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Sparta
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There are at least two bands by the name of Sparta.
1. Sparta is an alternative rock/post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. Founders Jim Ward (vocals/guitars), Paul Hinojos (bassist/guitarist), and Tony Hajjar (drummer) were former members of At the Drive-In.
Releases:
Threes (2006)
On March 9, 2006, by way of their official website, Sparta announced a new album, entitled Threes. The album was released on October 24, 2006. The band began headlining a tour in early October 2006 (after shows at Los Angeles’ Viper Room and Troubadour, as well as Chicago’s Lollapalooza) touring with Sound Team, Lola Ray, and As Tall As Lions at various venues throughout the United States and Canada. Two days before the release, the entire album was available for streaming on their MySpace.
Eme Nakia (2006)
In conjunction with the album Threes, Sparta is also releasing a 16-minute short film entitled “Eme Nakia”. The film, the soundtrack for which is performed by Sparta, is about drummer Tony Hajjar’s remarkable personal history, set during the Lebanese civil war of 1975-1990. Hajjar fled at the age of five to the United States, settling in the sprawling west Texas border town of El Paso. When Hajjar was fourteen his “Eme” died after a bout with cancer and his father, who had been distant, left the family. His brother, only 18-years old at the time, assumed responsibility for the family and raised Tony and his sister. The film follows Hajjars early life story, showing his challenges and ending with him in present-day.
1. Sparta is an alternative rock/post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. Founders Jim Ward (vocals/guitars), Paul Hinojos (bassist/guitarist), and Tony Hajjar (drummer) were former members of At the Drive-In.
Releases:
Threes (2006)
On March 9, 2006, by way of their official website, Sparta announced a new album, entitled Threes. The album was released on October 24, 2006. The band began headlining a tour in early October 2006 (after shows at Los Angeles’ Viper Room and Troubadour, as well as Chicago’s Lollapalooza) touring with Sound Team, Lola Ray, and As Tall As Lions at various venues throughout the United States and Canada. Two days before the release, the entire album was available for streaming on their MySpace.
Eme Nakia (2006)
In conjunction with the album Threes, Sparta is also releasing a 16-minute short film entitled “Eme Nakia”. The film, the soundtrack for which is performed by Sparta, is about drummer Tony Hajjar’s remarkable personal history, set during the Lebanese civil war of 1975-1990. Hajjar fled at the age of five to the United States, settling in the sprawling west Texas border town of El Paso. When Hajjar was fourteen his “Eme” died after a bout with cancer and his father, who had been distant, left the family. His brother, only 18-years old at the time, assumed responsibility for the family and raised Tony and his sister. The film follows Hajjars early life story, showing his challenges and ending with him in present-day.
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Shoutbox
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Qbsson wrote:
Porcelain!
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pandarve wrote:
Don't agree (L) threes!
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RevolutionsCall wrote:
whats the best album to start with?
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DarkStylezz wrote:
ah.. i wondered what is sparta.. so this is sparta...
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diegoxedge wrote:
this is this! (?)
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gtyukj wrote:
thi is madness!
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gtyukj wrote:
this . is. spaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaataaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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jamesusillxd wrote:
THIS... IS... AWSOME!!! =P (Had to make 300 joke, sorry =[ ) Started listening to this band again, Awsome ^^
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NuclearTango wrote:
jim ward is so nice. met him at soundwave and got some photos. seems like such an interesting person
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kratech wrote:
sparta>mars volta
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qbahamutp wrote:
Hahaha, how sad is it that I just spent over 5 full minutes counting the 300-related jokes in this shoutbox... Worth every minute, though! I sortof figured shouting "THIS IS SPARTAAA!!" wouldn't be very original ;P
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jessiespaghetti wrote:
Threes is listenable, but I think that's about it.
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TresLovesKari wrote:
I want to say how horrible Threes is compared to Porcelain and Wiretap Scars. That is all.
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fragments wrote:
I really hope that Sparta doesn't go into a permanent hiatus.
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Evanmeads wrote:
probably right. Along with Collapse.
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JackwayIsEmo wrote:
I'd have to say for me, While Oceana Sleeps is probably their best song closely followed by Glasshouse Tarot.
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Arlborn wrote:
I really like Sleepercar but I can't wait for new stuff of Sparta!
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Lost011 wrote:
group for Jim Wards other band Sleepercar http://www.last.fm/group/Sleepercar join it please :)
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Patricl{ wrote:
ATDI l Sparta l The Mars Volta. Completely different bands all doing/did what they're good at.
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Beccawilsonxx wrote:
great band!
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- rockjournal wrote about Sparta in List of the bands I've seen live so far. Sunday morning
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- Bandaged_Iris tagged Sparta with ‘post-hardcore’ and ‘indie’. Saturday afternoon
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