Sparta

Since three-quarters of Sparta were also members of At the Drive-In, it would be natural to try to compare the two, but with Sparta's echoing guitars and anthemic choruses, they owe a large debt to such 1980s bands as the Cure and U2. Check out "Guns of Memorial Park" and "La Cera" for the most serious flashbacks.

Sparta may long to distinguish themselves from their previous band, At the Drive-In, but that
ain't gonna happen. Singer-guitarist Jim Ward, guitarist Paul Hinojos and drummer Tony
Hajjar should be glad: Their tenure in ATDI -- one of the most reckless, captivating punk
bands of the past few years -- earned them a built-in fan base when they formed Sparta in
2001, despite their lack of a compelling frontman or any sense of adventure. The... More >