Wire (Third Day album)
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| Released | May 4, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2001–2004 | |||
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| Genre | Southern rock, Christian rock | |||
| Length | 51:21 | |||
| Label | Essential | |||
| Producer | Paul Ebersold | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| About.com |   [1] |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| CCM Magazine | B [3] |
| Christianity Today | [4] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [5] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [6] |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | [7][8] |
| USA Today | [9] |
Wire is the seventh album by Christian rock band Third Day. It breaks from the style of the band's previous albums to return to simple, rock and roll-driven melodies. To quote Allmusic's review of the album, "Third Day has stripped away the shine and gotten back to the grittiness of being a rock & roll band."[10] The album is largely carried by the energetic guitar riffs that pervade its songs, although the forceful lyrics also contribute significantly.
The album's songs deal with numerous themes. "Wire", the title track, is a song about the pressure to succeed in modern society. "I Believe", "I Got a Feeling", "Innocent", and other tracks deal with sin, faith, and renewal from a Christian perspective. "Billy Brown" is a song that explores the readiness of people to follow and even idolize entertainment figures.
In November 2004, a live version of Wire was released, called Live Wire featuring a DVD and CD of songs from their tour of their latest album.
The album won 2005 Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album.
Track listing
[edit]All music is composed by Third Day
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "'Til the Day I Die" | Mac Powell | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Come on Back to Me" | Powell | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Wire" | Mark Lee | 4:31 |
| 4. | "Rockstar" | Powell | 3:11 |
| 5. | "I Believe" | Powell | 3:01 |
| 6. | "It's a Shame" | Powell | 3:56 |
| 7. | "Blind" | Powell | 4:53 |
| 8. | "I Got a Feeling" | Powell | 3:36 |
| 9. | "You Are Mine" | Powell | 3:56 |
| 10. | "Innocent" | Lee | 4:23 |
| 11. | "Billy Brown" | Powell | 3:19 |
| 12. | "San Angelo" | Powell | 5:16 |
| 13. | "I Will Hold My Head High" | Lee | 4:02 |
| Total length: | 51:21 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Third Day
- Mac Powell – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Brad Avery – guitars
- Mark Lee – guitars
- Tai Anderson – bass
- David Carr – drums
Additional personnel
- Paul Ebersold – acoustic guitar, acoustic piano, church organ, Hammond B3 organ, Mellotron, programming
- Paul Buckmaster — string arrangements on "Wire" and "It's a Shame"
Production
- Terry Hemmings – executive producer
- Dave Novik – executive producer
- Dan Raines – executive producer
- Robert Beeson – A&R consultant
- Paul Ebersold – producer
- Don McCollister – engineer
- Skidd Mills – engineer
- Mac Attkisson – second engineer
- Scott Hardin – second engineer
- Billy Bowers – additional engineer
- Matt Goldman – pre-production engineer
- Brendan O'Brien – mixing at Southern Tracks (Atlanta, Georgia)
- Karl Egsieker – mix assistant
- Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine)
- Michelle Pearson – A&R production
- Scott Hughes – art direction
- Stephanie McBrayer – art direction, stylist
- Bert Sumner – cover and packaging
- Marina Chavez – photography
- Traci Scrignoli – stylist, hair
Awards
[edit]On 2005, the album won a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 36th GMA Dove Awards. The song "Come on Back to Me" was also nominated for Rock Recorded Song of the Year.[11]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
| US Billboard 200[13] | 12 |
References
[edit]- ^ Jones, Brian (May 4, 2004). "Christian CD Review: Third Day Wire - CD Review of Wire by Third Day". About.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ Losey, Steve (May 4, 2004). "Wire - Third Day". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ Jenison, Dave (May 1, 2004). "In Review: Third Day: Wire (Essential)" (PDF). CCM Magazine. Salem Publishing. p. 77. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ Breimeier, Russ (28 May 2004). "Third Day Wire (Essential Records) Review". Christianity Today. Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on May 28, 2004. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (June 9, 2004). "Review: Wire - Third Day". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ DiBiase, John (May 4, 2004). "Third Day, "Wire" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ Wray, Burton (May 30, 2004). "Review of The Phantom Tollbooth (Wray)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ Chromey, Rick (June 13, 2004). "Review of The Phantom Tollbooth (Chromey)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ Mansfield, Brian (May 10, 2004). "Party with Gretchen Wilson, Los Lobos". USA Today. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ Steven Douglas Losey. "Wire Review (Allmusic)".
- ^ 2005 Dove Awards - 36th Annual Dove Awards on About.com; Jones, Kim
- ^ "Third Day Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "Third Day Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.