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Title: Decent album, poor follow up.
Review: I really enjoy this album, though I am disappointed that it was delivered by Sparta. The band which had a very unique release with Wiretap Scars seems to have gotten sucked into the mainstream formula of making music. No bad, but I find the sound of this album to be far more generic than their previous effort. Porcelain is still fun to listen to though, regardless. Catchy, energetic, and somewhat moody... despite the lyrics being rather shallow. The instrumental and drum solo are nice touches. My recommendations to check out would include 'While Oceana Sleeps', 'End Moraine', and 'Tensioning.'If you didn't like Wiretap Scars because of its raw sound, give Sparta another shot and try this one out - it is much more polished and may hold new appeal. For those like me who loved Wiretap for its intensity and style, you'll probably miss the classic Sparta intrigue.
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