3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down · 2008
53 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic rock anthems blend heartfelt lyrics with a polished production, capturing the essence of post-grunge intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Train Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Citizen/Soldier — This track serves as a powerful tribute to military personnel, blending uplifting melodies with a strong message of support, making it emblematic of the band's ability to connect emotionally with listeners.
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It’s Not My Time — With its introspective lyrics and driving rhythm, this song encapsulates themes of resilience and hope, reflecting personal struggles that resonate widely.
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Let Me Be Myself — This track stands out for its exploration of individuality and self-acceptance, featuring catchy hooks that highlight the band’s knack for crafting memorable choruses.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features polished production and thematic consistency but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrasting dynamic.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies and anthemic choruses, typical of post-grunge rock.
- The lyrics often focus on personal struggles and resilience, with recurring themes of self-identity and emotional conflict.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo driving energy
- soaring choruses for sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- melodic hooks for easy memorization
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, high-energy tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
- Moods
- Introspective· Anthemic
- Career context
- Released in 2008, this self-titled album marked the band's fourth studio effort and followed their successful 'Away from the Sun' in 2002. At this point, 3 Doors Down had established themselves in the mainstream rock scene, yet faced challenges in maintaining their previous commercial success amidst a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickelback· Creed· Puddle of Mudd
Tracklist
- 1 Train Start here 3:10
- 2 Citizen/Soldier 3:52
- 3 It’s Not My Time 4:01
- 4 Let Me Be Myself 3:48
- 5 Pages 3:47
- 6 It’s the Only One You’ve Got 4:23
- 7 Give It to Me 3:21
- 8 These Days 3:39
- 9 Your Arms Feel Like Home 3:44
- 10 Runaway 3:24
- 11 When It’s Over 4:18
- 12 She Don’t Want the World 4:07
- 13 Feet in the Water 4:34
- 14 Who Are You 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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