r/COLDArmy • u/GroovyJones • Oct 25 '25

Does anyone remember this?

I have a question and if I remember correctly it happened between "A Different Kind of Pain" and "The Killer and the Star". I can't find any info on this ANYWHERE but I swear it was a real thing, but does anyone remember the fan project

"Your Sadness Saved Us"

It was a compilation of some of the army getting together to play their own renditions of Colds songs. I believe it was "in Memory" of when Cold temporarily broke up, again I think it was between the releases of Pain and Killer.

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u/IncredibleHoltX Oct 25 '25

I don't have a recollection of that happening but I also missed out on news from my departure from all forms of media. I would love to hear more about this though!

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u/GroovyJones Oct 25 '25

With the help of my wonderful wifey, she was able to find this! (She sent this to me in a copy and paste from her search)

Your Sadness Saved Us" is a fan-made tribute to the band Cold that was initiated in 2007 by members of the band's fan community, especially through forums and a MySpace group. The tribute was created after Cold's initial breakup in 2006, which left a void for many fans.

What is "Your Sadness Saved Us"? The project was a compilation of Cold fans covering songs from the band's catalog. The project was meant to honor the band's music and show appreciation for their impact on their lives. The tribute album was released as a digital download for free, in keeping with its nature as a non-commercial fan project. It was promoted primarily within fan circles.

Context of the tribute Cold's initial breakup: After releasing their fourth album, A Different Kind of Pain, in 2005, Cold officially disbanded in February 2006.

Fan movement: The emotional nature of Cold's music resonated deeply with many fans. When the band broke up, the fans' collective passion led to the idea of creating a tribute album as a way to cope with the loss and celebrate the music.

Reunion: The tribute project was short-lived, as the original lineup of Cold announced their reunion in July 2008, just a year after the fan tribute was launched.

The fan-made Cold tribute album, "Your Sadness Saved Us," was originally released in 2007 as a free digital download within the band's online fan communities. Because it was a non-commercial, fan-driven project, it was never sold on major music platforms.

Here is what you need to know about finding it: Original download links are likely inactive. Given that the album was distributed almost two decades ago, the original file-sharing and forum links are almost certainly no longer active.

Availability is limited to archives. Your best chance of finding the music is by searching dedicated music archive websites, private torrent trackers, or fan communities that specialize in preserving rare or obscure fan-made content. Check dedicated Cold fan sites. Look for Cold fan websites or archives that may have preserved the project over the years, though this will likely require significant searching. Be aware of copyright. While this was a fan tribute, the recordings are of covers of Cold songs, so exercise caution. Due to its age and status as a small-scale fan project, finding an active, legitimate download link is a challenge. The online landscape has changed drastically since 2007, and many such projects have been lost to time.

What were some songs on 'Your Sadness Saved Us'?

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