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.

Third Day
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 18, 1996
GenreChristian rock, Southern rock
Length43:36
LabelReunion
ProducerDavid Mardis
Third Day chronology
Third Day
(1995)
Third Day
(1996)
Conspiracy No. 5
(1997)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Cross Rhythms[2]

Reception

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Third Day was well received by both critics and audience. As of 2000, it has been certified gold.

Accolades

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Other releases

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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

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All tracks written by Mac Powell, except where noted.

Standard[7]
No.TitleWriter(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 Lee2:22
10."Livin' for Jesus" 2:18
11."Take My Life" 2:16
12."Praise Song" 3:02
Total length:42:11
Gray Dot Version
No.TitleLength
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

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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 Mullinshammered 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

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Chart (1996) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] 11
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] 24

References

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  1. ^ Third Day at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Review: Third Day - Third Day". Crossrhythms.co.uk. June 1, 1996. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  3. ^ "Timeline". thirdday.com. Archived from the original on October 15, 2002. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  4. ^ "Timeline". Third Day. Archived from the original on October 15, 2002. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  5. ^ "Timeline". thirdday.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2002. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  6. ^ "Past Winners - WORLD MUSIC & INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL". wmiff.net. Archived from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  7. ^ "iTunes Music - Third Day by Third Day". iTunes Store. June 18, 1996. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  8. ^ "Third Day Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  9. ^ "Third Day Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.