Trust the River by Sparta - Uhune

ALBUM Explicit

Jim Ward always knew that he would go back to writing for his band Sparta, even if he was never sure when that would happen. For Ward, that eureka moment came to him in late 2017 immediately after he wrote “Cat Scream”—a visceral, two-minute scorcher featured on their fourth LP, and their first in 14 years—which he says sounded more appropriate alongside the post-hardcore outfit’s catalog than his solo alt-country project Sleepercar. Here, Ward brings maturity and experience to the songs—a direct result of the stylistic departures he took during the band’s absence. His tuneful songwriting is as sharp as ever on “Believe” and “Empty Houses,” embracing Bruce Springsteen-like signifiers with their soaring choruses and chugging guitars. The terse dynamics and complex rhythms of “Class Blue” fall more in line with the band’s charting rock singles “Taking Back Control” and “Air.” On “Graveyard Luck,” Ward and his cohorts race on full throttle, proof that their effective balance of melody and intensity remains intact.

1. Class Blue

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

2. Cat Scream

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

3. Turquoise Dream

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

4. Spirit Away

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

5. Believe

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

6. Graveyard Luck

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

7. Dead End Signs

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

8. Miracle

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

9. Empty Houses

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

10. No One Can Be Nowhere

Primary Artist: Sparta; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Ward; Composer
Producer: David Garza; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

33 minutes and 22 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Dine Alone Music Inc.

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

Canada

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 9, 2020

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

821826028517