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Focus' first album does an interesting take on jazz- and blues-inflected
progressive rock, with a peculiar German twist on music similar to
British prog like Traffic, Jethro Tull, and Gravy Train. The crack
rhythm section propels the music along on repetitive but unusual funk
grooves over which guitar, organ, and flute riff and take turns soloing.
Though more song-oriented than later efforts by the group, there are
plenty of long instrumental passages with some classic heavy psychedelic
guitar burn-up as well as chunky organ chords and airy flute flights to
give the music plenty of texture. Moran Neumuller's gruff voice and
awkward English may turn off some listeners, though the dark humor of
his lyrics on tracks like "God Save the Queen, Cried Jesus" show a group
who's political without getting stuck in the rut of their own dogma.
For many bands, a record as good as Wake Up would be a worthy
culmination of effort, though with Out of Focus it was only their launch
pad as they continued onward and outward with even better subsequent
releases.
Rolf Semprebon
Tracklist :
1 See How A White Negro Flies 5:49
2 God Save The Queen, Cried Jesus 7:31
3 Hey John 9:39
4 No Name 3:07
5 World's End 9:56
6 Dark, Darker 11:40
Credits :
Bass – Stephan Wisheu
Composed By [All Compositions], Arranged By [Arrangements], Written-By – Out Of Focus
Drums – Klaus Spöri
Guitar – Remigius Drechsler
Organ, Piano – Hennes Hering
Saxophone, Flute, Lead Vocals [Lead Vocal] – Moran Neumüller
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