Smile Empty Soul [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

Product Description
Self-titled debut from Santa Clarita, California trio from Lava Records. 14 tracks in the alternative metal vein. 2003.

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Smile Empty Soul [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

Average customer rating: Blown away! A pretty good Smile Empty Soul album BUT... Smile empty soul released another smash hit! Another winner, but not number one for SES fans.... Does anyone know where i can get Anxiety album

Vultures Smile Empty Soul Manufacturer: Bieler Bros Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Smile Empty Soul Falling Away Vena Sera Phobia One X ASIN: B000I2IRUK Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Out To Sea
2. The Hit
3. Loser
4. Jesus Is The Manager Of Wal-Mart
5. The Freaks Are Coming
6. Morning Light
7. Adjustments
8. Here'S To Another
9. Disease
10. Live Forever
11. Better Of Alone
12. Vultures

Album Description

Although this San Fernando Valley band's sound draws on grunge and new metal, they've been lauded for lyrics and vocals that mean something to the listener. Their reputation for exciting live shows has nurtured a loyal fan base. Look for them on major US tours this fall.

Customer Reviews:

Blown away!.......2007-04-23

I have to say that I am totally blown away by this CD. Almost every song is awsome, unlike most CDs with one or two good songs. I had never even heard of Smile Empty Soul and just heard them on a free demo CD I got coming out after a Stone Sour concert. I have not heard Anxiety but really want to hear everything I can from them! This CD is a must buy!

A pretty good Smile Empty Soul album BUT..........2006-12-29

WHAT THE F HAPPENED TO ANXIETY!! I Downloaded it illegally (yeah, that's right, illegally dammit, and the whole album at that) and I'm glad I did cause it was never realeased. I've gotta say, Anxiety was a much better attempt than this and frankly I'm dissapointed in the record label for not releasing it. Do whatever you can to obtain Anxiety cause it's way better than this...

Smile empty soul released another smash hit!.......2006-12-09

This is a very amazing cd by one of the best bands ever-Smile Empty soul. I brought it on the fith of December. This one only hs 12 tracks. SES instead of basing it on thier music, they base songs of off lyrics. Thease songs are about issues that an every day teen faces. But be advised, they do some cursing. Most of the cursing is done in "Live Forever". The other 11 songs should be great.

However, only a few songs are on par with one of thier best albulms ever Anxeity. with is a shame since I was expecting a little bit more out of SES. But since Anxeity wasnt released by the record commpanies , this will have to do. This is still a GREAT abulm because its new and the singer Sean Dilisen has something to say!

The best songs on here are: "Heres to Another", "The Hit", "Out to sea", "The Freaks are Comming".

I rate this abulm a 8/10.

Another winner, but not number one for SES fans...........2006-12-06

I should start at the outset and say, I rarely review anything unless I find them extremely bad or extremely good. Needless to say, you've seen my rating and as such, I will tell you straight up front to buy this album. For long-time SES fans (of which there are few, but hopefully more as time goes by), you will realize that this is the weakest of the three records they have released, although there are some definite winning tracks.

Without a doubt, and I think I echo a lot of other comments here -- the best track on this album is "Here's to Another", a deep hitting song about alcoholism.

"I walked into a bar tonight
I knew that it was the last place I should be
I'm like a fly to the neon lights
A good buzz is the only thing I need"

Lyrics like that are what make SES the more lyrically rich band that I've ever heard. Other great songs on this album include Out to Sea, Disease, Loser, and a personal favorite, The Freaks are Coming.

I recommend you buy the album folks -- it's not their best, but still great. The first time listeners to SES can get a glimpse of their lyrical quality from this album, but it's recommended that they pick up the self titled debut album, and search the P2P networks for the tracks from Anxiety, their best album which went unreleased (unfortunately for all of us!).

That's it folks, hope this was informative -- get out there and support the only band that makes lyrics their centerpiece, not their music. The combination of the two makes SES one of the best bands ever to stream through my speakers. Join in the fun!

