Fighting Instinct Explained

Fighting Instinct
Origin:United States
Years Active:2004–2008
Label:Gotee
Past Members:
  • TJ Harris
  • Jason Weekly
  • Chris Burrow
  • Derek Drye
  • Dallas Farmer

Fighting Instinct was a Christian rock band formed in Winston-Salem/Greensboro, North Carolina. It was founded by TJ Harris and Dallas Farmer. They played together for several years before they met up with Jason Weekly in the Winston-Salem/Greensboro area. Jason Weekly came up with the band's name.

They released their first CD, Fighting Instinct, in mid-2006. The first single off this album, "I Found Forever," was featured on both rock and Christian radio stations. "I Found Forever" rose to No. 31 on the active rock charts with virtually no touring. The band's Christian single, "Back to You", reached No. 5 on the Christian CHR charts. "Back to You" and "Just to Please You" were only released to Christian radio stations. In October 2008, the band announced on their MySpace that they were releasing a five-song EP, but also announced they were going to disband at the end of the year.

Their Lead Vocalist, TJ Harris, joined the band Decyfer Down in 2008.

Later, in 2016, Harris reported in an interview that he left Fighting Instinct because Decyfer Down had asked him to join them.[1]

Music history

The group were called "One to Watch" by CCM Magazine.[2] They have a mutual appreciation of the band Led Zeppelin.[3]

They released, Fighting Instinct, on July 27, 2006, with Gotee Records. Their first studio album, Fighting Instinct, was reviewed in AllMusic,[4] CCM Magazine,[5] Christian Broadcasting Network,[6] Christianity Today,[7] Cross Rhythms,[8] HM Magazine,[9] Jesus Freak Hideout,[10] New Release Today,[11] and The Phantom Tollbooth.[12] The song, "I Found Forever", charted on two Billboard magazine charts.[13]

Discography

Albums

YearTitleLabel
2006Fighting InstinctGotee
2008Under the GunIndependent

Compilations

YearTitleContributionLabel
2006[14] X 2006Back to YouBEC
2006[15] Freaked! - a Gotee Tribute to DC Talk's Jesus FreakLike It, Love It, Need It (DC Talk cover)Gotee
2007[16] Gotee HitsBack to You
2007[17] Gotee AcousticBack to You (Acoustic)
2007[18] Gotee WorshipJust to Please You

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2006I Found ForeverFighting Instinct
Back to You
2007Just to Please You

Members

Original lineup
  • TJ Harris - vocals and guitar
  • Jason Weekly - bass guitar
  • Dallas Farmer - drums
    Second lineup
  • TJ Harris - lead vocals and rhythm guitar
  • Jason Weekly - bass guitar
  • Derek Dyre - lead guitar and backing vocals
  • Chris Burrow - drums

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Decyfer Down Interview 2016, A Jesusfreakhideout.com Exclusive Interview. www.jesusfreakhideout.com. 2016-03-21.
    2. Paul. Coleman. Fighting Instinct: Finding Forever. CCM Magazine. March 24, 2016. 1. 29. July 1, 2006. 26. https://web.archive.org/web/20120510075536/http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200607.pdf. May 10, 2012. dead.
    3. Web site: Mike. Rimmer. Fighting Instinct: From Led Zep To Bathing In The Presence . Cross Rhythms. March 24, 2016 . July 22, 2006.
    4. Web site: Rick. Anderson. Fighting Instinct - Fighting Instinct : Review . AllMusic. March 24, 2016 . June 27, 2006.
    5. Christa A.. Banister. Fighting Instinct: Fighting Instinct (Gotee). CCM Magazine. March 24, 2016. 12. 28. June 1, 2006. 57. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120510080122/http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200606.pdf. May 10, 2012. (A-) "While the formula that Fighting Instinct has come up with isn’t exactly new, the songs are so well-conceived that you don’t care."
    6. Web site: Hannah. Goodwyn. Fighting Instinct by Fighting Instinct . Christian Broadcasting Network. March 24, 2016 . June 27, 2006.
    7. Russ . Breimeier . Fighting Instinct . . March 24, 2016 . June 26, 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090212094424/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/fightinginstinct.html . February 12, 2009 .
    8. Web site: Tony. Cummings. Review: Fighting Instinct - Fighting Instinct . Cross Rhythms. March 24, 2016 . May 22, 2006.
    9. Dan . MacIntosh . Fighting Instinct - Fighting Instinct . . March 24, 2016 . May/June 2006 #119.
    10. Web site: Justin. Mabee. Fighting Instinct, "Fighting Instinct" Review . Jesus Freak Hideout. March 24, 2016 . June 8, 2006.
    11. Web site: Kevin. McNeese. This Debut Deserves Your Attention . New Release Today. March 24, 2016 . June 10, 2007.
    12. Bert . Gangl . Fighting Instinct - Fighting Instinct . The Phantom Tollbooth . March 24, 2016 . November 29, 2006.
    13. Web site: Billboard. Billboard (magazine). Fighting Instinct : Awards . . March 24, 2016.
    14. Web site: various artists, "X 2006" Review. www.jesusfreakhideout.com. 2016-06-08.
    15. Web site: Freaked! - a Gotee Tribute to DC Talk's Jesus Freak by Various Artists on iTunes. iTunes. 2016-05-28.
    16. Web site: Gotee Hits - Various Artists Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. 2016-05-28.
    17. Web site: Gotee Acoustic - Various Artists Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. 2016-05-28.
    18. Web site: Gotee Worship - Various Artists Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. 2016-06-08.

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