3rd from the Sun

3rd from the Sun is the sixth studio album by the experimental rock band Chrome. It was released May 26, 1982 by Don't Fall Off the Mountain.

Musical style
The Quietus described the album's musical style as "gothic space rock".

Reception
AllMusic gave 3rd from the Sun the highest rating of any Chrome album, while CMJ New Music Monthly called the album "magnificent".

Personnel

 * Chrome


 * Helios Creed – vocals, guitar, production
 * Damon Edge – vocals, Moog synthesizer, production, mixing
 * Hilary Stench – bass guitar
 * John Stench – drums


 * Additional personnel


 * Fabienne Shine – backing vocals on "Off the Line" and "Shadows of a Thousand Years"


 * Technical


 * Gary Mankin – recording
 * Bernie Grundman – mastering