Does anyone know where i can get Anxiety album.......2006-11-26

everyone keeps saying its so good but i know they cancelled the album release but i want the album... anyone know where i can buy a copy or download it...

please thanks so much

anna

Average customer rating: Bad Politics but Great Music Finding Soul In Todays Empty Music Industry Soul indeed. Proof that there can be power in simplicity Is this what constitutes "deep" lyrics? Not all Bad

Smile Empty Soul Smile Empty Soul Manufacturer: Lava ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Three Days Grace We Are Not Alone Crossfade Two Trapt ASIN: B0000996GM Release Date: 2003-05-27

Tracks:

1. Bottom of a Bottle
2. Silhouettes
3. Nowhere Kids
4. This is War
5. Therapy
6. For You
7. Your Way
8. The Other Side
9. Every Sunday
10. With This Knife
11. Radio in a Hole
12. All My Problems
13. I Want My Life
14. Eraser

Album Description

Self-titled debut from Santa Clarita, California trio from Lava Records. 14 tracks in the alternative metal vein. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Bad Politics but Great Music.......2006-09-02

Smile Empty Soul will be annoying if you pay attention to the words in This Is War, but their music at its core is excellent. Its not just loud obnoxious noise, they have really good guitars and have some beautiful songs like The Other Side and With This Knife. Maybe its just me but the recording seems a little rough, if they had recorded it well and actually promoted the album more it would have been a great seller and a huge success.

The standouts:

Silhouettes
Nowhere Kids
This Is War
For You
Your Way
The Other Side
With This Knife
Radio In A Hole
All My Problems
I Want My Life

Also I saw them in concert once and they tried to make a political point which was kind of annoying, but again, their awesome music balances the stupid politics out

Finding Soul In Todays Empty Music Industry.......2006-05-19

Modern bands today lack emotion,that simple.It seems as though Smile Empty Soul have found a loop hole around this towering issue,providing some of the most emotional and powerful music of this decade(so far).

"Silhouettes" is a stunning song from the opening notes echoing to the disenchanting lyrics.Some people have found "This War" to either be a geat song or critique it on it's labeling of soldiers and how its making them seem so robotic.You can decide that on your own, on with the songs."For You" is my favorite the lyrics seem so inspired, and the melody though not complicated really puts you in the realm of the songs atmosphere."Your Way" and "Radio In A Hole" are big exceptions in this albums flow.These are the wake up calls for hard rock lovers, instantly booming with this derived energy.If you haven't guessed yes this album is relatively slow paced based upon a clean channeled guitar with alittle twang/crunch.Alot of the riffs base eachother off one another, don't let that be your reason not to buy this many great bands have succeded with this hold up.(Such as Ac/Dc and Nirvana!)

I really enjoyed this album, very refreshing for a change and moving.If you like Nirvana you'll no doubt love this!

Soul indeed. Proof that there can be power in simplicity.......2006-03-26

Smile Empty Soul is my favorite band and has been for a while. Most music purists don't like their simple sound, but I wouldn't expect the average listener to appreciate the true amount of soul and emotion in their songs.

The insturmentals are very simple, yes, but they do not sound awful by any means, so I fail to see what is so bad about them. The lyrics are simplistic, and many may be turned off by this.

However, what makes SES great is the sheer amount of soul and grim emotion from their songs. The simple lyrics that would seem like tripe coming from any other band have a strange power when they are sung in Sean Danielson's rugged, melancholy voice. The insturmentals are made so that they seem to only enhance the soul and mood of the song. When SES is really at their best, it's sometimes as if the vocals and the insturmentals share the same soul, thus enhancing the power of their songs. This kind of genuine feeling coming from a song is something I rarely hear from any other band, and it is what seperates this band from the other countless, forced-feeling radio bands. What is even more incredible about this is that the members have lived fairly happy lives and have gone through few of the problems they sing about, yet they still convey mood quite effectivly.

