WHAT IS THE CODE ?
CODE OF ETHICS blended synth-pop, rock, and electronic dance music into a unique expression of faith and artistic innovation. Active from the early 1990s through the 2000s, the band became a fixture in the Christian alternative scene, known for their bold visual style, chart-topping singles, and unforgettable live performances. Founded by Barry Blaze and signed to ForeFront Records/EMI/Universal, the group included longtime members Rick Brainer and Skippy Chapman, and collaborations with writers like Gerald Josef, J Booth, and Ian Eskelin.
Do you know the Code?
You might know the name… but how well do you really know Code of Ethics? From Dove nominations and sonic reinventions to deep cuts and hidden stories, it’s time to find out who’s been paying attention.
What major label signed Code of Ethics during their peak in the 1990s?
(Hint: It was also home to other key Christian acts of the era.)
ForeFront Records
ForeFront Records was home to other acts like dc Talk, Audio A, and Rebecca St. James. ForeFront Records was purchased by EMI Records, which eventually was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012.
Which Code of Ethics album features the emotional track “Well Done” ?
Arms Around the World
The album was released in 1995 and topped at #2 on the Christian Hit Radio charts in September of that year.
Which band member joined Code of Ethics in 1993 right before “Something Real” became their first #1 Christian radio hit?
Skippy
He joined the band while the album was being finalized and shipped, two months before it was released in July of 1993.
True or False: Code of Ethics has always maintained the same electronic-pop sound throughout their entire career.
FALSE!
Despite an over-arching electronic sound over most of their albums and career, Soulbait was the album that left the synthesizers in the back and pushed the guitars up front and center.