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Cold Engines
Cold Engines performing on stage
Cold Engines performing live in 2018
Background information
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels
  • Cold Engines
Members
  • Dave Drouin
  • Aaron Zaroulis
  • Eric Reingold
  • Geoff Pilkington
Websitecoldengines.com

Cold Engines is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, United States, composed of Dave Drouin (guitar and vocals), Aaron Zaroulis (drums and vocals), Eric Reingold (bass and vocals) and Geoff Pilkington (percussion). The band was founded in 2014 by Boston session guitarist and songwriter, Dave Drouin[1] and has since released eleven studio albums. Cold Engines was awarded 'Rock Act of the Year' at the 2016 New England Music Awards[2] and was nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the 2017 NEMA awards for the single, "Show You Crazy."[3] Critics note the group's use of intricate vocal harmonies[4] and describe their sound as a blend of rock fueled R&B and soul music.[5] Cold Engines is known by fans for their virtuosic live performances and have supported touring American rock bands Blues Traveler, Rustic Overtones, and Los Lobos.[6] In 2021 Cold Engines released a series of full-length studio albums. On January 1, came their sixth record, “The Last Resort”[7] a rock opera based on the Paul Verhoeven directed 1990 the Sci-Fi film, Total Recall. This concept album was received favorably with press making note of its urgency and lyrical depth.[8] In May 2021 Cold Engines released "One Of Us Now" which critics noted as having a lush and romantic vocal aesthetic.[9] The following record, Couyon, was released on June 4, 2021, and quickly became a fan favorite for its variety of instrumentation, colorful rhythms and passionate vocal performances.[10] The band explored new territory with their next release, Gargantua, a heavy metal influenced concept album based on the story of an interplanetary soldier trapped in orbit around a supermassive black hole.[11] With their final album of 2021, Cold Engines changed gears again with Flower Covered Hills. Acoustic instruments were featured in this album which was noted for its honesty and sweetness as well as its dreamy and cinematic qualities.[12]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Day Drinker (2014)
  • Take Me With You (2015)
  • Better Off Dead (2016)
  • Physical Education (2017)
  • Kiss My Heart (2019)
  • The Last Resort (2021)
  • Still Here. Still Gone. (2021)
  • One Of Us Now (2021)
  • Couyon (2021)
  • Gargantua (2021)
  • Flower Covered Hills (2021)

References

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  1. ^ "Last call for the Brew marks a new start for Amesbury band – The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "The New England Music Awards 2016". AXS. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  3. ^ "Nominees Announced for 2017 New England Music Awards – Live Music News and Review". February 15, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "Cold Engines are a fun ride on sophomore effort Take Me With You". www.billcopelandmusicnews.com. April 8, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  5. ^ Hislop, Christopher. "An interview with Cold Engines frontman Dave Drouin". seacoastonline.com. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  6. ^ "Cold Engines to perform tonight at Lowell Summer Music Series with Los Lobos". AXS. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  7. ^ Hislop, Christopher. "Cold Engines releases rock opera album 'The Last Resort'". Seacoastonline.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  8. ^ BUZZMUSIC (October 30, 2020). "Cold Engines Offers Listeners a Warm Embrace With Their Heartfelt Single, "The Darkest Part"". BuzzMusic. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  9. ^ "Cold Engines and the cinematic loving nostalgia of "One Of Us Now" - AMERICAN PANCAKE". www.americanpancake.com. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  10. ^ R.A.G (June 10, 2021). "Spotlight Interview With cold Engines". Rag Talent. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  11. ^ Mina. "Blue Sky Baby by Cold Engines". www.rockeramagazine.com. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  12. ^ BUZZMUSIC (December 3, 2021). "Cold Engines Take Us To 'Flower Covered Hills' In A New Album". BuzzMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
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