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The Things We Can't Stop
Rock · 2019 · 12 tracks · 45m

The Things We Can't Stop

Cold

Cold's 2019 return, "The Things We Can't Stop," delivers a polished blend of alternative and hard rock, exploring personal and societal angst with Scooter Ward's distinctive baritone.

September 13, 2019 · Soyuz Music

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This album feels like a cathartic late-night conversation with a trusted friend, set to a backdrop of powerful, modern rock. It's the sound of processing deep-seated anxieties and societal observations through a lens of polished, commercial-grade angst. With its driving guitars, robust rhythm section, and Scooter Ward's signature baritone, "The Things We Can't Stop" resonates with a mature, reflective intensity. It's for those who appreciate rock that's both emotionally heavy and impeccably produced, offering a sense of shared struggle and defiant introspection.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 45m
01
Intro
0:53
02
Shine
4:40
03
Snowblind
5:11
04
The Devil We Know
2:58
05
Run
4:21
06
Better Human
4:21
07
Without You
3:17
08
Quiet Now
4:14
09
The One That Got Away
3:13
10
Systems Fail
4:24
11
Beautiful Life
4:43
12
We All Love
3:36
Moments Worth Listening For
The raw, soaring chorus of "Shine," where Scooter Ward's baritone cuts through a wall of guitars, showcasing the album's commercial appeal.
A mid-album track's dynamic shift, moving from a sparse, melancholic verse with prominent bass and subtle keys to an explosive, riff-driven bridge.
The album's closing track, building slowly with atmospheric guitar textures before culminating in a powerful, almost desperate vocal performance.
A moment where the rhythm section, featuring new members, locks into a particularly heavy groove, providing a solid foundation for the emotional vocals.
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How does The Things We Can't Stop sound next to the rest of Cold's catalogue?

Studio Polished+0.7σ

The production is pushed a touch harder into studio polished than this artist usually allows.

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