| "Wicked World" | ||||
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| Single by Cold | ||||
| from the album Superfiction | ||||
| Released | May 10, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | Early 2011 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Eleven Seven Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Scooter Ward, Kato Khandwala [1] Bobby Huff [1] | |||
| Producer(s) | Cold | |||
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"Wicked World" is a song by American post-grunge band Cold and the lead single from their fifth studio album, Superfiction . The song was released to radio stations on May 10, 2011.
The band released the music video for the song directed by Blake Judd. [2]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wicked World" | 3:36 |
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock Songs ( Billboard ) | 21 |
| US Rock Songs ( Billboard ) | 50 |
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