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Released 20 years ago

One Cold Night

Seether · 2006

58 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

Acoustic melodies intertwine with raw emotional intensity, capturing the essence of heartbreak and resilience in a stripped-down format.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Gasoline Start here — This track opens with haunting acoustic guitar work that sets a somber tone, effectively showcasing the band's lyrical depth and emotional range.
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    Broken — Originally a hit single, this acoustic version reveals the song's poignant themes of despair and longing, enhancing its impact through a more vulnerable delivery.
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    Fine Again — This track captures the struggle between pain and recovery, with its powerful yet melodic arrangement making it a standout moment of catharsis in the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Seether's acoustic side with strong performances but lacks overall cohesion due to its live format.

What we noticed

  • The album features acoustic renditions of previously released tracks, stripping down the instrumentation to highlight vocal delivery and lyrical content.
  • Each song is performed in a live setting, capturing the raw energy and emotional intensity of the band's performance.
  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo, while the latter half introduces more varied dynamics and pacing.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • haunting melodies evoke deep emotions
  • confessional lyrics for personal connection
  • album-as-one-piece listening experience
  • cathartic release through vulnerability

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its raw acoustic renditions, showcasing a different side of the band.
Themes
acoustic heartbreak· emotional resilience
Career context
Released on July 11, 2006, 'One Cold Night' is Seether's first live album, coming just after their commercially successful studio album 'Karma and Effect.' This album showcases the band’s acoustic side, featuring fan favorites and demonstrating their evolution from post-grunge roots into more introspective territory.
Stylistic neighbors
Creed· Breaking Benjamin· Three Days Grace

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Broken

    The moment shifts from a resigned acceptance of pain to a plea for connection, deepening the emotional weight of the performance.

    This progression from resignation to yearning reflects an internal conflict that elevates the listener's engagement with the song.

Tracklist

  • 1 Gasoline Start here 2:57
  • 2 Driven Under 4:59
  • 3 Diseased 3:46
  • 4 Truth 5:16
  • 5 Immortality 5:02
  • 6 Tied My Hands 5:16
  • 7 Sympathetic 4:12
  • 8 Fine Again 5:05
  • 9 Broken 4:17
  • 10 The Gift 5:37
  • 11 Remedy 3:41
  • 12 Plastic Man 3:35
  • 13 The Gift (alternate mix) 4:24

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