Studio Album · No. 6
The Things We Can't Stop Songwriting Credits by Cold
Produced by Jeremy Parker, Scooter Ward, Nick Coyle · Engineered by Jeremy Parker
Napalm Records
Alternative RockPost-Grunge
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Cold carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Cold
1 trackoutside writers
Cold's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist83%
Composer92%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
8
Lyricists
3
Producers
2019
Released
Data Insight
The Things We Can't Stop marks Cold's most collaborative writing era. Scooter Ward remains the primary lyricist but shares writing credit (on lyrics and music) with guitarist Nick Coyle on 'The Devil We Know' and 'We All Love,' and with bassist Lindsay Manfredi on 'Better Human.' The album also includes a cover of Snow Patrol's 'Run,' with songwriting credited to all five Snow Patrol members. Zac Gilbert contributed the music on 'The One That Got Away' while Ward wrote the lyrics.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Not documented | Scooter Ward | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Production) |
| 2 |
Shine
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Snowblind
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
The Devil We Know
|
Scooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter WardNick Coyle | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Run
|
Gary LightbodyIain ArcherJonny QuinnMark McClellandNathan Connolly | Gary Robert LightbodyIain ArcherJonathan QuinnMark McClellandNathan Andrew Connolly | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals)Johnny Nova (Guitar) |
| 6 |
Better Human
|
Scooter WardLindsay Manfredi | Scooter WardLindsay Manfredi | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals)Charlotte B. Freeman (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Without You
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Quiet Now
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
The One That Got Away
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter WardZac Gilbert | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Systems Fail
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals)Johnny Nova (Guitar) |
| 11 |
Beautiful Life
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals)Jane Jensen (Vocals) |
| 12 |
We All Love
|
Scooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter WardNick Coyle | Jeremy ParkerScooter WardNick Coyle | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 16 contributors
SW
Scooter Ward
Writer · Producer · Vocals
NC
Nick Coyle
Writer · Producer
GL
Gary Lightbody
Writer
GR
Gary Robert Lightbody
Writer
IA
Iain Archer
Writer
JQ
Jonathan Quinn
Writer
JQ
Jonny Quinn
Writer
LM
Lindsay Manfredi
Writer
MM
Mark McClelland
Writer
NA
Nathan Andrew Connolly
Writer
NC
Nathan Connolly
Writer
ZG
Zac Gilbert
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions The Things We Can't Stop
When did Cold release The Things We Can't Stop?
The Things We Can't Stop was released on September 13, 2019, through Napalm Records. It was Cold's sixth studio album and their first in eight years since Superfiction (2011).
Who wrote the songs on Cold's The Things We Can't Stop?
Scooter Ward wrote the lyrics on most tracks. He co-wrote 'The Devil We Know' and 'We All Love' with guitarist Nick Coyle, and 'Better Human' with bassist Lindsay Manfredi. 'Run' is a cover of the Snow Patrol song, written by Gary Lightbody, Iain Archer, Jonny Quinn, Mark McClelland, and Nathan Connolly.
Who is featured on 'Better Human' from The Things We Can't Stop?
'Better Human' on The Things We Can't Stop features additional vocals by Charlotte B. Freeman alongside Scooter Ward.
Is 'Run' by Cold a cover?
Yes. 'Run' on The Things We Can't Stop is a cover of the 2003 Snow Patrol song, originally written by Gary Lightbody, Iain Archer, Jonny Quinn, Mark McClelland, and Nathan Connolly.
Who produced The Things We Can't Stop by Cold?
The Things We Can't Stop was co-produced by Jeremy Parker, Scooter Ward, and Nick Coyle. Parker also served as engineer, and Andy VanDette mastered the album.
Who wrote 'We All Love' on The Things We Can't Stop?
'We All Love' was co-written by Scooter Ward and Nick Coyle, with Coyle credited for both lyrics and music, and Ward for lyrics.