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Smile Empty Soul

{{short description|American rock band}}

{{Unreliable sources|date=February 2019}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Smile Empty Soul

| image = Smile Empty Soul 2018 001.jpg

| caption = Smile Empty Soul in 2018, from left to right: Mark Young, Victor Ribas, Sean Danielsen

| image_size = 300px

| background = group_or_band

| alias = Hecklers Veto (1998–2001)

| origin = Santa Clarita, California, United States

| genre = {{flatlist|

  • Post-grunge
  • alternative rock
  • alternative metal
  • nu metal{{cite web |url=https://www.lsureveille.com/empty-soul-smiles-on-sub-genre/article_998234b7-e849-5e7b-befa-8b8577d0b39b.html |title='Empty Soul' smiles on sub-genre |newspaper=The Daily Reveille |last=Bonner |first=Mark F. |date=May 5, 2003 |access-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330032401/https://www.lsureveille.com/empty-soul-smiles-on-sub-genre/article_998234b7-e849-5e7b-befa-8b8577d0b39b.html |archive-date=30 March 2019 |url-status=dead}}

}}

| years_active = 1998–present

| label = {{hlist|Lava|MRAfia|F.O.F.|EMI|Bieler Bros.|eOne|Pavement|Two Disciples|Smile Empty}}

| website = [http://www.smileemptysoul.com/ www.SmileEmptySoul.com]

| current_members = Sean Danielsen
Jon Loree

| past_members = Derek Gledhill
Dominic Weir
Mike Booth
Ryan Martin
Jake Kilmer
Mark Young
Victor Ribas
Ty Del Rose
Chris Berryman

}}

Smile Empty Soul is an American rock band, originally from Santa Clarita, California, United States. It was started in 1998 by Sean Danielsen (vocals and guitar), Ryan Martin (bass), and Derek Gledhill (drums). Following the departure of Gledhill and Martin from the band in 2005 and 2017, respectively, Danielsen remains the only founding member still active as well as the band's primary songwriter, frontman, and leader.{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/smile-empty-soul/2569641|title=Smile Empty Soul|work=artistdirect.com|access-date=December 8, 2014}}

History

=Beginnings (1998–2003)=

Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998,{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/entertainment/music/post-grunge-rockers-smile-empty-soul-hoping-for-be/nM8sc/|title=Post-grunge rockers Smile Empty Soul hoping for best|work=daytondailynews.com|access-date=25 January 2015}} while its original members were attending different high schools in the Santa Clarita area. The band, originally a three-piece group, consisted of vocalist and guitarist Sean Danielsen, bassist Ryan Martin and drummer Derek Gledhill.

After playing numerous hometown gigs, Smile Empty Soul ventured to the Sunset Strip, and later gave a demo to John Parker of Los Angeles indie label, ThroBack Records, which led later on to a record deal with Jason Flom's Lava Records.

=Self-titled debut album (2003–2005)=

On May 27, 2003, the band released their self-titled debut album Smile Empty Soul.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/smile-empty-soul-mw0000028937|title=Smile Empty Soul - Smile Empty Soul - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic|author=Johnny Loftus|work=AllMusic|access-date=25 January 2015}} The album was produced by John Lewis Parker, and mixed by David J. Holman.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/david-j-holman-mn0000183877/credits|title=David J. Holman - Credits - AllMusic|work=AllMusic|access-date=25 January 2015}} Three singles, "Bottom of a Bottle", "Nowhere Kids" and "Silhouettes", were released via the recording. In March 2005, the album was certified gold with sales in excess of 500,000+.{{cite web|url=http://www.axs.com/smile-empty-soul-kicks-off-summer-tour-thursday-in-las-vegas-14944|title=Smile Empty Soul kicks off summer tour Thursday in Las Vegas|author=Christa Emmer|work=AXS|access-date=December 17, 2014}}

=''Anxiety'' (2005–2006)=

In 2005, before the recording of their second album Anxiety was finished, drummer Derek Gledhill was replaced by Flickerstick percussionist Dominic Weir.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/62026/smile-empty-soul-preps-sophomore-album|title=Smile Empty Soul Preps Sophomore Album|magazine=Billboard|access-date=25 January 2015}} Their album Anxiety was not released (at that time) due to the band parting ways with Lava Records after the company refused to release their record.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/smile-empty-soul/id1883765#fullText|title=iTunes - Music - Smile Empty Soul|work=apple.com|access-date=26 January 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newspressnow.com/life/st_joe_live/music/article_89c56b40-a844-5a24-8a69-1cf007e2e443.html|title=Smile Empty Soul comes to Tremors Nightclub|work=St. Joseph News-Press and FOX 26 KNPN|date=19 July 2012 |access-date=26 January 2015}}

