The Better Life
This article is about the album by 3 Doors Down.
For the Keith Urban song, see
Better Life.
The Better Life |
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Studio album by 3 Doors Down |
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Released |
February 8, 2000 |
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Recorded |
1999 (all except "Kryptonite", "Loser", and "Duck and Run") 1997 ("Kryptonite", "Loser", and "Duck and Run") in New York City |
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Genre |
Alternative rock, post-grunge, alternative metal |
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Length |
40:44 |
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Label |
Republic |
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Producer |
Paul Ebersold |
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3 Doors Down chronology |
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Singles from The Better Life |
- "Kryptonite"
Released: January 17, 2000
- "Loser"
Released: July 29, 2000
- "Duck and Run"
Released: January 15, 2001
- "Be Like That"
Released: June 11, 2001
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The Better Life is the debut studio album by American rock band 3 Doors Down, released on February 8, 2000. It has become 6 times Platinum since release. This is the only album on which lead singer Brad Arnold played drums. "Kryptonite", "Loser", and "Be Like That" all reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts, peaking at No. 3, No. 55, and No. 24, respectively. The Better Life sold over 6 million copies worldwide.[4]
It is the band's best-selling album to date, with sales of over 5,653,000 copies in the United States, as of July 2014.[5]
Track listing
All lyrics written by Brad Arnold.
1. |
"Kryptonite" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell |
3:56 |
2. |
"Loser" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell |
4:21 |
3. |
"Duck and Run" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell, Henderson |
3:52 |
4. |
"Not Enough" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell, Henderson |
3:16 |
5. |
"Be Like That" | Arnold, Henderson |
4:25 |
6. |
"Life of My Own" | Arnold, Harrell |
3:59 |
7. |
"Better Life" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell, Henderson |
3:05 |
8. |
"Down Poison" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell |
4:25 |
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"By My Side" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell |
3:20 |
10. |
"Smack" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell |
2:31 |
11. |
"So I Need You" | Arnold, Roberts, Harrell, Henderson |
3:51 |
Total length: |
40:44 |
12. |
"Loser (Live)" |
5:28 |
13. |
"Life Of My Own (Live)" |
4:37 |
14. |
"Kryptonite (Live)" |
3:49 |
Total length: |
54:40 |
Deluxe edition bonus CD
A Deluxe Edition with second disc was released in 2007, and featured a live performance recorded at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Houston, Texas.
Track listing
1. |
"Kryptonite" |
3:56 |
2. |
"Loser" |
4:21 |
3. |
"Duck And Run" |
3:52 |
4. |
"Not Enough" |
3:16 |
5. |
"Be Like That" |
4:25 |
6. |
"Life Of My Own" |
3:59 |
7. |
"Better Life" |
3:05 |
8. |
"Down Poison" |
4:25 |
9. |
"By My Side" |
3:20 |
10. |
"Smack" |
2:31 |
11. |
"So I Need You" |
3:51 |
Singles
- "Kryptonite" - 2000
- Reached No. 3 on "U.S. Hot 100"
- Reached No. 1 on "U.S. Modern Rock" (11 weeks) and "U.S. Mainstream Rock" (9 weeks)
- "Loser" - July 29, 2000
- Reached No. 55 on "U.S. Hot 100"
- Reached No. 2 on "U.S. Modern Rock"
- Reached No. 1 on "U.S. Mainstream Rock" (21 weeks)
- "Duck And Run" - 2000
- Reached No. 11 on "U.S. Modern Rock"
- Reached No. 1 on "U.S. Mainstream Rock" (3 weeks)
- "Be Like That" - May 20, 2001
- Reached No. 24 on "U.S. Hot 100"
- Reached No. 22 on "U.S. Modern Rock"
- Reached No. 10 on "U.S. Mainstream Rock"
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year |
Chart |
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2000 |
Top Heatseekers |
1 |
Billboard 200 |
7 |
Canadian RPM Albums |
6 |
End of decade charts
Chart (2000–2009) |
Position |
U.S. Billboard 200 |
46 |
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Certifications
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Personnel
3 Doors Down
- Matt Roberts – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
- Chris Henderson – rhythm and lead guitars
- Todd Harrell - bass guitar
- Brad Arnold – drums, lead vocals
Additional musicians
- Kevin Paige - keyboards (2, 3, 5)
References
External links
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- Brad Arnold
- Chet Roberts
- Justin Biltonen
- Chris Henderson
- Greg Upchurch
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