The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation

The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation
Studio album by Zao
Released	April 1, 1997
Recorded	Oz Studios, Baltimore, Maryland in October 1996
Genre	Hardcore punk, Christian Hardcore
Length	44:55
Label	Tooth & Nail
Producer	Zao; 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
Source	Rating
Jesus Freak Hideout	[1]

The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation is the second full length release by Christian Hardcore band Zao, released on Tooth & Nail Records on April 1, 1997.

This album was considered to be Zao's last "hardcore" album, after it the band moved towards a more metalcore sound. Many of the tracks (such as "Exchange", "Endure", and "In Loving Kindness") are re-arranged and re-recorded versions of songs from the band's previous album All Else Failed.

Track listing

All lyrics written by Shawn Jones, except where noted, all music 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"	Jones, Smith	3:44
7.	"Endure"		4:10
8.	"The Children Cry for Help"	Jones, Smith	5:31
9.	"Resistance"		3:01
10.	"Song 1"		8:21
Total length:			44:55

Credits

• Shawn Jonas – vocals
• Roy Goudy – guitar
• Mic Cox – bass
• Jesse Smith – drums

References

1. Keel, Fred (December 24, 2008). "Zao, "The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 18, 2015.