I was very unimpressed by Dope's first album and I was all set to write them off as another overrated bandwagon band. In fact, it was more or less an accident that I even gave the new one a spin. I'm pleased to announce that Life has saved Dope from an eternity of bargain-bin hell. I refuse to review contrived, watered-down music and Dope's new album is a refreshing mix of old school rebellion with a modern twist. If I may say--this Dope is some good shit. Life is among the best albums you could buy this holiday season and what could be more appropriate for Christmas than Dope--as strong as jack-Mormon Egg Nog--cheers!