Remedy Drive
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Remedy Drive is a Christian contemporary band with from Nashville, Tennessee
. The band is composed of lead vocalist David Zach, guitarist Dave Mohr, bassist Corey Horn, and drummer Timmy Jones. They have recorded five independent studio albums, one independent live album
and released their first Word Records
studio album, Daylight Is Coming
, on August 26, 2008. The band was originally founded as a quartet consisting of the four Zach brothers. Three of the four brothers left the band in early 2011.
Band when they formed in 1998. They released their first album, Remedy, in 1998 under their original name. After changing their name to Remedy, they released four more independent albums: Remedy (The Blue One) (1999), Remedy (The Red One) (2001), Remedy: A Live Album (2003), and Magnify (2004), before once again changing their name, this time to Remedy Drive. Their last independent album, Rip Open the Skies, was released on April 25, 2006 and has sold over 20,000 copies to date.
Before signing for Word Records
, the band played over 200 concerts a year in the Midwest and West Coast
of the United States
.
in early 2008 after being an independent band for nearly ten years. Their first non-independent studio album
, Daylight Is Coming, was released on August 26, 2008 on Word Records. The album was produced by Ian Eskelin
. Remedy Drive's first official single "Daylight" was released to Christian CHR
radio stations on May 23, 2008. Lead singer David Zach said about the song: "In Lord of the Rings
, Gandalf
said, ‘At dawn, look to the East’, and that’s the message we’re offering here: even in the most desperate times, each new day provides a glimmer of hope."
On June 14, 2008, Remedy Drive performed at the Crossover Christian Music Festival in Camdenton, Missouri
along with other Christian artists such as Building 429
, BarlowGirl
and Skillet
.
The Remedy Drive song, "Hope", was used for the Vancouver Olympic Games commercial in 2009 - 2010. In early 2010, Remedy Drive's official website said that the band were creating new songs for an upcoming project, possibly a second album for Word Records. In 2010, Remedy Drive toured with the Rock and Worship Roadshow, with artists such as David Crowder Band
, MercyMe
, Family Force 5
, Fee
, and Sidewalk Prophets
.
On April 6, 2011, the band's website announced that all of the Zach brothers except David (Daniel, Philip and Paul Zach) would be leaving the band, to be replaced by the current members.
EPs
Singles
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. The band is composed of lead vocalist David Zach, guitarist Dave Mohr, bassist Corey Horn, and drummer Timmy Jones. They have recorded five independent studio albums, one independent live album
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
and released their first Word Records
Word Records
Word Records is a Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a division of Word Entertainment , which, itself is co-owned by Warner Music Group and Curb Records...
studio album, Daylight Is Coming
Daylight Is Coming
Daylight Is Coming is the first non-independent album from Christian rock band Remedy Drive. The album was released on August 26, 2008, on Word Records. It peaked at #119 on the Billboard 200, and #5 on the Hot Christian Albums. On March 30, 2010, an "Extended Edition" of the album was released,...
, on August 26, 2008. The band was originally founded as a quartet consisting of the four Zach brothers. Three of the four brothers left the band in early 2011.
History
Remedy Drive were originally called The AslanAslan
Aslan, the "Great Lion," is the central character in The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by C. S. Lewis. He is the eponymous lion of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and his role in Narnia is developed throughout the remaining books...
Band when they formed in 1998. They released their first album, Remedy, in 1998 under their original name. After changing their name to Remedy, they released four more independent albums: Remedy (The Blue One) (1999), Remedy (The Red One) (2001), Remedy: A Live Album (2003), and Magnify (2004), before once again changing their name, this time to Remedy Drive. Their last independent album, Rip Open the Skies, was released on April 25, 2006 and has sold over 20,000 copies to date.
Before signing for Word Records
Word Records
Word Records is a Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a division of Word Entertainment , which, itself is co-owned by Warner Music Group and Curb Records...
, the band played over 200 concerts a year in the Midwest and West Coast
West Coast of the United States
West Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in...
of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Daylight Is Coming
The band signed on with Word RecordsWord Records
Word Records is a Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a division of Word Entertainment , which, itself is co-owned by Warner Music Group and Curb Records...
in early 2008 after being an independent band for nearly ten years. Their first non-independent studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
, Daylight Is Coming, was released on August 26, 2008 on Word Records. The album was produced by Ian Eskelin
Ian Eskelin
Ian Eskelin , is a record producer, songwriter, solo artist, and founding member and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band All Star United. He won the Dove Award for "Producer of the Year" in 2011 and 2008, and was nominated for the same award in 2007, 2009, and 2010...
. Remedy Drive's first official single "Daylight" was released to Christian CHR
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
radio stations on May 23, 2008. Lead singer David Zach said about the song: "In Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is a high fantasy epic written by English philologist and University of Oxford professor J. R. R. Tolkien. The story began as a sequel to Tolkien's earlier, less complex children's fantasy novel The Hobbit , but eventually developed into a much larger work. It was written in...
, Gandalf
Gandalf
Gandalf is a character in J. R. R. Tolkien's novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. In these stories, Gandalf appears as a wizard, member and later the head of the order known as the Istari, as well as leader of the Fellowship of the Ring and the army of the West...
said, ‘At dawn, look to the East’, and that’s the message we’re offering here: even in the most desperate times, each new day provides a glimmer of hope."
