Moving Waves
Dutch double album compilation
Worldcopyright all titles Radio Telemusic Brussels
FOCUS
Thijs van Leer:
Organ, harmonium, mellotron, soprano and alto flute, piano, voices
Jan Akkerman:
Solo, accoustic, bassguitar
Pierre van der Linden:
Drums and percussions, side 3 and 4 tracks 1, 3 and 4 of side 2.
Cyriel Havermans:
Bassguitar and voices, side 3 and 4 and tracks 1, 3 and 4 of side 2.
Hans Cleuver:
Drums and percussions side 1 and tracks 2 and 5 of side 2.
Martijn Dresden:
Bassguitar side 1 and tracks 2 and 5 of side 2.
"Without any doubt Focus is a super band. Four classified musicians, who produce a sound to which a right-minded poplover listens with red cheeks and ears.
High-classed popmusic of an unkown high standard. In their rather short period of existence, they build themselves a true reputation that attracts full houses far beyond our borders. The four with the composersduo Akkerman/ Van Leer in a centered position scored hits like "House of the King" and "Hocus Pocus" through which they became better known to a larger audience, but their albums caused them their real big fame.
"Focus II" that you can also find on this "Moving Waves" album, is without a doubt the best popalbum made by a Dutch band so far. Focus is one of the few bands that expands and enriches its already unique sound all the time. It's rather obvious: we just can't do without Focus".
Cover picture and song list kindly sent by Steffen Staugaard.