Wire

1	'Til the Day I Die 3:25
2	Come on Back to Me 3:52
3	Wire 4:31
4	Rockstar 3:11
5	I Believe 3:01
6	It's a Shame 3:56
7	Blind 4:53
8	I Got a Feeling 3:36
9	You Are Mine 3:56
10	Innocent 4:23
11	Billy Brown 3:19
12	San Angelo 5:16
13	I Will Hold My Head High 4:02

Barnes & Noble

Grammy-winning rockers Third Day could easily have slept through the making of their seventh studio album, having already established rock 'n' roll credibility on Come Together and their spiritual convictions on two Offerings releases. What makes Wire such an outstanding album, in fact, is that the band chose not to toss this recording off, instead pushing their creative energies to new heights. Wire is characterized by crisp musicianship, compelling melodies, and heartfelt lyrics about life "on the wire," the balancing act between human ego and spiritual aspirations. "Til the Day I Die" gets this collection off to a fiery start, with hammering guitars and Mac Powell's emphatic vocals making a riveting affirmation of faith. That heady pace continues for much of this release, in fact, until a handful of ballads slow things down. "You Are Mine," "San Angelo," "I Will Hold My Head High," and "Innocent" start softly and move to their inevitable powerful crescendos -- a fine tactic, though Third Day should recognize that they are as compelling when they whisper as when they shout. That said, Wire remains a superb effort. Lisa Zhito

All Music Guide

It's evident from the first riff of "Til the Day I Die" that Third Day has stripped away the shine and gotten back to the grittiness of being a rock & roll band. On its fifth studio disc, titled Wire, the band's sound pushes the rock envelope more than any of its predecessors. With guitars out front, cuts like "Come Back to Me'" and "Rockstar" find Third Day forging ahead with unabashed enthusiasm. This is the type of rock energy displayed on prior discs, but in limited doses. Leaning on southern heritage, the cut "I Believe" is reminiscent of the Atlanta Rhythm Section's "Homesick" and "Billy Brown" could have been lifted from any Molly Hatchet record. While the rockers are a pleasure, Third Day's knack for writing emotionally potent ballads is evidenced, as well. "It's a Shame" is a tune that finds the electrics lying back in the pocket while a string arrangement enlightens the song's feel. "You Are Mine" is the type of cut that the band has taken to number one several times throughout its career. The song offers lyrical worship while the acoustic guitars and country rhythm patterns excel. Sprinkled throughout Wire is some of the best work the band has produced over its career. The disc is a rock tour de force that may take the band to new places. ~ Steven Douglas Losey, All Music Guide