About this episode

This episode discusses the American rock band Sparta, their formation, and their musical influences.

Sparta is an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. Founding members Ward, Paul Hinojos, and Tony Hajjar were members of post-hardcore group At the Drive-In, forming Sparta after the break-up of their former band. Other mentions include (but not limited to): Band Tees Enhanced CD's AFI's Dave Havok Bowling for Soup Hair Metal Pre-gap tracks Records of the Week: Scott - Streetlight Manifesto - Halfway to the Place Behind the Stars Brand - Truck Violence - The Weathervane is My Body CONTACT: Bluesky - @aylpod.bsky.social Instagram - @AYLPod Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/areyoulisteningpod Email: areyoulistening.pod@gmail.com Thank you for listening. Be kind to one another and live majestically!

Topics covered

• American rock music
• band history
• post-hardcore
• music commentary
• album reviews

Keywords

• Sparta
• El Paso
• At the Drive-In
• rock band
• music history
• album reviews
• post-hardcore

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sparta, At the Drive-In, AFI, Bowling for Soup, Truck Violence

Books & works: Streetlight Manifesto - Halfway to the Place Behind the Stars, The Weathervane is My Body

Places: El Paso, Texas

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