Focus 8.5 / Beyond the Horizon
Focus · 2016
46 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock · art rock
A captivating blend of intricate melodies and experimental rhythms that showcase Focus's progressive rock evolution.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews for its ability to merge classic progressive rock elements with modern sounds, contributing to a renewed interest in the genre. It underscored Focus's enduring influence, especially within the art rock scene, and showcased their ability to innovate while staying true to their roots.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo exploration intricate melodies for detail lovers ideal for focused listening
- Context
- Released in 2016, 'Focus 8.5 / Beyond the Horizon' is the band's first album since reuniting in the early 2000s after a lengthy hiatus. This marks a continuation of their legacy within the progressive rock genre, following the successful 'Focus 8' from 2002, which helped revitalize their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- U2· Neil Young· The Gathering· Björk· Moby· Green Day· Duran Duran· Beck
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Focus Zero Standout 10:22
- 2 Hola, cómo estás? Standout 4:56
- 3 Rock 5 7:12
- 4 Millennium 7:22
- 5 Înaltă 5:35
- 6 Talking Rhythms Standout 5:25
- 7 Surrexit Christus 5:35
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