''Music for People'' is the second album by the band

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, released in September 12, 2000 by

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. It would be

's last album on

. After the success of VAST's debut album, ''Music for People'' could only produce one successful single, "Free", which gained major MTV exposure. However, after the mixed success of the album, VAST and

parted ways over disappointing sales and differing views on the future of the band.

Track listing

All songs written by

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. #"The Last One Alive" – 3:38 #"Free" – 3:07 #"I Don't Have Anything" – 3:46 #"The Gates of Rock 'N' Roll" – 3:24 #"What Else Do I Need" – 3:37 #"Blue" – 3:25 #"Land of Shame" – 3:26 #"A Better Place" – 3:23 #"Song Without a Name" – 3:32 #"We Will Meet Again" – 3:39 #"My TV and You" – 2:40 #"Lady of Dreams" – 2:53

Reception

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gave the album a four out of five, stating the album "is bizarre and beautiful in capturing social apathy." '' Select'' gave the album a negative review of one out of five, opining that the album was a "long-winded metal opus" and felt its content was closer to the band

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than

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References

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