Smile Empty Soul recorded one of the best albums of 2003 in my opinion. When I first heard their single "Bottom of a Bottle", I couldn't wait to hear the rest of their cd. And even though "Bottom of a Bottle" is probably the most overplayed rock song of 2003, it still rocks. This album starts off amazing, with the first 4 or 5 songs being top notch. It kind of loses some steam in the middle, picks back up for a couple songs, then loses more at the end. But overall, this album has it all. There's heavy songs, slow songs, everything you could want in an alternative rock album. If you like this album, I suggest also checking out a couple more new bands, Die Trying and Echo 7. If I had to compare Smile Empty Soul with someone, I'd say they remind me a lot of Hoobastank, Incubus, Audiovent, Die Trying, maybe even a little Three Days Grace. My favorite songs include: Bottom of a Bottle, Silhouettes, Nowhere Kids, and All My Problems.