The Things We Can't Stop
| The Things We Can't Stop | ||||
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| Released | September 13, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2017–2019 | |||
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| Length | 45:50 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Jeremy Parker | |||
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| Singles from The Things We Can't Stop | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Cryptic Rock | [2] |
The Things We Can't Stop is the sixth album by American rock band Cold. It was released on September 13, 2019 in the US through Napalm Records. The album was produced by Jeremy Parker, who produced the previous album. This is Cold's first album since 2011's Superfiction. This is Cold's only album to include guitarist Nick Coyle, the first to feature bassist Lindsay Manfredi, and their first album not to feature bassist Jeremy Marshall and drummer Sam McCandless. Aaron Fulton was credited as the drummer.
The first single "Shine" was released on June 27, 2019, along with an accompanying lyric video on the same date.[3][4]
Release and promotion
[edit]The album was released on September 13, 2019 on CD, vinyl and digital platforms. To promote the album, the band began the Broken Human tour in selected areas in the United States in fall 2019.[5]
The music video for "Without You" was released on September 18, 2019 [6][7]
Critical reception
[edit]James Christopher Monger of AllMusic called the album "commercial-grade active rock angst made with great care and sincerity" that "resonates, but on a mostly superficial/ripped-from-the-headlines level".[8]
Accolades
[edit]| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudwire | 50 Best Rock Albums of 2019 | — | [9] |
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Scooter Ward, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 0:51 |
| 2. | "Shine" | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Snowblind" | 5:11 |
| 4. | "The Devil We Know" (Ward / Coyle) | 2:58 |
| 5. | "Run" (Snow Patrol cover) | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Better Human" (Ward / Manfredi) | 4:21 |
| 7. | "Without You" | 3:16 |
| 8. | "Quiet Now" | 4:14 |
| 9. | "The One That Got Away" (Ward / Gilbert) | 3:13 |
| 10. | "Systems Fail" | 4:24 |
| 11. | "Beautiful Life" | 4:43 |
| 12. | "We All Love" (Ward / Coyle) | 3:36 |
| Total length: | 45:50 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from album liner notes, Discogs and Allmusic. [10]
Cold
- Scooter Ward – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
- Nick Coyle – lead guitar, backing vocals (tracks 1-11), lead vocals (track 12)
- Lindsay Manfredi – bass
Additional musicians
- Aaron Fulton – drums (tracks 1-4, 6-9, 11)
- Josh Karis – drums (track 5)
- Ethan York – drums (track 10)
- Jonny Nova – rhythm guitar (track 10)
- Jane Jensen – backing vocals (track 11)
- Brian Thompson – piano (track 11)
Additional personnel
- Tom York – executive production
- Jeremy Parker – production
- Andy VanDette – mastering
- Joe Torres – cover layout, design
- Dave Johnson – cover art, photo editing
- Britney Lee Betterman – cover art, cover photo
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Digital Albums (Billboard)[11] | 20 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] | 11 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[13] | 34 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[14] | 11 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] | 7 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[16] | 15 |
References
[edit]- ^ The Things We Can't Stop review by AllMusic. AllMusic
- ^ The Things We Can't Stop review by Cryptic Rock. Cryptic Rock
- ^ "COLD - Shine (Official Lyric Video) | Napalm Records" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Cold Release New Bullying-Themed Song 'Shine' From First Studio Album in Eight Years: Premiere". Billboard.
- ^ "COLD Announces First U.S. Tour In Over Eight Years". Blabbermouth.net. July 17, 2019.
- ^ "COLD - Without You (Official Video) | Napalm Records" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Cold Premiere "Without You" Music Video". Theprp.com. September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Allmusic: Cold The Things We Can't Stop review". AllMusic. September 25, 2020.
- ^ "THE 50 BEST ROCK ALBUMS OF 2019". Loudwire. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Cold - the Things We Can't Stop Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Cold Chart History (Digital Albums)".[dead link] Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Cold Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Cold Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Cold Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Cold Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Cold Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2021.