The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
| The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 1, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | Baltimore, Maryland in October 1996 | |||
| Studio | Oz Studios | |||
| Genre | Metalcore | |||
| Length | 44:55 | |||
| Label | Tooth & Nail | |||
| Producer | Zao; Drew Mazurek | |||
| Zao chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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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.
In 2020, the band repressed the album, alongside the follow up album, Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest, to vinyl with both albums getting around 500 each and new artwork done by David Rankin.[2]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Shawn Jonas, except where noted; all music is 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" | Jonas, Smith | 3:44 |
| 7. | "Endure" | 4:10 | |
| 8. | "The Children Cry for Help" | Jonas, Smith | 5:31 |
| 9. | "Resistance" | 3:01 | |
| 10. | "Song 1" | 8:21 | |
| Total length: | 44:55 | ||
Credits
- ZAO[3]
- Shawn Jonas - vocals
- Roy Goudy - guitar
- Mic Cox - bass
- Jesse Smith - drums
- Drew Mazurek - engineer, mixing, producer
- Brian Gardner - mastering
- Brandon Ebel - executive producer
- Jefferson Steele - photography
- Eskew Reeder - composer
- Steve Wayne - composer
References
- ^ Keel, Fred (December 24, 2008). "Zao, "The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "ZAO to Release New Remastered Vinyl Pressings of the "The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" and "Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest"". Theprp. September 21, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "ZAO - The Splinter Shards The Birth Of Separation". Discogs. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ "ZAO - The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation". AllMusic.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
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