Focus - Hocus Pocus

Review by Alan Jordan

Hocus Pocus, the fourth studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Focus, was released in 1971. The album is widely regarded as one of the band's greatest achievements and a masterpiece of progressive rock.

The album opens with the iconic track "Hocus Pocus," which features the famous yodeling and scat singing of vocalist and guitarist Thijs van Leer. The track is a perfect example of the band's unique blend of progressive rock, jazz, and classical music.

The album also includes the beautiful instrumental track "Le Clochard," which showcases the band's virtuosic musicianship and their ability to create complex and intricate arrangements.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Janis," a tribute to the late Janis Joplin, and "Eruption," a powerful instrumental track that builds to a thunderous climax.

Artist: Focus
Album: Hocus Pocus

1971

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Hocus Pocus (U.S. Version)
Hocus Pocus II	3:25
Amor Recordado
Focus
Focus (U.S. Version)
Janis
Hocus Pocus
Sylvia	3:29
Hocus Pocus	3:18
Focus II

Video

Focus - Hocus Pocus - 45 RPM

Focus - Hocus Pocus

Focus - Hocus Pocus (Live Video)

Focus - Hocus Pocus

Focus - Janis

Focus - Sylvia

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Catalog Numbers

Labels

Pink Elephant
Polydor
Imperial
Sire
Red Bullet Productions
Blue Horizon
Red Bullet, Music On Vinyl

Listen online

écouter en ligne
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
ouvir online
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
online anhören
lytte på nettet

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Paper Labels
Stereo
Promo
Mono
Red Injection Labels
Reissue
Solid Centre
Limited Edition
Yellow Vinyl
RUSH RESERVICE
Numbered
Yellow

Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	Polydor, S.A.
Manufactured By	Polydor Records Ltd.
Pressed By	Phonodisc Ltd.
Lacquer Cut At	Phonodisc Ltd.
Published By	Radio Tele
Distributed By	Famous Music Corporation
Mastered At	Sterling Sound
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Polydor Ltd.
Marketed By	Polygram Records
Licensed From	Red Bullet Productions B.V.

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Mike Vernon
Written-By	Akkerman, Van Leer

Notes

This version has no Britico credit on the B-side.
Made In Belgium
This release is a Sire label and Capitol Records, Scranton pressing variation.
This version has a Britico credit on the B-side.
℗1971
Made in England.
From the LP "Moving Waves".
A: Radio Tele
B: Louvigny-Marquee M.
Mono/stereo promo pressed on vinyl (NOT styrene) - unknown pressing plant?
℗ 1971 Polydor Ltd.
From the LP "Moving Waves" 2431-001.
Note: This version credits Radio Tele on both the A & B-side.
From the LP "Moving Waves"
Catalogue number printed 2001-211 on the sleeve.
Mono/Stereo Promo with black star printed on both labels.
Mono/stereo "Rush Reservice" promo
White Polydor label "Unverkäufliche Musterplatte".
Re-release single with regular and US versions. Comes in picture sleeve inside clear Record Store Day stickered plastic sleeve.
Record Store Day 2016 release, available exclusively from independent record stores.
Limited Edition of 1500 numbered copies (numbered on front or back of sleeve).
℗&©1971. This release 2016: released under exclusive license from Red Bullet Productions B.V.
A-side publisher: Radio Tele.
B-side publisher: Louvigny-Marquee

Barcodes

Rights Society: BIEM
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 04 2001211 A//2∇420 11 22
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): 01 0 1 2 2001211 B//1∇420 12 16
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - Runout A-side): 04 2001211 A//2∇420 12 20
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - Runout B-side): 01 0 1 2 2001211 B//1∇420 12 17
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - Runout A-side): 04 2001211 A//2∇420 11 19
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - Runout B-side): 01 0 1 2 2001211 B//1∇420 13 18
Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): 2001-211 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): 2001-211 B
Rights Society: Britico
Rights Society: SABAM
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): MB 27189-S
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): MB 27190-S
Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched Except STERLING Stamped): MB-27189-AS-3 #2 STERLING
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): MB-27190-BS-3 #2
Matrix / Runout (Side A & B Stamped Pressing Plant ID): Triangle with "I" and "AM" inside
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): 2001-211 A
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): 2001-211 B
Rights Society: BRITICO
Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (Mono Label): MB 27189-M
Matrix / Runout (Stereo Label): MB 27189-S
Matrix / Runout (Mono Runout): MB-27189-AM-4 IAM STERLING
Matrix / Runout (Stereo Runout): MB-27189-AS-4 IAM STERLING
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout): 2001211 A//1∇ 420 04
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout): 2001211 B//1∇ 420 04
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 2001211 A//1∇420 11 22 04
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 2001211 B//1∇420 11 21 04
Matrix / Runout (Mono side label): MB-27189-M
Matrix / Runout (Stereo side label): MB-27189-S
Matrix / Runout (Runout Etched Side A): 2001211 A//2∇ 420 11 36
Matrix / Runout (Runout Etched Side B): 2001211 B//1∇ 420 11 17
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): 2001-211 A
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): 2001-211 B
Label Code: MOV7032
Barcode (Sticker On Clear Sleeve (text)): 8 719262 000018
Barcode (Sticker On Clear Sleeve (scanned)): 8719262000018
Matrix / Runout (Side A - Etched): 14896 1A MOV 7032
Matrix / Runout (Side B - Etched): 14896 1B MOV 7032
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Matrix / Runout: 2001211 A//2∇ 420 12 13 04
Matrix / Runout: 2001211 B//1∇ 420 11 25 04

Summary by Alan Jordan

Hocus Pocus is a must-listen for fans of progressive rock and anyone interested in exploring the rich history of rock music. The album is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

Comments

parthgyani

Geil!

hiteshmulani

Which year is this?

gusmanolaw

Every time I get to this song in a new location it’s a totally different version! Amazing

raihanalrasyad10

MARAVILHA, AOS 65 ANOS CONTINUO AMANDO

diaryofcarie

I'm telling you these guys are such hard core musicians.

pixelinear

What magical memories this song brings to me!

boysgirls4u

When and where was this :)?

milliontemesgengel

Nice.....Nice Nice nice

thelifeofwolfgangsmom

Haaa

vincedelarosa171

so i just watched 2021 Dutch Formula 1 race.. i heard this song and the "yodeling singing in rock song used in formula1" google search brought me here :)