Vultures (Dig)

Smile Empty Soul | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 24, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bieler Bros Records
• ASIN: B000I2IRUK
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,537 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smile Empty Satire, November 2, 2006

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Nicholas D. Formica Jr. (Tampa, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vultures (Dig) (Audio CD)

To everyone that has listened to this CD and reviewed it poorly...which CD are you listening to? This album is rife with delicious satire, parody and most importantly, socially-biting hooks. But it doesn't stop at the lyrics, which are masterfully done; the music is actually crafted to bring dissonance and consonance to the entire experience. Look, if you haven't figured out yet that Sean and the rest of the band are both well read and well educated, then pop on your Spinal Tap cd and deconstruct that. There is so much philosophy, so much Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Freud and so many others sprinkled in both the lyrics and the music it makes it absurdly simplistic to say things like 'Smile let me down' or 'Smile didn't keep it real'. Go back and listen to the album, read some books, and figure out that Smile Empty Soul is one of the finest bands out there. If you want to listen to 'Bottom of a Bottle' every night and complain about progression, be my guest. But then why don't you take a cue from the hidden track and "All move to Hollywood" where everyone is fake. Smile, like they always do, sacrifices fame, money and respect for one thing: the music

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome CD, October 24, 2006

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S. Baker "Sammy" (Cincy, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vultures (Dig) (Audio CD)

I actually bought this CD about a week before it came out at one of Smile Empty Souls shows. After listening to it about two times in a row, and letting it all sink in I have to say that this CD has something to offer everyone. Every song is amazing in its own way, and any Smile Empty Soul fan should have this CD by now and know what I am talking about. Almost anyone can relate to at least one song, or one set of lyrics off of this CD in their own way. Overall, Vultures is simply an amazing CD, so go out and buy it if you haven't already.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING, October 24, 2006

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chris - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vultures (Dig) (Audio CD)

vultures in my mind, is the equivelent of cake on your birthday, YOU JUST NEED TO HAVE IT...this album is amazing, lyrically it go strait to ur heart...everysong has content that teenagers can connect to...they can find a place in his lyrics...instrumentaly it could be better, but the energy of these guys make up for it..they love what they do and u can tell...ok ok...stop reading...GO BUY THE CD NOW!