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{{Short description|American alternative rock band}}
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| alias = Remedy
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| origin = [[Lincoln, Nebraska|Lincoln]], [[Nebraska]], United States
| origin = [[Lincoln, Nebraska|Lincoln]], [[Nebraska]], U.S.
| genre = [[Christian rock]], [[pop rock]], [[indie rock]]
| genre = [[Christian rock]], [[pop rock]], [[indie rock]]
| years_active = {{Start date|1995}}–{{Start date|present}}
| years_active = {{Start date|1995}}–{{Start date|present}}
| label = [[Word Records|Word]], [[Centricity Music|Centricity]]
| label = [[Word Records|Word]], [[Centricity Music|Centricity]]
| associated_acts = The Silver Pages, Arrows and Sound, A Thousand Fires
| associated_acts = The Silver Pages, Arrows and Sound, A Thousand Fires
| website = {{URL|http://www.remedydrive.com}}
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| current_members = David Zach<br>Corey Horn<br>Zach Hunter
| current_members = David Zach<br>Corey Horn<br>Zach Hunter
| past_members = Daniel Zach<br>Philip Zach<br>Paul Zach<br>Timmy Jones<br>Dave Mohr<br>Tim Buell<br>Michael Sturd
| past_members = Daniel Zach<br>Philip Zach<br>Paul Zach<br>Timmy Jones<br>Dave Mohr<br>Tim Buell<br>Michael Sturd
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'''Remedy Drive''' is an [[alternative rock]] band found in 1998 in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]. They are now based on [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. The band is currently of lead vocalist and guitarist David Zach, bassist Corey Horn, and drummer Zach Hunter. They have recorded nine [[studio albums]] (five of them [[independent music|independent]]), one independent [[live album]], two [[extended play|EP]]s, and announced the release of their tenth studio album, ''Hope's Not Giving Up'', on September 9, 2016. The band was founded as a quartet consisting of the four Zach brothers. Three of the four brothers left the band in early 2010.
'''Remedy Drive''' is an American [[alternative rock]] band founded in 1998 in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]]. They are now based in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]]. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist David Zach, bassist Corey Horn, and drummer Timmy Jones (with an extended appearance by Nashville-based drummer Tim Buell and occasional appearances by other drummers including Michael Sturd and Zach Hunter). They have recorded ten [[studio albums]] (six of them [[independent music|independent]]), one independent [[live album]], and two [[extended play|EP]]s. The band was founded as a quartet consisting of the four Zach brothers. Three of the four brothers left the band in late 2010.


