{"product_id":"focus-12","title":"Focus 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegendary Dutch progressive rockers \u003cstrong\u003eFocus\u003c\/strong\u003e return with their 12th studio album, recorded in the world-renowned Wisseloord Studio in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the album has been written by \u003cstrong\u003eThijs van Leer\u003c\/strong\u003e who, at age 75, still rises at 4.30 am every day to work on his latest compositions. The unstoppable \u003cstrong\u003ePierre van der Linden\u003c\/strong\u003e takes up Focus drumming duties, as he has done for more than 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first Focus album to have been produced by band members \u003cstrong\u003eUdo Pannekeet\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMenno Gootjes\u003c\/strong\u003e - who also contribute compositions. The album features a first for a Focus album: a completely improvised piece, recorded as it spontaneously took place in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again, Focus showcase their long-standing association with artist \u003cstrong\u003eRoger Dean\u003c\/strong\u003e - whose beautiful artwork graces the packaging. Founded by \u003cstrong\u003eThijs van Leer\u003c\/strong\u003e, Focus have been at the forefront of the progressive music movement since 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir song \"\u003cem\u003eHocus Pocus\u003c\/em\u003e\" has become a dearly-loved, worldwide prog anthem while also being sampled by rap musicians, used in coverage for the Winter Olympics, sound-tracking adverts for Nike and appearing in Hollywood movies such as Baby Driver, Robocop and Onward! among others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spirit Of Unicorn Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50440808661323,"sku":"2198849","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50440808268107,"sku":"2198842","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-05-06_at_11.19.54_614987e4_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726967861","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/focus-12","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}