Focus
Hocus Pocus: The Best Of Focus (2lp)
A 180 gram audiophile pressing. Since the band has a strong catalogue, each with many highlights, compiling a Focus best-of could never be an easy task. Fortunately, the people behind this release have done a superb job. Although it includes none of the band's lengthy jams which made up the bulk parts of 'Focus III', 'Moving Waves' and 'Hamburger Concerto', 'Hocus Pocus' is one of the best releases to highlight what Focus were all about. Featuring all of the hits and semi-hits the band were ever known for ('Sylvia', 'Hocus Pocus', 'House Of The King'), as well as the fan faves ('Focus [Instrumental]', 'Harem Scarem', 'Anonymous') this release highlights the musical ability and amazing songwriting talent that were part and parcel of Focus.