The track "Debonaire" is notable for being used in the 2001 film The Fast & The Furious.
Successful headlining tours and Dope’s second album “Life” followed in 2001. The band’s sound matured and the record was received with excellent reviews by both the media and fans alike. Unfortunately, the band’s two labels were not functioning well together anymore. The label support and focus was non-existent for Dope at this very crucial time and there was very little awareness surrounding the album’s release.
Instead of becoming bitter and fading into oblivion, Dope decided to take matters into their own hands. After confirming the band’s release from both of their original record deals, Dope quickly returned to the studio and created its third album “Group Therapy”; a collection of 13 new songs which included a full-length music video for every song on the album. With the major label jitters still fresh in their heads, Dope chose not to shop this new record to the record labels. Instead, Dope independently released “Group Therapy” in October of 2003 and set out on tour to promote the album themselves. The band did several successful headlining runs and supported acts like Mushroomhead, Slayer, Static-X and Saliva. Independently, “Group Therapy” has scanned nearly 50,000 units in less than a year. In total, Dope has scanned close to 400,000 combined units in its career.
Now that they have proven to themselves and to the industry that there is still a strong demand for Dope, the band has completed its fourth album “American Apathy” and has inked a new deal with Artemis Records (home of Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, Kittie, and Sugarcult). The new album is a return to the band’s roots with a heavy guitar driven roar and political overtones in the lyrical content. This may very well be the strongest, most exciting Dope album to date.
Dope has just finished up headlining the Jagermeister sponsored “American Apathy Tour 2004” featuring Dope and former Ozzfest acts Motograter and Twisted Method. The tour hit over 70 cities in 11 weeks. Dope utilized this tour to showcase songs from the new album and as the first step to begin creating awareness around the new Dope album “American Apathy” to be released this spring.
Dope has survived the politics of the business and the ever-changing flavor of the month trends. They are proving that they are not part of any one genre, instead, they have created their own. Ask anyone wearing a black t-shirt at a hard rock or heavy metal concert what they think of the band Dope, and they are sure to respond with devil horns and a smile. The conclusion is that people like Dope. Reconnecting Dope with the people is their goal in 2005.
Now preparing to release their 5th studio album, Dope has recruited a new drummer, Angel, formerly of the Genitorturers, to kick off their promotional tour.
Dope has recently released their highly anticipated new album "No Regrets". The album was launched March 10th 2009, on Koch Records. Tracks included on the album include "6-6-Sick", "Addiction" Ft. Zakk Wylde, "Nothing For Me Here" (was featured on Guitar Hero 3), and Billy Idol Cover Song "Rebel Yell".
To Date (6/13/09) The album is rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews on cdnow.com.
After releasing album No Regrets along with lots of touring after and before, they decided to take a little easier and stopped touring regularly for a while. Dope started working their new album "Blood Money, Part 1" and they dropped a few teasers from the album in 2012 and in 2013 which also said that the album would be released in 2014.
In 2015 Dope played a few gigs in Russia for the first time with their original "Die MotherFucker Die" line-up and they also recorded their very first live album in Moscow. Live album, titled "Live In Moscow", was released in 2016 summer with crowdfunding process via their website where all the people who pre-ordered the live album could f.ex. have their name on its live albums liner notes and also could make the thermometer grow with their shopping at their band website. Thermometer had different types of goals like releasing live dvd and going to U.K. and Europe for a tour.
After releasing Dope's first live album, band announced that they will be releasing their long awaited album "Blood Money, Part 1" in the autumn of 2016 also stating that the second part of "Blood Money" wouldn't take so long time to release as "Part 1" did.
Dope released their first tour dates in USA for a long time after releasing their live album in summer. The tour was called "Die Mother Fucker Die Reunion" it including the original line-up from the "Life" album. "Blood Money, Part 1" was released in October 28th in 2016. After releasing the record, band went to Russia and United Kingdom as a headline tour along with the "Die Mother Fucker Die Reunion" tour.
In the beginning of 2017 Dope released some more tour dates for spring 2017 with co-headliner Combichrist and support acts September Mourning and Davey Suicide.
It's been rumored that Dope will come to Europe to play some festival gigs in the summer of 2017 but nothing official yet hasn't been released.
Debonaire
Dope Lyrics
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Limousines and flashy things or ancient bottled wine
Designer names and lavish things and million dollar hair
Modern dames without a brain
I never really cared
I don't care nothin' about it
Wow yeah
I don't care for glitzy things or a fancy neighborhood
Glamour games or plastic fame or the king of Hollywood
Dazzling flamboyant things or a top hat on my head
Modeling for magazines and to be a debonair
I don't care nothin' about it
Wow yeah
The lyrics to Dope's song Debonaire are a bold statement of individuality and nonconformity to societal norms. The artist firmly states that they do not need material possessions such as diamond rings, high priced suits, limousines, and designer names to feel fulfilled. They are not swayed by the allure of luxury lifestyles, plastic fame or the superficiality of Hollywood. The idea of a 'bonny dame without a brain' is also rejected as it suggests that physical beauty and status are not what is important to the artist. The term "debonaire" itself refers to a sophisticated and charming mannerism which can be seen in the artist's disregard for materialistic trends and a sense of confidence in their own identity.
The message of the song could be interpreted as a rejection of consumerism and societal pressures to fit a certain mold. The artist seems to be saying that true happiness cannot be found in material goods, but rather in inner contentment and a strong sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need diamond rings or high priced suits that shine
I'm not interested in materialistic possessions like expensive jewelry or fancy clothes.
Limousines and flashy things or ancient bottled wine
I don't care for flashy cars or old and expensive wines.
Designer names and lavish things and million dollar hair
I don't value brand names or expensive material things such as luxurious hair products.
Bonny dames without a brain, I never really cared
I'm not into beautiful women who lack intelligence and substance.
I don't care nothin' about it, Wow yeah
Overall, I'm not interested or impressed by any of these superficial things.
I don't care for glitzy things or a fancy neighborhood
I'm not attracted to glamorous or luxurious things, like fancy neighborhoods or high-end real estate.
Glamour games or plastic fame or the king of Hollywood
I don't care for the superficial or fake aspects of fame, like Hollywood culture.
Dazzling flamboyant things or a top hat on my head
I don't find flashy or showy things appealing or necessary, like wearing a top hat.
Modeling for magazines and to be a debonair
I'm not interested in being a model or having the debonair lifestyle that comes along with it.
I don't care nothin' about it, Wow yeah
Overall, I'm not interested or impressed by any of these superficial things.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EDSEL DOPE
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