Song Rundown

Bottom of a Bottle (9/10): The single that made them famous. Not their best work, but it has a certain energy to it, making it decent.

Sillhoettes (10/10): The first taste of the melancholy SES can envoke. It is also the first example of when this band gives power to seemingly simple phrases: in the bridge, when Sean sings "when I have kids/I won't put any chains on their wrists, I won't. I'll tell them this/There's nothing in this world that you can't be if you want it enough", we truly believe what he says and are perhaps inspired to tell our kids this message as well.

Nowhere Kids (10/10): Another sad song about abusive parents. It really makes us feel for any child who has to face this problem.

This is War (10/10): Moody lyrics that perfectly convey how a soldier feels; he has little control over what he does while enlisted. He feels out of place and normally woundn't harm anyone, yet he feels he must do what he needs to do for his country. Great acoustic song.

Therapy (9/10): Decent insturmentals and vocals that make us believe Sean is weighed down with the countless problems of the world. Could still use more emotion, though.

For You (8.5/10): Like Therapy, it could use more emotion. As it stands, though, it is a nice acoustic song with a slighty sympathy-invoking bridge and a certain resigned hopelessness in the chorus.

Your Way (10/10): The melancholy is lifted in exchange for defiance. Sean sings the defiant lyrics in a tone that really sounds as though he is questioning those that claim they can make life better, finally declaring that life should be lived on one's own terms ("Promises of a better life, what's wrong with the one I'm leading/everyone has a different fight, different wound that keeps them bleeding.") Insturmentals are fast-paced and carry their own disobedient tone as well.

The Other Side (10/10): A song that stands out for its bridge, which displays a certain creativity I don't hear often (I won't tell why. Listen for yourself.) Another decent acoustic song with a chorus that makes us believe Sean longs for better times and greener pastures.

Every Sunday (6/10): Lacks emotion. Lyrics don't stay on topic very well, either. So-so insturmentals, though, and not really awful, per se.

With This Knife (9/10): If the lyrics were better, this song would be even more depressing than it is already. A very sad, anguished, and hopeless sounding song that shouldn't be listened to while one is in a good mood.

Radio in a Hole (5/10): Never really cared for this song. Vague lyrics, slightly annoying insturmentals, and no real emotion make this the weakest track on this album (not the worst song in the world, but still.)

All My Problems (10/10): The defiance comes back. This song is just as well done as its predecessor, Your Way.

I Want My Life (10/10): Acoustic songs are really SES's strong point, and this is probably their best one. Again, very hopeless sounding. The insturmentals also sound very tender yet sad on this one. A very touching song.

Eraser (9/10): A decent song about a love-hate relationship (Ha! Finally found the meaning.) What really makes this song work is the bridge: after the chilling lines "And I can see myself in heaven/If I can free myself from this hell", we are sent into a very nice solo. The rest of the song is decent all-around as well. Not a bad closer.

If you believe music can't be good without being complicated (no matter how much emotion is in it), fine. If you don't, however, and want music that will hit you emotionally, look no further.

Highly Recommended

Is this what constitutes "deep" lyrics?.......2006-02-23

Just begin by looking at the titles of the songs on the back and you already know what you're getting into. The lyrics are supposed to be deep but they come off as condescending, self-righteous and self-pitying. He's angry and depressed for the most shallow of reasons and tries to tell us what's wrong with society with the most simple of lyrics. Kurt Cobain was angry and depressed but his lyrics were 20 times more creative. I mean, what ever happened to imagery, symbolism and creativity?
The musicians themselves are average. Take somewhere between 2-6 basic chords, add a crunchy guitar sound and simple rhythmic patterns and you've got a top notch band today. Sad but true.
That said, I understand why people (like my roommate from whom I borrowed the CD) like this band. If you're angry or depressed yourself, you can relate. And the forced vocals and crunchy guitar sounds make good angry music. If that's your thing, go for it. If you like bands like Nickelback or Puddle of Mudd (though they're admittedly better) then you'll like S.E.S. If you want something more artistically creative - musically and lyrically - this is probably not the CD for you.

