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.
The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation | ||||
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Studio album by Zao | ||||
Released | April 1, 1997 | |||
Recorded | Baltimore, Maryland in October 1996 | |||
Studio | Oz Studios | |||
Genre | Hardcore punk, metalcore | |||
Length | 44:55 | |||
Label | Tooth & Nail | |||
Producer | Zao; Drew Mazurek | |||
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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]
All lyrics are written by Shawn Jonas, except where noted; all music is composed by Zao.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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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 |
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