Bottom of a Bottle
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"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 | |||
Writer(s) | Sean Danielsen, Derek Gledhill, Ryan Martin | |||
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]
Contents
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 |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[2][10] | 107 |
Alternative Songs (Billboard)[2] | 7 |
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)[2] | 8 |
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