What makes Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down notable?

The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and being certified six times platinum by the RIAA. Its lead single, 'Kryptonite,' became a defining anthem for the band and remains one of their most recognizable tracks, contributing to the post-grunge movement's popularity. Kryptonite marked 3 Doors Down's debut album, released on January 11, 2000. The band was relatively unknown at the time but quickly gained traction with this release. Following its success, they established themselves as leading figures in the post-grunge scene of the early 2000s.

How many songs are on Kryptonite?

Kryptonite has 3 tracks, running approximately 10 minutes.

Kryptonite

3 Doors Down · 2000

10 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

Anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics collide in a powerful blend of post-grunge and alternative rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Kryptonite — This track encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and reliance on others, featuring a memorable chorus that resonates widely.
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Wasted Me — With its raw emotional delivery, this song explores themes of regret and self-reflection, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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Duck and Run — This track features driving rhythms and a sense of urgency, embodying the band's hard rock edge while addressing personal struggles.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

40 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid songwriting and production but follows familiar structures within its genre.

What we noticed

The first track, 'Kryptonite,' features a prominent guitar riff that establishes a steady mid-tempo pace, while the subsequent tracks maintain a similar energy level.
Each song employs a verse-chorus structure, with the chorus of 'Kryptonite' being particularly anthemic and memorable.
Lyrically, the songs explore themes of vulnerability and support, with introspective lines that resonate emotionally.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Kryptonite 3:56
2 Wasted Me 3:12
3 Duck and Run 3:51

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