On July 13, 2006,{{cite web |url=http://www.melodic.net/?page=news&id=6310 |title=Melodic Net - Smile Empty Soul Signed To Bieler Bros |publisher=Melodic.net |date=2006-07-13 |access-date=2015-04-04 |archive-date=2015-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110153331/http://www.melodic.net/?page=news&id=6310 |url-status=dead }} Smile Empty Soul signed with independent label, Bieler Bros. Records.{{cite web|url=http://detroitsportsnation.com/general/test/smile-empty-soul/10/|title=Smile Empty Soul|author=test|work=Detroit Sports Nation|access-date=26 January 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.timeswv.com/news/lifestyles/article_124a1397-798a-5e28-a33f-31a948af87fa.html?mode=jqm|title=Smile Empty Soul brings impressive expression of angst|work=Times West Virginian|date=November 2006 |access-date=26 January 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/11999/tempidx/1/menuid/1|title=Blistering Metal News: Smile Empty Soul Sign With Bieler Bros Records|work=blistering.com|access-date=26 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150126071326/http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/11999/tempidx/1/menuid/1|archive-date=26 January 2015}} At this point, drummer Dominic Weir had been replaced by Jake Kilmer,{{cite web|url=http://www.away-team.com/metal/tag/bieler-bros-records/|title=Bieler Bros. Records|work=away-team.com|access-date=26 January 2015|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220023248/http://www.away-team.com/metal/tag/bieler-bros-records/|archive-date=20 February 2015}} and Mike Booth (ex-Cold) was added as a second guitarist.{{cite web|url=http://www.100xr.com/artists/S/Smile_Empty_Soul.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926012153/http://www.100xr.com/artists/S/Smile_Empty_Soul.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=September 26, 2012|title=Smile Empty Soul|work=100xr.com|access-date=26 January 2015}}

=''Vultures'' (2006–2009)=

On October 24, 2006, the band released Vultures, the official follow-up to their 2003 debut Smile Empty Soul. The album doesn't feature any songs from the unreleased Anxiety.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/vultures-mw0000551529|title=Vultures - Smile Empty Soul - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic|work=AllMusic|access-date=26 January 2015}} The first single released was the song "The Hit".{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2006/11/03/smile-empty-soul-vultures|title=Smile Empty Soul - Vultures|work=IGN|date=3 November 2006 |access-date=26 January 2015}}

Vultures debuted at No. 169 on the Billboard 200 album charts{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/vultures-mw0000551529/awards|title=Vultures - Smile Empty Soul - Awards - AllMusic|work=AllMusic|access-date=26 January 2015}} with just over 5,000 copies sold.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1544562/hannah-montana-rains-on-my-chemical-romances-parade/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912122048/http://www.mtv.com/news/1544562/hannah-montana-rains-on-my-chemical-romances-parade/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 12, 2014|title=Hannah Montana Rains On My Chemical Romance's Parade|work=MTV News|access-date=26 January 2015}} The band then embarked on a tour with The Exies.{{cite web |url=http://www.melodic.net/?page=news&id=7633 |title=Melodic Net - Smile Empty Soul Hit The Road With The Exies And Autovein |publisher=Melodic.net |access-date=2015-04-04 |archive-date=2015-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110235117/http://www.melodic.net/?page=news&id=7633 |url-status=dead }}

In late April 2007,{{cite web|url=http://525powertracks.com/Featured-Band/Smile-Empty-Soul.htm|title=Smile Empty Soul Featured Band 525 Power Tracks Hard Rock Radio Metal Radio Playing Smile Empty Soul|work=525powertracks.com|access-date=27 January 2015}} the band parted ways with Mike Booth, which was a mutual split. The band has yet to replace him, and continued on as a 3-piece.{{cite web|url=http://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/smile-empty-soul|title=Interview with Smile Empty Soul frontman Sean Danielsen « Interviews « PureGrainAudio.com|author=Aaron Willschick|work=puregrainaudio.com|access-date=27 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220034904/http://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/smile-empty-soul|archive-date=20 February 2015}}

