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.
Life Released November 6, 2001 Recorded 2001 Studio Pulse Recording (Los Angeles ) The Dope Factory Genre
Length 45 :36 Label Producer
"Now or Never" Released: September 17, 2001[ 1]
"Slipping Away" Released: 2002
All tracks are written by Edsel Dope , except where noted
Title Writer(s) 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 " 3:06 7. "What About..." 3:23 8. "Move It" 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
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
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
Album
Singles
Year
Song
US Main.
2001
"Now or Never"
28
2002
"Slipping Away"
29