With likable, good ol' boy Georgia rock that crosses stylistic boundaries, and a lead singer with a rich, deep voice, it's inevitable that Third Day gets compared to Dave Matthews Band and Hootie and the Blowfish, among others. To be fair, Third Day is a hard working band with a great live presence, and their songs reflect a deep and passionate faith. Their label debut, originally released independently, has been remixed and remastered, and includes two new tracks.
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