''Empty Bottles, Broken Hearts'' is the second studio album by punk rock band

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. It was recorded, mixed and produced by

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, and released in 1998 on

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. On the cover art, the album title appears as ''Empty Bottles, Broken Hearts'', while the reverse side reads ''Broken Bottles, Empty Hearts'', suggesting a more dark and violent alternate title.

Critical reception

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'' praised the album, writing that "grunge is back, low, mean and hedonistic as ever." ''

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'' wrote that "the group dredges up the sound of the proto-punks of the late '60s and early '70s, making music that screams to be heard but doesn't care if you don't listen."

Track listing

#I Want A Lot Now (So Come On) - 3:27 #Dancin' Shoes - 2:26 #18 Wheels - 3:21 #Left Hand Right Hand - 2:28 #Ready For More - 3:49 #Cradle To The Grave - 4:16 #Dear Hearts - 3:21 #Hey Sailor (Album) - 2:05 #Johnny Thunders - 2:12 #Stars In Her Eyes - 3:26 #Another Round On You - 2:36 #Every Shitty Thing - 3:59

References

1998 albums Murder City Devils albums {{1990s-punk-album-stub