CCM Reviews: Chris Daughtry adds his voice to the new CD by Third Day, Revelation

Success has also earned them respect and admiration from other artists, and Revelation, the band’s 11th studio album, features some intriguing collaborations. Pedal steel guitar phenomenon Robert Randolph adds his distinctive flair to the raucous Southern-fried anthem “Otherside.” Chris Daughtry, a longtime Third Day fan, adds his unique voice on “Slow Down,” and Flyleaf’s Lacey Mosely lends her beautiful vocal the poignant ballad “Born Again.”

CCM Magazine says about ... the new effort :

The production on Revelation showcases a seasoned band working with a new-yet-veteran producer in Howard Benson (Flyleaf, P.O.D.). And the results are perhaps the band’s best work to date. It’s an industry legend stretching its wings, a sure-handed group choosing to experiment just enough. In other words, it’s the perfect combination.

Background vocals from Chris Daughtry and Lacey Mosley of Flyleaf deliver equally compelling moments on “Slow Down” and “Born Again” respectively

That's not all the band has been able to accomplish. They recently were on the cover of Billboard :

A recent cover of Billboard is the latest prize for Third Day—a first-ever accomplishment for a Christian band. It’s a sign that the band won’t have to worry too much about rejection in the future. And for a band already as big as they are, that’s an exciting proposition.

they were able to get big time mixer Brendan O'Brien :

“What was funny with this record is that we got everything we could have wanted,” says Anderson. “We’ve learned that the limitations that people feel for Christian music are self-imposed. We can prevent our own progression. If we could just be bold enough to go for what we really want, we might actually get it. We’ve learned this over the years. We wanted Brendan O’Brien [Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Train] to mix our albums for years, and we were told that it couldn’t happen. So finally, I just picked up the phone, called him myself and he said, ‘Oh yeah, I love the band. I’d love to do it.’ Along the way, people were just assuming he wouldn’t do it."

On working with Third Day and Chris Daughtry, Producer Howard Benson [ well-known for his work with Hoobastank, Daughtry, P.O.D. and Flyleaf ] says :

Benson says he wanted to work with Third Day because of the quality of Powell’s voice. “[The person] who really turned me on to Mac was Chris Daughtry,” Benson says. “I think Chris has one of the best voices in rock’n’roll right now and he kept telling me how great Mac was. He was right.

I am looking forward to picking up this one when it releases on July 29, 2008.

- Scott
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