What makes Focus Plays Focus by Focus notable?

'Focus Plays Focus' is notable for its innovative blend of classical influences with rock, earning critical acclaim and contributing to the band's rise on the international stage. The album features the hit track 'Hocus Pocus,' which became a cultural touchstone for its energetic yodeling and intricate arrangements, influencing future progressive rock acts. Released in 1970, 'Focus Plays Focus' was the second studio album from the Dutch progressive rock band Focus, following their debut 'In and Out of Focus.' This album showcased their artistic evolution and solidified their place within the burgeoning progressive rock scene of the early 1970s.

Who is Focus Plays Focus for?

Focus Plays Focus works well if you're into whimsical compositions with intricate melodies, steady pacing with gradual development and dynamic shifts creating engaging moments.

How many songs are on Focus Plays Focus?

Focus Plays Focus has 8 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Focus Plays Focus

Focus · 1970

36 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · art rock

A dynamic fusion of intricate melodies and whimsical compositions layered with virtuosic instrumentation.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

whimsical compositions with intricate melodies
steady pacing with gradual development
dynamic shifts creating engaging moments
for focused listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid lengthy instrumental pieces

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1970, 'Focus Plays Focus' was the second studio album from the Dutch progressive rock band Focus, following their debut 'In and Out of Focus.' This album showcased their artistic evolution and solidified their place within the burgeoning progressive rock scene of the early 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors: Gentle Giant· King Crimson· Van der Graaf Generator

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Focus (vocal) 2:43
2 Black Beauty 3:08
3 Sugar Island 3:05
4 Anonymous 7:00
5 House of the King 2:24
6 Happy Nightmare (Mescaline) 3:58
7 Why Dream 3:59
8 Focus (instrumental) 9:44

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