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    For our 11th annual Highlighting feature, we split the year into TWO pieces -- January to June and July to December. Each list contains 10 artists/releases for a total of 20 in total for 2017. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting Second-Half 2017! (For our January to June list, click here!)



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#8. Third Day
Revival

Release Date: August 4, 2017
Ever since the guys began talking about recording Revival in Alabama, and promising it's nothing like what's currently on Christian radio, I've been excited to hear the band return to form.
        - John DiBiase

According to the Facebook video Third Day posted promoting Revival, it sounds like they are going back to their roots musically, and this album may have a more folk/Americana sound to it. My hope is that they don’t completely forgo their radio-friendly rock sound, because they’re one of the few acts who execute it so well.
        - Nicole Vacca

With early indications of the musical direction of Revival harkening back to their early sound, I’m pumped to see if it can stack up to classics like their self titled debut and Time. A staple on Christian radio, this longtime listener is anticipating a return of the rock!
        - Josh Balogh

I usually do a hard pass on Third Day, but the rumors of this being rootsier in sound has my attention for the time being.
        - John Underdown

After two decades of making music together, it would all too easy to forsake quality and churn our whatever Christian radio wants to hear, but Third Day have only continued to grow and evolve. Revival is looking to return to the southern rock leanings of earlier material, so if we get something akin to Move on this record we may see Revival finding a place on some year-end lists.
        - Lucas Munachen

Third Day is at the point in their career where they can follow (mostly) any whim they have, and a true Gospel record, recorded at the legendary Muscle Shoals recording studio is an itch I’m glad they scratched. (Spoiler alert!) I’ve heard the whole album, and am happy to report that it sounds like one of the most authentic records the band has made in a long time. Mac and the gang power through a true Gospel Music album that sounds vintage and alive, with warm production and great songs, and would be great on vinyl. Fans may need to reference albums by Ben Harper and The Blind Boys Of Alabama to get a frame of reference for what the band is doing here. They even cover the great Paul Simon!
        - Alex Caldwell

It’s been long time for an industry stalwart like Third Day to make a comeback, and all signs point to Revival being exactly that. Experience counts for a lot, and as the most tenured band on this list, Third Day could have a banner release on their hands.
        - Roger Gelwicks

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    This Thursday, October 15
    SINGLES
    Anberlin TRENCHES (feat. Switchfoot) - Single [Equal Vision]

    This Friday, October 16
    ALBUMS
    Alexander Pappas and The Lofi Christian HINDSIGHT (independent)
    Josh Baldwin Worth Everything [Bethel]
    Grace Frances Clothed with Dignity (independent)
    Vince Gill 50 Years From Home: Marty And Me - EP [MCA Nashville]
    Jamie MacDonald Jamie MacDonald (The Deluxe Album) [Capitol CMG]
    Northview Worship Awaken to Wonder (Live From the Conservatory) [BEC]
    Jenna Raine Jeans, Boys & Jesus (Deluxe) [Warner]
    Ryan Trey FAITH OVER FAME (independent)
    Unteachers Under Bright Sadness [Rottweiler]

    SINGLES
    Bad Plans i_just_wanna_vibe - Single (independent)
    Riley Clemmons For The Boy - Single [Capitol CMG]
    Dex the nerd who loves Jesus Holy Barz (ft. TNV & Bill B.) - Single [Syntax]
    The Dryes Mud Room - Single (independent)
    EJ Swavv Nineveh? - Single [Syntax]
    Hyper Fenton Good Enough for Me - Single (independent)
    Hannah Kerr Welcome to Our World - Single [Curb]
    The Kingdom Heirs Until Faith - Single [Sonlite]
    Steven Malcolm OUTSIDE - Single [Curb]
    Lloyd Nicks Common Ground (feat. Harper Grace, Cochren & Co, Blanca) - Single [Curb]
    PEABOD Ooh! - Single (independent)
    Charly Perry In the Middle - Single [Gotee]
    Sleeping At Last Parallel Universe (Philia) - Single (independent)
    Slow Salvation Wait Around Another Day - Single [Velvet Blue]
    Vineyard Worship & Dreaming The Impossible I Follow Jesus (Disciple) - Single [Vineyard Worship UK]

    Next Friday, October 23
    ALBUMS
    Bleach Fox Den Sessions, Vol. 1 [Residence]
    Alex Henry Foster The Fragile Beauty (Of New Morning Hopes) [Hopeful Tragedy]
    Future of Forestry untitled (independent)
    Galactic Cowboys What Planet Are You From? (independent)
    Josiah Queen Damascus Road [Capitol CMG]
    The Sean Coleman Project Apropos of Nothing (independent)
    We The Kingdom Soon The Streets Of Gold [Capitol CMG]

    SINGLES
    Dave Barnes Christmastime - Single (independent)
    Biscuits x albion. dawn - Single (independent)
    Hillside Recording & Addy Prado Joyful Joyful - Single (independent)
    Keep Warm Like You (feat. Relient K) - Single [Real Fun]
    Mountains in the Sea My Burden Is Light - Single [Dream]
    Jordan Rowe If Jesus Lived In My Hometown - Single [Tape Room / Capitol CMG]
    Tommis & Company Your Name Is Jesus (Acoustic) - Single (independent)


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