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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = Life
| name = Life
| type = studio
| type = studio
| artist = [[Dope (band)|Dope]]
| artist = [[Dope (band)|Dope]]
| cover = dope-life.jpg
| cover = dope-life.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| released = November 6, 2001
| released = November 6, 2001
| recorded = 2001
| recorded = 2001
| venue =
| venue =
| studio = Pulse Recording, [[Los Angeles|L.A.]]; The Dope Factory
| studio = Pulse Recording ([[Los Angeles]])<br />The Dope Factory
| genre =
| genre = * [[Nu metal]]
* [[Nu metal]]
* [[industrial metal]]
* [[industrial metal]]
| length = 45:36
| length = 45:36
| label = [[Epic Records|Epic]]
| label = {{hlist|[[Epic Records|Epic]]|[[Flip Records (1994)|Flip]]}}
| producer =
| producer = * [[Josh Abraham]]
* [[Josh Abraham]]
* [[Edsel Dope]]
* [[Edsel Dope]]
| prev_title = [[Felons and Revolutionaries]]
| prev_title = [[Felons and Revolutionaries]]
| prev_year = 1999
| prev_year = 1999
| next_title = [[Felons for Life]]
| next_title = [[Felons for Life]]
| next_year = 2002
| next_year = 2002
| misc = {{Singles
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Life
| name = Life
| type = studio
| type = studio
| single1 = Now or Never
| single1 = Now or Never
| single1date = September 17, 2001<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Anon. |date=August 31, 2001 |title=Rock: Upcoming New Releases |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Hits/00s/2001/Hits-2001-08-31.pdf |journal=[[Hits (magazine)|HITS]] |publisher=Dennis Lavinthal |volume=15 |issue=759 |page=52 |via=worldradiohistory.com}}</ref>
| single1date = 2001
| single2 = Slipping Away
| single2 = Slipping Away
| single2date = 2002
| single2date = 2002
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}}
}}
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
|rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
|rev1score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name="allmusc1">[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r556421|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic review]</ref>
| rev1score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name="allmusc1">[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r556421|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic review]</ref>
|rev2 = [[CDNow]]
| rev2 = ''[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]]''
| rev2score = {{Rating|1|5}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Ben |date=December 2001 |title=Dope: Life |url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews/index_404.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030624193444/http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews/index_404.html |archive-date=2003-06-24 |access-date=2024-03-20 |website=[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]]}}</ref>
|rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}
|rev3 = [[melodic.net]]
| rev3 = [[melodic.net]]
|rev3score = {{Rating|2.0|5}}<ref name="melodic">http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=626/ {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304211847/http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=626%2F |date=2016-03-04 }}</ref>
| rev3score = {{Rating|2.0|5}}<ref name="melodic">{{cite web |url=http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=626/ |title= Melodic Net - Dope - Life|website=www.melodic.net |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304211847/http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=626%2F |archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}
}}
'''''Life''''' (stylized '''''LIFE''''') is the second studio album by [[nu metal]] band [[Dope (band)|Dope]]. It was released on November 6, 2001 on [[Epic Records]], and has sold over 73,000 copies in the U.S.<ref name="ss">[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/69165/billboard-bits-carl-wilson-mike-gordon-dope Nielsen SoundScan sales figures]</ref> The album's sound bears a resemblance to those of [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] and features some [[Rap metal|rap-metal]] influences.<ref name="allmusc1"/>
'''''Life''''' (stylized '''''LIFE''''') is the second studio album by [[nu metal]] band [[Dope (band)|Dope]]. It was released on November 6, 2001 on [[Epic Records]] and [[Flip Records (1994)|Flip Records]]. ''Life'' has sold over 73,000 copies in the [[United States]]<ref name="ss">[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/69165/billboard-bits-carl-wilson-mike-gordon-dope Nielsen SoundScan sales figures]</ref> The album's sound bears a resemblance to those of [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] and features some [[rap metal]] influences.<ref name="allmusc1"/> This was Dope's last album released on Epic and Flip, as the band severed ties over Epic Records' lack of promotion.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| title5 = Thanks for Nothing
| title5 = Thanks for Nothing
| length5 = 2:50
| length5 = 2:50
| title6 = [[Die Motherfucker Die|Die MF Die]]
| title6 = Die MF Die
| writer6 = {{flatlist|
| writer6 = {{flatlist|
* Dope
* Dope
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}}
}}
| length8 = 2:47
| length8 = 2:47
| title9 = Jenny's Cryin'
| title9 = Jenny's Cryin{{'-}}
| length9 = 3:11
| length9 = 3:11
| title10 = With or Without You
| title10 = With or Without You
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}}
}}


==Personnel==
==Credits==
===Dope===
* [[Edsel Dope]] – lead vocals, additional guitar, bass, programming, producer, recording/engineering (1), digital editing, layout/design, design, artwork
* [[Edsel Dope]] – lead vocals, additional guitar, bass, programming, producer, recording/engineering (1), digital editing, layout/design, design, artwork
* Simon Dope – keyboards, samplers, percussion, additional engineering (1)
* Simon Dope – keyboards, samplers, percussion, additional engineering (1)
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* Racci "Sketchy" Shay – drums
* Racci "Sketchy" Shay – drums
* [[Virus (musician)|Virus]] – lead guitar, backing vocals
* [[Virus (musician)|Virus]] – lead guitar, backing vocals

