HOCUS POCUS: THE BEST OF FOCUS

This compilation is a really good base to get to know the Dutch Focus, a really good band and author of an excellent Rock with symphonic and progressive elements. I have to say that Focus are a classic Dutch band of the period: very Rock and very technically prepared more unbalanced in the song form. But no less interesting than bands that develop their music in more dilated compositions. In many points their music becomes almost Jazz, always, however, with a Rock shape that makes it really powerful. In general, it deals with a symphonic and jazz instrumental Rock where Jan Akermann (guitar) and Thijs Van Leer (various keyboards and flute) prove to be real masters in their respective instruments (and Jan Akermann was one of the best guitarists of the decade). "Hocus Pocus: The BestOf Focus" is only a compilation to introduce new listeners to the band. However, it looks like a Focus album. And this is the winning element that makes it truly beautiful and convincing.