The Cold is the tenth album by the thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam. It was released on 14 September 2010. It was engineered & mixed by Ralph Patlan. The album artwork was created by Travis Smith.[2]

The Cold
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2010
StudioPhase Four Studios, Tempe, AZ
Genre
Length52:03
LabelDriven Music Group
ProducerMark Simpson & Ralph Patlan
Flotsam and Jetsam chronology
Dreams of Death
(2005)
The Cold
(2010)
Ugly Noise
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

This album has a more progressive metal approach than previous albums. The use of more technical syncopation and rhythms is prevalent throughout. Odd time signatures and elements of technical death metal are used as well.

Track listing

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All tracks by Flotsam and Jetsam

No.TitleLength
1."Hypocrite"4:06
2."Take"4:19
3."The Cold"7:19
4."Black Cloud"4:41
5."Blackened Eyes Staring"4:38
6."Better Off Dead"5:43
7."Falling Short"5:13
8."Always"3:39
9."K.Y.A."5:26
10."Secret Life"7:03
Japanese bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Hammerhead" (live)6:12
12."No Place for Disgrace" (live)7:23

Personnel

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  • Eric "A.K." Knutson – vocals
  • Ed Carlson – guitars
  • Jason Ward – bass guitar
  • Mark Simpson – guitars
  • Craig Nielsen – drums

References

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  1. ^ Eduardo Rivadavia. "The Cold review by AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  2. ^ Michael Edele. "The Cold review by Laut". laut.de. Retrieved 29 January 2019.