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Move

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Third Day delivers its soul-stirring 11th studio album, MOVE, showcasing members Mac Powell, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson and David Carr at their melodic and lyrical best, peering insightfully at life within the church as well as pointedly seeking to understand the needs and questions of those without faith. It's an often difficult balance to achieve, but Third Day succeeds in speaking candidly and hopefully to listeners of every stripe, challenging each not just to a place of faith - but a place of faith in action. Third Day released their debut/self-titled album back in 1995. Since that release they have become on of the biggest names in the Christian music industry. Fans flocked to their 1999 release Time and the 2000 worship release, Offerings. Third Day's last album Revelation was recently certified Gold and is a stellar album with hit songs "Call My Name," "Revelation" and "Born Again."

The project leads with the first single "Lift Up Your Face," which features The Blind Boys of Alabama. Mac Powell, the band's charismatic lead vocalist, explains, "The country is going through hard times, and there are doubts and insecurity. The message of "Lift Up Your Face" is our message of encouragement - not just to listeners though--to us as well. It's a message we all need to hear and I think that really sums up a lot of what we were going for with this record." Musically, MOVE delivers songs that are rootsy, soulful and riveting, taking full advantage of Third Day's longstanding rock influence. Yet the sound retains an edgy authenticity that's incredibly timely as heard in the raw and addictive, "Make Your Move." Additional highlight tracks include the worshipful "Children of God," "Gone," "Surrender" and "Follow Me There." Each song is lyrically inspiring with hints at Third Day's southern roots.

"Trust In Jesus" is my favorite song on the album. One of my favorite aspects of Third Day's music is how they tend to have very spiritual lyrics. This song declares boldly what it means to be a follower of Jesus and is a thesis statement of faith. I love how the first four songs build to this declaration that "one of these days we all will stand before the Lord, and give a reason for everything we've done...and what I've done is trust in Jesus, my Great Deliverer, my Strong Defender, the Son of God, I trust in Jesus, Blessed Redeemer, my Lord forever, the Holy One, What are you gonna do when your time is come and your life is done, what are you gonna say at the judgment throne, I already know, the only thing that I can say...I trust in Jesus." I get goose bumps when I listen to this amazing song and sing along at the top of my lungs. The tempo slows down for the rest of the album and includes more bold testimony with the great song "What Have You Got To Lose" and the closing song "Don't Give Up Hope."

I recently listened to every song ever released by Third Day to determine where to rank this album among Third Day's incredibly impressive catalog of albums and songs. For me, MOVE is the most impressive Third Day album since their debut album and Time. MOVE has some of Third Day's best "southern" rock songs ever in "Surrender" and "Make Your Move." From a worship standpoint, "Children of God" and "Trust In Jesus" are incredible anthems of faith. Those four stand-out songs are among my all-time favorite songs by Third Day along with "Thief," "I've Always Loved You," "Your Love Oh Lord," "You Are Mine," "Revelation" and "Offering."

CLOSING THOUGHTS

I am amazed by this Third Day record. I'm so glad they went back to their roots. I liked Revelation and the cool rock songs, but I became a "Gomer" with the southern gospel-rock and passion of songs like "Thief," "Love Song" and "Forever." If you are a long-time fan of Third Day, be very excited about MOVE. If you became a fan with Offerings or Revelation here's your chance to learn what has made Third Day the premier rock band in all of Christian music. The music is catchy, and every song rocks. For me, what makes this album so special is the unashamed Gospel message and Mac Powell's vocals have never been more passionate. MOVE gets 5 stars from this writer.

As a fan of Third Day who first watched them perform in Medford, Oregon way back in October of 1996 I must give my 2 cents on Third Day's new album MOVE:

The choir, the orchestra, the HEAVY southern rock sound, the great addition of a banjo, the brilliant praise and worship, the amazing voice of Mac Powell and the catchy hooks of Dr Mark Lee make this Third Day album THE best! I am personally a fan of the albums "Wherever You Are" "TIME" and "Revelation" so this album is an excellent mix of the three. I also must point out that's it's wonderful that "JESUS" is back in "Christian rock music." So many bands in the Christian industry have simply become inspirational bands so it's nice that Third Day doesn't hesitate on mentioning Jesus in their music.

