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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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Rich Mullins - Dulcimer
Rich Mullins - Dulcimer (Hammer)
Ed Burdell - Engineer
Ed Burdell - Mixing
Taj Harmon - Vocals
Phil Jones - Vocals
Phil Jones - Choir, Chorus
Mark Lee - Guitar (Acoustic)
Mark Lee - Guitar
Mark Lee - Guitar (Electric)
Ken Love - Mastering
Alfreda Gerald - Vocals
Third Day - Group
Third Day - Main Performer
David Carr - Percussion
David Carr - Drums
David Carr - Vocals
David Carr - Choir, Chorus
Diana Lussenden - Art Direction
Diana Lussenden - Design
David Mardis - Producer
David Mardis - Engineer
David Mardis - Slide Guitar
David Mardis - Mixing
David Mardis - Lap Steel Guitar
Matt Still - Organ
Matt Still - Organ (Hammond)
Matt Still - Engineer
Matt Still - Mixing
Ben Pearson - Photography
Jennifer Desilets - Vocals
Jennifer Desilets - Choir, Chorus
Kenny Hutson - Dobro
Kenny Hutson - Mandolin
Bob Lehman - Guitar (Acoustic)
Bob Lehman - Guitar
Kristie Vanderpoel - Strings
Steve Winkler - Vocals
Steve Winkler - Choir, Chorus
Dina Vander Poel - Vocals
Dina Vander Poel - Choir, Chorus
Brad Avery - Guitar
Brad Avery - Vocals
Chris Carder - Vocals
Chris Carder - Choir, Chorus
Mac Powell - Guitar (Acoustic)
Mac Powell - Guitar
Mac Powell - Vocals
Ty Shelton - Assistant Engineer
Ty Shelton - Mixing Assistant
Alexis Mears - Strings
Tai Anderson - Bass
Tai Anderson - Guitar (Bass)
Paul Thompson - Assistant Engineer
Paul Thompson - Mixing Assistant
Jill Bullard - Vocals
Melissa Chandler - Vocals
Jane Jones - Vocals
Phil Jones - Bass
Phil Jones - Vocals
Ken Lowe - Mastering
Kristine McGuire - Vocals
Chad Merritt - Strings
Kenny Huston - Dobro
Kenny Huston - Mandolin

Offerings II: All I Have to Give
    Third Day / CD / 2003
Lose This Life
    Tait / CD / 2003
Redemption Songs
    Jars of Clay / CD / 2005
The Mission Bell
    Delirious? / CD / 2005
Go
    Newsboys / CD / 2006
Glimpse: Live
    Sonicflood / CD / 2006

Release Date: 02/25/1997
Genre: gspl
Run Time: 43:32