Third Degree is the third studio album by the American supergroup Flying Colors, released on October 4, 2019, via Mascot Label Group.

[4] The album's first sessions took place as early as December 2016, at guitarist Steve Morse's studio in Florida, United States, when seven songs were written.

He commented: "I always tend toward a kind of triumphant feel when I do instrumental sections... possibly because I listened to a lot of classical music over the years."

"[9] The bonus track, Waiting for the Sun, also received praise as Heaven's Metal called the song, "another perfect example of the concerted band effort so prominent on this release.

This smooth textured, light-rock anthem, with plenty of guitar flare and lyrical color, is easily worthy of the main release.