Away from the Sun
3 Doors Down · 2002
54 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
Emotional melodies intertwine with powerful guitar riffs, crafting anthems of longing and resilience in a post-grunge landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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When I’m Gone Start here — This track encapsulates themes of absence and longing, becoming one of the band's most recognizable songs and a commercial success.
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Here Without You — As a heartfelt ballad, it showcases the band's melodic strength and lyrical depth while resonating with fans through its relatable themes.
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The Road I’m On — This track represents a reflection on personal choices and journeys, highlighting the band's signature sound with its anthemic chorus.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and emotional themes but follows familiar post-grunge structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses, creating anthemic moments.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of longing and resilience, with a focus on personal struggles and relationships.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night reflections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified the band's reputation after their successful debut.
- Career context
- Released on November 12, 2002, Away from the Sun was the second studio album by 3 Doors Down, following their highly successful debut, The Better Life. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence in the post-grunge scene, aiming to build on the commercial success and chart-topping hits of their previous album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickelback· Creed· Puddle of Mudd
Tracklist
- 1 When I’m Gone Start here 4:21
- 2 Away From the Sun 3:53
- 3 The Road I’m On 3:59
- 4 Ticket to Heaven 3:27
- 5 Running Out of Days 3:31
- 6 Here Without You 3:58
- 7 I Feel You 4:07
- 8 Dangerous Game 3:36
- 9 Changes 3:56
- 10 Going Down in Flames 3:28
- 11 Sarah Yellin’ 3:18
- 12 Popsong 3:11
- 13 Kryptonite 3:54
- 14 This Time 5:18
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