==History==
==History==
Remedy Drive were formed as '''The [[Aslan]] Band''' in 1995 as a three-piece all-brother group, before a fourth brother, Paul, joined in 1998.<ref name="LJS">{{cite web |url=http://journalstar.com/lifestyles/family/an-incredible-journey-brothers-reunite-to-change-the-world-at/article_ff629289-ae98-54ab-a927-763fee1a8260.html |title=An incredible journey: Brothers reunite to change the world at 110 decibels |publisher=[[Lincoln Journal Star]] |accessdate=2014-08-31}}</ref> 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).<ref name="JFH">{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/RemedyDrive.asp |title=Remedy Drive Discography |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> They changed their name again in 2004, this time to "Remedy Drive". They released ''Rip Open the Skies'', which was released on April 25, 2006<ref name="ROtS">{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/RipOpenTheSkies.asp |title=Remedy Drive, "Rip Open The Skies" Review |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> and which has sold over 20,000 copies to date.<ref name="about.com">{{cite web |url=http://christianmusic.about.com/b/2008/04/28/congrats-to-remedydrive.htm |title=Congrats to Remedy Drive |publisher=[[About.com]] |date=2008-04-28 |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> On August 28, 2008, they released ''Daylight Is Coming''. On August 18, 2012, they released ''Resuscitate''. On August 23, 2014, they released ''Commodity''. Then, on August 10, 2016 they announced an upcoming album titled ''Hope's Not Giving Up'' of re-recorded songs to be released September 2, 2016.
Remedy Drive were formed as '''The [[Aslan]] Band''' in 1995 as a three-piece all-brother group, before a fourth brother, Paul, joined in 1998.<ref name="LJS">{{cite web |url=http://journalstar.com/lifestyles/family/an-incredible-journey-brothers-reunite-to-change-the-world-at/article_ff629289-ae98-54ab-a927-763fee1a8260.html |title=An incredible journey: Brothers reunite to change the world at 110 decibels |date=30 August 2014 |publisher=[[Lincoln Journal Star]] |accessdate=2014-08-31}}</ref> 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).<ref name="JFH">{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/RemedyDrive.asp |title=Remedy Drive Discography |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> They changed their name again in 2004, this time to "Remedy Drive". They released ''Rip Open the Skies'', which was released on April 25, 2006<ref name="ROtS">{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/RipOpenTheSkies.asp |title=Remedy Drive, "Rip Open The Skies" Review |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> and which has sold over 20,000 copies to date.<ref name="about.com">{{cite web |url=http://christianmusic.about.com/b/2008/04/28/congrats-to-remedydrive.htm |title=Congrats to Remedy Drive |publisher=[[About.com]] |date=2008-04-28 |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> The band toured primarily in the [[Midwest]] and [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] of the United States<ref name="LJS" /><ref name="YMZ">{{cite web|url=http://www.yourmusiczone.com/go/ymz/music_artist_more/remedy_drive/ |title=Remedy Drive biography |publisher=YourMusicZone.com |accessdate=2008-07-02 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007234217/http://www.yourmusiczone.com/go/ymz/music_artist_more/remedy_drive/ |archivedate=October 7, 2008 }}</ref> playing over 200 concerts per year.


In 2008, the band was signed with [[Word Records]] and on August 28, 2008, they released ''Daylight Is Coming'' which was produced by [[Ian Eskelin]] followed by an Expanded Edition and an EP released on March 30, 2010.
Before signing for [[Word Records]], the band played over 200 concerts a year in the [[Midwest]] and [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] of the United States.<ref name="LJS" /><ref name="YMZ">{{cite web|url=http://www.yourmusiczone.com/go/ymz/music_artist_more/remedy_drive/ |title=Remedy Drive biography |publisher=YourMusicZone.com |accessdate=2008-07-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007234217/http://www.yourmusiczone.com/go/ymz/music_artist_more/remedy_drive/ |archivedate=October 7, 2008 }}</ref>
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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 Dave Mohr, Timmy Jones, and Corey Horn. The departure of the three brothers was heavily driven by feuding between the brothers, primarily between Philip and David, as well as Philip's declining singing ability following vocal surgery and scarring.<ref name="LJS" /> The departure also marked the band's relocation to Nashville. Philip started his own recording studio in Lincoln named The Grid Studio, and started his own solo act (Arrows and Sound). Philip collaborated with Paul Zach and local Lincoln musicians (The Silver Pages), and started a two-man project with musician Coury Palermo (A Thousand Fires). The departure of the three brothers marked the beginning of a three-year, self-imposed silence between brothers, specifically between Philip and David.<ref name="LJS" />


On May 2, 2011, they independently released ''Light Makes a Way EP''.
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===''Daylight is Coming''===
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The band signed on with [[Word Records]] 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.<ref name="bc" /> The album was produced by [[Ian Eskelin]].<ref name="bc" /> Remedy Drive's first official single "Daylight" was released to Christian [[Contemporary hit radio|CHR]] radio stations on May 23, 2008.<ref name="bc">{{cite web |url=http://www.breathecast.com/Christian.Music.News-Remedy.Drive.Takes.Journey.Toward.Daylight/1_2232.htm |title=Remedy Drive Takes Journey Toward Daylight |publisher=BREATHEcast.com |date=2008-05-29 |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> Lead singer David Zach said about the song: "In ''[[The Lord of the Rings|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."<ref name="bc" /> On March 30, 2010, an Expanded Edition with three additional songs, and an EP with those three songs along with two remixes were released.


