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| Third Day | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 18, 1996 | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, Southern rock | |||
| Length | 43:36 | |||
| Label | Reunion | |||
| Producer | David Mardis | |||
| Third Day chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [2] |
Third Day is the reissue of the debut studio album from the Christian rock band of the same name. It marks the third release of the material: first as the 1994 self-funded, Contagious,[3] then the 1995 self-titled Gray Dot version,[4] and this 1996 release after the band signed with Reunion Records.
Reception
[edit]Third Day was well received by both critics and audience. As of 2000, it has been certified gold.
Accolades
[edit]- "Consuming Fire" - Billboard Music Award for Best Christian video.[5]
- "Consuming Fire" Winner of 2011 WMIFF Best Gospel Music video[6]
Other releases
[edit]The band released a self-titled album in 1995 through the independent label, Gray Dot Records. It was an early version of this album. The album sold 20,000 copies.
In 2016 a 20th anniversary limited edition vinyl album was made available.[citation needed]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks written by Mac Powell, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nothing at All" | 5:13 | |
| 2. | "Forever" | 3:48 | |
| 3. | "Mama" | 3:52 | |
| 4. | "Love Song" | 3:53 | |
| 5. | "Blackbird" | 4:03 | |
| 6. | "Thief" | 4:24 | |
| 7. | "Consuming Fire" | 4:09 | |
| 8. | "Did You Mean It" | 4:11 | |
| 9. | "Holy Spirit" | Powell, Mark Lee | 2:22 |
| 10. | "Livin' for Jesus" | 2:18 | |
| 11. | "Take My Life" | 2:16 | |
| 12. | "Praise Song" | 3:02 | |
| Total length: | 42:11 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Consuming Fire" | 4:10 |
| 2. | "Forever" | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Holy Spirit" | 2:22 |
| 4. | "Take My Life" | 2:16 |
| 5. | "Did You Mean It" | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Mama" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Thief" | 4:24 |
| 8. | "Blackbird" | 4:03 |
| 9. | "Livin' for Jesus" | 2:15 |
| 10. | "Love Song" | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 33:05 | |
Personnel
[edit]Third Day
- Mac Powell – acoustic guitar, lead and backing vocals
- Brad Avery – lead guitar, additional backing vocals
- Mark Lee – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Tai Anderson – bass guitar, additional backing vocals
- David Carr – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Bob Lehman – acoustic guitar on "Love Song" and "Take My Life"
- Kenny Hutson – dobro, mandolin
- David Mardis – lap steel guitar
- Rich Mullins – hammered dulcimer
- Matt Still – Hammond B3 organ on "Praise Song"
- Alexis Mears – strings
- Chad Merritt – strings
- Kristie Vanderpoel – strings
- Chris Carder – additional backing vocals
- Alfreda Gerald – additional backing vocals
- Phil Jones – additional backing vocals
- Choir on "Thief" – Jill Bullard, Chris Carder, David Carr, Melissa Chandler, Jennifer DeSilets, Jane Jones, Kristine McGuire, Dina Vanderpoel and Steve Winkler
Production
- David Mardis – producer
- Chris Smith – A&R
- Ed Burdell – engineer, mixing
- David Mardis – engineer, mixing
- Matt Still – engineer, mixing
- Ty Shelton – assistant engineer
- Paul Thompson – assistant engineer
- Furies Studio, Marietta, Georgia – recording location
- Bosstown Recording Studio, Atlanta, Georgia – recording location
- Ken Love – mastering at MasterMix, Nashville, Tennessee
- Diana Lussenden – art direction, design
- Ben Pearson – photography
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 11 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
References
[edit]- ^ Third Day at AllMusic
- ^ "Review: Third Day - Third Day". Crossrhythms.co.uk. June 1, 1996. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ "Timeline". thirdday.com. Archived from the original on October 15, 2002. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Timeline". Third Day. Archived from the original on October 15, 2002. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Timeline". thirdday.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2002. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Past Winners - WORLD MUSIC & INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL". wmiff.net. Archived from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "iTunes Music - Third Day by Third Day". iTunes Store. June 18, 1996. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "Third Day Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "Third Day Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
