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Focused
OriginLong Beach, California
GenresChristian hardcore, Christian metalcore
Years active1990–1996, 2000–2001, 2009
LabelsTooth & Nail
Past membersTim Mann
Dirk Lemmenes
Mike Merryman
Jason Parker
Chris Bowden
Alex Albert
WebsiteFocused on Facebook

Focused was one of the first Christian hardcore bands of the Spirit Filled hardcore movement, along with Strongarm, Zao, Overcome, and Unashamed. According to Cross Rhythms, Focused's second album, The Hope That Lies Within, has received a positive ten bar rating. The band disbanded in 1996, but in 2009 were asked to play on Demon Hunter's "Huntour" along with Living Sacrifice, Throwdown, Advent and many more.

Members

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2009 reunion lineup

Name Instrument Other groups
Timothy "Tim" Mann vocals Resolve
Mike Merryman guitar
Jason Parker guitar
Dirk Lemmenes bass Stavesacre, Enemy Ships, the Lost Chorus
Alex Albert drums Project 86, Crash Rickshaw, the Lost Chorus

Other former members

Name Instrument Other groups
Jeff Boetto guitar No For An Answer, Straight Arm, Half-Off
John Schoettler guitar
Andrew Reizuch guitar Le Shok, Treadwell
Gary Wilson guitar
Brett Barber guitar
Jim Rupe bass Every Day Life, Resolve
Matt Archuleta bass
Al Christensen drums
Chris Bowden drums Left Neglect, Other Desert Cities, Chris's Farm, the Merbabies
Adam Valles drums

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • At Eternity's Gate (2019, Steadfast Records)

Compilation albums

  • The Wheels of Progress (1992–1996) (1999, Gunshow Records)

Awards

Dove Awards

  • 1996 - Hard Music Album: The Hope that Lies Within (nominated)

References

  1. Sciarretto, Amy (February 2000). "A Joyful Noise? Christian Metalcore". CMJ New Music Monthly (78): 70. ISSN 1074-6978.
  2. "Focused Biography". Christian Molten Metal Bands.
  3. Bowden, Chris (May 5, 2015). "...a Counselor". Interviewed by Mark Salomon. Never Was Podcast. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  4. "Focused on Last.fm". Last.fm.
  5. "Focused". Cross Rhythms.
  6. "Focused returns from the grave". BANDSONFIRE. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  7. Salomon, Mark (2005). Simplicity. Relevantbooks. ISBN 0-9760357-6-6. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  8. ^ "focused". www.facebook.com.
  9. "Focused on discogs". Discogs.
  10. Van Pelt, Doug (March 1994). "Focused - Bow" (46). HM Magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. Burt, Jason (1994). "Cornerstone Festival". 23 (104). HM Magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  12. Clark, Ryan (July 2005). "Focused - Bow" (114). HM Magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  13. Anderson, Matt (June 1, 1994). "Focused - Bow". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  14. Van Pelt, Doug (July 1995). "Focused - The Hope That Lies Within" (54). HM Magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  15. Wilson, Jon (December 1, 1996). "Focused - The Hope That Lies Within". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  16. "Focused: At Eternity's Gate: Vinyl". Steadfastrecords. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  17. "Focused". CM Nexus. Retrieved February 13, 2016.

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