The trio began recording their new record in Greenville, South Carolina on February 1, 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/templateid/17465/menuid/3/tempidx/5/link/1|title=Smile Empty Soul-Battered and Bruised, But Persisting Feature Interview At Blistering.com|work=blistering.com|access-date=27 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203000917/http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/templateid/17465/menuid/3/tempidx/5/link/1|archive-date=3 February 2015}}

=''Consciousness'' and ''More Anxiety'' (2009–2012)=

Soon after recording for their new album entitled Consciousness was finished, the band returned to the studio to record a few more songs. Later on, the band confirmed that they had signed with F.O.F./EMI records. Consciousness was then released in August 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1557531|title=Smile Empty Soul - Consciousness|work=AbsolutePunk.net|access-date=27 January 2015}}

In November 2009, the 2005 album Anxiety was released on iTunes.{{cite web|url=http://www.chacha.com/question/what-happened-to-smile-empty-soul|title=What happened to Smile Empty Soul?|work=chacha.com|access-date=27 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150127211214/http://www.chacha.com/question/what-happened-to-smile-empty-soul|archive-date=27 January 2015}}{{better source needed|date=June 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/anxiety/id714082877|title=iTunes - Music - Anxiety by Smile Empty Soul|work=iTunes|access-date=27 January 2015}}

On March 9, 2010, More Anxiety, a special edition of Anxiety including a bonus DVD was released.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/more-anxiety-mw0001962197|title=More Anxiety - Smile Empty Soul - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic|author=Alex Henderson|work=AllMusic|access-date=27 January 2015}}

Smile Empty Soul have released music videos for "We're Through"{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/video/smile-empty-soul-we-re-through/84933|title=Smile Empty Soul - WE'RE THROUGH|work=ARTISTdirect|access-date=27 January 2015}} and "Faker" from their album Consciousness.{{cite web|url=http://tunelab.com/2010/07/18/watch-smile-empty-souls-faker-video/|title=Watch Smile Empty Soul's "Faker" Video - tunelab邃｢|work=tunelab邃｢|access-date=27 January 2015|archive-date=23 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723174240/http://tunelab.com/2010/07/18/watch-smile-empty-souls-faker-video/|url-status=dead}}

In 2009, it was announced that Danielsen formed a new group called World Fire Brigade with Fuel vocalist Brett Scallions, which also consisted of bassist Brad Stewart (ex-Shinedown) and former Candiria drummer Ken Schalk. The debut studio album, entitled Spreading My Wings, was released in August 2012 through FrostByte Media.{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/world-fire-brigade-debut-album-features-guest-spots-from-pearl-jam-anthrax-members/|title=World Fire Brigade Debut Album Features Guest Spots From Pearl Jam + Anthrax Members|work=Loudwire|date=4 June 2012 |access-date=20 December 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/pearl-jam-anthrax-members-guest-on-world-fire-brigade-debut/|title=Pearl Jam, Anthrax Members Guest On World Fire Brigade Debut - Blabbermouth.net|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|date=4 June 2012|access-date=16 December 2014}}

=''3's'' (2012–2013)=

On March 14, 2012, it was announced that Smile Empty Soul had signed with eOne Music. They released their first album with eOne Music, 3's on May 22, 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/smile-empty-soul-signs-with-eone-music/|title=Smile Empty Soul Signs With E One Music - Blabbermouth.net|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|date=14 March 2012|access-date=26 January 2015}}

In March 2012, "Afterlife", the first single from 3's, was released.{{cite web|url=http://noisecreep.com/smile-empty-soul-afterlife-video/|title=Smile Empty Soul, 'Afterlife': Exclusive Lyric Video Premiere|work=Noisecreep|date=17 April 2012 |access-date=3 February 2015}}

In April 2013 lead singer Sean Danielsen released his solo EP Enjoy the Process.{{cite web|url=http://www.joplinglobe.com/news/lifestyles/smile-empty-soul-singer-to-play-solo-concert/article_073e81a7-2d44-53db-ac8c-7baef094ee96.html|title=Smile Empty Soul singer to play solo concert|work=Joplin Globe|date=21 November 2014 |access-date=December 8, 2014}}

Later that year, October 1, 2013 was announced as the expected date of release.{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/smile-empty-soul-reveal-new-album-track-listing-release-date-tour-dates/10690835|title=Smile Empty Soul Reveal New Album Track Listing, Release Date & Tour Dates|work=ARTISTdirect|access-date=3 February 2015}}

