Code of Ethics (band)
Code of Ethics was a primarily 1990s Contemporary Christian music band that wrote and performed many genres including new wave and pop.
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| Genres | Christian pop, Europop, new wave |
| Years active | 1991–2001, 2008–present |
| Labels | R.E.X., ForeFront |
| Associated acts | Ian Eskelin |
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History
Code of Ethics[1][2] formed in the early '90s with Barry Blaze and Eric Switzer. The duo released Visual Paradox as a self-published project, which was later picked up by indie label R.E.X. Records in 1991. In the early 1990s, the band's music was quite unique in that they were one of the few Christian music artists performing a Europop style. With their early sound being largely reminiscent of New Order, their later works became simultaneously more progressive and more tame in nature. Many fans believe their mid-1990s pop-leanings were forced by their involvement with major label ForeFront Records, as evidenced by the underground release of an industrial-leaning mix of the "Satellite Babies" project which was obscured by the mainstream release of the same recording in tamed-down form.
With a new label came new pressures and Eric decided to exit the band. Rick Brainer,[3] Scott "Skippy" Chapman, and Scot Kifer then joined for a self-titled second album released in 1993. During the recording of the album, Code of Ethics asked to be released from R.E.X. Records based on a default in payment from them. Don Wrenn, the band manager, spearheaded the move and negotiated a deal with ForeFront Records with attorney Sam Chappel. Code of Ethics then went back into the studio to remix the album in Nashville and Memphis under the direction of John Jaszcz. After getting the self-titled album remixed, then went to Chicago and filmed a video for "Satellite Babies" that was never released by ForeFront, and garnered their first No. 1 single at radio, "Something Real". Kifer left by the end of the year. Later, Jeff Anderson would join for 1995's Arms Around the World, an album that would not only give Code two more No. 1's, but also let Code of Ethics receive its first Gospel Music Awards nomination in 1997.
In late 1996, the band came off the road for various reasons concerning family and health problems. It was then that Barry Blaze recruited Charles Garrett, Jerry Mowery, and Steve Dale. The trio recorded Soulbait for a 1997 release.
In early 1998, Skippy and Rick Brainer came back and made up the last Code of Ethics lineup. The band went ahead and recorded Blaze, and the band was nominated for its second Gospel Music Award in 2000.
Barry Blaze has been leading worship in Jacksonville, Florida since 2001. After a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2004 and a lengthy recovery period to restore partial hearing and vision. He recorded Lost In Egypt which was released in February 2009. While still leading worship, he has toured with his wife Cynthia (DJ Chi) and a revolving cast including former Code drummer Rick Brainer, as well as Dave Ott, Matt Borelli, Ben Roth, and Julie Rodenhizer.
Code of Ethics has also released a remix album entitled Mix (1992) remixed by Barry and Ian Eskelin and a remix album called Code of Ethics: Extended Play Remixes (1994) remixed by Scott Blackwell.
Barry Blaze also launched an indie label in early 2009, Razzbarry Records. They currently work with the popular independent Christian pop rock band The Great Transparency.
