The Better Life
2000 studio album by 3 Doors Down
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# The Better Life
***The Better Life*** is the debut studio album by American rock band **3 Doors Down**, released on February 8, 2000, through Universal Records. The album served as the band's commercial breakthrough, achieving massive success on both terrestrial radio and international sales charts.
## Commercial Performance
The album is certified **7× Platinum** (septuple platinum) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a milestone reached on February 26, 2020. Globally, the record has sold more than seven million copies.
## Singles and Chart History
Four singles were released from the album, three of which achieved significant positions on the *Billboard* Hot 100:
* **"Kryptonite"**: Peaked at **No. 3**
* **"Be Like That"**: Peaked at **No. 24**
* **"Loser"**: Peaked at **No. 55**
* **"Duck and Run"**: (Released as a single; reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart)
## Album Details
* **Release Date:** February 8, 2000
* **Label:** Universal Records
* **Genre:** Alternative Rock / Post-Grunge
* **RIAA Certification:** 7× Platinum
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🇺🇸 Brad Arnold, Rocker Who Fronted 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47
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