Studio Album · No. 3
Year of the Spider Songwriting Credits by Cold
Produced by Howard Benson · Engineered by Mike Plotnikoff
Flip / Geffen Records
Post-GrungeAlternative RockAlternative Metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Cold carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Cold
0 tracksoutside writers
Cold's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
2003
Released
Data Insight
Year of the Spider is Scooter Ward's most concentrated solo songwriting statement, with 12 of 13 tracks written solely by Ward, the lone exception being 'Stupid Girl,' which Weezer's Rivers Cuomo co-wrote. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, the peak of Cold's commercial run. Sierra Swan returns to provide additional vocals on 'Suffocate.'
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Remedy
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Suffocate
#17
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals)Sierra Swan (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Cure My Tragedy (A Letter to God)
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Stupid Girl
#4
|
Scooter WardRivers Cuomo | Scooter WardRivers Edge Cuomo | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Don't Belong
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Wasted Years
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Whatever You Became
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Sad Happy
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Rain Song
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
The Day Seattle Died
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Change the World
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Black Sunday
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Kill the Music Industry
|
Scooter Ward | Scooter Ward | Howard Benson | Scooter Ward (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Year of the Spider
When did Cold release Year of the Spider?
Year of the Spider was released on May 13, 2003, through Flip Records and Geffen Records. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling over 101,000 copies in its first week.
Who wrote the songs on Year of the Spider?
Scooter Ward wrote 12 of the 13 tracks on Year of the Spider alone. The exception is 'Stupid Girl,' which was co-written with Rivers Cuomo of Weezer.
Who produced Year of the Spider by Cold?
Year of the Spider was produced by Howard Benson. Chris Lord-Alge handled mixing and Ted Jensen mastered the album.
Who co-wrote 'Stupid Girl' on Year of the Spider?
'Stupid Girl' on Year of the Spider was co-written by Scooter Ward and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer. It peaked at number four on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is there a hidden track on Year of the Spider?
Yes. 'Gone Away' is a hidden track that begins at the 16:06 mark of the final listed track, 'Kill the Music Industry.' The listed track runs approximately 19 minutes total.
What chart position did Year of the Spider reach?
Year of the Spider debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, making it Cold's highest-charting album. It sold over 101,000 copies in its first week in the United States.