Studio Album · No. 1
The Better Life Songwriting Credits by 3 Doors Down
Produced by Paul Ebersold · Engineered by Paul Ebersold, Toby Wright, Stephen Marcussen
Republic Records
Post-grungeAlternative metalAlternative rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether 3 Doors Down carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by 3 Doors Down
0 tracksoutside writers
3 Doors Down's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
7 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2000
Released
Data Insight
The Better Life is a fully band-written debut, with the core lineup of Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Todd Harrell, and Chris Henderson credited on the songs. Its breakout single "Kryptonite" was written by Arnold as a teenager and reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, powering the album to seven-times Platinum. Paul Ebersold produced what became one of the biggest rock debuts of its era.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The Better Life
Who wrote Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down?
"Kryptonite" was written by singer Brad Arnold when he was still a teenager, years before the band signed. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the band's signature song.
Did 3 Doors Down write The Better Life themselves?
Yes. The album was written by the band's core lineup, with Brad Arnold, Matt Roberts, Todd Harrell, and Chris Henderson credited on the songs. There were no outside hit-writers.
How many copies did The Better Life by 3 Doors Down sell?
The Better Life was certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA and sold over seven million copies. It was one of the best-selling rock debuts of the early 2000s.
What genre is The Better Life by 3 Doors Down?
The Better Life is a post-grunge and alternative metal album. It defined the band's radio-friendly hard rock sound.
When was The Better Life by 3 Doors Down released?
The Better Life was released on February 8, 2000, through Republic and Universal Records. It was the band's debut studio album.
Who produced The Better Life by 3 Doors Down?
The Better Life was produced by Paul Ebersold, who also engineered it. It was recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis.