In October 1971, “Imperial” label released “Focus II” (Moving Waves), the second Focus album. It was recorded April – May 1971, at “Sound Techniques” and “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Vernon. The album was ranked at number 24 in “Q” and “Mojo’s” list of “40 Cosmic Rock Albums.”
Personnel:
- Jan Akkerman– guitars, bass guitar
- Thijs van Leer– vocals, Hammond organ, piano, mellotron, harmonium, flutes
- Cyril Havermans– vocals, bass guitar
- Pierre van der Linden– drums, percussion
Track listing:
- Hocus Pocus – Thijs van Leer, Jan Akkerman
- Le Clochard (Bread) – Jan Akkerman
- Janis – Thijs van Leer, Jan Akkerman
- Moving Waves – Thijs van Leer, Inayat Khan
- Focus II
- Eruption
- Orfeus – Thijs van Leer
- Answer – Thijs van Leer
- Orfeus – Thijs van Leer
- Answer – Thijs van Leer
- Pupilla – Thijs van Leer
- Tommy – Tom Barlage
- Pupilla – Thijs van Leer
- Answer – Thijs van Leer
- The Bridge – Jan Akkerman
- Euridice – Thijs van Leer, Eelko Nobel
- Dayglow – Thijs van Leer
- Endless Road – Pierre van der Linden
- Answer – Thijs van Leer
- Orfeus – Thijs van Leer
- Euridice – Thijs van Leer, Eelko Nobel
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