3's

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3s
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 22, 2012
Recorded2011–2012
Genre Post-grunge, alternative metal, alternative rock
Length44:22
Label eOne
Producer Eddie Wohl
Jay Baumgardner
Smile Empty Soul chronology
Consciousness
(2009)
3s
(2012)
Chemicals
(2013)
Singles from 3's
  1. "Afterlife"
    Released: April 16, 2012
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Ultimate Guitar(8.7) [2]

3s is the fifth full-length album by american post-grunge band Smile Empty Soul. The album was released on May 22, 2012. "Afterlife" was chosen as the first single off the album along with an accompanying music video. Music videos were later released for the songs "Not Alike" & "Wrecking Ball".

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Carve"4:07
2."Ugly"3:29
3."Warning"3:43
4."Sleep Deprivation"4:08
5."Hiding Place"3:59
6."Let Go"4:49
7."Basement"3:26
8."Afterlife"3:56
9."Greatest Hits and Medleys"4:49
10."Hard Biter"3:43
11."Wrecking Ball"3:14
12."Not Alike"3:03
Total length:44:22

Personnel

Smile Empty Soul

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References

  1. Monger, James Christopher. "Review: 3's". Allmusic . Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  2. Ultimate Guitar review