Default (band)

Default is a Canadian rock band formed in Vancouver in 1999. Since forming, the band has released four albums, and has sold more than a million records. The majority of their fan base is in Canada, but they had brief mainstream success in the United States with the release of their hit single "Wasting My Time".

Default
Origin	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres	Hard rock post-grunge alternative rock
Years active	1999–2013 2018–present
Labels	EMI Canada The Orchard TVT
Members	Dallas Smith Jeremy Hora Dave Benedict Danny Craig

The group disbanded in 2013 after a hiatus following the release of their fourth album, and lead singer Dallas Smith pursued a country music solo career. In 2018, Default announced that they were back together. The band also announced a tour in support of Stone Temple Pilots and Seether, and a co-headline tour with Ages of Days.^[1]

Between 1996 and 2016, Default was among the top 150 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 50 selling Canadian bands in Canada.^[2]

History

Upon obtaining their demo tape, Chad Kroeger, the vocalist of fellow Canadian post-grunge and alternative rock band Nickelback, discovered the band, subsequently lending support and co-producing their first two albums. Default's 2001 debut album, The Fallout,^[3] achieved success due to strong radio play of "Wasting My Time" and "Deny". In 2002, Default won the Juno Award for "Best New Group". On August 23, 2002, The Fallout was certified platinum by Canada's CRIA,^[4] and on April 30, 2003, it was certified platinum in the United States by the RIAA, signifying a million records sold.^[5]

On September 28, 2013, the band announced on their official Facebook page that the band were not splitting up, but taking a break and starting different projects. However, the members announced later in 2013 that they were going their separate ways.^[6]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions					Certifications
		AUS [7]	US [8]	US Indie [9]	US Rock [10]	NZ [11]
The Fallout	Released: October 2, 2001 Label: TVT Format: CD	85	51	1	—	49	MC: Platinum[4] RIAA: Platinum[12]
Elocation	Released: November 25, 2003 Label: TVT Format: CD	—	105	3	—	—	MC: Gold[4]
One Thing Remains	Released: October 11, 2005 Label: TVT Format: CD	—	90	7	—	—
Comes and Goes	Released: September 29, 2009 Label: EMI Canada Format: CD	—	137	18	37	—
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Extended plays

Title	EP details
Re-Cuts	Release date: October 12, 2018[13] Label: Maybe That Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions										Album
		CAN HAC [14]	CAN Rock [15]	US [16]	US Adult [17]	US Alt. [18]	US Main. [19]	AUS [7][20]	NLD [21]	NZ [11]	UK [22]
2001	"Wasting My Time"	x	1	13	14	3	2	43	97	37	73	The Fallout
2002	"Deny"	x	1	—	—	14	7	99	—	—	—
	"Live a Lie"	x	x	—	36	—	31	—	—	—	—
	"Sick and Tired"	x	x	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2003	"(Taking My) Life Away"	—	17	—	30	—	25	—	—	—	—	Elocation
2004	"Throw It All Away"	—	12	—	—	—	30	—	—	—	—
	"All She Wrote"	12	—	—	39	—	—	—	—	—	—
2005	"Count on Me"	27	12	—	—	39	22	—	—	—	—	One Thing Remains
2006	"I Can't Win"	—	10	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"The Way We Were"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2009	"All Over Me"	—	7	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Comes and Goes
	"Little Too Late"[23]	16	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Turn It On"	—	7	—	—	—	38	—	—	—	—
2010	"Supposed to Be"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a release that did not chart or was not released in that area. "x" denotes a release whose peak position cannot be verified or for which no relevant chart existed at the time of its release.

Promotional singles

Year	Single	Album
2007	"It Only Hurts"	One Thing Remains
2010	"Yesterday's Song"	Comes and Goes

Music videos

• "Wasting My Time"
• "Deny"
• "Live a Lie"
• "(Taking My) Life Away"
• "Throw It All Away"
• "Count on Me"
• "I Can't Win"
• "The Way We Were"
• "All Over Me"
• "Little Too Late"
• "Turn It On"
• "Yesterday's Song"

Band members

• Dallas Smith – lead vocals, occasional rhythm guitar
• Jeremy Hora – lead guitar
• Dave Benedict – bass
• Danny Craig – drums, percussion

See also

• Music portal
• Canada portal

• Canadian rock
• Music of Canada
• List of bands from Canada

References

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5. "RIAA Database". riaa.com. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
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14. Peak positions on Canadian hot adult contemporary charts (Radio & Records Hot AC Top 30 from 2004-2006 and Billboard Canada Hot AC from 2006 and onwards):

    • "All She Wrote": "Canada Hot AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. September 17, 2004. p. 63. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
    • "Count on Me": "Canada Hot AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. March 24, 2006. p. 50. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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15. Peak positions on Canadian rock music charts (unidentified from 2001 to 2004; Radio & Records Rock Top 30 from 2004 to 2006; and Billboard Canada Rock from 2006 and onwards):

    • "Wasting My Time" and "Deny": Shaw, Ted (November 6, 2013). "Singer Dallas Smith, country by default". The Windsor Star. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
    • "(Taking My) Life Away": "Canada Rock Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. April 16, 2004. p. 59. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
    • "Throw It All Away": "Canada Rock Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. June 11, 2004. p. 61. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
    • "Count on Me": "Canada Rock Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. October 21, 2005. p. 60. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
    • "I Can't Win": "Canada Rock Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. February 10, 2006. p. 54. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
    • Since 2006: "Default – Chart history (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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22. "DEFAULT | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
23. "Little Too Late (Radio Version) - Single by Default". iTunes Store (CA). Apple Inc. January 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2015.