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Critic's Review: The stronger songwriting on 3 Doors Down's multi-platinum sophomore effort, Away from the Sun, was encouraging, especially after the rote post-grunge of their 2000 breakthrough, "Kryptonite." But the hit ...Read full review
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In 1997, 3 Doors Down created their own demo CD which was self-titled 3 Doors Down. They sold it at gigs. By this time, their reputation was spreading, and they were playing in front of audiences as large as 2,000. Their popularity continued to grow, and the local radio station WCPR was constantly getting requests for their songs. The group was showcased at New York’s CBGB. Soon after playing, they were offered a deal with Republic, a branch of Universal Records.
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Lifehouse took the stage ahead of 3 Doors Down. They lit right into their MTV smash "Hanging By a Moment." The song has catchy hooks and smart lyrics. It's straight ahead rock n' roll anchored by Wade's intense and very personal lyrics. His lived a hard life at the young age of 22. Lead singer Wade has all the boyish charm that helped to hold the attention of the audience for the rest of their show, when sometimes the music didn't.
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