Protocol (album)

Protocol is the début album/EP from drummer/percussionist Simon Phillips. It was released in 1989 on the Food for Thought label.^[2]

Protocol
EP by Simon Phillips
Released	1989
Recorded	The White House 18-22 April 1988
Genre	Jazz fusion, synthpop
Length	27:08
Label	Food for Thought
Producer	Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips chronology
Protocol (1989) Force Majeure (1992)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Of the release, Phillips calls it "a record of experimental observations" and goes on to say "It was a good feeling to have finally released my first solo CD, and although not what I had originally planned, it was a start to my solo career."^[3] Phillips played all instruments on the album.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Simon Phillips.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Streetwise"	3:37
2.	"Red Rocks"	4:35
3.	"Protocol"	4:34
4.	"Slofunk"	5:02
5.	"V8"	5:09
6.	"Wall St."	3:59

Personnel

• Simon Phillips – drums, percussion, guitar, bass, keyboards, sequencer

Production

• Arranged and produced by Simon Phillips
• Recorded, engineered and mixed by Steve Parker^[3]
• Mastered by Tim Young^[3]