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| artist = [[Third Day]]
| artist = [[Third Day]]
| cover = Lead Us Back Songs of Worship by Third Day.jpg
| cover = Lead Us Back Songs of Worship by Third Day.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2015|3|3}}
| released = {{Start date|2015|3|3}}
| recorded =
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
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| genre = [[Contemporary Christian music]],<ref name="JFH"/> [[Christian rock]],<ref name="CR"/><ref name=CCM/>
| genre = [[Contemporary Christian music]],<ref name="JFH"/> [[Christian rock]]<ref name="CR"/><ref name=CCM/>
| length = {{Duration|m=38|s=43}}
| length = 38:43
| label = [[Essential Records (Christian)|Essential]]
| label = [[Essential Records (Christian)|Essential]]
| producer =
| producer =
* [[JT Daly]]
* Jonny MacIntosh
* Third Day
| prev_title = [[Miracle (Third Day album)|Miracle]]
| prev_title = [[Miracle (Third Day album)|Miracle]]
| prev_year = 2012
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| next_year = 2017
| next_year = 2017
}}
}}

'''''Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship''''' is the twelfth studio album from [[Third Day]]. [[Essential Records (Christian)|Essential Records]] released the project on March 3, 2015. The album was released in two versions: a single-CD version with a white cover, and a deluxe edition, two-CD set with a black cover.
'''''Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship''''' is the twelfth studio album by [[Third Day]]. [[Essential Records (Christian)|Essential Records]] released the project on March 3, 2015. The album was released in two versions: a single-CD version with a white cover, and a deluxe edition, two-CD set with a black cover.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = 365 Days of Inspiring Media
| rev1 = 365 Days of Inspiring Media
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="365DoIM">{{cite web |first=Jonathan |last=Andre |title=Third Day – Lead Us Back |url=http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/third-day-lead-us-back/ |publisher=365 Days of Inspiring Media |accessdate=May 5, 2015 |date=March 8, 2012}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="365DoIM">{{cite web |first=Jonathan |last=Andre |title=Third Day – Lead Us Back |url=http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/third-day-lead-us-back/ |publisher=365 Days of Inspiring Media |accessdate=May 5, 2015 |date=March 8, 2012}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev2 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="CCM">{{cite web |first=Grace S. |last=Aspinwall |title=Third Day: Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/mediavault/digital/ccmmagazine/2015/mar15/ |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=March 14, 2015}}</ref>
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="CCM">{{cite journal |first=Grace S. |last=Aspinwall |title=Third Day: Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/mediavault/digital/ccmmagazine/2015/mar15/ |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=March 14, 2015}}</ref>
| rev3 = Christian Music Review
| rev3 = Christian Music Review
| rev3Score = 3.9/5<ref name="CMR">{{cite web |first=Daniel |last=Edgeman |title=Third Day 'Lead Us Back' |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/third-day-lead-us-back/ |publisher=Christian Music Review |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |date=March 2, 2015}}</ref>
| rev3Score = 3.9/5<ref name="CMR">{{cite web |first=Daniel |last=Edgeman |title=Third Day 'Lead Us Back' |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/third-day-lead-us-back/ |publisher=Christian Music Review |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |date=March 2, 2015}}</ref>
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| rev6 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev6 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev6Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="JFH MAIN">{{cite web |first=Alex |last=Caldwell |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 2, 2015}}</ref><br />{{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="JFH SECOND">{{cite web |first=Bert |last=Gangl |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review: Second Staff Opinion |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 4, 2015}}</ref><br/>{{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="JFH THIRD">{{cite web |first=Scott |last=Fryberger |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review: JFH Staff's ''Additional'' 2 Cents |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 6, 2015}}</ref><br/>{{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="JFH FOURTH">{{cite web |first=Mark |last=Rice |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review: JFH Staff's ''Additional'' 2 Cents |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 6, 2015}}</ref>
| rev6Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="JFH MAIN">{{cite web |first=Alex |last=Caldwell |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 2, 2015}}</ref><br />{{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="JFH SECOND">{{cite web |first=Bert |last=Gangl |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review: Second Staff Opinion |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 4, 2015}}</ref><br/>{{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="JFH THIRD">{{cite web |first=Scott |last=Fryberger |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review: JFH Staff's ''Additional'' 2 Cents |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 6, 2015}}</ref><br/>{{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="JFH FOURTH">{{cite web |first=Mark |last=Rice |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review: JFH Staff's ''Additional'' 2 Cents |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 6, 2015}}</ref>
| rev7 = ''[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]]''
