Much more than just another collection of going-through-the-motions modern worship, Offerings II bares all the hallmarks of Third Day's best work.

The live songs are fun revisits to many of the group's best-loved songs, usually with some new twists. For example, "Your Love Oh Lord" is put inside of a medley of worship songs that even includes part of U2's "With or Without You" (the "you give yourself away..." part) right after the chorus from the hymn, "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"; you'll be surprised at how well the pairing works. Michael Tait guests on a Third Day-only version of "God of Wonders," and we're even treated to a never-been-recorded Third Day version of Rich Mullins' "Creed," a natural fit for their sound.

The six original tracks are all truly stellar, showing off just how good this group really is. Beginning with the rousing "Sing A Song," straight on through the lovely title ballad "Offering," the rock-a-billy "Anything," and the fantastically haunting "May Your Wonders Never Cease," Third Day proves that it's still a creative powerhouse in its prime.

- Robin Parrish