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<description> ...thanks for the heads-up on that upcoming release, Andrew. I've been a fan for a long time and I'm looking forward to hearing this.

...samples - http://www.amazon.com/X/dp/B009I9NFKQ/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_title_0?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1349445303&amp;amp;sr=8-1</description><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914248#msg-914248</link><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:51 +1000</lastBuildDate>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914410#msg-914410</link><description><![CDATA[ ...D'oh !!! let me know, for real. I'll just stomp my foot and walk on. I've got all their DVD's .]]></description>
<dc:creator>the gooch</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914405#msg-914405</link><description><![CDATA[ the gooch Wrote:<br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />I sure wish these guys would tour the States.<br /><br /><br />I'm fortunate enough to have tickets to see them in Glasgow next month - I'll report back on how it was , just to make you jealous :-)]]></description>
<dc:creator>2112</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914404#msg-914404</link><description><![CDATA[ I am sure you will be fine Terry! Can't possibly go wrong. Piece of cake!<br /><br />Is that better ???]]></description>
<dc:creator>Tony Bainbridge</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914401#msg-914401</link><description><![CDATA[ Thanks for the vote of confidence,Tony. LOL Let me just rush right in &amp; try it then..NOT! :-) T]]></description>
<dc:creator>Terry K.</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914399#msg-914399</link><description><![CDATA[ Warning Terry, I am no expert either - and if we don't see you for a while we will know it didn't work lol!]]></description>
<dc:creator>Tony Bainbridge</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914391#msg-914391</link><description><![CDATA[ ...Alex, if you like what you hear on this new release, you owe it to yourself to go back and check out their catalog. GREAT stuff !!!]]></description>
<dc:creator>the gooch</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914387#msg-914387</link><description><![CDATA[ I listened to samples of III,In 7 Out Of..,8 &amp; 9. They all sound pretty solid as to what I've already heard by the band. Seems I may have some catching up to do...T]]></description>
<dc:creator>Terry K.</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914386#msg-914386</link><description><![CDATA[ I can try that,Tony--Thanks. I'm thinking when I try to download the new browser tho (M Firefox),it may stop midway again. Maybe not...worth a try. Thanks for the tip,and-makes total sense. i'm reeeel guud at this,eh? lol T]]></description>
<dc:creator>Terry K.</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914385#msg-914385</link><description><![CDATA[ I did that,Carl-as I mentioned. Halfway thru the install,a notice came up stating something to the effect that it could not complete the install due to Explorer blocking it or something to that effect. I'd need to get into Explorer somehow and 'debunk' that element so I'd be free to download another browser. I'll get there--perhaps my brother can stop around and help with it...Thanks, T]]></description>
<dc:creator>Terry K.</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914354#msg-914354</link><description><![CDATA[ never had that band on my radar...but wow, this sounds really interesting....agree on the fantastic guitar tone!]]></description>
<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914353#msg-914353</link><description><![CDATA[ Terry - why not download the new browser of your choice to your desktop, then uninstall your old internet explorer before installing your new browser?]]></description>
<dc:creator>Tony Bainbridge</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914337#msg-914337</link><description><![CDATA[ Im not much good with computers either but why don't you try downloading another browser, like Google Chrome or Safari and see if Explorer will let you complete the installation ?]]></description>
<dc:creator>Carl1</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914327#msg-914327</link><description><![CDATA[ Yup---installation problems,guy. Unfortunately, my Explorer 7 (outdated of course) is set up so that it interferes with updating to a new one. I tried going to version 8 awhile back,but that just whacked out my system and I was told that V 8 can do that. So I reverted back but things haven't been right since. Recently tried downloading/switching to M. Firefox--got partway thru and couldn't finish the process due to issues with Explorer (not allowing the update). So right now I'm sorta stuck. I'll get it sorted out in time. Can you tell I'm no pc geek? LOL T]]></description>
<dc:creator>Terry K.</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914298#msg-914298</link><description><![CDATA[ Terry have you tried using a different browser ?]]></description>
<dc:creator>Carl1</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914288#msg-914288</link><description><![CDATA[ ...some how, 'T' , I'm just a sucker for anything they put out. They seem to have hit close to what I concider a perfect mix of rock/pop/jazz/prog. My opinion, Focus '8' &amp; '9'are a natural progression for them, and very enjoyable. Focus 3 is one of my all time favorites.]]></description>
<dc:creator>the gooch</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914284#msg-914284</link><description><![CDATA[ Just read it,Tony. Thanks...guess I should read the frontpage first,eh? Have you heard their F8 &amp; F9 releases? If so--how are they? Maybe need to catch back up with these guys..T]]></description>
<dc:creator>Terry K.</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914273#msg-914273</link><description><![CDATA[ are hocus and pocus still in the band?]]></description>
<dc:creator>Ydde</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914270#msg-914270</link><description><![CDATA[ ...sorry about that Terry. I forgot about your link problems. YES, the new album is very good. The 1st tune is rather hard rocking for Focus, and has tidbits from earlier songs in it, then they settle in to their classic sound. AS much as I hate it, Jan Akkerman is not with them, but the new guy has a great guitar tone.<br /><br />...copied from MR front page, &quot;After a comeback which resulted in the well-received albums &quot;Focus 8&quot; and “Focus 9”, the band is now back on the frontline, with a fantastic line-up. Also back on the drums is Pierre van der Linden, who is internationally renowned for his rhythmic skills, and is still a defining factor in the Focus sound. Bassist Bobby Jacobs, who stems from a well-acclaimed Dutch musical family and guitarist Menno Gootjes, who participated in Focus at an earlier stage, completes the band's current line-up.]]></description>
<dc:creator>the gooch</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914266#msg-914266</link><description><![CDATA[ The links may not help with my damn browser issues right now. I'll give 'em a go,tho. Are THijis VAn Leer &amp; Jan Akkerman still on board? Can't recall who else has passed thru..T<br /><br />PS: never got Focus 3 or anything after. Worth investigating? OOPs-- I do have Hamburger COncerto-pretty cool listen.]]></description>
<dc:creator>Terry K.</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914256#msg-914256</link><description><![CDATA[ ...they've gone through several changes since their reunion in 2008, I think. There are several links to info on the Main Page. I'm liking what I hear. I sure wish these guys would tour the States.]]></description>
<dc:creator>the gooch</dc:creator>
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<title>Re: ...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914255#msg-914255</link><description><![CDATA[ Who's in this band anymore? I didn't even know they still existed. T]]></description>
<dc:creator>Terry K.</dc:creator>
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<title>...the new 'Focus' album.</title><link>http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,914248,914248#msg-914248</link><description><![CDATA[ ...thanks for the heads-up on that upcoming release, Andrew. I've been a fan for a long time and I'm looking forward to hearing this.<br /><br />...samples - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/X/dp/B009I9NFKQ/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_title_0?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1349445303&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/X/dp/B009I9NFKQ/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_title_0?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1349445303&amp;sr=8-1</a>]]></description>
<dc:creator>the gooch</dc:creator>
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