| rev7 = ''Worship Leader''
| rev7Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="WLM">{{cite web |first=Jeremy |last=Armstrong |title=Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship |url=http://worshipleader.com/albums/lead-us-back-songs-of-worship/ |journal=[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]] |accessdate=February 12, 2015}}</ref>
| rev7Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="WLM">{{cite journal |first=Jeremy |last=Armstrong |title=Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship |url=http://worshipleader.com/albums/lead-us-back-songs-of-worship/ |journal=Worship Leader |accessdate=February 12, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
Grace S. Aspinwall, designating the album four stars out of five from ''[[CCM Magazine]]'', declares, "''Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship'' brings them full-circle, with a masterful collection of new worship favorites."<ref name="CCM"/> Signaling in a seven out of ten review by [[Cross Rhythms]], Sam Hailes recognizes, "'Lead Us Back' is a solid effort, and within the worship genre it stands out for the right reasons."<ref name="CR"/> Alex Caldwell, indicating in a four and a half star review out of five from Jesus Freak Hideout, realizes, "''Lead Us Back'' proves to be a great worship piece and a mid-career highpoint in a veteran band's catalog."<ref name="JFH MAIN"/> Specifying in a four star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Bert Gangl responds, "such an absolutely unique and beautiful work."<ref name="JFH SECOND"/> Jeremy Armstrong, mentioning in a four star review by ''[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]]'', reports, "Even his country releases bleed with his guttural, gravelly voice. But the straightforward guitar rock of this worship release is also surrounded with some piano drive, beautiful orchestrations, and ambient pop that help lift the songs to anthemic intensity."<ref name="WLM"/> Awarding the album four and a half stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre writes, "such a powerful and prolific album".<ref name="365DoIM"/> Daniel Edgeman, rating the album a 3.9 out of five at Christian Music Review, says, "Overall I am satisfied with Lead Us Back, I was just hoping for a little more – a more pepped up sound... The production and message are strong on this record, so I would give it a solid 3.9."<ref name="CMR"/> Writing a review for Christian Review Magazine, Christian St. John rating the album four stars states, "''Lead Us Back'' is a toned down album, so don't expect the same musical gusto you get on a Third Day album."<ref name="CRM"/> DeWayne Hamby, reviewing the album for ''[[Charisma (magazine)|Charisma]]'', writes, "the new album showcases original worship songs ready for personal and corporate praise accompanied by choirs and guest vocalists."<ref name="CHARISMA">{{cite magazine |first=DeWayne |last=Hamby |title=Music: ''Lead Us Back'' - Third Day (Reunion Records) |url=http://strang.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vcm15/i3/p64|magazine=[[Charisma (magazine)|Charisma]] |publisher=Stephen Strang, Joy Strang and Dr. Steve Greene |editor1-first=Troy |editor1-last=Anderson |location=[[Lake Mary, Florida]] |issn=0895-156X |date=March 1, 2015 |volume=40 |issue=8 |page=62 |access-date=March 16, 2016}}</ref>
Grace S. Aspinwall, designating the album four stars out of five from ''[[CCM Magazine]]'', declares, "''Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship'' brings them full-circle, with a masterful collection of new worship favorites."<ref name="CCM"/> Signaling in a seven out of ten review by [[Cross Rhythms]], Sam Hailes recognizes, "'Lead Us Back' is a solid effort, and within the worship genre it stands out for the right reasons."<ref name="CR"/> Alex Caldwell, indicating in a four and a half star review out of five from Jesus Freak Hideout, realizes, "''Lead Us Back'' proves to be a great worship piece and a mid-career highpoint in a veteran band's catalog."<ref name="JFH MAIN"/> Specifying in a four star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Bert Gangl responds, "such an absolutely unique and beautiful work."<ref name="JFH SECOND"/> Jeremy Armstrong, mentioning in a four star review by ''Worship Leader'', reports, "Even his country releases bleed with his guttural, gravelly voice. But the straightforward guitar rock of this worship release is also surrounded with some piano drive, beautiful orchestrations, and ambient pop that help lift the songs to anthemic intensity."<ref name="WLM"/> Awarding the album four and a half stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre writes, "such a powerful and prolific album".<ref name="365DoIM"/> Daniel Edgeman, rating the album a 3.9 out of five at Christian Music Review, says, "Overall I am satisfied with Lead Us Back, I was just hoping for a little more – a more pepped up sound... The production and message are strong on this record, so I would give it a solid 3.9."<ref name="CMR"/> Writing a review for Christian Review Magazine, Christian St. John rating the album four stars states, "''Lead Us Back'' is a toned down album, so don't expect the same musical gusto you get on a Third Day album."<ref name="CRM"/> DeWayne Hamby, reviewing the album for ''[[Charisma (magazine)|Charisma]]'', writes, "the new album showcases original worship songs ready for personal and corporate praise accompanied by choirs and guest vocalists."<ref name="CHARISMA">{{cite magazine |first=DeWayne |last=Hamby |title=Music: ''Lead Us Back'' - Third Day (Reunion Records) |url=http://strang.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vcm15/i3/p64|magazine=[[Charisma (magazine)|Charisma]] |publisher=Stephen Strang, Joy Strang and Dr. Steve Greene |editor1-first=Troy |editor1-last=Anderson |location=[[Lake Mary, Florida]] |issn=0895-156X |date=March 1, 2015 |volume=40 |issue=8 |page=62 |access-date=March 16, 2016}}</ref>


