Focused
The Wheels of Progress 1992-1996
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
As you may have read in last issue's Hard News, Tim and Dirk have started a new label called Gun Show Recordings. This Focused retro release is the first thing to come out on it. Besides hearing some great-sounding demos of unheard songs, you get treated to some intense live recordings. It's been awhile since I pulled out my Focused discs and played them, and this collection reminded me of why I should do that more often. Captured in the live recording is both the tension that existed at their shows and the fan unity. We hear one audience member recite the preaching intro that starts off the Bow record. For ordering info, write: PMB 347, 5318 E 2nd St, Long Beach CA 90803-5354
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