In 2012, they signed with [[Centricity Music]] and on August 18, 2012, they released ''Resuscitate''. Drummer Timmy Jones left in 2013 to join [[For King & Country (band)|For King and Country]], and Nashville-based drummer Tim Buell stepped in. Buell left the band in 2015, which prompted appearances by Michael Sturd and Zach Hunter. Jones rejoined Remedy Drive in 2016.
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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 was 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 (band)|Fee]], and [[Sidewalk Prophets]].


Since 2014, the band's albums have been produced by former band member Philip Zach at The Grid Studio in Lincoln. On August 23, 2014, they released ''Commodity''. On September 2, 2016, they released ''Hope's Not Giving Up''. ''The North Star'' was released on January 12, 2018. Philip Zach is listed in the liner notes as being part of the band, along with Timmy Jones on drums.
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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 Dave Mohr, Timmy Jones, and Corey Horn. Timmy Jones left in 2013 to join For King and Country, and Tim Buell stepped in. The departure of the three brothers was heavily driven by feuding between the brothers, primarily between Philip and David, as well as Philip's declining singing ability following vocal surgery and scarring.<ref name="LJS" /> The departure also marked the band's relocation to Nashville, Tennessee. Philip started his own recording studio in Lincoln, Nebraska, named the Grid Studio, and started his own solo act (Arrows and Sound), collaborate with Paul Zach and local Lincoln musicians (The Silver Pages), and start a two-man project with musician Coury Palermo (A Thousand Fires). It would also be the start of a long, self-imposed silence between brothers, specifically Philip and David.<ref name="LJS" />

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===''Daylight is Coming''===
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The band signed on with [[Word Records]] 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.<ref name="bc" /> The album was produced by [[Ian Eskelin]].<ref name="bc" /> Remedy Drive's first official single "Daylight" was released to Christian [[Contemporary hit radio|CHR]] radio stations on May 23, 2008.<ref name="bc">{{cite web |url=http://www.breathecast.com/Christian.Music.News-Remedy.Drive.Takes.Journey.Toward.Daylight/1_2232.htm |title=Remedy Drive Takes Journey Toward Daylight |publisher=BREATHEcast.com |date=2008-05-29 |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> Lead singer David Zach said about the song: "In ''[[The Lord of the Rings|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."<ref name="bc" /> On March 30, 2010, an Expanded Edition with three additional songs, and an EP with those three songs along with two remixes were released.

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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 was 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 (band)|Fee]], and [[Sidewalk Prophets]].


===''Light Makes A Way EP''===
===''Light Makes A Way EP''===
On May 2, 2011, a five-song EP was released entitled ''Light Makes A Way''.
On May 2, 2011, a five-song EP was released entitled ''Light Makes A Way.''


===''Resuscitate''===
===''Resuscitate''===
Remedy Drive signed with their current label, Centricity, and began working on their seventh studio album, entitled ''Resuscitate'', which was released on September 18, 2012. On June 19, 2012, the band released their first single off the album, "Better Than Life," along with a lyric [[music video]]. The album has had good reviews so far. The title song "Resuscitate" spent significant time at the top of Christian rock charts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDPeZZOlV4k |title=The Official "Better Than Life" Music Video by Remedy Drive |publisher=YouTube.com |date=2012-06-19 |accessdate=2012-06-19}}</ref>
Remedy Drive signed with [[Centricity Music]], and began working on their seventh studio album, entitled ''Resuscitate,'' which was released on September 18, 2012. On June 19, 2012, the band released their first single off the album, "Better Than Life," along with a lyric [[music video]]. The title song "Resuscitate" spent significant time at the top of Christian rock charts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDPeZZOlV4k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/gDPeZZOlV4k |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=The Official "Better Than Life" Music Video by Remedy Drive |publisher=YouTube.com |date=2012-06-19 |accessdate=2012-06-19}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