David Carr and Tai Anderson have the perfect sound on this record! The bass and the drums always stand out and the mix is just perfect. It honestly reminds me of the great rhythm section featured on Jars of Clay's "Much Afraid" album.

Dr. Mark Lee shines on this album! I honestly think he has more of those little guitar solos then on any other Third Day album.

Mac Powell...can the guy get any better? Honestly, this is by far the best work he has ever done! His voice is more southerner then ever and his writing is some of the best work he has ever done.

And the choir....WOW! This is something new for Third Day and it works! Now you would think that a choir and a southern rock sound wouldn't work but it honestly sounds great!

Children of God, Surrender and Trust in Jesus are by far the greatest Third Day songs ever recorded! Adding the children's choir on Children of God was a nice little treat and gave the song a wonderful ending. I also must point out that the last portion of "Surrender" reminded me of one of Metallica's songs with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (yes, I like all kinds of music).

As for the bad (and every album has it) a couple of the songs sound the same and a few of the songs end very abruptly. The idea of adding the Blind Boys of Alabama on Lift Up Your Face is just okay with me, I do love the song but the Blind Boys just don't match up with the sound.

All in all this albums just works, some of the meatiest stuff Third Day has ever put out (TIME is a close second). If you enjoy Audio Adrenaline, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, Styx, U2, Bon Jovi, or Lynyrd Skynyrd then you will love this album!

One finale note: Third Day is coming up on nearly 20 years of Christian Music Ministry, something that very few bands have accomplished (Petra, Newsboys, uuummm...). Here is my question, will Third Day end the Ministry as the headliner or will they keep on going until they are performing for little crowds as has-beens? The song "Gone" makes you wonder.

This is a great new release, of Third Day's unique brand of Southern Christian Rock. Third Day is from Atlanta, and I noticed they included "ATL.GA", on the front cover of this CD. I've seen this band perform live, in Bossier City, Louisiana, on their "Live Revelations" Tour, and they are fantastic. This CD is full of great songs, of praise, worship and encouragement. Featured songs as listed on the label, include, "Lift Up Your Face", "Children of God", and "Surrender". These are indeed great songs, and are certainly destined to become major hits on Contemporary Christian Radio Stations. Some may even cross over into the rock & pop charts, just as some of Third Day's prior songs have.

This album is featured as more of a contemporary, Christian Rock, album, with a "Southern" sound, than a "Praise & Worship" Album, such as the "Offerings" series. It's certainly a fantastic album, full of great songs, with great gospel messages. I really love it.

Overall, this is another great one, from Third Day. If you like Third Day, Contemporary Christian Music, Praise & Worship Music, and/or Southern Rock, then you should really enjoy this CD. Thanks and May God Bless!!!

P.S. I attended a Third Day Concert, last night,(March 18, 2011) in Monroe, Louisiana, on their "Make Your Move Tour". "Wow", what a treat!!!! It was awesome!!!! They really "Rocked" the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Coliseum. The place was packed, the crowd was really "into it", and Third Day, certainly delivered one "Super-Outstanding" Concert. They featured songs from this new album "Move", plus some of their classics, & some requests from the audience. One of their songs ("Born Again" from their "Revelation" Album), was selected to be in a major, movie, entitled "7 Days in Utopia", to be released later this year. We got to see a preview of this movie, at the concert. Also, the band promoted their "Southern Rock", style. I bought a cap that has "Atlanta, GA, Third Day, Est.1992, Original Rock & Roll Quality". Also, I bought a T-Shirt that has an Eagle logo, & Third Day "Move" logo, on the front, and it has a logo on the back, with the words: "Pure Southern Rock & Roll". So, they are proud of & promoting their "Southern Christian Rock", music style. If you get a chance to attend a concert on this 40 city tour, please by all means, attend, you'll love it, and be blessed. I LOVE THIS BAND!!!! MAY GOD BLESS THIRD DAY!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

Third Day is undisputedly one of the longest running christian bands in the industry, and has never failed to put forth a quality release, although as years went by their sound has undergone slight, but noticable changes. The self-titled debut, and Time both showed off the bands southern sound, while Come Together and Wherever You Are brought forth a more commercial sound. 2008's Revelation definitely pushed the envelope for a beefier southern sound.

