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, 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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