50 Years Anthology 1970-1976 2 PAL Region 0)

I had already purchased the earlier box set which included all the CD's released by the band at that time so I was somewhat reticent to purchase this one due to the considerable overlaps. However with an Amazon promotion on at the time, I decided to buy this set and was glad I did. I have yet to play the DVD's but the additional tracks and live CD's made the purchase well worthwhile. The effort that has gone in to producing this set is clearly considerable, the booklet is very informative with lots of great photos, the sleeve covers superb with many in gatefold style. As far as the music you get all the best years of Focus's output , Focus Plays Focus through to Ship Of Memories plus two live CD's. The additional tracks on the original album's are all worthwhile and are good recordings including a very early version of Eruption, original and best version of the single Silvia, ( I did not realise the album version was a later recording), alternative versions of the Harem Scarem and Birth which are quite different to the album versions. All in all a great collection if you like Focus.

This is an amazing collection though I did find the live DVD concert footage wore a bit thin. Once you have heard "Hocus Pocus" or "Sylvia" some 20 odd times you just never want to hear them again. Hence one star off.Other than that some really great music here and well worth a delve.

Why back in the late 70s Focus were the first band I saw live. And since that day I've been going to gigs. This is an excellent box set.

Only ever knew them from the ogwt clips but they were an excellent jazz influenced prog band. Less pompous than most as well.

Early years in mini replica LP sleeves with extra tracks, lovely package and nice to have a DVD’s also if you are a fan it’s good to get these versions thought it was a compilation but it’s so much more.

This is a fantastic collection and also at an affordable price.!!For me the major attraction of this box are the extra long Eruption live versions .( Lanx 1970 & Rotterdam 1971). The booklet is also very good & detailed. Each cd has a range of bonus tracks.For me the naming of the box set is bit confusion : 50 YEARS FOCUS - ANTHOLOGY 1970 - 1976.... I guess that means that we can expect a 2nd box set??? ( A bit like Neil Young Archives I and II).I would say ; run to the shops and get your box before the price doubles !!The music of Focus has been a part of my life since 1970.

My husband has followed this group from his youth and was very pleased to have this as an addition to his collection, he says it contains excellent information booklet as well as the brilliant re-mastering of the work.

Good compilation of early albums with to me live tracks not heard before. Wanted Rainbow concert dvd but disappointed classic album doc not in english or subtitled. On the whole good purchase.