Article One (band) explained

Article One
Origin:London, Ontario, Canada
Genre:Christian rock, pop rock, CCM
Years Active:2003-2011
Label:Inpop Records (2007-2010)
EMI Japan
Current Members:Nathan Piché
Matt Piché
Dave De Smit
Nolan Verner
Mark Laidman
Ian Koiter
Jason Tinnel

Article One was a Canadian Christian rock band from London, Ontario. Members were Nathan Piché (vocals, guitars, keyboards), his brother Matt Piché (violin, vocals), Dave De Smit (drums, vocals), Nolan Verner (bass guitar), Mark Laidman (bass guitar), Ian Koiter (bass guitar) and Jason Tinnel (bass guitar).

Early years

Article One was founded in 2003 by Nathan Piché, Matt Piché, bassist Ian Koiter and drummer Dave De Smit. Nathan and Matt Piché were brought up in a musical household. Their parents were music teachers; their father was a touring Christian musician. Their sister is a classical guitarist.[1] Matt started playing violin when he was five years old and Nathan started playing piano a year later. In 2000, the brothers released an album called The Piché Family.[2] Koiter had already begun his musical career by working on an album by the Canadian rapper Shad.[3]

Name

The band was originally named Appertain Display.[4] In 2006, they independently released an album under that name,[5] then changed their moniker to Article One, after the first article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was featured by U2 on their Vertigo Tour.[6] The declaration states that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."

History

They were signed to Nashville's Inpop Records and, on May 8, 2007, released their debut album, AO, produced by Siegfried Meier.[7] [8] They played some concerts in the US, including one as the opener for Newsboys.[9] During the production of this album, bassist Ian Koiter left the band and was replaced by Nolan Verner.

In 2008, they released a three-track EP called The Pharmacy.[10] Verner departed and was replaced by Mark Laidman.

Their second album, Colors And Sounds, was released on May 27, 2008.[11] This album was produced by Tedd T and was well received.[12] [13] [14] A special edition of their second album was released in Japan and included the song "In No Time At All" from their debut album as a bonus track.[15] [4] By this time, bassist Ian Koiter had left the band and been replaced by Mark Laidman.

In 2010, still on Inpop, Article One released the six-track EP The One (I'm Fighting For).[16] Then, on October 19, 2010, they independently released their last album, the 18-track Clarity, produced by Nathan Piché and the drummer Chris Brush.[17] For this album, Mark Laidman was gone; bassist Nolan Verner returned.

On July 12, 2011, the band announced they had stopped touring and that they had amicably parted ways.[18] [19] Article One played their final show Wednesday June 15, 2011 at Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center. It was also the first and last show of new bassist, Jason Tinnel.

Albums

YearTitleLabel(s)
2003Appertain Display EPIndependent
2003Appertain DisplayIndependent
2006AOIndependent
2007AOInpop Records
2008The Pharmacy EPInpop Records
2008Colors and SoundsInpop Records
2008Colors and Sounds (Japanese Special Edition)EMI Japan
2010The One (I'm Fighting For) EPInpop Records
2010ClarityIndependent

Singles

Their song "Without You I'm Not Alright" reached the No. 8 on the U.S. Contemporary Christian Music chart in June 2008.[20] "Taken By The Storm" climbed into the Top 10 on the U.S. Contemporary Christian Music chart.[21]

YearTitleAlbum
2008Without You (I'm Not Alright)Colors and Sounds
2008Taken By the StormColors and Sounds
2010The One (I'm Fighting For) The One (I'm Fighting For) EP

Songs on Compilations

Songs in Gaming

Awards

GMA Canada Covenant Awards
Juno Awards

Tours

Reign In Us Tour (USA And Canada) with Starfield 2009
[26] Rock What You Got Tour (USA) with Superchick and Stellar Kart - Fall 2008
[27] Newsboys GO Tour (USA) - Spring 2008
[28] ShoutFest Tour (USA) - Fall 2007[29]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2007/articleone.html Article One Biography
  2. Web site: The Piché Family – The Piché Family . discogs.com . Discogs . 27 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Ian Koiter . discogs.com . Discogs . 27 January 2022.
  4. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/ArticleOne.asp Article One Biography
  5. Web site: Appertain Display – Appertain Display . discogs.com . Discogs . 9 November 2021.
  6. http://cmcentral.com/artists/1274.html Music review of Article One
  7. Web site: Article One – AO . discogs.com . Discogs . 9 November 2021.
  8. Web site: AO by Article One . newreleasetoday.com . New Release Today . 9 November 2021.
  9. Web site: Article One Concert Setlists & Tour Dates . setlist.fm . SetList . 9 November 2021.
  10. Web site: Article One – The Pharmacy . discogs.com . Discogs . 9 November 2021.
  11. Web site: Article One – Colors And Sounds . discogs.com . Discogs . 9 November 2021.
  12. Web site: Mabee . Justin . Article One Colors And Sounds . jesusfreakhideout.com . Jesus Freak Hideout . 9 November 2021.
  13. Web site: Johnson . Jared . Colors and Sounds Review . allmusic.com . AllMusic . 9 November 2021.
  14. Web site: Saraco . Bert . Article one, Colors and Sounds . tollbooth.org . The Phantom Tollbooth . 9 November 2021.
  15. Web site: In No Time At All . youtube.com . YouTube . 9 November 2021.
  16. Web site: Article One – The One (I'm Fighting For) . discogs.com . Discogs . 9 November 2021.
  17. Web site: Article One – Clarity . discogs.com . Discogs . 9 November 2021.
  18. Web site: Thank You! . Article One . July 12, 2011 . ArticleOneMusic.com . July 24, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110810004550/http://articleonemusic.com/2011/07/thank-you/ . August 10, 2011 . dead .
  19. Web site: Final chapter for Article One . Reaney, James . June 8, 2011 . The London Free Press . July 24, 2011.
  20. http://www.weekend22.com/ Contemporary Christian Music Chart
  21. Web site: Christ CHR Chart . 2008-10-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081014201655/http://www.radioandrecords.com/formats/charts/christ_chr_chart.asp . 2008-10-14 . R&R magazine; Retrieved 2008-01-14
  22. Web site: Various – Launch Inferno . discogs.com . Discogs . 27 January 2022.
  23. Web site: Various – Now Hear This! Discover New Music Winter 2010 Sampler . discogs.com . Discogs . 27 January 2022.
  24. Web site: I Love You More - OZMAFIA!! . youtube.com . YouTube . 9 November 2021.
  25. Web site: Article One - Dare to believe Ozmafia!! . youtube.com . YouTube . 9 November 2021.
  26. Web site: STARFIELD LAUNCHES FALL 2009 "REIGN IN US" TOUR . jesusfreakhideout.com . JesusFreakHideout.com . 27 January 2022.
  27. Web site: Bedard . M . Superchick band member...Oct 2008 . bemidjipioneer.com . Bemidji Pioneer . 27 January 2022.
  28. Web site: Rodriguez . Michelle . Newsboys' 'Go' tour...March 2008 . archive.courierpress.com . Courier & Press . 27 January 2022.
  29. Web site: Article One - "Say It Again" - Shoutfest '07 . youtube.com . YouTube . 27 January 2022.