Sparta - Wiretap Scars - CD

I had heard a couple of this band's songs, but did not realize that it was formed by the guitarist and bassist of At The Drive In, until I read a Guitar World interview with Jim Ward and Paul Hinojos.    I was actually kinda pissed, because I did not even realize At The Drive In had broken up until I read the article!  So anyway, have your heard Relationship Of Command?  That was the At The Drive In CD that kicked a lot of ass.  If not, basically what were talking about is strong, post hardcore (post-new school?) with complicated, yet heavy guitar riffs, dramatic, emotional vocals, and very original sounding song structures.  Sparta are an extension of that, however a bit more mellow than At The Drive In was.  More melody, more slow / sparkling clean guitar parts, coupled with soulful vocals.  The songs are not as heavy, but still have that hard hitting sound that touches the heart; the same things that attracted me to
At The Drive In music.  I bought this one and I was not disappointed; this music cuts deep.

Sparta

Dreamworks Records