Year of the Spider
Cold · 2003
63 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · nu metal
A haunting blend of brooding melodies and raw emotion wrapped in a post-grunge soundscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- By the time 'Year of the Spider' was released in May 2003, Cold had established themselves with their previous albums, notably their self-titled debut in 1998 and '13 Ways to Bleed on Stage' in 2000. This album marked a significant moment as it followed their commercial breakthrough, positioning them within the evolving nu metal and post-grunge scenes of the early 2000s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, alternative metal, nu metal
Year of the Spider is an album by Cold, released in 2003. A haunting blend of brooding melodies and raw emotion wrapped in a post-grunge soundscape. 'Year of the Spider' debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and featured singles like 'Remedy' that received substantial radio airplay, solidifying Cold's place in the alternative metal landscape. The album also resonated with fans for its emotional depth, contributing to discussions around mental health and personal struggle during a time when such topics were gaining traction in rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Year of the Spider sound like?
A haunting blend of brooding melodies and raw emotion wrapped in a post-grunge soundscape. Rooted in alternative rock and alternative metal.
What makes Year of the Spider by Cold notable?
'Year of the Spider' debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and featured singles like 'Remedy' that received substantial radio airplay, solidifying Cold's place in the alternative metal landscape. The album also resonated with fans for its emotional depth, contributing to discussions around mental health and personal struggle during a time when such topics were gaining traction in rock music. By the time 'Year of the Spider' was released in May 2003, Cold had established themselves with their previous albums, notably their self-titled debut in 1998 and '13 Ways to Bleed on Stage' in 2000. This album marked a significant moment as it followed their commercial breakthrough, positioning them within the evolving nu metal and post-grunge scenes of the early 2000s.
Who is Year of the Spider for?
Year of the Spider works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Year of the Spider?
Year of the Spider has 13 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Remedy Standout 2:57
- 2 Suffocate 3:39
- 3 Cure My Tragedy (A Letter to God) Standout 3:55
- 4 Stupid Girl 3:09
- 5 Don't Belong 3:40
- 6 Wasted Years 4:07
- 7 Whatever You Became 3:45
- 8 Sad Happy 3:36
- 9 Rain Song 3:37
- 10 The Day Seattle Died Standout 3:34
- 11 Change the World 4:01
- 12 Black Sunday 4:30
- 13 Kill the Music Industry / Gone Away 19:23
Release Date
May 13, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
63 min 58 sec
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