When Move was released I had no high expectations. Revelation was my favorite album, and I thought it would be difficult to top, additionally Move would be the first album Brad Avery does not actually play guitar on. And then my wife bought me the CD, and my fears were found worthless. The album picks up with three tracks that define the rest of the albums sound. The opening track, Lift Up Your Face, is a great heavy minor-keyed track similar to revelations Forevermore. Lift Up Your Face is also filled in and enhanced by the background vocals of The Blind Boys of Alabama giving it a more traditional southern sound. The next song, Make Your Move, can be described as nothing else other than pure southern rock. The song has a great groove, and the voice of Mac Powell doesn't hurt any. Thirdly, Children of God just shows the bands more praise and worship side, heavy with passion and with music.

Though the first three songs define what you can expect the album, every song stands on its own. Where Third Day pushed the southern rock sound in the past, they completely broke through with Move and delivered everything I had hoped to hear from the band, and everything else I've already come to expect. Move is an exceptional album, and hopefully the start of a new niche for one of christian musics classic bands.

This is one of their best by far. Just when you think it can't get better it does. Worth the buy.

I pre-ordered this CD, and I am glad I waited for this CD. I have loved it since the day I got it. My favorite song on here is "I'll be your Miracle." I cannot measure the feeling I get when I listen to this CD. God has definitely anointed this group in their music. Many people have felt that Christian music has taken a drastic turn in their style, but the words are there, and the meaning is still there. You have to listen to it with the eyes and the ears of your SOUL. Lift Up Your Face like the song says, and allow God to reach to the depths of your soul and the music will speak to you. This groups once again did an AWESOME job.

This is my favorite Third Day CD.

Don't have time to write a lengthy review, but the music and lyrics are great.

I've been a Third Day fan since their third disc "Time" & never thought they would better it, but I'm proved wrong here. Everytime I think they're going to come out with one that's not quite up to par, they surprise & surpass my expectations. "Move" is no exception. On one listen, I absolutely think it's their best disc yet. In fact, I think it's the best disc of 2010 by ANY artist. New levels of depth are explored with the strings & soulful blues injected with rich backing vocals courtesy of The Blind Boys of Alabama on the opening track & each time you think you've heard what will be the best track, another one follows which seems to be as good or better. There will be no disappointment in purchasing this; a sure-fire winner from front to back! Kudos to these guys for making the best Christian music on the planet!! Da' Wolf

I can't add much to excellent reviews such as the one posted by Kevin R. Davis (though all six thus far seem on point). Third Day's most recent offering, "Move," is indeed one of their best. I agree that "Move" returns to Third Day's Southern rock roots. It also continues their history of rich, Gospel-centered lyrics. I've enjoyed and been encouraged by Third Day for years and would recommend numerous of their albums and songs. "Move" will probably claim several of my top Third Day song recommendations, though. Like Mr. Davis, "Trust in Jesus" is my favorite song of this new album, with "Surrender" and "Lift Up Your Face" as close top choices. I disagree with one minor point of one of the other reviews in that the song "Children of God" seems right at home on this album, both musically and in light of its strong, hopeful, spiritual message. If you want to learn more about "Move" and its message, you should visit Third Day's website (under "Music" > "Recent Project") and read the band's comments on the album, including its background. I hope that you'll agree and be moved by the same hopeful message of Third Day's "Move."

Great stuff. There were two songs I'd really love to do in church as special music numbers. Lyrics are deep and thought-provoking. They have kept their gritty, southern rock groove strong. It's good music and good for the soul. It encouraged my relationship with God!