3 Doors Down | Seventeen Days [Import] (Bonus Tracks) | CD

German release featuring two extra acoustic renditions to "Away from the Sun," and "Here Without You."
CD contains 2 bonus tracks.
Personnel: Nick Hoffman (banjo, violin); Kristin Wilkinson, Anthony LaMarchina, Mary Kathryn Van Osdale, David Angell (strings); Crystal Taliefero, Amy Owsley, Bekka Bramlett (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Andy Wallace.
Recording information: Ocean Way Studios, Nashville, TN.
Editor: Kirk Kelsey.
Photographer: Dean Karr.
In 2000, 3 Doors Down achieved major success by adding a rough-and-ready Southern-rock edge to angsty Creed-style neo-grunge. With its third album, SEVENTEEN DAYS, the Mississippi band strips its sound down even further, often adding a grinding, metallic edge. "Right Where I Belong" begins with a de-tuned, serpentine riff that is equal parts Soundgarden and Superjoint Ritual, while "Let Me Go" is a dark, mid-tempo groover reminiscent of Staind's biggest radio hits. "Landing in London" is a weary life-on-the-road ballad that recalls both Kiss's "Beth" and Bob Seger's "Turn the Page," and, in fact, features the Michigan rocker on guest vocals. A collection of memorable songs that finds frontman Brad Arnold addressing themes of alienation and strained relationships in a Ronnie Van Zant-like whiskey-soaked voice, SEVENTEEN DAYS should appeal to those fans who like their arena rock deep-fried.

• Format: CD
• Genre: Pop
• Released: 3/8/2005
• Released: 03/08/2005