Third Day (album)

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Third Day
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Studio album by
ReleasedJune 18, 1996
Genre Christian rock, Southern rock
Length43:36
Label Reunion
Producer David Mardis
Third Day chronology
Third Day
(1995)
Third Day
(1996)
Conspiracy No. 5
(1997)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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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.

Contents

Reception

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

Accolades

Other releases

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

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 Lee 2:22
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

Third Day

Additional musicians

Production

Charts

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

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