===Other personnel===
{{div col}}
* [[DJ Lethal]] – turntables (4, 7, 13)
* [[DJ Lethal]] – turntables (4, 7, 13)
* Jordan Schur – executive producer and A&R
* Jordan Schur – executive producer and A&R
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* Joe Serling – legal representation
* Joe Serling – legal representation
* John Ditmar – booking
* John Ditmar – booking
* [[Chapman Baehler]] – photography
* Chapman Baehler – photography
* Hans Fahrmeyer – photography
* Hans Fahrmeyer – photography
* Gene Ambo – photography
* Gene Ambo – photography
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* Darrin Moore – artwork
* Darrin Moore – artwork
* OzZMUDD – artwork
* OzZMUDD – artwork
{{div col end}}


==Chart positions==
==Chart positions==
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{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
!Chart (2001)
!Chart (2001)
!Peak<br>position
!Peak<br />position
|-
|-
|The [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=dope|chart=all}}|title=Life - Dope|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
|The [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=dope|chart=all}}|title=Life - Dope|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
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!Year
!Year
!Song
!Song
!style="width:3em;font-size:75%"|[[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|US<br>Main.]]
!style="width:3em;font-size:75%"|[[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|US<br />Main.]]
|-
|-
|2001
|2001
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== References ==
== References ==
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{{reflist}}


{{Dope}}
{{Dope}}
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[[Category:2001 albums]]
[[Category:2001 albums]]
[[Category:Dope (band) albums]]
[[Category:Dope (band) albums]]

Latest revision as of 13:15, 14 September 2024

Life
Studio album by
Dope
ReleasedNovember 6, 2001
Recorded2001
StudioPulse Recording (Los Angeles)
The Dope Factory
Genre
Length45:36
Label
Producer
Dope chronology
Felons and Revolutionaries
(1999) 		Life
(2001) 		Felons for Life
(2002)
Singles from Life
  1. "Now or Never"
    Released: September 17, 2001[1]
  2. "Slipping Away"
    Released: 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Blender[3]
melodic.net[4]

Life (stylized LIFE) is the second studio album by nu metal band Dope. It was released on November 6, 2001 on Epic Records and Flip Records. Life has sold over 73,000 copies in the United States[5] The album's sound bears a resemblance to those of Marilyn Manson and features some rap metal influences.[2] This was Dope's last album released on Epic and Flip, as the band severed ties over Epic Records' lack of promotion.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Edsel Dope, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Take Your Best Shot" 2:48
2."Now or Never"
3:26
3."Nothing (Why)" 3:59
4."Stop"
2:50
5."Thanks for Nothing" 2:50
6."Die MF Die"
  • Dope
  • Eisen
3:06
7."What About..."
  • Dope
  • Slade
3:23
8."Move It"
  • Dope
  • Slade
2:47
9."Jenny's Cryin'" 3:11
10."With or Without You" 3:36
11."Crazy" 3:05
12."Slipping Away" 3:02
13."March of Hope" (contains the hidden track "You're Full of Shit") 7:01
Total length:45:36

Credits

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Dope

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  • Edsel Dope – lead vocals, additional guitar, bass, programming, producer, recording/engineering (1), digital editing, layout/design, design, artwork
  • Simon Dope – keyboards, samplers, percussion, additional engineering (1)
  • Acey Slade – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, additional engineering (1)
  • Sloane "Mosey" Jentry – bass
  • Racci "Sketchy" Shay – drums
  • Virus – lead guitar, backing vocals

Other personnel

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  • DJ Lethal – turntables (4, 7, 13)
  • Jordan Schur – executive producer and A&R
  • Josh Abraham – producer, recording/engineering (2–13)
  • Anthony "Fu" Valcic – recording/engineering (2–13)
  • Kevin Strauwen (Strowen on album) – assistant engineer
  • Andy Wallace – mixing
  • Steve Sisco – mix down engineer
  • Vlado Meller – mastering
  • Chip Quigley – management and direction
  • Kaz Utsunomiya – A&R for Epic
  • Lia Sweet – business affairs
  • Joe Serling – legal representation
  • John Ditmar – booking
  • Chapman Baehler – photography
  • Hans Fahrmeyer – photography
  • Gene Ambo – photography
  • Sara Bowers – layout and design
  • Lori Jensen – cover inspiration
  • Ron Ransom – artwork
  • Dink – artwork
  • Darcy J.Watt – artwork
  • Darcy Vorhees – artwork
  • Jenny Dots – artwork
  • Darrin Moore – artwork
  • OzZMUDD – artwork

Chart positions

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Anon. (August 31, 2001). "Rock: Upcoming New Releases" (PDF). HITS. 15 (759). Dennis Lavinthal: 52 – via worldradiohistory.com.
  2. ^ a b Allmusic review
  3. ^ Mitchell, Ben (December 2001). "Dope: Life". Blender. Archived from the original on June 24, 2003. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Melodic Net - Dope - Life". www.melodic.net. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  5. ^ Nielsen SoundScan sales figures
  6. ^ "Life - Dope". Billboard.
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