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.
Why this album works
'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.
- Best for
- whimsical compositions with intricate melodies steady pacing with gradual development dynamic shifts creating engaging moments
- 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
- 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 (vocal) 2:43
- 2 Black Beauty 3:08
- 3 Sugar Island 3:05
- 4 Anonymous Standout 7:00
- 5 House of the King Standout 2:24
- 6 Happy Nightmare (Mescaline) Standout 3:58
- 7 Why Dream 3:59
- 8 Focus (instrumental) 9:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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