Not all Bad.......2006-02-09

This is not a band that deserves a 5 star rating. Now before you all start whining and complaining about my rating, listen and here my words. I do not think that they are a bad band, they are not bad at all... I just do not hand out high ratings like they are pieces of candy to a kid. You must earn it.

For instance, where do they get off singing about a war and men and women whom they know nothing about. These men and women chose to defend our country for a reason, they knew what they were getting into when they enlisted in the armed services, but this band would have you believe that they are a bunch of mindless robots who will do anything to please their master.

Its ok to sing about such things if you were somehow involved or knew of such people, did they talk to a Marine, or the president, my opinion is likely not. They simply took a hot issue in the news and ran with it.

I like the guitars, and some of the lyrics, but they need to be backed up.

Average customer rating: Smile Empty Soul is right up at the top with 10 Years and Breaking Benjamin!! I'm not smiling Smile Empty Soul~ The Best Awsome unique sound

Smile Empty Soul Smile Empty Soul Manufacturer: Lava ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Greyest of Blue Skies Smile Empty Soul Crossfade One X Extreme Behavior ASIN: B0000996GO Release Date: 2003-05-27

Tracks:

1. Bottom Of A Bottle
2. Silhouettes
3. Nowhere Kids
4. This Is War
5. Therapy
6. For You
7. Your Way
8. The Other Side
9. Every Sunday
10. With This Knife
11. Radio In A Hole
12. All My Problems
13. I Want My Life
14. Eraser

Customer Reviews:

Smile Empty Soul is right up at the top with 10 Years and Breaking Benjamin!!.......2006-03-03

This was their first album, the unedited cut is much better...language gives you the full emotion, and their second album ANXIETY is even that much better. SILLOHETTES is by far the greatest song on the album (IMO) and if you enjoyed this band, be sure you own ANXIETY as well. If you are an old fart and don't appreciate newer generation music, don't listen to it(in response to the first idiot to post on this band). SMILE EMPTY SOUL -> LYRICS ARE AMAZING & IT FILLS YOUR DEPRESSING MOODS!

I'm not smiling.......2004-06-14

Before I begin, I would just like you to know that I harbor no ill wishes toward SMILE EMPTY SOUL or any other incredibly generic band. I just think that they really really suck. Pissed as I may be at their music, I'm sure these guys are really great people. Now the album.

SMILE EMPTY SOUL is a three-man-band led by vocalist/guitarist Sean Danielsen, and are the only band to disgust me slightly more than BREAKING BENJAMIN. Though no small task, SMILE EMPTY SOUL deftly captures everything unoriginal, fake, and clichéd about rock music.

I've listened to the album at least 20 times, and there is still absolutely NO redeeming qualities that deserve more than one star. The musical aspect of the album is amazingly bland, though some sections do have some pretty interesting guitar parts (see `Silhouettes', which also has the best vocals on the album). Derek Gledhill, the drummer, is pretty capable in his area of expertise, but that's about it. There's no mind-blowing, awesome solo, no catchy hook, no insanely cool riff. It's just some power chords built on the same old formula, for most of the album. `Bottom of a Bottle' is nearly the perfect song to describe the album as a whole. The introductory music doesn't capture me in any way. Sean's voice is actually very good when he's singing, but when the guy starts trying to scream or whatever he just sounds like he's trying to take a crap.

The lyrics are oh-so typical of the `hardcore-dude' image that everyone wants but no one wants to admit to wanting. It's retarded. They basically say:

"Hey, I'm my own man, and men who are their are their own man rebel against stuff, like the government and U.S. forces in Iraq. And parent's totally suck, cuz they don't let men who are their own man be their own man, because they don't let them do drugs and stuff, which is really dumb because drugs are f__king cool, and I'm cool, and so that's why I do it for the DRUH-UHGS!!!!! And religion sucks, because God and stuff like that is just stupid and it takes control of you and won't let you be your own man, unlike drugs. Drugs are the SH_T!!! Drugs liberate and free me from oppressive forces like the f__king government. And I'm against the f__king government. And religion. And parents, because they won't let me be my own f__king man. And i've got big bad emotional problems, so stay outta my big bad emotional way and let me be my own f__king man, or i'll write a song about how your controlling forces force me to not rebel against things. If I don't rebel, then I don't have a career, and men who don't have a career aren't their own f__king man. And religion sucks. F__k."

