Focus. Focus 3 ( Double Album ) VG+G+

A landmark release from Dutch progressive rock pioneers Focus, captured in their creative prime. This three-sided LP showcases the band's virtuosic musicianship and compositional range, from the intricate arrangements of "Round Goes The Gossip" and "Carnival Fugue" to the sweeping narrative arc of the two-part "Anonymus II" suite. Thijs van Leer's distinctive vocals and flute work anchor tracks penned by core writers van Leer, Jan Akkerman, and Bert Ruiter, while "Love Remembered," "Sylvia," and "Elspeth Of Nottingham" demonstrate the band's softer, more melodic side. Essential listening for collectors of 1970s progressive rock and fans of complex, multi-layered songwriting. A timeless record that rewards repeated listening.