=''Chemicals'' (2013–2015)=

{{anchor|Two Disciples Entertainment}}

In June 2013 it was announced that Smile Empty Soul formed an imprint label called Two Disciples Entertainment in conjunction with Pavement Entertainment{{cite web|url=http://www.loyolaphoenix.com/smile-empty-soul-rock-bottom-lounge-nov-14|title=Smile Empty Soul to rock Bottom Lounge Nov. 14|work=Loyola Phoenix|date=7 November 2013|access-date=3 February 2015}} and would release Chemicals in fall of 2013.{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/smile-empty-soul-false-alarm-exclusive-song-premiere/|title=Smile Empty Soul, 'False Alarm' – Exclusive Song Premiere|work=Loudwire|date=20 August 2013 |access-date=3 February 2015}}

On November 3, 2014, Danielsen released his second solo EP entitled Food Chain.

=''Shapeshifter'' (2015–2017)=

In September 2015, the ensemble also announced through their Facebook page that in early 2016, an EP and DVD was expected.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/photos/a.10151815059804281.1073741826.260746904280/10153597773899281/?type=1&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10153597773899281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Spending a little time on this beautiful Arkansas day refining the new songs for the upcoming Smile Empty Soul EP(spring of 2016), and my next solo EP(Fall of 2016) Getting excited for Smile to go into the studio in Los Angeles California next month!!!|work=Facebook|access-date=12 September 2015}}{{cbignore}} In November 2015, the band stated that the artwork for the EP is complete.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/photos/a.10150263631959281.344116.260746904280/10153703708369281/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10153703708369281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Timeline Photos - Smile Empty Soul |publisher=Facebook |date=2015-11-04 |access-date=2016-01-01}}{{cbignore}} The work, whose title was announced in January 2016 as Shapeshifter{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/seandanielsenofficial/photos/a.125957394245580.23952.123381584503161/551893318318650/?type=3&permPage=1 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/123381584503161/551893318318650 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Sean Danielsen - Happy 2016!!!In 3 months new Smile Empty... - Facebook|work=facebook.com|access-date=16 March 2016}}{{cbignore}} is scheduled for release on 1 April 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/posts/10153823522149281 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10153823522149281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Happy new year people!!! We have a new... - Smile Empty Soul |publisher=Facebook |access-date=2016-01-01}}{{cbignore}}

=''Rarities'','' Oblivion ''and'' Sheep'' (2017–present)=

In October 2016, the band stated via their Facebook page that in early 2017, they plan to release a compilation album consisting of 13 rare and unreleased tracks.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/photos/a.10150263631959281.344116.260746904280/10154587633964281/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10154587633964281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Smile Empty Soul - Timeline - Facebook|work=facebook.com|access-date=5 October 2016}}{{cbignore}} On 10 December 2016 the compilation album was announced as Rarities as well as artwork and some track names.

In September 2017, the ensemble announced via their Facebook page that Kilmer and Martin would be parting ways with Smile Empty Soul, leaving Danielsen as the only remaining original band member.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/photos/a.10151815059804281.1073741826.260746904280/10155672267579281/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10155672267579281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Smile Empty Soul|website=Facebook.com|access-date=5 September 2017}}{{cbignore}} Mark Young, originally from Hed PE{{cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/smile-empty-soul/2017/basecamp-lisle-il-4be793ae.html|title=Smile Empty Soul Setlist at BaseCamp, Lisle|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=5 September 2017}} and Victor Ribas, originally from HURT, have joined the band as both touring and recording musicians on bass and drums/percussion/vocals respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/hurt/photos/a.10152463843379462.1073741827.8945304461/10155583058884462/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/8945304461/10155583058884462 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Hurt|website=Facebook.com|access-date=5 September 2017}}{{cbignore}}

In May 2018, Young announced his departure from the ensemble.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=654939181504530&set=a.120005034997950.1073741826.100009653621671&type=3&theater|title=Mark Young|website=Facebook.com}}

On February 7, 2019 it was announced that Smile Empty Soul will be releasing an acoustic EP titled The Acoustic Sessions. Volume 1{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/photos/a.10151815059804281/10157034562084281/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10157034562084281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Acoustic EP coming soon.Old songs, new versions|date=7 February 2019|work=Facebook|access-date=7 February 2019}}{{cbignore}} In August 2019, Danielsen announced that the ensemble planned to release an EP entitled Sheep.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/seandanielsenofficial/posts/1350156791825628 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/123381584503161/1350156791825628 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Sean Danielsen|website=www.facebook.com}}{{cbignore}}

On February 14, 2020 Sean was teasing new gear on Smile Empty Soul Page with Caption "Interesting things to come........" and Sean revealing Smile Empty Soul will continue as 2 Member Band Only.

