Bottom of a Bottle

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"Bottom of a Bottle"
Single by Smile Empty Soul
from the album Smile Empty Soul
Released March 25, 2003 (2003-03-25)[1]
Format
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
" Bottom of a Bottle "
(2003)
"Nowhere Kids"
(2003)

"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

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