{"product_id":"flotsam-and-jetsam-the-cold-re-issue-cd-vinyl","title":"Flotsam And Jetsam - The Cold (Re-Issue) - CD\/Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlotsam and Jetsam’s “The Cold” from 2010 ranks among one of the best in their 30+ years career!\u003cbr\u003eAfter starting off with a bang with classic releases in “Doomsday for the Deceiver” and “No Place for Disgrace” the band has failed to fire on a consistent basis and\u003cbr\u003enever come close to matching their storied Thrashing past. 2005’s “Dreams of Death” hinted at a change of fortune but was hampered by a production crippled by\u003cbr\u003ethe budget. 5 years on and riding a wave of nostalgia created by having their back catalogue re-released and remastered Flotsam\u003cbr\u003ereturn with easily their best effort since those two legendary albums.\u003cbr\u003eFinally armed with the tools needed to succeed the band deliver on the songs and “The Cold” flourishes. Travis Smith again supplies the stunning artwork. “Hypocrite”\u003cbr\u003ekicks off proceedings, a nice typical Flotsam heavy rocker but it’s apparent from the beginning that much more effort has gone into structure and delivery this time\u003cbr\u003eround. However, its not until second track “Take” that we get to see the new style in full swing complimenting Eric A.K.’s unique powerful vocals. Now Eric really\u003cbr\u003eoutdoes himself on this release, taking himself and the band to a new level.\u003cbr\u003eMusically while taking a more modern slant, the band still manage to maintain their personality and are not afraid to mix up the old and new. Riffs recycled from the 80’s\u003cbr\u003esit nicely along side Nevermore-esque rumble. Solos are abundant throughout and if this is Ed Carlson’s final fling than he bows out with a bang.\u003cbr\u003eMany older bands in recent times have failed to successfully reinvent themselves, become irrelevant to their original fan base or have never been able to top their\u003cbr\u003efirst few releases. In Flotsam and Jetsam’s case, all three of these points apply, which is what makes “The Cold” so much more satisfying. That a band can come out\u003cbr\u003esome 25 years later, after suffering all the setbacks, all the failed expectation and deliver an album this good and this fresh is inspirational. If you like your Thrash\u003cbr\u003eMetal and appreciate a well executed tune then you can not go past this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHypocrite\u003cbr\u003eTake\u003cbr\u003eThe Cold\u003cbr\u003eBlack Cloud\u003cbr\u003eBlackened Eyes Staring\u003cbr\u003eBetter Off Dead\u003cbr\u003eFalling Short\u003cbr\u003eAlways\u003cbr\u003eK.Y.A.\u003cbr\u003eSecret Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\"\u003eSome items are available for pre-order. They will be available on the following dates :\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD : 11\/06\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack vinyl : 11\/06\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eNotice: orders cannot be split into several shipments. Your order will be dispatched when all items are available.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":54171897659735,"sku":"VC-181116-","price":13.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black vinyl","offer_id":54171897692503,"sku":"VC-181117-","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Flotsam-And-Jetsam-The-Cold-Re-Issue-CD-Vinyl-29-1-1785138084.jpg?v=1785414687","url":"https:\/\/shop.season-of-mist.com\/products\/flotsam-and-jetsam-the-cold-re-issue-cd-vinyl","provider":"Season of Mist - International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}