{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/photos/a.10151815059804281/10158045112164281/?type=3&theater/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10158045112164281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Smile Empty Soul Now a 2 Member Band |date=14 February 2020|work=Facebook|access-date=14 February 2020}}{{cbignore}}

On May 18, 2020, it was announced on Facebook along with album art on May 18, 2020 that Acoustic Sessions Vol.2 is going to be recorded.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/photos/a.10151815059804281/10158370644814281/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10158370644814281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Smile Empty Soul Announce Volume 2 of Acoustic Sessions|website=Facebook.com|access-date=18 May 2020}}{{cbignore}}

On July 2, 2020, the band announced that since they are not able to tour (due to the pandemic) they will instead be going into the studio to record an EP titled 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/photos/a.10151815059804281/10158509217649281/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10158509217649281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Smile Empty Soul Announce 2020 EP|website=Facebook.com|access-date=2 July 2020}}{{cbignore}}

Band members

File:Smile Empty Soul SXSW2014.jpg music festival in March 2014]]

Current members

  • Sean Danielsen – lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars (1998–present).{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/|title=Smile Empty Soul|website=Facebook.com|access-date=12 February 2019}}
  • Jon Loree – drums (2024–present)

Former members

  • Derek Gledhill – drums, backing vocals (1998–2005)
  • Dominic Weir – drums (2005–2006)
  • Mike Booth – lead guitars (2006–2007)
  • Ryan Martin – bass, backing vocals (1998–2017)
  • Jake Kilmer – drums, backing vocals (2006–2017)
  • Mark Young – bass guitar (2017–2018)
  • Victor Ribas – drums, backing vocals (2017–2018){{Citation needed|date=February 2019}}
  • Ty Del Rose – drums (2018–2024)

Former touring members

  • Chris Berryman – guitar (2004)
  • Phil Lipscomb – bass guitar (2014){{cite web|url=http://www.ecollegetimes.com/smile-empty-soul-keeps-it-fresh-on-tour|title=Smile Empty Soul keeps it fresh on tour|date=15 July 2014}}
  • Preston Rodgers – bass guitar (2018){{Citation needed|date=February 2019}}
  • John LeCompt – bass guitar (2018){{Citation needed|date=February 2019}}
  • Tom Minogue – bass guitar (2019){{Citation needed|date=June 2019}}
  • Jody Linnell – bass guitar (2019){{cite web|url=https://neiuindependent.org/14441/arts-life/sheep-smile-empty-soul-review/|title="Sheep" – Smile Empty Soul Review|first=Matthew|last=Rago|date=7 December 2019 }}{{cite web |url= http://www.treesdallas.com |title= Smile Empty Soul concert at Trees Dallas on November 20, 2019 |author= |date=November 20, 2019 |publisher= Trees Dallas}}

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Discography

=Studio albums=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title

!scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album details

!scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions

!scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications

width="30"|US
Peak chart positions in the United States:

  • {{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=smile empty soul|chart=Billboard 200}}|title=Smile Empty Soul Chart History: Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2009-10-18}}
  • {{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=smile empty soul|chart=Independent Albums}}|title=Smile Empty Soul Chart History: Independent Albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2009-10-18}}
  • {{cite magazine |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=smile empty soul|chart=Alternative Songs}}|title=Smile Empty Soul Chart History: Alternative Songs|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2009-10-18}}

!width="30"|US
Ind.

scope="row"| Smile Empty Soul

|

  • Released: May 27, 2003
  • Label: Lava
  • Formats: CD, DI

| 94 || —

|

  • RIAA: Gold{{cite certification|region=United States|artist=Smile Empty Soul|access-date=28 December 2017}}
scope="row"| Anxiety

|

  • Released: September 27, 2005
  • Label: Lava, MRAfia, F.O.F. Label Group
  • Formats: CD, DI

| — || —

|

scope="row"| Vultures

|

  • Released: October 24, 2006
  • Label: Bieler Bros.
  • Formats: CD, DI, Vinyl

| 169 || 14

|

scope="row"| Consciousness

|

  • Released: August 25, 2009
  • Label: F.O.F. Label Group, EMI
  • Formats: CD, DI

