The Better Life

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Tracklist

1▼Digital Media
#TitleRatingLength
1Kryptonite
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1999), Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999), Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999) and Universal Republic Records (2006–2012) (in 2012)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
part of:
The Village Voice – The 50 Worst Songs of the ’00s (number: 42) and BILLIONS CLUB
recording of:
Kryptonite
lyricist:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Todd Harrell and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs, Universal/MCA Music Publishing GmbH and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
43:54
2Loser
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
additional keyboard:
Kevin Paige
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Loser
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Harrell and Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.654:25
3Duck and Run
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
additional keyboard:
Kevin Paige
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Duck and Run
lyricist:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Todd Harrell, Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.53:51
4Not Enough
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Not Enough
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Harrell, Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.53:14
5Be Like That
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
additional keyboard:
Kevin Paige
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Be Like That
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down) and Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.94:26
6Life of My Own
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Life of My Own
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Harrell and Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.53:58
7The Better Life
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Better Life
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Harrell, Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.13:08
8Down Poison
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Down Poison
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Harrell and Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.64:22
9By My Side
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
By My Side
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Harrell and Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.453:16
10Smack
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Smack
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Harrell and Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
2.82:30
11So I Need You
recording engineer:
Matt Martone (recording engineer) and Paul Ebersold
producer:
Paul Ebersold
assistant mixer:
Mike Butler (engineer)
mixer:
Toby Wright (producer & engineer)
editor:
Andrew Garver
bass guitar:
Todd Harrell
drums (drum set) and lead vocals:
Brad Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
guitar:
Chris Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Matt Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999) and Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
So I Need You
lyricist:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down)
composer:
Arnold (vocalist for 3 Doors Down), Harrell, Henderson (member of 3 Doors Down) and Roberts (guitarist for 3 Doors Down)
publisher:
Escatawpa Songs
3.23:50

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copyrighted (©) by:Universal Records Inc. (not for release label use! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 2000)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Universal Motown Records (not for release label use; use “Universal Motown” instead) (in 1999)
purchase for download:https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/id13113152 [info] (ended)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id101627 [info] (ended)
https://www.7digital.com/artist/3-doors-down/release/the-better-life-2/ [info] (ended)
https://mora.jp/package/43000006/00601215392029/ [info]
https://music.apple.com/us/album/1440664882 [info]
https://us.7digital.com/artist/3-doors-down/release/the-better-life-13830 [info]
https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/the-better-life-3-doors-down/0060121539202 [info]
http://www.starzik.com/mp3/produits/The-Better-Life-130427.html [info] (until 2017)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/36009247 [info]
ASIN:US: B000VRPCUK [info]
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https://music.apple.com/us/album/1440664882 [info]
https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/the-better-life-3-doors-down/0060121539202 [info]