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1997 studio album by Zao
The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
Studio album by Zao
ReleasedApril 1, 1997
RecordedOctober 1996
StudioOz Studios, Baltimore, Maryland
GenreHardcore punk, metalcore
Length44:55
LabelTooth & Nail
ProducerZao, 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)
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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
  • Shawn Jonas - vocals
  • Roy Goudy - guitar
  • Mic Cox - bass
  • Jesse Smith - drums
Production
  • 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 Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" and "Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest"". Theprp. September 21, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "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.
Zao
  • Dan Weyandt
  • Scott Mellinger
  • Martin Lunn
  • Jeff Gretz
  • Russ Cogdell
  • Eric Reeder
  • Roy Goudy
  • Mic Cox
  • Jesse Smith
  • Shawn Jonas
  • Ron Gray
  • Kevin Moran
  • Brett Detar
  • Rob Horner
  • Shawn Koschik
  • Stephen Peck
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