    cheers

    Christian


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    I like the calm bits a lot, with Phil's twin harmonies.

    12.

    As a side comment, looking at the cover, I wonder if the "bald scientist with the pair of glasses" is or isn't the same guy, a bit frightened, looking down at something, on the Smallcreep's Day cover ?

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    12!

    Haven't heard this inn a while, will give this album another spin today. I always thought Phil's time with Brand X was really exciting and showed another side of his work. This track is more straight forward (for Brand X standards).

    ... make tomorrow today!

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    Oh, that album. Bought this when I was quite young - and didn't understand it, so ignored it for years. Re-discovered it a while ago and now love it!

    This track is good - 12/15 I'd say.