===Accolades===
===Accolades===
This album was No. 9, on the ''[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]]'''s Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.<ref>{{cite web |author=Staff |title=2015 Top Albums |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=58 |journal=[[Worship Leader (magazine)|Worship Leader]] |accessdate=October 29, 2015 |issue=November/December 2015 |pp=58–9 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207063003/http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=58 |archive-date=February 7, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
This album was No. 9, on the ''Worship Leader'''s Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Staff |title=2015 Top Albums |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=58 |journal=Worship Leader |accessdate=October 29, 2015 |issue=November/December 2015 |pages=58–9 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207063003/http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2015nov/html5/index.html?page=58 |archive-date=February 7, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Standard release<ref name="JFH">{{cite web |author=Jesus Freak Hideout |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review |url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=February 8, 2015}}</ref><ref name="AMAZON">{{cite web |author=Amazon.com |author-link=Amazon.com |title=Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship (Deluxe Edition) |url=https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Us-Back-Worship-Deluxe/dp/B00S8Y8IFO/ref=tmm_msc_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1425449307 |publisher=[[Amazon.com]] |accessdate=March 4, 2015}}</ref>
| headline = Standard release<ref name="JFH">{{cite web |author=Jesus Freak Hideout |title=Third Day, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship" Review |url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LeadUsBack.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=February 8, 2015}}</ref><ref name="AMAZON">{{cite web |author=Amazon.com |author-link=Amazon.com |title=Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship (Deluxe Edition) |website=Amazon |url=https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Us-Back-Worship-Deluxe/dp/B00S8Y8IFO/ref=tmm_msc_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1425449307 |accessdate=March 4, 2015}}</ref>
| total_length = 38:43
| total_length = 38:43
| all_writing = Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee, [[Mac Powell]] except where noted
| all_writing = Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee, [[Mac Powell]] except where noted
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| title1 = Spirit
| title1 = Spirit
| note1 =
| note1 =
| writer1 = Anderson, Carr, J.T. Daly, Lee, Powell
| writer1 = Anderson, Carr, [[JT Daly]], Lee, Powell
| extra1 =
| extra1 =
| length1 = 3:15
| length1 = 3:15
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| title3 = Your Words
| title3 = Your Words
| note3 = featuring [[Harvest (band)|Harvest]]
| note3 = featuring Harvest
| writer3 =
| writer3 =
| extra3 =
| extra3 =
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| title6 = In Jesus' Name
| title6 = In Jesus' Name
| note6 = featuring, [[Natalie Grant]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Michael Tait]]
| note6 = featuring [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Natalie Grant]], [[Michael Tait]]
| writer6 =
| writer6 =
| extra6 =
| extra6 =
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{{Track listing
{{Track listing
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| headline = Deluxe edition
| headline = Deluxe edition
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==Personnel==
'''Third Day'''
* [[Mac Powell]] – lead vocals
* [[Mark David Lee|Mark Lee]] – guitars
* Tai Anderson – bass
* David Carr – drums