| 156 || —

|

scope="row"| 3's

|

  • Released: May 22, 2012
  • Label: eOne
  • Formats: CD, DI

| — || —

|

scope="row"| Chemicals

|

  • Released: October 1, 2013
  • Label: Pavement Entertainment, Two Disciples Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, DI

| — || —

|

scope="row"| Oblivion

|

  • Released: May 25, 2018{{cite web|url=https://mrafia1.wixsite.com/smileemptymusic/product-page/smile-empty-soul-oblivion-album-pre-order-bundle-a|title=Home - SMILE EMPTY MUSIC|website=Mrafial.wixsite.com|access-date=9 March 2018}}
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Formats: CD, DI, Vinyl

| — || —

|

scope="row"| Black Pilled

|

  • Released: October 12, 2021{{cite web|url=https://mrafia1.wixsite.com/smileemptymusic/product-page/smile-empty-soul-black-pilled-album-pre-order |title=SMILE EMPTY SOUL "Black Pilled" album pre-order | smileemptymusic |publisher=Mrafia1.wixsite.com |date= |accessdate=2021-10-12}}
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Format: CD, DI

| — || —

|

= Compilation albums =

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scope="col"| Title

!scope="col"| Album details

scope="row"| Rarities

|

  • Released: March 10, 2017
  • Label: MRAfia
  • Formats: CD, DI
scope="row"| The Acoustic Sessions, volumes 1 and 2

|

  • Released: July, 2020{{cite web|url=https://mrafia1.wixsite.com/smileemptymusic/product-page/smile-empty-soul-the-acoustic-sessions-volumes-1-and-2 |title=SMILE EMPTY SOUL "The Acoustic Sessions, volumes 1 and 2" album pre-order | smileemptymusic |publisher=Mrafia1.wixsite.com |date= |accessdate=2022-10-28}}
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Formats: CD
scope="row"| Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

|

  • Released: January, 2023{{cite web|url=https://mrafia1.wixsite.com/smileemptymusic/product-page/smile-empty-soul-four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse-double-cd-collection |title=SMILE EMPTY SOUL "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" album pre-order | smileemptymusic |publisher=Mrafia1.wixsite.com |date= |accessdate=2022-10-28}}
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Formats: CD
  • Limited Release: 300 copies

=EPs=

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Title

! EP details

scope="row"| B-Sides

|

  • Released: 2007
  • Label: MRAfia
  • Formats: CD, DI
scope="row"| Shapeshifter

|

  • Released: April 1, 2016
  • Label: Pavement Entertainment
  • Formats: CD/DVD, DI, Cassette
scope="row"| Acoustic Sessions Vol.1{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/smileemptysoulmusic/posts/10157034563294281 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/260746904280/10157034563294281 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Acoustic Sessions Announced|website=Facebook.com|access-date=12 February 2019}}{{cbignore}}

|

  • Released: February 22, 2019
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Formats: CD, DI
scope="row"| Sheep

|

  • Released: December 6, 2019
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Formats: CD, DI, Vinyl
scope="row"| Acoustic Sessions Vol.2

|

  • Released: June 30, 2020
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Formats: CD, DI{{cite web|url=https://mrafia1.wixsite.com/smileemptymusic/product-page/smile-empty-soul-the-acoustic-sessions-volumes-1-and-2|title=SMILE EMPTY SOUL - The Acoustic Sessions, volumes 1 and 2|website=smileemptymusic}}
scope="row"| 2020

|

  • Released: September 4, 2020{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/seandanielsenofficial/posts/1679257148915589 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/123381584503161/1679257148915589 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Sean Danielsen|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=Sep 4, 2020}}{{cbignore}}
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Formats: CD, DI
scope="row"| Soft Songs for the Quarantined Mind

|

  • Released: January 12, 2021{{cite web|title=Sean Danielsen|url=https://www.facebook.com/seandanielsenofficial/photos/a.205220689652583/1816139805227322/?type=3 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/123381584503161/1816139805227322 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=2021-01-20|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}{{cbignore}}
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
scope="row"| The Loss of Everything

|

  • Released: October 4, 2022{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fseandanielsenofficial%2Fposts%2F2137804506394182|title=The new SMILE EMPTY SOUL ep, called "the loss of everything", is in the works. We're looking at an Oct 2022 release, but you can pre-order a signed physical CD now|website=Facebook}}{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-loss-of-everything-ep/1645307156?uo=2 | title=The Loss of Everything - EP by Smile Empty Soul }}
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
scope="row"| Swan Song

|

  • Released: February 28, 2025 {{cite web | url=https://mrafia1.wixsite.com/smileemptymusic/product-page/smile-empty-soul-swan-song-cd-pre-order | title=SMILE EMPTY SOUL "swan song" CD, pre-order }}
  • Label: Smile Empty Music
  • Formats: CD, DI