===''Commodity''===
===''Commodity''===
In 2014, David Zach stated that ''Commodity'' will be a vounter-trafficking album to fight for freedom. The album was inspired by David Zach's work with the Exodus Road and his undercover work in [[Southeast Asia]] to deliver impoverished youth from [[child slavery]].<ref name="LJS" /> The album also marked the first time David Zach had spoken to his brother Philip Zach in almost three years, who would also act as the producer and collaborator for the new album.<ref name="LJS" /> This new album saw the band moving towards an independent path.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.remedydrive.com/bio |title=Remedy Drive - Bio |deadurl=no |accessdate=2014-08-30}}</ref> [[Kickstarter]] was utilized to raise funding for the new album to reach listeners. Donations started on May 1 and the end of the donation period was May 31. The Commodity Kickstarter page was seeking $20,000 and the goal was surpassed and concluded having made $27,710.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/remedydrive/commodity-a-counter-trafficking-album |date=2014-04-01 |title=Commodity - A Counter Trafficking Album |deadurl=no |accessdate=2014-08-30}}</ref> The first single was Commodity released on April 9 and it spent 16 weeks at number 1 on Christian rock radio.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=22 |date=2014-09-06 |title=CHRISTIAN ROCK NATIONAL AIRPLAY |deadurl=no |accessdate=2014-08-30}}</ref> The album was released on September 23, 2014. In 2014 Dave Mohr left the band and was followed by Tim Buell in 2015.
In 2014, David Zach stated that ''Commodity'' would be a counter-trafficking album to fight for freedom. The album was inspired by David Zach's work with [[The Exodus Road]] and his undercover work in [[Southeast Asia]] to deliver impoverished youth from [[child slavery]].<ref name="LJS" /> The album also marked the first time David Zach had spoken to his brother Philip Zach in almost three years, who would also act as the producer and collaborator for the new album.<ref name="LJS" /> This new album saw the band moving towards an independent path.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.remedydrive.com/bio |title=Remedy Drive - Bio |accessdate=2014-08-30}}</ref> [[Kickstarter]] was utilized to raise funding for the new album to reach listeners. Donations were accepted beginning on May 1 and the end of the donation period was May 31. The Commodity Kickstarter page was seeking $20,000 and the goal was surpassed and concluded having made $27,710.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/remedydrive/commodity-a-counter-trafficking-album |date=2014-04-01 |title=Commodity - A Counter Trafficking Album |accessdate=2014-08-30}}</ref> The first single was Commodity released on April 9 and it spent 16 weeks at number 1 on Christian rock radio.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=22 |date=2014-09-06 |title=CHRISTIAN ROCK NATIONAL AIRPLAY |accessdate=2014-08-30}}</ref> The album was released on September 23, 2014. In 2014, Dave Mohr left the band and was followed by Tim Buell in 2015.


===''Hope's Not Giving Up''===
===''Hope's Not Giving Up''===
On August 12, 2016, David Zach announced the release of the ''Hope's Not Giving Up'' EP on September 2, 2016.
''Hope's Not Giving Up'' was released independently on September 2, 2016, and has new recordings of alternate versions 10 of their songs.

===''The North Star''===
In 2017, the band started another Kickstarter campaign to raise $20,000 to produce a second counter-trafficking album. It was successful having raised $37,361. It was released on January 12, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Remedy Drive 'The North Star' – Today's Christian Entertainment |url=https://todayschristianent.com/remedy-drive-the-north-star/ |accessdate=27 April 2020}}</ref>


