If the third time really is the charm, the boys of Lifehouse just got lucky.

Finally surpassing the dreadful comparison to Matchbox Twenty and Vertical Horizon, Lifehouse has moved on to a more serene maturity on its self-titled third album.

Singer/songwriter Jason Wade’s genuine lyrics and soothing vocals and drummer Rick Woolstenhulme’s beats help create a soothing and spiritual mood.

“Walking Away” is a tranquil ballad with lyrics like “As an old man cries/Never thought/To ever think twice/Of all he had/Of all he lost/A selfish life I guess/Comes with a cost.”

Now with a sound that holds a close comparison to Howie Day and John Mayer, Lifehouse doesn’t entirely leave behind the semi-alternative rock sound which helped make them famous. Songs like “Hanging by a Moment” and “Sick Cycle Carousel” from their 2000 debut “No Name Face” kick-started their popularity.

Some of the key tracks to pay attention to on this album are: “You and Me,” “Days Go Bye” and “Undone.”

Keep this up, Lifehouse, because you’re getting close to something.