'''Additional musicians'''
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
* Scotty Wilbanks – keyboards (1–12), acoustic piano (1–12, 15–22), organ (1–12, 15–22), programming (15–22), backing vocals (15–22), arrangements (15–22)
* [[JT Daly]] – keyboards (1–12), programming (1–12), percussion (1–12), backing vocals (1–12)
* Jonny MacIntosh – keyboards (1–12, acoustic piano (1–12), programming (1–12, guitars (1–12), [[mandolin]] (1–12), backing vocals (1–12)
* Brian Bunn – guitars (15–21)
* Jason Hoard – guitars (22)
* [[Christian Howes (musician)|Christian Howes]] – strings (5)
* Alexander Tseitlin – strings (9)
* [[Eamon McLoughlin]] – strings (12)
* [[All Sons & Daughters]] – backing vocals (2, 12)
* Harvest Parker – guest vocals (3)
* [[David Crowder]] – backing vocals (6)
* [[Natalie Grant]] – guest vocals (6)
* [[Michael W. Smith]] – guest vocals (6)
* [[Michael Tait]] – guest vocals (6)
* Sarah Macintosh – backing vocals (9), gang vocals (1–12)
* [[Michael Gungor]] – backing vocals (10, 11)
* Derek Henbest – backing vocals (10)
* Karen Henbest – backing vocals (10)
* [[Karyn Williams]] – guest vocals (17)
* Daniel Bashta – gang vocals (1–12)
* Ricky Thade Cole – gang vocals (1–12)
* Melissa Drummond – gang vocals (1–12)
* Harvest Parker – gang vocals (1–12)
* James Shealy – gang vocals (1–12)
* Julia West – gang vocals (1–12)
{{div col end}}

'''Production'''
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* Terry Hemmings – executive producer
* Blaine Barcus – A&R
* JT Daly – producer (1–13)
* Jonny MacIntosh – producer (1–13), mixing (7, 12, 13)
* Third Day – producers (14–22)
* Scotty Wilbanks – additional production (15–22), additional tracking (15–22)
* TJ Elias – engineer (1–12)
* Darrell Thorp – engineer (1–12)
* Brent Maloney – gang vocal engineer (1–12)
* Andy Selby – digital editing (1–12)
* Keith Everett Smith – digital editing (13–22)
* [[Chris Lord-Alge]] – mixing (1–6, 8–11, 14)
* Sean Moffitt – mixing (15–22)
* Warren David – mix assistant (15–22)
* [[Tom Coyne (music engineer)|Tom Coyne]] – mastering (1–12) at Sterling Sound (New York City, New York)
* Bob Boyd – mastering (13–22) at Ambient Digital (Houston, Texas)
* Kyle Horvath – production assistant (15–22)
* Michelle Box – A&R production
* Beth Lee – art direction, design
* Tim Parker – art direction, design
* Eric Brown – photography
* Traci Scrignoli – wardrobe
{{div col end}}