==Band members==
==Members==
===Current members===
*David Zach – [[lead vocalist|lead vocals]], [[keyboard instrument|keyboard]], [[rhythm guitar]] (1995–Present)
*David Zach – [[lead vocalist|lead vocals]], [[keyboard instrument|keyboard]], [[rhythm guitar]] (1995–Present)
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*Timmy Jones – [[Drums]] (2011–2013, 2016–Present)
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*Corey Horn - [[Bass guitar|Bass]], [[Backing Vocals]] (2011–Present)
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*Zach Hunter - [[Drums]] (2016–Present)


===Former members===
===Former members===
*Paul Zach – lead guitar, backing vocals (1998–2010)
*Paul Zach – [[Lead Guitar]], [[Backing Vocals]] (1998–2010)
*Philip Zach – bass guitar, backing vocals (1995–2010)
*Philip Zach – [[Bass guitar|Bass]], [[Backing Vocals]] (1995–2010)
*Daniel Zach – drums, backing vocals (1995–2010)
*Daniel Zach – [[Drums]], [[Backing Vocals]] (1995–2010)
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*Dave Mohr – [[Lead Guitar]], [[Backing Vocals]] (2011–2014)
*Timmy Jones - drums, backing vocals (2011–2013)
*Dave Mohr - [[Lead Guitar]], [[Backing Vocals]] (2011–2014)
*Corey Horn – [[Bass guitar|Bass]], [[Backing Vocals]] (2011–2018)
*Tim Buell - [[Drums]], [[Backing Vocals]] (2013–2015)
*Tim Buell – [[Drums]], [[Backing Vocals]] (2013–2015)
*Michael Sturd - [[Drums]] (2015-2016)
*Michael Sturd – [[Drums]], (2015–2016)
*Zach Hunter – [[Drums]], (2016–2017)


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
=== Albums ===
=== Albums ===
As "The Aslan Band"
As '''The Aslan Band'''
*1998: ''Remedy'' – [[independent music|independent]]
*1998: ''Remedy'' – [[independent music|independent]]
As "Remedy"
As '''Remedy'''
*1999: ''Remedy (The Blue One)'' – independent
*1999: ''Remedy (The Blue One)'' – independent
*2001: ''[[Remedy (The Red One)]]'' – independent
*2001: ''Remedy (The Red One)'' – independent
*2003: ''[[Remedy: A Live Album]]'' – independent
*2003: ''Remedy: A Live Album'' – independent
*2004: ''[[Magnify (album)|Magnify]]'' – independent
*2004: ''Magnify'' – independent
As "Remedy Drive"
As '''Remedy Drive'''
*2006: ''[[Rip Open the Skies]]'' – independent
*2006: ''Rip Open the Skies'' – independent
*2008: ''[[Daylight Is Coming]]'' – [[Word Records]]
*2008: ''[[Daylight Is Coming]]'' – [[Word Records]]
*2012: ''[[Resuscitate (album)|Resuscitate]]'' - [[Centricity Music]]
*2012: ''[[Resuscitate (album)|Resuscitate]]'' - [[Centricity Music]]
*2013: ''Resuscitate: The Acoustic Sessions'' - Centricity Music
*2013: ''Resuscitate: The Acoustic Sessions'' - Centricity Music
*2014: ''[[Commodity (album)|Commodity]]'' - independent
*2014: ''[[Commodity (album)|Commodity]]'' – independent
*2016: ''Hope's Not Giving Up'' - independent
*2016: ''Hope's Not Giving Up'' – independent [compilation]
*2018: ''The North Star'' – independent
*2021: ''Imago Amor''


=== EPs ===
=== EPs ===
*2010: ''[[Daylight Is Coming#The Daylight EP|The Daylight EP]]'' - Word Records
*2010: ''[[Daylight Is Coming#The Daylight EP|The Daylight EP]]'' – Word Records
*2011: ''[[Light Makes a Way|Light Makes a Way EP]]'' - independent
*2011: ''[[Light Makes a Way|Light Makes a Way EP]]'' – independent


