The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation

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The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation.jpg
Studio album by
Zao
ReleasedApril 1, 1997
RecordedBaltimore, Maryland in October 1996
StudioOz Studios
GenreHardcore punk, metalcore
Length44:55
LabelTooth & Nail
ProducerZao; Drew Mazurek
Zao chronology
All Else Failed
(1995) 		The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
(1997) 		Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout1.5/5 stars[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.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[3]
  • Shawn Jonas - vocals
  • Roy Goudy - guitar
  • Mic Cox - bass
  • Jesse Smith - drums
Production[3][4]
  • Drew Mazurek - engineer, mixing, producer
  • Brian Gardner - mastering
  • Brandon Ebel - executive producer
  • Jefferson Steele - photography
  • Eskew Reeder - composer
  • Steve Wayne - composer

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 "The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" and "Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest"". Theprp. September 21, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "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.


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