- The Best of Focus: Hocus Pocus · 1971
- Moving Waves (2020 Remastered Edition) · 1971
- Live At the Rainbow · 1973
- Hocus Pocus - U.S. Version - Single · 1973
- Moving Waves · 1971
- The Best of Focus: Hocus Pocus · 1975
- Moving Waves · 1971
- Hamburger Concerto · 1974
- The Best of Focus: Hocus Pocus · 1975
- The Best of Focus: Hocus Pocus · 1970
- Ship of Memories · 1977
- Hocus Pocus - Single (Original Single Version) - Single · 1971
- Hocus Pocus (Baby Driver Mix) [From "Baby Driver"] - Single · 2018
Essential Albums
- 1971
- 2018
- 2014
- 2012
- 2006
- 1977
- 1975
Live Albums
Compilations
Appears On
- Various Artists
About Focus
Dutch progressive rock band Focus formed in 1969 and released their debut album the following year, but it was their second album, 1971's MOVING WAVES, that made them famous. It contained the hit "Hocus Pocus," a mostly instrumental tune that alternated between heavy guitar riffs and jokey, yodeling-style wordless vocals that gave it novelty appeal. The original lineup remained together for a couple more albums, but by the mid-'70s, personnel changes and pursuit of a more commercial sound started a downward spiral that ended with Focus's breakup in 1978.
- ORIGIN
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- FORMED
- 1969
- GENRE
- Rock