=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
*"Daylight"
*"Daylight"
*"Stand Up"
*"Stand Up"
*"[[All Along (Remedy Drive song)|All Along]]" – No.&nbsp;1 on [[R&R (magazine)|''R&R'']]'s Christian [[contemporary hit radio]] chart on May 15, 2009<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radioandrecords.com/rrwebsite20/Members/Charts.aspx?ChartId=25 |title= Christian CHR National Airplay |work=[[R&R (magazine)|R&R]] |accessdate=2009-05-16 |date=2009-05-15}}</ref>
*"All Along" – No.&nbsp;1 on [[R&R (magazine)|''R&R'']]'s Christian [[contemporary hit radio]] chart on May 15, 2009<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radioandrecords.com/rrwebsite20/Members/Charts.aspx?ChartId=25 |title=Christian CHR National Airplay |work=[[R&R (magazine)|R&R]] |accessdate=2009-05-16 |date=2009-05-15 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090422094326/http://www.radioandrecords.com/RRWebSite20/Members/Charts.aspx?ChartId=25 |archivedate=2009-04-22 }}</ref>
*"[[Heartbeat (Remedy Drive song)|Heartbeat]]"
*"Heartbeat"
*"[[Speak to Me (Remedy Drive song)|Speak to Me]]"
*"Speak to Me"
*"Guide You Home"
*"Guide You Home"
*"Better Than Life"
*"Better Than Life"
{{div col end}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:40, 4 August 2023

Remedy Drive
Remedy Drive performing in 2017
Remedy Drive performing in 2017
Background information
Also known asRemedy
OriginLincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
GenresChristian rock, pop rock, indie rock
Years active1995 (1995)–present (present)
LabelsWord, Centricity
MembersDavid Zach
Corey Horn
Zach Hunter
Past membersDaniel Zach
Philip Zach
Paul Zach
Timmy Jones
Dave Mohr
Tim Buell
Michael Sturd
Websiteremedydrive.com

Remedy Drive is an American alternative rock band founded in 1998 in Lincoln, Nebraska. They are now based in Nashville. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist David Zach, bassist Corey Horn, and drummer Timmy Jones (with an extended appearance by Nashville-based drummer Tim Buell and occasional appearances by other drummers including Michael Sturd and Zach Hunter). They have recorded ten studio albums (six of them independent), one independent live album, and two EPs. The band was founded as a quartet consisting of the four Zach brothers. Three of the four brothers left the band in late 2010.

History

Remedy Drive were formed as The Aslan Band in 1995 as a three-piece all-brother group, before a fourth brother, Paul, joined in 1998.[1] 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).[2] They changed their name again in 2004, this time to "Remedy Drive". They released Rip Open the Skies, which was released on April 25, 2006[3] and which has sold over 20,000 copies to date.[4] The band toured primarily in the Midwest and West Coast of the United States[1][5] playing over 200 concerts per year.

In 2008, the band was signed with Word Records and on August 28, 2008, they released Daylight Is Coming which was produced by Ian Eskelin followed by an Expanded Edition and an EP released on March 30, 2010.

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 Dave Mohr, Timmy Jones, and Corey Horn. The departure of the three brothers was heavily driven by feuding between the brothers, primarily between Philip and David, as well as Philip's declining singing ability following vocal surgery and scarring.[1] The departure also marked the band's relocation to Nashville. Philip started his own recording studio in Lincoln named The Grid Studio, and started his own solo act (Arrows and Sound). Philip collaborated with Paul Zach and local Lincoln musicians (The Silver Pages), and started a two-man project with musician Coury Palermo (A Thousand Fires). The departure of the three brothers marked the beginning of a three-year, self-imposed silence between brothers, specifically between Philip and David.[1]

On May 2, 2011, they independently released Light Makes a Way EP.

In 2012, they signed with Centricity Music and on August 18, 2012, they released Resuscitate. Drummer Timmy Jones left in 2013 to join For King and Country, and Nashville-based drummer Tim Buell stepped in. Buell left the band in 2015, which prompted appearances by Michael Sturd and Zach Hunter. Jones rejoined Remedy Drive in 2016.