==Charts==
==Charts==
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{{col-2}}


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|US Christian Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/christian-albums|title=Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2015|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=August 17, 2020}}</ref>
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|US Top Rock Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-rock-albums|title=Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2015|work=Billboard|accessdate=August 17, 2020}}</ref>
|US Top Rock Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-rock-albums|title=Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2015|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=August 17, 2020}}</ref>
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|US Christian Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2016/christian-albums|title=Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2016|work=Billboard|accessdate=August 17, 2020}}</ref>
|US Christian Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2016/christian-albums|title=Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2016|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=August 17, 2020}}</ref>
|align="center"|15
|align="center"|15
|-
|US Top Rock Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2016/top-rock-albums|title=Top Rock Albums – Year-End 2016|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=May 28, 2021}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.allmusic.com/album/lead-us-back-songs-of-worship-mw0002811984 AllMusic]
* [https://www.allmusic.com/album/lead-us-back-songs-of-worship-mw0002811984 AllMusic]


{{Third Day}}
{{Third Day}}

Latest revision as of 03:31, 1 December 2024

Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship
Studio album by
Third Day
ReleasedMarch 3, 2015 (2015-03-03)
GenreContemporary Christian music,[1] Christian rock[2][3]
Length38:43
LabelEssential
Producer
Third Day chronology
Miracle
(2012) 		Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship
(2015) 		Revival
(2017)

Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship is the twelfth studio album by Third Day. Essential Records released the project on March 3, 2015. The album was released in two versions: a single-CD version with a white cover, and a deluxe edition, two-CD set with a black cover.

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[4]
CCM Magazine[3]
Christian Music Review3.9/5[5]
Christian Review Magazine[6]
Cross Rhythms[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
Worship Leader[11]

Grace S. Aspinwall, designating the album four stars out of five from CCM Magazine, declares, "Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship brings them full-circle, with a masterful collection of new worship favorites."[3] Signaling in a seven out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, Sam Hailes recognizes, "'Lead Us Back' is a solid effort, and within the worship genre it stands out for the right reasons."[2] Alex Caldwell, indicating in a four and a half star review out of five from Jesus Freak Hideout, realizes, "Lead Us Back proves to be a great worship piece and a mid-career highpoint in a veteran band's catalog."[7] Specifying in a four star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Bert Gangl responds, "such an absolutely unique and beautiful work."[8] Jeremy Armstrong, mentioning in a four star review by Worship Leader, reports, "Even his country releases bleed with his guttural, gravelly voice. But the straightforward guitar rock of this worship release is also surrounded with some piano drive, beautiful orchestrations, and ambient pop that help lift the songs to anthemic intensity."[11] Awarding the album four and a half stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre writes, "such a powerful and prolific album".[4] Daniel Edgeman, rating the album a 3.9 out of five at Christian Music Review, says, "Overall I am satisfied with Lead Us Back, I was just hoping for a little more – a more pepped up sound... The production and message are strong on this record, so I would give it a solid 3.9."[5] Writing a review for Christian Review Magazine, Christian St. John rating the album four stars states, "Lead Us Back is a toned down album, so don't expect the same musical gusto you get on a Third Day album."[6] DeWayne Hamby, reviewing the album for Charisma, writes, "the new album showcases original worship songs ready for personal and corporate praise accompanied by choirs and guest vocalists."[12]

Accolades

[edit]

This album was No. 9, on the Worship Leader's Top 20 Albums of 2015 list.[13]

Track listing

[edit]

All tracks are written by Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee, Mac Powell except where noted

