Artist Spotlight - Third Day
On May 4th, Third Day’s 7th album, Wire, hits stores shelves. After two highly successful worship albums, Offerings and Offerings II, this 5-member band hailing from Atlanta, GA returns to the studio, and their southern rock roots, for their latest release. This time around, the band teamed up with producer Paul Ebersold, who has worked with groups such as Sister Hazel, 3 Doors Down, Big Tent Revival and Skillet. Additionally, Boyd Tinsley, violinist from Dave Matthews Band, contributed parts to the track titled “Blind.” And Wire’s final sound was put in the amazing hands and ears of mixer Brendan O’Brien, known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, and Lifehouse.
Thankfully, Third Day’s tremendous success hasn’t dampened their desire to play or forced them into a rut musically or lyrically.
“With Offerings, we felt pretty confident that we had our fingers on the pulse of what our fans wanted,” basist Tai Anderson says. “Now it’s a little bit of a mystery, because we’re putting together a fresh sound that’s not Offerings III or Come Together II. However, it’s definitely Third Day. We’re not chasing the prefix-of-the-month, whether it be punk or ska or something else. I think there’s just some additional excitement with it.”
Having been a Third Day fan since their first album, Third Day, I’m greatly anticipating their new project. While Offerings and Offerings II were good, I miss the good ol’ southern rock that they were known for. My pre-ordered copy was shipped last Thursday, so I’ll let you all know how it is. You can bet I’ll wear out the CD in the first day!
Be sure to check out their new website at thirdday.com.
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May 3rd, 2004 at 22:19:40
How exciting, a new 3D CD. Robin told me you had a link to my page from yours, thanks! I just found yours through my comments. It looks nice. I wish I had time to do my own thing to make it look this cool.
So, have you heard the new cd? I have to admit that I enjoy both of the Offerings CD’s but not as much as I enjoy their older stuff like, well, I won’t spell it right, but the C— #5 CD. Thanks for the info!
May 3rd, 2004 at 23:07:00
Thanks for stopping by and for the compliment on the site! Not much here right now, so keep checking back. Got tons of pics to put up!
I’ve heard bits and pieces of the new CD, and it sounds pretty good. Mine didn’t get here today like I thought it would, so I’ll have to wait for the whole thing
I hope I get it tomorrow!
You know, on the way home today, I was actually thinking about my fave 3D album. While Come Together and both Offerings were good, I concluded that I liked the older stuff, too. And wouldn’t you know, Conspiracy #5 was my pick as well. It’s funny that #5 has been the “odd man out” as far as 3D’s musical style, and I’ve heard that not many people like it, but I think it rocks! Hmmm, maybe I’ll put a poll up about this…
May 12th, 2004 at 18:40:18
I don’t like the new Third Day CD. I don’t think it’s lyrics were very powerful. It sounds great, but disappointed in lyrics.
May 12th, 2004 at 23:21:50
Thanks for visiting my site, Galo Jay. I stopped by yours too. Good luck with the new blog
I pretty much agree with you on the new 3D album
Seems their “new found” popularity has affected their music to some extent. Many of the lyrics feel “wishy-washy” and aren’t as strong and passionate as their other albums. The music is pretty good though, but I expected more from them.
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:41:23
Let me tell you…
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:41:55
… a little bit about Third Day
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:42:15
Well, you see they’re this band…
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:42:38
and the put out a couple of worship albums called “Offerings”
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:43:32
in fact, the 2nd of these two albums
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:43:52
happens to be on the desk in front of me.
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:44:14
Track 1 is called “Sing a Song”
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:44:55
2 you are so good to me
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:45:25
3 is a little song called Creed, not to be confused with the ex-band Creed (scott’s gone solo)
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:45:55
holding down the 4 slot is offering, like the album title
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:46:49
coming in strong at five is show me your glory, written by mark lee, marc byrd, and third day
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:47:29
I guess you didn’t wait to hear what I thought about 3D. Have you ever seen them in concert?
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:47:36
next is the ever-popular nothing compares
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:48:02
#7 - Anything
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:48:02
I’ve seen them 3 times
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:48:27
I’ve only seen them once
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:48:49
at rupp arena, for a franklin graham crusade
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:49:12
welcome to the thread ashlee
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:49:19
The first time I think I might have been with Chris actually.
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:49:35
track number 8 is God of Wonders
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:49:50
Once was at Spirit songs at KI
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:50:01
I’m gonna have to meet this Chris guy some day.
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:50:27
Thanks. Glad to find you here.
I like God of Wonders a lot.
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:50:31
numero nueve - may your wonders never cease.
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:51:17
You’ve never met him? I thought you all *knew* each other.. but really you just know several of the same people eh?
Jun 23rd, 2004 at 23:52:26
Well, I guess I’ll talk to myself since you can’t…
Anyway, I also saw them in Hazard, KY… random, but it was free…
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 01:29:38
I was near Hazard this week.
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 01:30:19
Oneida, actually.
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 01:30:48
Took some clothes there.
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 01:31:18
Long way there.
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 01:34:30
Long way back too.
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 01:39:01
Pretty place though.
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 01:41:21
Wait were we talking about Third Day?
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 23:51:36
I think we were Nick
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 23:52:26
You’re crazy.
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 23:53:34
It’s true.
Jul 2nd, 2004 at 23:59:54
I think I should leave soon
Jul 3rd, 2004 at 09:32:07
You are both crazy and not sure how you pulled this post back out of the depths. Though I do see how your comment numbers are so high
J/K.
Jul 3rd, 2004 at 20:57:13
Robin,
What are you doing here in our *secret* spot? I mean really?
Jul 4th, 2004 at 23:33:54
Sorry Ashlee, You cant hide from me. I am smarter than the average bear
Nov 19th, 2006 at 11:43:21
Cheese…