Sparta got a deal with Dreamworks in 2001 and released their debut EP Austere in early 2002. They released their debut full-length album Wiretap Scars on August 13, 2002. The album is mostly influenced by their previous work with At the Drive-In, which is a contrast from The Mars Volta, formed by the other two ex-members of ATD-I, which departs entirely from post-hardcore and instead focuses on progressive rock or psychedelic rock. This album is also a lot cleaner and more accessible than At the Drive-In's experimentation.
On May 25, 2003, Ward's cousin Jeremy, the sound manipulator for The Mars Volta, died of a heroin overdose. Hinojos would leave Sparta in 2005 to join TMV as their secondary guitarist and filling in Jeremy Ward's position as sound manipulator. He was replaced by Keeley Davis (Engine Down, Denali).
Sparta's second full-length album Porcelain was released July 13, 2004 and peaked at #60 on the Billboard 200. The first single released from the album was "Breaking the Broken," for which a music video was recorded that received much airplay.
In January 2006, they announced that they had signed a deal with Hollywood Records, which will release their third album Threes on October 24, 2006. The album peaked at #83 on the Billboard 200. It's the first album with guitarist Keeley Davis and its debut single was "Taking Back Control."
In June 2008, Ward stated that Sparta is on hiatus and without a label; he would focus instead on his alternative country band, Sleepercar, which released its debut album West Texas on April 22, 2008. Three years later, on August 3, 2011, Ward stated that Sparta was back in action and would play their first show in November in El Paso. That comeback would be short, as in January 2012, At The Drive-In reunited for a series of shows, splitting up once again at the end of the year. In January 2016, At The Drive-In reunited for the second time. However, days before the tour start in March 2016, it was announced that Ward had been replaced in the band by his former Sparta bandmate Keeley Davis.
Sparta would come back for a second time in 2017, with a line-up consisting of Ward, Miller, Gabriel Gonzalez and Cully Symington (Beach Slang, Cursive). They would release their fourth album, Trust the River, on April 10, 2020 on Dine Alone Records.
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2. Sparta was also a NWOBHM band from Mansfield. They formed in 1980, and released two singles, plus participated on a five way split album before they split up. Hades Records released a compilation on vinyl in 2006. This compilation contained all their previously released songs, plus a few more.
Weather the Storm
Sparta Lyrics
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Catch your breath, you feel faint
Don't be afraid, the bed you made is
Hard to take
You say it's never enough you've
Got to look forward
With your hands out, reach for me
Life in this storm has lost you
Chasing the sun left you blind
It all washed away, the promises
That you were made
You say its never enough
Not to look forward
In Sparta's song Weather The Storm, the lyrics evoke a strong sense of emotional turmoil and struggle. The opening line, "You can hold this moment," suggests a sense of fragility and transience, as if the moment is slipping away and needs to be grasped before it's gone. This is reinforced by the next line, "Catch your breath, you feel faint," which suggests a sense of physical weakness and weariness. However, the following lines offer a note of encouragement and strength, telling the listener not to be afraid and acknowledging that the path they have chosen is a challenging one: "Don't be afraid, the bed you made is hard to take."
The second verse continues in a similarly bleak vein, with imagery of a storm and a sun that has been lost or blotted out. The promises that were made have also been washed away, leaving the singer feeling disillusioned and alone. However, once again there is a note of hope and determination, with the repeated refrain of "You say it's never enough, not to look forward." This suggests that even in the midst of hardship and despair, there is always a way forward and a reason to keep striving towards a brighter future.
Overall, the lyrics to Weather The Storm are a powerful meditation on the human experience of struggle and resilience. The contrast between the harsh realities of life and the need for hope and determination is expressed in striking imagery and poetic language, making the song a deeply affecting and memorable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
You can hold this moment
You have the ability to cherish this moment in time.
Catch your breath, you feel faint
Take a moment to breathe and relax, as you may feel overwhelmed.
Don't be afraid, the bed you made is Hard to take
Do not fear the consequences of your actions, as they may be unpleasant to face.
You say it's never enough you've Got to look forward
You feel like you need to constantly push towards the future, and are never satisfied with the present.
With your hands out, reach for me
Ask for help and support when dealing with difficult situations.
Life in this storm has lost you
You feel lost or confused while trying to navigate the challenges of life.
Chasing the sun left you blind
Pursuing happiness and success has caused you to overlook important issues or people in your life.
It all washed away, the promises That you were made
The assurances given to you have been forgotten or broken.
You say its never enough Not to look forward
You believe that focusing on the future is the only way to find fulfillment.
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