Focus - Focus X

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Review by Mark E. Sackett

Focus X, the eleventh studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Focus, was released in 2012. The album features the band's signature sound of complex instrumental passages, intricate melodies, and powerful solos.

The album opens with "Father Bachus," a track that showcases the band's technical prowess with intricate guitar riffs and a driving rhythm section. The album continues with "Focus 10," a nod to their classic hit "Hocus Pocus," and "Victoria," a beautiful ballad that highlights the band's softer side.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "All Hens on Deck," a lively and energetic instrumental piece featuring a stunning flute solo by band member Thijs van Leer. The album closes with "Crossroads," a hauntingly beautiful track that showcases the band's ability to create powerful emotional moments through their music.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
All Hens on Deck5:44
X Roads5:39
Birds Come Fly Over (Le Tango)5:26
Amok In Kindergarten5:00
Crossroads5:39
Father Bachus4:03
Le Tango5:26
Talk Of The Clown2:58
Message Magique3:52
Father Baсchus4:03
Father Bacchus4:3
Amok in Kindergarten5:0
Focus 105:48
All Hens On Deck5:44
Victoria5:27
Hoeratio5:38
Message Magic3:52
Talk of the Clown2:58

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Catalog Numbers

  • PCV009LP
  • IF007CD
  • EW0123CD
  • FWUS043
  • EW0122CDLTD
  • IF007LP
  • EW0122CDLTD, EW0122CDSE
  • FWUS043CD
  • DHR 046

Labels

  • Back On Black
  • In And Out Of Focus Records
  • 4worlds media
  • Eastworld Recordings , 4Worlds Media
  • Eastworld Recordings, 4Worlds Media, PHD
  • 4Worlds Media
  • Die Hard Records

Listen online

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  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lytte på nettet
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören
  • lyssna på nätet

Formats

  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Limited Edition
  • CD
  • Reissue
  • Digibook
  • Blue
  • Unofficial Release

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtFieldwork Studios
Mixed AtB-spot Studio
Mastered AtTube Mastering
Produced ForFocus Music Ltd.
Copyright (c)Focus Music Ltd.
Licensed To4Worlds Media Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p)4Worlds Media
Distributed ByPlastic Head
Overdubbed AtSkystudio
Manufactured BySound Performance
Pressed ByGZ Digital Media
Lacquer Cut AtOptimal Media GmbH

Credits

RoleCredit
Bass GuitarBobby Jacobs
DrumsPierre Van Der Linden
GuitarMenno Gootjes
OrganThijs Van Leer
FluteThijs Van Leer
VocoderThijs Van Leer
Lead VocalsThijs Van Leer
PaintingRoger Dean
ProducerBobby Jacobs
ArtworkMichael Inns
BassBobby Jacobs
CoverRoger Dean
Mastered ByAndy Jackson
Mixed ByBram Bol
VocalsThijs Van Leer
BookingDon McKay
GuestBerenice van Leer (tracks: 10), Ivan Lins (tracks: 6)
ManagementMartin Darvill
DesignRoger Dean
Photography ByTimo Reisiger
Recorded ByBram Bol (tracks: 3, 5), Geert Scheijgrond (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6 to 10)
Lacquer Cut ByMK
Artwork ByMichael Inns