Discography
Albums
Visual Paradox (1991)
Barry Blazs (Blaze), Eric Switzer
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "One Way" | 121 |
| 02 | "Through Your Eyes" | 126 |
| 03 | "I Need Your Love" | 122 |
| 04 | "Heaven Help Me" | 86 |
| 05 | "Greater Love" | 100 |
| 06 | "Hold Me" | 122 |
| 07 | "Breaking Down" | 105 |
| 08 | "Taking You Down" | 123 |
| 09 | "Visual Paradox" | 127 |
| 10 | "Being With You" | 126 |
Code of Ethics (1993)
Barry Blaze, Scot Kifer, Rick Brainer, skippy
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Eden" | n/a |
| 02 | "Freedom" | 129 |
| 03 | "True Love" | 129 |
| 04 | "Something Real" | 102 |
| 05 | "Without Reason" | 121 |
| 06 | "World Machine" | 106 |
| 07 | "Waiting" | 119 |
| 08 | "Satellite Babies" | 103 |
| 09 | "Follow On [New Mix]" | 123 |
| 10 | "Pain" | 112 |
| 11 | "Chasing the Dragon" | 104 |
| 12 | "Sands of Time" | 82 |
| 13 | "True Love Waits" | 129 |
- "True Love Waits" was a hidden track on most copies
Arms Around the World (1995)
Barry Blaze, Rick Brainer, skippy
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Sticks & Stones" | 118 |
| 02 | "Pleasant Valley Sunday" | 96 |
| 03 | "Well Done" | 106 |
| 04 | "Voice of Reason" | 96 |
| 05 | "Take Control" | 129 |
| 06 | "Hurricane" | 95 |
| 07 | "Paradise" | 127 |
| 08 | "Just a Man" | 92 |
| 09 | "Nothing Really Changes" | 113 |
| 10 | "Arms Around the World" | 103 |
| 11 | "Garden for Two" | 92 |
Soulbait (1997)
Barry Blaze, Charles Garrett, Steve Dale, Jerry Mowery
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Soulbait" | 128 |
| 02 | "That Was Then" | 88 |
| 03 | "Love" | 127 |
| 04 | "Glory" | 86 |
| 05 | "Shake Me" | 101 |
| 06 | "Me, Myself, & I" | 129 |
| 07 | "Brightside" | 156 |
| 08 | "Free" | 98 |
| 09 | "Good Things" | 108 |
| 10 | "Echo" | 70 |
| 11 | "Soulbait (Superfly Remix)" | 128 |
Blaze (1999)
Barry Blaze, Rick Brainer, skippy
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Hallelujah 2000" | 135 |
| 02 | "Father" | 130 |
| 03 | "Exalted" | 105 |
| 04 | "Psalm 19" | 108 |
| 05 | "Move Me" | 72 |
| 06 | "Better" | 125 |
| 07 | "I Love You, Lord/Here Is My Heart (medley)" | 94 |
| 08 | "Still You Love" | 87 |
| 09 | "Pure and Holy" | 90 |
| 10 | "My Everything" | 85 |
Lost in Egypt (2008)
LIMITED DIGITAL PRE-RELEASE ON 9/9/2008 Full RELEASE WAS ON 2/10/09, THE CD INCLUDES THE DIGITAL RE-MIX "LOST IN EGYPT" (SAND MIX)
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Smile" | ? |
| 02 | "People Are People" | ? |
| 03 | "Lost in Egypt" | ? |
| 04 | "Beautiful Lamb" | ? |
| 05 | "Were You There" | ? |
| 06 | "Somebody's Waiting" | ? |
| 07 | "Perfect" | ? |
| 08 | "Goodbye My Friend" | ? |
| 09 | "Can't Live a Day" | ? |
| 10 | "Something Real" | ? |
| 11 | "Lost in Egypt (Sand Mix)" | ? |
Beautiful Thing (2011)
Barry Blaze
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Lion & Lamb" | ? |
| 02 | "Only The Beginning" | ? |
| 03 | "Hey Death" | ? |
| 04 | "Somebody's Waiting 2.0" | ? |
| 05 | "Beautiful Thing" | ? |
| 06 | "Fall Away" | ? |
| 07 | "Secret Playhouse" | ? |
| 08 | "Blessed Be/Streets Have No Name" | ? |
| 09 | "My Girl" | ? |
| 10 | "Floating" | ? |
Liquid Worship (2014)
Barry Blaze
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Search My Heart" | ? |
| 02 | "Your Love Never Fails" | ? |
| 03 | "I Lift My Hands" | ? |
| 04 | "Manifesto" | ? |
| 05 | "Always" | ? |
EPs
Mix (1992)
Barry Blaze, Ian Eskelin
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Follow On (Bonus Track)" | 123 |
| 02 | "I Need Your Love (Extended Dance Mix)" | 122 |
| 03 | "I Need Your Love (Club Mix)" | 122 |
| 04 | "Visual Paradox (Extended Dance Mix)" | 127 |
| 05 | "Visual Paradox (Club Mix)" | 127 |
Code of Ethics: Extended Play Remixes (1994)
Barry Blaze, Rick Brainer, skippy
| Track # | Track Name | BPM |
| 01 | "Without Reason (House Mix)" | 130 |
| 02 | "Without Reason (Trance Dub)" | 121 |
| 03 | "Follow On (Sub Tribal Groove Mix)" | 123 |
| 04 | "Satellite Babies (Salsa Tribal Mix)" | 128 |
See also
External links
- Code of Ethics at Artists Direct
- Code of Ethics at Discogs
- Interview with Barry Blaze at WickedInfo.com
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