On February 8, 2000, “Republic” label released ‘The Better Life’, the debut 3 Doors Down studio album. It was recorded in 1999, (except “Kryptonite”, “Loser”, and “Duck and Run” in 1997), in New York, and was produced by Paul Ebersold. The album was certified 6 platinum in US by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

• Matt Roberts – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
• Chris Henderson – rhythm and lead guitars
• Kevin Paige – keyboards
• Todd Harrell – bass guitar
• Brad Arnold – lead vocals, drums

Track listing:

All lyrics by Brad Arnold.

1. Kryptonite – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Todd Harrell
2. Loser – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Todd Harrell
3. Duck and Rain – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Todd Harrell, Chris Henderson
4. Not Enough – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Todd Harrell, Chris Henderson
5. Be Like That – music by Brad Arnold, Chris Henderson
6. Life of My Own – music by Brad Arnold, Todd Harrell
7. Better Life – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Todd Harrell, Chris Henderson
8. Down Poison – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Chris Harrell
9. By My Side – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Chris Harrell
10. Smack – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Chris Harrell
11. So I Need You – music by Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Todd Harrell, Chris Henderson