Seventeen Days

3 Doors Down

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 8, 2005)
• Original Release Date: February 8, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Republic
• ASIN: B00070Q8JK
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,316 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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After selling 12 million albums since their debut in 2000, 3 Doors Down released their third studio album, entitled Seventeen Days, on February 8, 2005. The album, recorded at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by Johnny K (Finger 11, Disturbed) features twelve original songs, including the road-weary ballad "Landing in London" featuring Bob Seger. Seventeen Days is the band's first studio album since 2002's multiplatinum Away from the Sun and the first new material since 2003's RIAA Gold-certified live EP Another 700 Miles.

From Escatawpa, Mississippi, 3 Doors Down is Brad Arnold, lead vocals; Matt Roberts, guitar; Todd Harrell, bass; and Chris Henderson, guitar.

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64 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whoever Said Despair Couldn't Sound Awesome?, March 13, 2005

By	Rudy Palma "The Writing Fiend" (NJ) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

With their third studio album "Seventeen Days," 3 Doors Down have cemented their status as a formidable force in the music scene. The LP, while not as instantly likable as 2002's "Away From the Sun," maintains the group's radio-friendly tendencies for captivating melodies and cutting lyrics.

The set's lead single, "Let Me Go," a sizeable hit across several different radio formats, best summarizes the strength of the group. Still, superb cuts further abound, such as the stirring "It's Not Me," which was previously released on their 2003 live EP "Another 700 Miles." Over the top with conviction and passion, the performance is even stronger in its studio rendition.

The grating "Never Will I Break" and the soaring "Live For Today" rock hard and summon repeated listens, while "Father's Son" serves as a gripping tale of the plight of an illegitimate child.

"Maybe I'm just crazy or the devil got inside/But either way my soul is gone/I've learned this all night/The one hand throws the whiskey/And the other throws the gun/As he cries out to the heavens/I am not my father's son."

"Landing In London," which is performed with classic rock legend Bob Seger, examines the life of a traveling musician longing for his home and family, while the following "The Real Life," quite possibly is a continuation of the story:

"But I woke up to real life/And I realized its not worth running from anymore/When there was nowhere left to hide I found out/That nothings real here but I wont stop now /Until I find a better part of me."

"Be Somebody," which explores the relationship between a son and his mother, shoots a bulls-eye at the heart. So too does the concluding "Here By Me," a tale of longing for that special someone who does not reciprocate the same feelings, which is accompanied by gut-seizing instrumentation that perfectly mirrors the somber state of mind the lyrics create.

Despite the fact that it is permeated by gloomy subject matter with lyrics that range from unadulterated defiance to the deepest sorrow, "Seventeen Days" is filled from top to bottom with potential smash-hits, making it the group's most solid release yet. Fans of the mainstream post-grunge sound that are going through difficult times will not be able to put this CD down. After all, whoever said despair couldn't sound awesome?

38 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Southern rock with a metal edge...., February 16, 2005

By	cplewis "cplewis" (Merrifield, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

"Seventeen Days" sees 3 Doors Down take their Southern rock style and give it a harder, more metal edge (thanks in no small part to producer Johnny K, who has also worked with Disturbed and Drowning Pool). "The Real Life" alternates a wall of sound with more restrained choruses (perhaps they were influenced by Nickelback during their summer tour in 2004?), and harder/angrier songs like "For Today" and "Right Where I Belong" definitely show that 3DD is heading in a more hard-rock direction.

But the group returns to its trademark sound in the final track, the ballad "Here By Me", which blends a quiet melody with tender lyrics and a deeply personal vocal delivery.

All in all, it's definitely a solid album if you are a fan of this band.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seventeen Days..Worth The Wait.., February 9, 2005

By	J. Lamb (C'Ville Virginia.) - See all my reviews

People trying to compare 3 Doors down to their First CD..The Better life..Should stop..this band has changed it's sound..and they're better for it..I'll just go track by track..

Right where I Belong-Fast and Furious opener with great heavy guitar work..Solid opener.

It's Not Me-Probably Their 2nd Single..Arnold Explodes in the chorus..Their next radio hit for sure.

Let Me Go-You've all heard it..probably the stand out track on the album.

Be Somebody-My Favorite So far..Arnold reaches deep into his emotions to bring out a song that anyone could relate too..beautifully done.

Landing in London-A Modern Turn the Page..With an appearence by Seger himself..Probably the third single..again slow and mellow.

The Real Life-A little harder..this is more for fans of the Better life..Which I didn't like too much..Skippable track for me.

Behind those eyes-Another one of my favs..Good work on guitars..Solid Ballad..Again Arnold's Vocals are damn near flawless.

Never will I break-Hard Track here..not my thing really..but still likeable.

Fathers Son-The Lyrics are quite intense and spooky..And I belive theres an opera in one part,hard rocking fun song..

Live for today-Like it..signature 3 Doors Down..don't want to spoil it for you..

My world-Damn similar to Road I'm On From Away From the Sun..This track is short..but it really builds up from the beginning with frantic hard rock in the middle..well done.

Here By Me-Easily the slowest Track 3 Doors Down has ever done..sappy sappy lyrics..and you know what..I like it...Arnold can sing anything well..and proves it here.


In conclusion..people need to get over themselves..3DD is never going to make another Kryptonite..so Stop asking for one..They show great diversity..and Go from Metallica to Country to Soft Rock Flawlessly..which many bands can't do...So if you're looking for Excelent Ballads..Fun Rock..and touching lyrics..Or just want to have a good time listening to an Album...this is for you.