= Singles =

class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
rowspan="2"| Title

! rowspan="2"| Year

! colspan="3"| Peak chart positions

! rowspan="2"| Album

style="width:3em;font-size:85%"| US{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalrockreview.com/concert-reviews/waynestatic-flint-mi-12jun2014|title=Wayne Static and Smile Empty Soul at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI on 12-Jun-2014|work=nationalrockreview.com|date=20 June 2014|access-date=February 3, 2015}}

!style="width:3em;font-size:85%"| US
Alt.

!style="width:3em;font-size:85%"| US
Main.

scope="row"| "Bottom of a Bottle"{{ref label|note_a1|A}}

| style="text-align:center;"| 2003

| style="text-align:center;"| 107

| style="text-align:center;"| 7

| style="text-align:center;"| 8

|rowspan="3"| Smile Empty Soul

scope="row"| "Nowhere Kids"

| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2004

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| 27

| style="text-align:center;"| 26

scope="row"| "Silhouettes"

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| 22

| style="text-align:center;"| 25

scope="row"| "Don't Need You"

| style="text-align:center;"| 2005

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| 37

| Anxiety

scope="row"| "The Hit"

| style="text-align:center;"| 2006

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

|rowspan="3"| Vultures

scope="row"| "Here's to Another"

| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2007

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

scope="row"| "Loser"

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

scope="row"| "Don't Ever Leave"

| style="text-align:center;"| 2009

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| 39

|rowspan="3"| Consciousness

scope="row"| "Alone with Nothing"

| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2010

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

scope="row"| "We're Through"

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

scope="row"| "Afterlife"

| style="text-align:center;"| 2012

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| 3's

scope="row"| "False Alarm"

| style="text-align:center;"| 2013

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| 27

|rowspan="2"| Chemicals

scope="row"| "Chemicals"

| style="text-align:center;"| 2014

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

scope="row"| "All in My Head"

| style="text-align:center;"| 2016

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| Shapeshifter

scope="row"| "Sides"

| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2018

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| rowspan="2"| Oblivion

scope="row"| "Stars"

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

colspan="6" style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;"| "—" denotes a release that did not chart.

= Other songs =

  • "Alone"{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxse1auckxI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/jxse1auckxI |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=Smile Empty Soul - Alone|date=31 December 1969|work=YouTube|access-date=3 February 2015}}{{cbignore}}

