Follows on from their 2020 politically charged look at growing up in their hometown of Aberdeen in Scotland, "Paradise" and the 2022 forward thinking follow up "Goodbye To Misery".

Recorded at The Barber Shop Studios, New Jersey by Producer Brett Romnes (Hot Mulligan, Boston Manor, Heart Attack Man, The Front Bottoms, Brand New), 'A Different Life' further explores lyrical themes you'd expect to find on a Cold Years album, politically charged social commentaries on what it's like to grow up be that mental health, love, loss & striving to be a better version of yourself everyday.