Three years ago, Third Day released one of their most popular recordings to date, the more contemporary-styled soundtrack for hope, Wherever You Are. Now a Christmas album, two Chronology installments, and one less guitarist later, the rock quartet is ready to release what is possibly their best record yet.
Those disenchanted with the CCM-friendliness of the last record, Revelation brings back a bit of the edge of Wire along with the more southern leanings of Time, topped off with honest and real lyrics for what might be the best artistic combination from Third Day yet. Powell's voice has also never sounded better as the opening rock anthem, "This is Who I Am," helps establish the band's confidence and security in who they've become. Even when the guys slow it down for some folk-flavored ballads like "Born Again" (which beautifully features Lacey from Flyleaf) or "Let Me Love You," the band maintains a nicely organic sound that doesn't feel over polished.