On June 14, 2008, Remedy Drive performed at the Crossover Christian Music Festival in Camdenton, Missouri
Camdenton, Missouri
Camdenton is a city in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,779 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Camden County. The city is enveloped by the Lower Niangua arm of the Lake of the Ozarks and serves as a popular trade point for visitors to the...
along with other Christian artists such as Building 429
Building 429
Building 429 is a Christian rock band signed to Essential Records. They were the Gospel Music Association 2005 New Artist of the Year. Their name is derived from a Biblical passage known as Ephesians 4:29, which, in the New International Version of the Bible, reads as follows: "Do not let any...
, BarlowGirl
BarlowGirl
BarlowGirl is an American Christian rock–CCM all-female band from Chicago, Illinois. The band is composed of sisters Alyssa , Rebecca , and Lauren Barlow . The band has won several awards in their genre; their song "Never Alone" was the longest running No...
and Skillet
Skillet (band)
Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John and Korey Cooper , along with Jen Ledger and lead guitarist Seth Morrison. The band has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose...
.
The Remedy Drive song, "Hope", was used for the Vancouver Olympic Games commercial in 2009 - 2010. In early 2010, Remedy Drive's official website said that the band were creating new songs for an upcoming project, possibly a second album for Word Records. In 2010, Remedy Drive toured with the Rock and Worship Roadshow, with artists such as David Crowder Band
David Crowder Band
The David Crowder Band is a six-piece Christian Modern Worship band from Waco, Texas.-Band history:The band began when David Crowder, from Texarkana, Texas, realized that almost half of the students at Baylor University were not attending church...
, MercyMe
MercyMe
MercyMe is an American Christian rock band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul....
, Family Force 5
Family Force 5
Family Force 5 is a Christian crunk rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They consist of Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Jacob "Crouton" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, Nathan "Nadaddy" Currin, and Derek "Chap Stique" Mount...
, Fee
Fee (band)
Fee is a Christian rock and Contemporary worship music band from Alpharetta, Georgia, United States named for the group's founder and front-man Steve Fee...
, and Sidewalk Prophets
Sidewalk Prophets
Sidewalk Prophets is a Contemporary Christian music band from Nashville, TN. Their album These Simple Truths contained the single "The Words I Would Say", which is also featured on WOW Hits 2010 and WOW Hits 2011...
.
On April 6, 2011, the band's website announced that all of the Zach brothers except David (Daniel, Philip and Paul Zach) would be leaving the band, to be replaced by the current members.
Band Members
- David Zach – lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(1998–Present) - Dave Mohr - Lead GuitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
, Backing Vocals (2011–Present) - Corey Horn - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, Backing Vocals (2011–Present) - Timmy Jones - Drums (2011–Present)
Former Members
- Paul Zach – lead guitar, backing vocals (1998–2011)
- Philip Zach – bass guitar, backing vocals (1998–2011)
- Daniel Zach – drums (1998–2011)
Discography
Albums- 1998: Remedy (as "The Aslan Band") – independent
- 1999: Remedy (The Blue One) – independent
- 2001: Remedy (The Red One)Remedy (The Red One)Remedy is the third studio album from Christian rock band Remedy Drive and second self-titled album .-Track listing:...
– independent - 2003: Remedy: A Live AlbumRemedy: A Live AlbumRemedy: A Live Album is the only live album from Christian rock band Remedy Drive, originally released under the name Remedy. Many of the songs on the album are improvisational jam sessions and have never been re-recorded or re-released...
– independent - 2004: MagnifyMagnify (album)Magnify is the fourth studio album from Christian rock band Remedy Drive, and the last album to originally be released under the moniker of Remedy; later pressings of the album have altered to say Remedy Drive.-Track listing:#Magnify - 3:01...
– independent - 2006: Rip Open the SkiesRip Open the SkiesRip Open the Skies is the last independent album from Christian rock band Remedy Drive. The album was released on April 25, 2006 and has sold over 20,000 copies to date.-Track listing:#Come Up - 3:08#Real Thing - 3:19#Statues - 4:40...
– independent - 2008: Daylight Is ComingDaylight Is ComingDaylight Is Coming is the first non-independent album from Christian rock band Remedy Drive. The album was released on August 26, 2008, on Word Records. It peaked at #119 on the Billboard 200, and #5 on the Hot Christian Albums. On March 30, 2010, an "Extended Edition" of the album was released,...
– Word RecordsWord RecordsWord Records is a Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a division of Word Entertainment , which, itself is co-owned by Warner Music Group and Curb Records... - 2010: Daylight is Coming: Extended Edition - Word Records
EPs
- 2010: The Daylight EP - Word Records
- 2011: Light Makes A Way EPLight Makes A Way EPLight Makes A Way is the second EP by Remedy Drive, released on May 2, 2011 in digital-only format and is the first release to feature Remedy Drive's new line up following the departure of the 3 of the band's 4 founding brothers.-Tracklisting:...
- independent
Singles
- "Daylight"
- "Stand Up"
- "All Along" – #1 on R&RR&R (magazine)R&R was a weekly music trade publication that followed the radio industry and tracked the monitoring of current songs by format, station and audience cumes...
's Christian contemporary hit radioContemporary hit radioContemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
chart on May 15, 2009 - "Heartbeat"
- "Speak To Me"
- "Guide You Home"