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Genre:
Gospel
Release Date: 02/25/1997
Run Time: 43:32
Third Day's debut album is a great introduction to this
Southern Christian rock band, led by lead singer/guitarist
Mac Powell. The band's style can be summarized as
Hootie & the Blowfish meets
Lynyrd Skynyrd meets
Pearl Jam. The first album emphasizes the straight-ahead
classic rock sound. It produced songs that would become
Third Day concert fixtures -- like the dramatic
"Thief," told from the point of view of one of the other criminals who were crucified with Jesus, the anthemic
"Consuming Fire," and the sentimental
"Love Song." Other good album tracks include the ballad
"Take My Life," "Nothing at All," and the condemning
"Did You Mean It?" This album easily has crossover appeal for people who don't normally listen to
Christian rock. The band's musicianship and originality shines through. This album probably remains
Third Day's purest, most focused work. 1997's
Conspiracy No. 5 would bring in a more
alternative grunge sound. The band has never been more accessible as right here.
~Steven Jacobetz, All Music Guide
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