Bottom of a Bottle
| "Bottom of a Bottle" | ||||
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| Single by Smile Empty Soul | ||||
| from the album Smile Empty Soul | ||||
| Released | March 25, 2003[1] | |||
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| Genre | Hard rock, alternative metal | |||
| Length | 03:42 | |||
| Label | Lava Records | |||
| Producer(s) | John Lewis Parker | |||
| Smile Empty Soul singles chronology | ||||
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"Bottom of a Bottle" is the debut single from Smile Empty Soul's eponymous album. The song was released in 2003 and ranked No. 7 on Alternative Songs.[2]
Composition and lyrics
Contrary to some of the lyrics, the song talks about influencing people to do whatever it is that keeps them going and makes them feel alive, indicating that the word "drug" is a metaphor for the same.[3][4][5]
Release and reception
Dustin Kreidler of Rockzone described the song as having forceful vocals, powerful guitar and sophisticated but smooth writing.[6]
Featured on
- Xtreme Sessionz, Vol. 1 (Lava Room)
- Nu Rock Traxx, Vol. 49 (Erg)
- Promo Only: Modern Rock Radio [7]
Personnel
- Sean Danielsen – vocals, guitar, writer
- Ryan Martin – bass, writer
- Derek Gledhill – drums, writer[8]
- John Lewis Parker - producer
- David J. Holman - mixing[9]
Chart performance
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[2][10] | 107 |
| Alternative Songs (Billboard)[2] | 7 |
| Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)[2] | 8 |
References
- ↑ "Bottom of a Bottle - Smile Empty Soul | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 2003-03-25. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Peak chart positions in the United States:
- "Smile Empty Soul Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
- "Smile Empty Soul Album & Song Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
- "Smile Empty Soul Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2009-10-18.
- "Smile Empty Soul > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
- ↑ "Smile Empty Soul Biography - ARTISTdirect Music". Artistdirect.com. 1978-03-22. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ↑ "Smile Empty Soul Say Put Down That Bottle And Watch The News". MTV. 2003-06-24. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ↑ "Smile Empty Soul CD review". Concertlivewire.com. 2003-07-01. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
- ↑ "CD Reviews: Smile Empty Soul - Self Titled". Rockzone.Com. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
- ↑ "Bottom of a Bottle - Smile Empty Soul | Listen, Appearances, Song Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ↑ "Bottom of a Bottle - Smile Empty Soul | Song Lyrics". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ↑ "Smile Empty Soul - Smile Empty Soul | Credits". AllMusic. 2003-05-27. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ↑ "Wayne Static and Smile Empty Soul at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 12-Jun-2014". nationalrockreview.com. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
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