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The Side Effects

Coldrain · 2019

46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · screamo

Dynamic riffs and emotional intensity collide in a modern alternative metal landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • dynamic riffs for catharsis
  • emotional intensity throughout
  • for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2019, 'The Side Effects' is Coldrain's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'VENA' from 2017. At this point, the band solidified their presence in both the Japanese and international music scenes, expanding their sound further into alternative rock and metal with more polished production.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 MAYDAY 3:47
  • 2 COEXIST 3:42
  • 3 SEE YOU 3:49
  • 4 SPEAK 3:14
  • 5 THE SIDE EFFECTS 3:45
  • 6 JANUARY 1ST 4:40
  • 7 INSOMNIA 4:22
  • 8 ANSWER/SICKNESS 3:44
  • 9 BREATHE 4:13
  • 10 STAY THE COURSE 4:09
  • 11 REVOLUTION 3:45
  • 12 LI(E)FE 3:18

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