Highlights from the disc include the dark, melancholy title track "A Different Kind of Pain" which showcases Ward's brooding vocals. Other notable tracks on the album include the debut single "Happens All the Time," which skyrocketed onto radio play lists its first week out, garnering #3 most added honors at Modern Rock and Active Rock formats.

Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in the late 90's, Cold released their eponymous debut album in 1998. The band followed up their debut album with two consecutive Gold-selling releases including 13 Ways To Bleed On Stage (2000) and Year of the Spider (2003.) Cold are Scooter Ward on vocals; Matt Loughran on guitar; Jeremy Marshall on Bass; and Sam McCandless on drums.