Notes

  • 2016 CD reissue, relased in digibook format.
  • P&C 2012 Focus Music C 2012 Back On Black
  • Sticker On Front: Back On Black, 180 Gram, Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl
  • US pressing of standard CD released 2012 in Europe.
  • Total playing time: 49'39"
  • Unofficial replica of the release of Eastworld Recordings, packaged in a jewel case with transaparent tray, includes 12 page booklet.
  • No Mould SID code on the matrix.
  • Back cover:
  • Painting and logo by and © 2012 Roger Dean
  • Distributed by Plastic Head
  • ℗ © Focus Music Ltd under licence to 4Worlds Media Ltd.
  • ℗ 2012 4Worlds Media
  • © 2012 4Worlds Media
  • Booklet:
  • Cover painting and logo by and © 2012 Roger Dean
  • Mixed at B-spot Studio
  • Mastered at TUBE Mastering
  • Recorded at Fieldwork Studios with additional overdubs at Skystudio and Bassbob Studio
  • Words of "Hoeratio" are taken from "Ars Poetica".
  • "Talk Of The Clown" is based on the works of James Hook.
  • Catalog number printed on spines: EW0122CDLTD
  • Catalog number printed on disc face: EW0122CDSE
  • [Printed in booklet:]
  • [Printed on tray card:]
  • Issued in a jewel case with clear tray and 12-page booklet. There is no mould SID code (just a very tiny 5 digit mastering SID code), and no company identifiers in the matrix.
  • ℗©2012 Focus Music Ltd under license to Four worlds Media Ltd.
  • Cover painting and logo by and ©2012 Roger Dean
  • [Birds Come Fly Over(Le Tango)] published by RTM
  • [Victoria] published by ALTONA
  • Recorded at Fieldwork Studios
  • Additional overdubs at Skystudio and Bassbob Studio.
  • Recording set-up for tracks 1,2,4,6,7,8,9 and 10 by Geert Scheijgrond
  • Recording set-up for tracks 3 and 5 by Bram Bol.
  • Issued in a jewel case with clear tray and 12-page booklet.
  • The durations listed above obtained from the CD player.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 0803341376076
  • Barcode: 803341376076
  • Barcode: 803341374126
  • Matrix / Runout: ['Sound Performance' logo] 020 8691 2121 EW0123CD
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LP76
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LD02
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 5J05
  • Matrix / Runout: [GZ Digital Media Logo] Y92774 EW0122CDLTD
  • Barcode: 5 060105 490545
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A - Etched): BG-43536-01 A1 MK
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B - Etched): BG-43536-01 B1 MK
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C - Etched): BG-43536-02 C1 MK
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D - Etched): BG-43536-02 D1 MK
  • Matrix / Runout: EW0122CDLTD
  • Mastering SID Code: ifpi 81017
  • Barcode: 803341374133
  • Matrix / Runout: Sound Performance 020 8691 2121 EW0123CD
  • Mould SID Code: none
  • Barcode: 803341385207
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LN07
  • Matrix / Runout: 2308680 01
  • Barcode: 7 898324 790461
  • Matrix / Runout: #ALPHA MIDIA#-FOCUS-DHR046
  • Other (Batch ID): AA0001000

About Focus

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Dutch rock group centered around flutist and vocalist and guitarist in their original incarnation (1969-1976). The music is influenced by classical music, as heard in their signature song, the baroque style inspired "Hocus Pocus". The majority of their work is instrumental, like their biggest hit, "Sylvia". In the early 2000s, the band reformed with van Leer as the only member from previous line-ups; however he was soon joined by on drums who had been a member in the 1970s. Since reforming, they have toured constantly and released four albums of new material, the latest being 2018's .

Name Vars

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  • Group Focus
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Members

  • Jan Akkerman
  • Philip Catherine
  • Bert Ruiter
  • Steve Smith
  • David Kemper
  • Eef Albers
  • Pierre Van Der Linden
  • Thijs Van Leer
  • Colin Allen
  • Cyril Havermans
  • Hans Cleuver
  • Martijn Dresden
  • Menno Gootjes
  • Bobby Jacobs
  • Udo Pannekeet
  • Jan Dumée
  • Ruben Van Roon
  • Niels Van Der Steenhoven
  • Jo De Roeck
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Summary by Mark E. Sackett

Focus X is a strong addition to the band's discography, showcasing their continued growth and evolution as musicians. Fans of progressive rock will not be disappointed with this album, as it delivers on all fronts with its intricate instrumentation, powerful melodies, and emotional depth.