Life (Dope album)

Life
Studio album by Dope
Released	November 6, 2001
Recorded	Pulse Recording, L.A.; The Dope Factory
Genre	Nu metal, alternative metal, industrial metal
Length	45:36
Label	Epic
Producer	Josh Abraham, Edsel Dope
Dope chronology
Felons and Revolutionaries (1999) Life (2001) Felons for Life (2002)

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Life is the second studio album by industrial metal band Dope. It was released on November 6, 2001 on Sony Records, and has sold over 73,000 copies in the U.S.. The album has a more melodic sound when compared to the bands previous album. Life showcases the band focusing more on a more radio friendly sound mixing alternative metal with nu metal elements the band would continue this change in sound with there later albums.

Track listing

All tracks by Edsel Dope except when noted.

1. "Take Your Best Shot" – 2:48
2. "Now or Never" (Dope, Acey Slade, Virus) - 3:26
3. "Nothing (Why)" – 3:59
4. "Stop" (Dope, Tripp Eisen) – 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" (Dope, Slade) – 3:26
14. "You're Full of Shit" - 3:32 (Hidden Track)

Personnel

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

Album

Chart (2001)	Peak position
The Billboard 200	180
Top Heatseekers	6

Singles

Year	Song	US Main.
2001	"Now or Never"	28
2002	"Slipping Away"	29