Focused (band)

Focused was one of the first Christian hardcore bands of the Spirit Filled hardcore movement,[4] 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.[5] 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.[6][7]

Focused
OriginLong Beach, California
GenresChristian hardcore, Christian metalcore[1]
Years active1990–1996,[2][3] 2000–2001
LabelsTooth & Nail
WebsiteFocused on Facebook

Discography

Studio albums[8]

EPs

  • At Eternity's Gate (2019, Steadfast Records) [15]

Single


Compilations

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

Awards
Dove Awards
  • 1996 - Hard Music Album: The Hope that Lies Within (Nominated)[16]

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.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  8. "Focused on discogs". Discogs.
  9. Van Pelt, Doug (March 1994). "Focused - Bow" (46). HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  10. Burt, Jason (1994). "Cornerstone Festival". 23 (104). HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. Clark, Ryan (July 2005). "Focused - Bow" (114). HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  12. Anderson, Matt (June 1, 1994). "Focused - Bow". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  13. Van Pelt, Doug (July 1995). "Focused - The Hope That Lies Within" (54). HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  14. Wilson, Jon (December 1, 1996). "Focused - The Hope That Lies Within". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  15. https://www.steadfastrecords.net/product-page/focused-at-eternity-s-gate-vinyl
  16. "Focused". CM Nexus. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  • Focused on Myspace
  • Jenison, David (June 1994). "Only Bowing To One" (47). HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • Jenison, David (October 1994). "Hardcore" (49). HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • Hershey, Brent (January 1995). "Focused: the Interview" (51). HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • "From Focused to Flowers..." (60). HM Magazine. July 1996. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • Hamamoto, Andi (January 2001). "Concert Review: Focused Reunion" (87). HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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