The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation

The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
Studio album by
Zao
ReleasedApril 1, 1997
RecordedOctober 1996
StudiosOz Studios, Baltimore, Maryland
GenresHardcore punk, metalcore
Length44:55
LabelTooth & Nail
ProducersZao, Drew Mazurek
Zao studio album chronology
All Else Failed
(1995)		 The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
(1997)		 Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation is the second studio album by American 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.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Shawn Jonas, except where noted; all music is composed by Zao.

No.TitleLyricsLength
1."Times of Separation"Jesse Smith5:01
2."Surrounds Me" 4:32
3."Exchange" 3:34
4."Particle"Smith2:50
5."Repressed"Roy Goudy4:11
6."In Loving Kindness"Jonas, Smith3:44
7."Endure" 4:10
8."The Children Cry for Help"Jonas, Smith5:31
9."Resistance" 3:01
10."Song 1" 8:21
Total length:44:55

Credits

ZAO
Production

References

  1. ↑ Keel, Fred (December 24, 2008). "Zao, "The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ "ZAO to Release New Remastered Vinyl Pressings of "The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" and "Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest"". Theprp. September 21, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "ZAO - The Splinter Shards The Birth Of Separation". Discogs. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  4. ↑ "ZAO - The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation". AllMusic.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.