All Together Separate was a

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band from

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, USA. They are frequently compared to

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.Powell, Mark Allan. ''Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music'', p. 33.

History

The group was formed at

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in the late 1990s, and first began playing for student conferences and retreats.

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Allmusic.com Originally known as Praise House, they changed their name to All Together Separate because of complications with a Christian techno group with the same name around at the same time. Signing to

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, their first album was released in 1999, and was nominated for a

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for Best Rock Album in 2000. In 2001, Ardent released a live album recorded at their home church, Harvest Christian Fellowship. Guitarist Andrew Shirley became a touring member of

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in 2003, and a full member of the band subsequently.

Members

* Andrew Shirley – guitar *Ben Rayls – drums *Dex Alexander – vocals *Charles Rumahlewang – bass

Discography

*''All Together Separate'' (Ardent Records, 1999) *''Ardent Worship Live'' (Ardent Records, 2001) *''Unusual'' (Ardent Records, 2002)

References

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