“The Bottle” is a social commentary on alcohol abuse with a Caribbean beat. The song also became a popular song played at parties at the time. French music critic Pierre Jean-Critin later described it as “an epic song … whose infectious groove can still set dance floors alight over thirty years later.” The song’s pop/dance sensibilities and social message engendered its appeal to listeners following its release as a single. Scott-Heron later said of the single’s success and style, “Pop music doesn’t necessarily have to be shit.”
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