Third Day (album)

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, then the 1995 self-titled Gray Dot version, and this 1996 release after the band signed with Reunion Records.

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

Accolades

 * "Consuming Fire" - Billboard Music Award for Best Christian video.
 * "Consuming Fire" Winner of 2011 WMIFF Best Gospel Music video

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.

Track listing
All tracks written by Mac Powell, except where noted.

Personnel
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 Mullins – hammered 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