Tim Be Told
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Tim Be Told is a Contemporary Christian music group that originated in Charlottesville, VA. Their musical style incorporates elements of soul, pop, rock, gospel and blues. Their name was derived from the term "truth be told", where honesty is one of the band's focuses. Their goal within the music industry is promote the themes of honesty, hope, redemption, and change. In 2008, they were able to successfully win the University of Virginia's
"Battle of the Bands" competition. Despite their accomplishments, the band was still somewhat unknown in the traditional communities, including the Christian radio community. However, much of this changed once the track "Analyze", off of their "From the Inside" album grew popular with various Contemporary Christian music outlets, such as the Gospel Music Channel
, who used the video for their weekly feature.
Tim Be Told has released two albums. The first was released in 2007, and was titled "Getting By". Their second album was an EP titled From the Inside, and was released in early 2010. From the Inside was critically considered to be a leap forward for the band, due to what many considered to be a "more mature sound". After their second album was released, Tim Be Told was featured in Audrey magazine
and The Hook Magazine, as well as played regularly on 106.1 the Corner
and KBIF
. Soon after the band's formation, Tim Be Told became more well known around college campuses, as well as the online Christian community.
In March, 2011, Tim Be Told announced that their new album, entitled Humanity would be shipped to the general public on March 22, 2011. There would also be 300 albums available for pre-order that would be shipped on March 20. Within a few days, the 300 albums were sold out, and ordering was opened to the public nine days later, on March 22.
On August 16, 2011, Tim Be Told released a completely new version of Gravity's Hold, a song which first appeared on their debut album. The song was available to be purchased as a single, or was free when buying a digital copy of their Humanity album on their BandCamp page.
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
"Battle of the Bands" competition. Despite their accomplishments, the band was still somewhat unknown in the traditional communities, including the Christian radio community. However, much of this changed once the track "Analyze", off of their "From the Inside" album grew popular with various Contemporary Christian music outlets, such as the Gospel Music Channel
Gospel Music Channel
gmc is an American satellite and cable television channel, known from its 2004 launch until February 1, 2010 as Gospel Music Channel. It is also available in high-definition as a separate channel called gmcHD ....
, who used the video for their weekly feature.
Tim Be Told has released two albums. The first was released in 2007, and was titled "Getting By". Their second album was an EP titled From the Inside, and was released in early 2010. From the Inside was critically considered to be a leap forward for the band, due to what many considered to be a "more mature sound". After their second album was released, Tim Be Told was featured in Audrey magazine
Audrey magazine
Audrey is an English-language Asian American women's magazine. It is published between four and six times a year and features articles on Asian American issues and culture, as well as fashion and beauty. The first issue of the magazine hit newsstands in March 2003. The magazine was named after the...
and The Hook Magazine, as well as played regularly on 106.1 the Corner
WCNR
WCNR is an Adult Album Alternative formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Keswick, Virginia, serving the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle and Western Fluvanna Counties. WCNR is owned and operated by Saga Communications.-History:...
and KBIF
KBIF
KBIF is a radio station broadcasting a World Ethnic format to the Fresno, California, USA area. The station is currently owned by Gore-Overgaard Broadcasting, Inc....
. Soon after the band's formation, Tim Be Told became more well known around college campuses, as well as the online Christian community.
In March, 2011, Tim Be Told announced that their new album, entitled Humanity would be shipped to the general public on March 22, 2011. There would also be 300 albums available for pre-order that would be shipped on March 20. Within a few days, the 300 albums were sold out, and ordering was opened to the public nine days later, on March 22.
On August 16, 2011, Tim Be Told released a completely new version of Gravity's Hold, a song which first appeared on their debut album. The song was available to be purchased as a single, or was free when buying a digital copy of their Humanity album on their BandCamp page.
Discography
| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Getting By | 2007 | Independent |
| From the Inside (EP) | 2009 | Independent |
| Humanity | 2011 | Independent |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Stand By Me Stand by Me (song) "Stand by Me" is the title of a song originally performed by Ben E. King and written by King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, based on the spiritual "Lord Stand by Me,", plus two lines rooted in Psalms 46:2-3... " |
2007 | N/A |
| "Baby King" | 2008 | N/A |
| "Sunday Morning" (Acoustic) | 2011 | N/A |
| "Gravity's Hold" (New Version) | 2011 | N/A |