Sana Cosm is a catchy song, with a poppier melody than most of the other ones on this release, but with the same hard-hitting shouted vocals on the chorus. Cataract and Echodyne Harmonic slow it back down again, and alternate between clean and distorted (beautiful) guitar work, with some nice piano parts on Echodyne. The other songs on the record are moderate-tempo and melodic, with creatively-used guitar effects, and ridiculously good drums. The vocals continue to be amazing throughout.

I suppose that it's inevitable for similarities to be drawn to At The Drive-In, but I can hear other influences in Sparta's brand of rock as well. Fugazi, Milemarker, Jimmy Eat World, and (if unintentionally) Denison Marrs, among others. I think Sparta are especially reminiscent of Jimmy Eat World at times, but I won't hesitate to say their music is much better than J.E.W. Sparta are more sophisticated, musically and lyrically, as well as having a much more ... filling?... satisfying?... substantial?... sound. Basically, this album will appease the emo kids and the hardcore/punk kids. It's got enough of the soaring guitars and melodic parts for the emo kids, but isn't whiny or wimpy at all. Hardcore and punk influences are evident throughout the record, and the vocals and lyrics are intense and urgent enough to make anyone pay attention.

Buy this record, ok? Then clutch your heart and scream along.