The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
| The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation | ||||
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| Studio album by Zao | ||||
| Released | April 1, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | Oz Studios, Baltimore, Maryland in October 1996 | |||
| Genre | Hardcore punk | |||
| Length | 44:55 | |||
| Label | Tooth & Nail | |||
| Producer | Zao; Drew Mazurek | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |    [1] |
The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation is the second full-length release by metalcore band Zao, released on Tooth & Nail Records on April 1, 1997.
This album is considered to be Zao's last album that leaned toward a more hardcore sound, after this album the band became more metal influenced. Many of the tracks (such as "Exchange", "Endure", and "In Loving Kindness") are re-arranged and re-recorded versions of songs from the band's previous album All Else Failed.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Shawn Jones, except where noted; all music composed by Zao.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Times of Separation" | Jesse Smith | 5:01 |
| 2. | "Surrounds Me" | 4:32 | |
| 3. | "Exchange" | 3:34 | |
| 4. | "Particle" | Smith | 2:50 |
| 5. | "Repressed" | Roy Goudy | 4:11 |
| 6. | "In Loving Kindness" | Jones, Smith | 3:44 |
| 7. | "Endure" | 4:10 | |
| 8. | "The Children Cry for Help" | Jones, Smith | 5:31 |
| 9. | "Resistance" | 3:01 | |
| 10. | "Song 1" | 8:21 | |
| Total length: | 44:55 | ||
Credits
- Shawn Jonas – vocals
- Roy Goudy – guitar
- Mic Cox – bass
- Jesse Smith – drums
References
- ↑ Keel, Fred (December 24, 2008). "Zao, "The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
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