= Music videos =

  • "Bottom of a Bottle"{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/smile-empty-soul/21192/bottom-of-a-bottle.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100108133830/http://www.mtv.com/videos/smile-empty-soul/21192/bottom-of-a-bottle.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 8, 2010|title=Smile Empty Soul - Bottom Of A Bottle - Music Video - MTV|work=MTV|access-date=3 February 2015}}
  • "Nowhere Kids"{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/smile-empty-soul/25631/nowhere-kids.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091029093701/http://www.mtv.com/videos/smile-empty-soul/25631/nowhere-kids.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 29, 2009|title=Smile Empty Soul - Nowhere Kids - Music Video - MTV|work=MTV|access-date=3 February 2015}}
  • "Silhouettes"{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/smile-empty-soul/29550/silhouettes.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115074522/http://www.mtv.com/videos/smile-empty-soul/29550/silhouettes.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 15, 2009|title=Smile Empty Soul - Silhouettes - Music Video - MTV|work=MTV|access-date=3 February 2015}}
  • "This Is War"{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/smile-empty-soul/videos/this-is-war|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203225814/http://www.mtv.co.uk/smile-empty-soul/videos/this-is-war|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2015|title=Smile Empty Soul - This Is War music video - MTV UK|work=MTV UK|access-date=3 February 2015}}
  • "Here's to Another"{{cite web|url=http://letras.mus.br/smile-empty-soul/825753/|title=HERE'S TO ANOTHER - Smile Empty Soul - Letras.mus.br|work=Letras.mus.br|date=18 August 2014 |access-date=5 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/1225/5666/.html|title=.html|author=Bieler Bros. Records|date=12 September 2006|work=The Gauntlet|access-date=5 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.smileemptysoul.com/|title=Smile Empty Soul|work=smileemptysoul.com|access-date=20 February 2015}}
  • "Jesus Is the Manager at Wal-Mart"{{cite web|url=http://www.axs.com/smile-empty-soul-kicks-off-summer-tour-thursday-in-las-vegas-14944|title=Smile Empty Soul kicks off summer tour Thursday in Las Vegas|author=Christa Emmer|work=AXS|access-date=5 February 2015}}
  • "Loser"{{cite web|url=http://letras.mus.br/smile-empty-soul/825756/traducao.html|title=LOSER (TRADUÇÃO) - Smile Empty Soul - Letras.mus.br|work=Letras.mus.br|date=October 2009 |access-date=5 February 2015}}
  • "Don't Ever Leave"{{cite web|url=http://www.muzu.tv/smile-empty-soul/dont-ever-leave-music-video/499019/|title=Smile Empty Soul - Don't Ever Leave music video on MUZU|work=MUZU.TV|access-date=5 February 2015|archive-date=5 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205072552/http://www.muzu.tv/smile-empty-soul/dont-ever-leave-music-video/499019/|url-status=dead}}
  • "We're Through"{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/video/smile-empty-soul-we-re-through/84933|title=Smile Empty Soul - WE'RE THROUGH|work=ARTISTdirect|access-date=5 February 2015}}
  • "Faker"{{cite web|url=http://tunelab.com/2010/07/18/watch-smile-empty-souls-faker-video/|title=Watch Smile Empty Soul's "Faker" Video - tunelab™|work=tunelab™|access-date=5 February 2015|archive-date=23 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723174240/http://tunelab.com/2010/07/18/watch-smile-empty-souls-faker-video/|url-status=dead}}
  • "Afterlife"{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/smile-empty-soul-unveil-afterlife-video/ |title=Smile Empty Soul Unveil 'Afterlife' Video |publisher=Loudwire.com |date=2012-05-27 |access-date=2015-02-19}}
  • "Not Alike"{{cite web|url=http://letras.mus.br/smile-empty-soul/not-alike/|title=NOT ALIKE - Smile Empty Soul - Letras.mus.br|work=Letras.mus.br|date=10 June 2012 |access-date=5 February 2015}}
  • "Wrecking Ball"{{cite web|url=http://www.ticketfly.com/event/368121-smile-empty-soul-new-orleans/|title=Smile Empty Soul|work=Ticketfly|access-date=5 February 2015}}
  • "False Alarm"{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/smile-empty-soul-false-alarm-exclusive-video-premiere/|title=Smile Empty Soul, 'False Alarm' - Exclusive Video Premiere|work=Loudwire|date=21 October 2013 |access-date=5 February 2015}}
  • "Chemicals"{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H9sA8fFbFo|title=Smile Empty Soul "Chemicals" cute kitten video|date=14 April 2014|work=YouTube|access-date=5 February 2015}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • "All In My Head"{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtVxDOyXGjE|title=Smile Empty Soul "All In My Head" |date=15 January 2016|work=YouTube|access-date=15 January 2016}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}
  • "Not Alike"
  • "Stars"{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/altpress/videos/10160288472055652/?hc_ref=ARQI22BUAkzTptxxbkWhUwO2tH3NE8gOKF-BiKn_ztIi5bWkw83-ZCiXR7U_HNZKpGc |title=AP LIVE PREMIERE: SMILE EMPTY SOUL - "Stars" - Alternative Press |publisher=Facebook.com |access-date=2018-11-30}}
  • "My Name"{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7quX9Z1YpxY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/7quX9Z1YpxY |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=SMILE EMPTY SOUL - my name (official video)|date=20 June 2018|work=YouTube|access-date=20 June 2018}}{{cbignore}}
  • "Savior"

= Contributions =

  • "Finding Myself" – Featured on The Punisher: The Album (2004){{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-punisher-the-album-mw0002085419|title=The Punisher: The Album – Various Artists – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic|work=AllMusic|access-date=December 22, 2014}}
  • "Who I Am" – Featured on Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2 (2004){{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/spider-man-2-original-soundtrack-mw0000209727|title=Spider-Man 2 [Original Soundtrack] – Danny Elfman – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic|author=James Christopher Monger|work=AllMusic|access-date=December 22, 2014}}

Notes

{{refbegin}}

  • A {{note|note_a1}} "Bottom of a Bottle" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100.

{{refend}}

References

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External links

  • {{Official website|http://www.smileemptysoul.com}}
  • {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p559278|label=Smile Empty Soul}}

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