The Christian scene's ultimate southern-fried rockers take a turn for the grungier on "Conspiracy No. 5".  Third Day change up their sound, trading their southern-rock-based stylings for something that sounds like it could be out of Seattle.  Don't get me wrong, though; this isn't necessarily a bad thing.  These guys know how to rock out.  Tracks like "Peace" and "You Make Me Mad" got me slapping my steering wheel along with the beat.  As much of a departure as this one is, though, it's nice to hear these guys haven't lost their roots.  The gospel-flavored stomp "Have Mercy" will make you say "Now THAT'S the Third Day I know and love!"  They haven't forgotten how to get their praise on, either; "My Hope Is You" is evidence enough of that.  This album was and still is a smash, and though some Third Day fans might frown upon the change, I think that the more you listen, the more it'll grow on you.  Sometimes change can be a good thing. (Besides, it's not like it was permanent.)