Reality Check (band)

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Reality Check
Genre(s) Alternative
CCM
Years active 1996-1998
Label(s) Star Song Communications
Associated acts Luna Halo
Former members
Chris Blaney
Nathan Barlowe
Rod Shuler
Jonny MacIntosh
Dave Muckel
Jody Waldrop
Yinka Jolaoso
Steve Dale

Reality Check is a Christian alternativerock band[1] that formed in the mid 1990's with the support of Michael Tait of dc Talk[2]. Originally consisting of three members, Chris Blaney, Nathan Barlowe, and Rod Shuler, the band grew to eight members[3] before disbanding in 1998. Two members of Reality Check, Nathan Barlowe and Jonny MacIntosh, went on to help form Luna Halo.

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[edit] Musical career

After releasing an independent album called Soulfood[4], Reality Check signed a deal with Star Song Communications, and released a self-titled album on June 3, 1997[5] . The next year, Reality Check disbanded for unknown reasons.

[edit] Music

Reality Check' sound could be described as a mix of PFR and dc Talk[2].

[edit] Self Entitled Album (Reality Check)

This album contains two tracks featuring Michael Tait. In the song "Apart From You", Tait can be heard singing the words "apart from you" in the background during the bridge. There is also a hidden prank call at 5:19 on the last track on the album, where Tait and an unknown party are called simultaneously and then connected with each other.
Tracks

  • The Way I Am
  • Plastic
  • Masquerade
  • Carousel
  • Know You Better
  • Midnight Confessions
  • Apart From You
  • Time is Fading
  • Turn it Up
  • Losing Myself

[edit] Members

  • Nathan Barlowe - lead vocals, guitar[4]
  • Chris Blaney - vocals[4]
  • Dave Muckel - horns, vocals[4]
  • Rod Shuler - vocals[4]
  • Steve Dale - bass guitar[6]
  • Yinka Jolaoso - precussion[6]
  • Jonathan MacIntosh - electric guitar[6]
  • Jody Waldrop - drums[6]

[edit] Music Videos

  • Masquerade

[edit] Awards

  • Academy of Gospel Music Arts' Spotlight `96 Best Artist[3]
  • 2 New Talent Showcase Awards at Atlantafest[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Reality Check on All Music Guide. Retrieved on 8-6, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Reality Check Review on Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved on 8-5, 2007.
  3. ^ a b c Cross Map Lyrics. Retrieved on 8-5, 2007.
  4. ^ a b c d e Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved on 8-6, 2007.
  5. ^ Reality Check on Amazon. Retrieved on 8-6, 2007.
  6. ^ a b c d Reality Check. Retrieved on 3-11, 2008.