Life (stylized LIFE) is the second studio album by American industrial 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.Nielsen SoundScan sales figures The album's sound bears a resemblance to that of Marilyn Manson with nu metal elements. Life is Dope's final release through Epic and Flip, as the band severed their relationship with the companies after Epic Records' lack of promotion.
Track listing
Credits Dope 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
Other personnel
DJ Lethal – turntables (4, 7, 13) Tripp Eisen – additional guitars (4, 6) 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
Chart positions
Album Chart (2001)PeakpositionThe Billboard 200180Top Heatseekers6
Singles YearSongUSMain.2001"Now or Never"282002"Slipping Away"29
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