Standard release[1][14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Spirit"Anderson, Carr, JT Daly, Lee, Powell3:15
2."Soul on Fire" (featuring All Sons & Daughters)Anderson, Brenton Brown, Carr, Lee, Matt Maher, Powell3:18
3."Your Words" (featuring Harvest) 3:59
4."Our Deliverer"Anderson, Carr, Daly, Lee, Powell3:08
5."He Is Alive" 3:32
6."In Jesus' Name" (featuring Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Michael Tait) 4:25
7."Lead Us Back" 1:21
8."Maker" 3:24
9."Victorious" 3:40
10."I Know You Can" 3:05
11."Father of Lights" 3:23
12."The One I Love" 2:21
Total length:38:43
Deluxe edition
No.TitleLength
13."Praise the Invisible"3:44
14."Arise"4:52
15."Your Love Is Like a River" (Live)4:12
16."Mountain of God" (Live)4:06
17."Born Again (Live)" (featuring Karyn Williams)3:41
18."Soul on Fire" (Live)3:22
19."Children of God" (Live)4:12
20."Offering" (Live)4:16
21."Trust In Jesus" (Live)3:57
22."Follow Me There" (Live)2:51
Total length:77:56

Personnel

[edit]

Third Day

  • Mac Powell – lead vocals
  • Mark Lee – guitars
  • Tai Anderson – bass
  • David Carr – drums

Additional musicians

  • Scotty Wilbanks – keyboards (1–12), acoustic piano (1–12, 15–22), organ (1–12, 15–22), programming (15–22), backing vocals (15–22), arrangements (15–22)
  • JT Daly – keyboards (1–12), programming (1–12), percussion (1–12), backing vocals (1–12)
  • Jonny MacIntosh – keyboards (1–12, acoustic piano (1–12), programming (1–12, guitars (1–12), mandolin (1–12), backing vocals (1–12)
  • Brian Bunn – guitars (15–21)
  • Jason Hoard – guitars (22)
  • Christian Howes – strings (5)
  • Alexander Tseitlin – strings (9)
  • Eamon McLoughlin – strings (12)
  • All Sons & Daughters – backing vocals (2, 12)
  • Harvest Parker – guest vocals (3)
  • David Crowder – backing vocals (6)
  • Natalie Grant – guest vocals (6)
  • Michael W. Smith – guest vocals (6)
  • Michael Tait – guest vocals (6)
  • Sarah Macintosh – backing vocals (9), gang vocals (1–12)
  • Michael Gungor – backing vocals (10, 11)
  • Derek Henbest – backing vocals (10)
  • Karen Henbest – backing vocals (10)
  • Karyn Williams – guest vocals (17)
  • Daniel Bashta – gang vocals (1–12)
  • Ricky Thade Cole – gang vocals (1–12)
  • Melissa Drummond – gang vocals (1–12)
  • Harvest Parker – gang vocals (1–12)
  • James Shealy – gang vocals (1–12)
  • Julia West – gang vocals (1–12)

Production

  • Terry Hemmings – executive producer
  • Blaine Barcus – A&R
  • JT Daly – producer (1–13)
  • Jonny MacIntosh – producer (1–13), mixing (7, 12, 13)
  • Third Day – producers (14–22)
  • Scotty Wilbanks – additional production (15–22), additional tracking (15–22)
  • TJ Elias – engineer (1–12)
  • Darrell Thorp – engineer (1–12)
  • Brent Maloney – gang vocal engineer (1–12)
  • Andy Selby – digital editing (1–12)
  • Keith Everett Smith – digital editing (13–22)
  • Chris Lord-Alge – mixing (1–6, 8–11, 14)
  • Sean Moffitt – mixing (15–22)
  • Warren David – mix assistant (15–22)
  • Tom Coyne – mastering (1–12) at Sterling Sound (New York City, New York)
  • Bob Boyd – mastering (13–22) at Ambient Digital (Houston, Texas)
  • Kyle Horvath – production assistant (15–22)
  • Michelle Box – A&R production
  • Beth Lee – art direction, design
  • Tim Parker – art direction, design
  • Eric Brown – photography
  • Traci Scrignoli – wardrobe

Charts

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References

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