Phil Collins said he was surprised by his own drumming on Brand X’s 1976 instrumental ‘Nuclear Burn’, describing it as though “another person” were playing. The article presents the track as an outlet for improvisation that contrasted with the more structured approach of Genesis, where Collins was then a key member.

Brand X gave Collins room to explore freer, jazz-fusion-influenced playing without leaving Genesis. He cited the Mahavishnu Orchestra and drummer Billy Cobham as major influences, and characterised Brand X as the more spontaneous counterpart to Genesis in his musical life.