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Move is the tenth studio album by Christian rock band Third Day. Released on October 19, 2010, the album was the band's first after guitarist Brad Avery left Third Day. The band wanted the album to be a departure from the modern rock stylings of Revelation (2008), intending to show more of their southern rock roots. Third Day chose to work with producer Paul Moak on the album and recorded it at their own studio, feeling it offered them more creative freedom. Primarily a southern rock album, Move also has significant influence from gospel music.

Move received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised the album's southern rock sound. It was nominated for multiple awards at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards, winning in the Recorded Music Packaging of the Year category. It sold 37,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number nine on the Billboard 200, number one on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, and number three on the Billboard Rock Albums chart. In the United States, it ranked as the twenty-third best-selling Christian Album of 2010 and the fifth best-selling Christian Album of 2011. The album's four singles met with varying success at Christian radio, all of them appearing on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. Move has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying shipments of over 500,000 copies.

Background and recording

Move was Third Day's first record without guitarist Brad Avery, who left the band after the recording of their previous album (Revelation). After he left the group, the band felt they were at a musical crossroads; although they considered replacing Avery, they ultimately decided not to. After playing a few concerts without Avery, Third Day felt they needed to step it up musically. The band's induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame also served as inspiration for the record. Although the band felt that they had previously reined in sounds that were too southern rock in sound, they decided to show more of their southern roots in the record. Bassist Tai Anderson said that although Third Day felt Revelation was a "career record" for them, they felt they "just couldn't just make 'Revelation Part II.' It needed to feel different". The band chose to record the album in their own studio, which they felt offered more creative freedom than their previous recording process in Los Angeles. The also opted to work with producer Paul Moak, whom the band ultimately developed a good chemistry with. All the songs on Move were either written or co-written by Mac Powell.

Move was produced by Paul Moak, who also handled programming and some engineering. The album was recorded at The Quarry in Kennesaw, Georgia and The Smokestack in Nashville, Tennessee. It was mastered by Chris Athens and mixed by F. Reid Shippen and Erik "Keller" Jahner. Along with Paul Moak, Andy Hunt and Justin March also handled engineering on the album.

Composition

A southern rock album, Move is also influenced by gospel music. As opposed to the modern rock bent and introspective lyrics of Revelation, lead vocalist Mac Powell felt the end result of Move was a "down-home, American grassroots record with a lot more gospel elements than ever had before". Although some songs are set from the perspective of someone outside the Christian church, Powell felt the record's lyrics were a call to put faith into action. "Lift Up Your Face", a southern rock song, displays influences from gospel and blues music. Gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama provide backing vocals in the song, while the lyrics offer a message of encouragement. "Make Your Move", which depicts evangelism from the perspective of a non-believer, has a grunge-influenced half time chorus. "Children of God" incorporates a children's choir into what is an otherwise rock arrangement. "Surrender" is led by a dobro and has an acoustic rock sound, eventually building up to a climax of guitars and strings. "Follow Me There" has heavy gospel influence combined with a "rootsy rock" sound. "Gone", which features vocals from Bear Rinehart of Needtobreathe, has an acoustic rock sound. "What Have You Got to Lose", a ballad, offers the plea: "Sin and shame, guilt and pain, pride and your conceit / Here and now lay them down at the Savior's feet". "I'll Be Your Miracle" has a country rock sound and features instrumentation from banjo and pedal steel guitar. "Sound of Your Voice", a worship song, features vocals from guest vocalist Kerrie Roberts. "Don't Give Up Hope" has "Allman Brothers-style interplay" between the slide guitar and piano instruments.

Singles

Four singles were released from Move. Lead single "Lift Up Your Face" was released to Christian AC and Christian CHR radio on July 11, 2010. It peaked at number twelve on the Billboard Christian Songs chart and at number two on the Billboard Christian CHR chart. The album's second single, "Children of God" was released to Christian AC radio on January 4, 2011 and peaked at number four on the Christian Songs chart. "Make Your Move" was released to Christian CHR radio on January 30, 2011. It peaked at number twelve on the Christian CHR chart and number forty-three on the Christian Songs chart. The final single from Move, "Trust in Jesus", was released to Christian AC and Christian CHR radio on June 11, 2011. It peaked at number ten on the Christian Songs chart.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
cbnmusic.com
CCM Magazine
The Christian Manifesto
Christianity Today
Cross Rhythms
Crosswalk.com	(mixed)
Gospel Music Channel	(positive)
Jesus Freak Hideout
USA Today

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