Completely unoriginal, retarded, crappy crap.

Thank you, SMILE EMPTY SOUL, for reminding me just how stupid 90% of modern rock music really is. These guys got signed because of their rebellious messages and (name)'s near-awesome voice, nothing more. Rebellion is what will sell records, and SES proves it. Completely, sickeningly generic music that is only worth it if you don't know any better. But since you do know better, there IS no excuse. DO NOT BUY THIS. 1 star.

Oh yeah. `This is War' is an AWESOME song, and probably the best on the album. Except the lyrics suck ("we`ll blow your f__king head off for our country"), trying too hard to sound deep and meaningful, rather than just BEING that way... so nevermind. Still 1 star.

Smile Empty Soul~ The Best.......2003-09-02

Ok, I bought this album after I heard their song "Bottle of a Bottle". This is a wicked album.
1. This is a really good song. I think it sounds better with the word "Drugs" blanked out that it does with the word. 9/10
2. I really like this song. A good 'ole slow one. 8/10
3. Not much to say. This one rocks. 9/10
They're all pretty much like this. Really good lyrics, good music, and everything. The only REALLY REALLY REALLY good song on the album is #12, All My Problems. I can't stop playing it.
Overall this album is deffinately a 10/10. Perfect!

Awsome.......2003-07-18

This cd is a blowout. There isnt any song that i wouldnt enjoy listening to over and over again.

Bottom of a bottle - 10/10 Since this song is edited they dont say the word drugs which really stinks, but a great song other wise. Although i still dont understand why the word drugs is edited on this cd i still give it a 10 because its really cool.

Silhouettes - 8/10 Really good song, but i had to give it a 8 becuase i perfer hard rock songs. overall this song is pretty good.

Nowhere kids - 8/10 I really good song with strong lyrics, but im a fan of hard rock and this song could use i little harder sound.

This is war - 7/10 this is and o.k. song for me because once again i am a hard rock fan, but this song has very strong lyrics which in my opinoin make it a pretty good song.

Therapy - 9/10 Awsome song. this song has single potential. This song rocks.

For you - 8/10 Pretty good song. It again has single potenial

Your way - 10/10 love this song can stop listening to it. Awesome its so good. Strong guitars and lyrics in this song.

The other side - 7/10 o.k.song theres not much to say about it except that it is an o.k. song.

Every sunday - 10/10 another great song it describes the fact that people are very mean to each other and then every sunday you just sit in church thinking your sins will be forgave. This song is really go though. Awesome

With this knife - 8/10 Good strong lyrics with a pretty good bass. This song has potential.

Radio in a hole - 10/10 Awesome another song you cant stop listening to. It has a really strong lyrics and guitars. Awesome song.

All my problems - 9/10 i like this song. another song that i cant get out of my headphones. this song has really good bass and guitars that perfectly match the beat of the lyrics. Really good song.

I want my life - 8/10 alright song ist got its ups and downs with me. depends on your mood, but this is a pretty god song.

Eraser - 9/10 tipical smile empty soul song. pretty good you can never get bored of it. just like a lot of other songs n this cd.

Over all - 10/10 THIS CD ROCKS. PROBLAY ONE OF MY FAVORITES EVER. NEVER HEARD ONE AS GOOD!!

unique sound.......2003-06-17

This album is one of the best albums i own. Smile empty soul is one of the better bands of this year.They have a distinctive sound and play in their own way.If you want an album that you can never get tired of and one that has it's own sound, i would recommend This one.

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