All Together Separate - All Together Separate

Wednesday 1st December 1999
All Together Separate - All Together Separate
All Together Separate - All Together Separate

STYLE: Rock
RATING 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 938-1745
LABEL: Ardent 87170327
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £14.99

Reviewed by Alex Figgis

Very rarely does a group come along with a song that so touches the soul, it leaves the listener moved to the very core of their being. "Paradigm", from All Together Separate's self-titled debut album, is one such piece. The song begins in a relatively unassuming way, with intricately played passages of understated guitar and vocal accompaniments, allowing the listener's attention to be focussed upon the poetic nature of the lyrics; gradually building in musical intensity, the song soon explodes into a truly magnificent power ballad. All Together Separate's album would be worth investing in for this one track alone, if it were not all of such high calibre. The truth of the matter is, this master piece is comprised of an eclectic blend of funk, alternative and soul-tinged rock numbers that captivate and engage the listener into experiencing a variety of differing emotions. Despite such a varied musical reference, bringing together in part such influences as Lenny Kravitz, Extreme and Terrance Trent Derby, Shirley (guitar, vocals), Rayls (drums, percussion), Rumahlewang (bass, piano) and Alexander (vocals) manage to maintain their own distinct sound throughout; resulting in a highly focussed work of art. Without a doubt, All Together Separate's debut release is truly a tour de force within its field.

The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. Any expressed views were accurate at the time of publishing but may or may not reflect the views of the individuals concerned at a later date.

Interested in reviewing music? Find out more here.

Sample Track Listing:
1. Track 1 [Listen]
2. Track 2 [Listen]
3. Track 3 [Listen]

This track data is supplied by the Cross Rhythms CD/DVD review library. Please note that CD tracks may vary according to release region or product version.

Reader Comments

Posted by Josh in c springs @ 04:32 on Mar 13 2006

why doesn't anyone have this for sale anymore?



The opinions expressed in the Reader Comments are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms.

Add your comment

We welcome your opinions but libellous and abusive comments are not allowed.












We are committed to protecting your privacy. By clicking 'Send comment' you consent to Cross Rhythms storing and processing your personal data. For more information about how we care for your data please see our privacy policy.