Focus X | ||||
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Studio album by Focus | ||||
Released | November 5, 2012 | |||
Genre | Progressive rock, instrumental rock, jazz fusion, hard rock | |||
Length | 49:40 | |||
Label | Eastworld | |||
Producer | Bobby Jacobs | |||
Focus chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
The Bolton News | positive |
DPRP | |
Get Ready To ROCK! | |
MoltenMetalReviews | |
Liverpool Sound & Vision | |
Paradise Rock |
Focus X, sometimes known as Focus 10, or simply X, is the tenth studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Focus. It was released on November 5, 2012.
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 biggest single, Hocus Pocus. The album generally received positive reviews. The cover art is designed and painted by Roger Dean.