Since 2014, the band's albums have been produced by former band member Philip Zach at The Grid Studio in Lincoln. On August 23, 2014, they released Commodity. On September 2, 2016, they released Hope's Not Giving Up. The North Star was released on January 12, 2018. Philip Zach is listed in the liner notes as being part of the band, along with Timmy Jones on drums.

Daylight is Coming

The band signed on with Word Records 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.[6] The album was produced by Ian Eskelin.[6] Remedy Drive's first official single "Daylight" was released to Christian CHR radio stations on May 23, 2008.[6] 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."[6] On March 30, 2010, an Expanded Edition with three additional songs, and an EP with those three songs along with two remixes were released.

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 was 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.

Light Makes A Way EP

On May 2, 2011, a five-song EP was released entitled Light Makes A Way.

Resuscitate

Remedy Drive signed with Centricity Music, and began working on their seventh studio album, entitled Resuscitate, which was released on September 18, 2012. On June 19, 2012, the band released their first single off the album, "Better Than Life," along with a lyric music video. The title song "Resuscitate" spent significant time at the top of Christian rock charts.[7]

Commodity

In 2014, David Zach stated that Commodity would be a counter-trafficking album to fight for freedom. The album was inspired by David Zach's work with The Exodus Road and his undercover work in Southeast Asia to deliver impoverished youth from child slavery.[1] The album also marked the first time David Zach had spoken to his brother Philip Zach in almost three years, who would also act as the producer and collaborator for the new album.[1] This new album saw the band moving towards an independent path.[8] Kickstarter was utilized to raise funding for the new album to reach listeners. Donations were accepted beginning on May 1 and the end of the donation period was May 31. The Commodity Kickstarter page was seeking $20,000 and the goal was surpassed and concluded having made $27,710.[9] The first single was Commodity released on April 9 and it spent 16 weeks at number 1 on Christian rock radio.[10] The album was released on September 23, 2014. In 2014, Dave Mohr left the band and was followed by Tim Buell in 2015.

Hope's Not Giving Up

Hope's Not Giving Up was released independently on September 2, 2016, and has new recordings of alternate versions 10 of their songs.

The North Star

In 2017, the band started another Kickstarter campaign to raise $20,000 to produce a second counter-trafficking album. It was successful having raised $37,361. It was released on January 12, 2018.[11]

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Albums

As The Aslan Band

As Remedy

  • 1999: Remedy (The Blue One) – independent
  • 2001: Remedy (The Red One) – independent
  • 2003: Remedy: A Live Album – independent
  • 2004: Magnify – independent

As Remedy Drive

EPs

Singles

  • "Daylight"
  • "Stand Up"
  • "All Along" – No. 1 on R&R's Christian contemporary hit radio chart on May 15, 2009[12]
  • "Heartbeat"
  • "Speak to Me"
  • "Guide You Home"
  • "Better Than Life"

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "An incredible journey: Brothers reunite to change the world at 110 decibels". Lincoln Journal Star. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-31.
  2. ^ "Remedy Drive Discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  3. ^ "Remedy Drive, "Rip Open The Skies" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  4. ^ "Congrats to Remedy Drive". About.com. 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  5. ^ "Remedy Drive biography". YourMusicZone.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  6. ^ a b c d "Remedy Drive Takes Journey Toward Daylight". BREATHEcast.com. 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  7. ^ "The Official "Better Than Life" Music Video by Remedy Drive". YouTube.com. 2012-06-19. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
  8. ^ "Remedy Drive - Bio". Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  9. ^ "Commodity - A Counter Trafficking Album". 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  10. ^ "CHRISTIAN ROCK NATIONAL AIRPLAY". 2014-09-06. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  11. ^ "Remedy Drive 'The North Star' – Today's Christian Entertainment". Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  12. ^ "Christian CHR National Airplay". R&R. 2009-05-15. Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2009-05-16.

External links

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