Focus X
Focus X is the tenth studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Focus, released on 5 November 5, 2012 by Eastworld Recordings.
Background
Focus X is the group's first studio album in six years. The album features Menno Gootjes on guitar, replacing Niels van der Steenhoven, who played guitar on the ensemble's previous album Focus 9 / New Skin. The Japanese edition contains two bonus tracks, "Santa Teresa", and a live version of the band's successful 1971 single, "Hocus Pocus". The album generally received positive reviews. The cover art is designed and painted by Roger Dean.Personnel
- Thijs van Leer – Hammond organ, flute, vocoder, spoken vocals
- Pierre van der Linden – drums, percussion
- Menno Gootjes – guitar, acoustic guitars
- Bobby Jacobs – bass guitar, pro ducting and mixing
- Ivan Lins – vocals
- Berenice van Leer – vocals
- Geert Scheijgrond – producing and mixing