Sparta Album: “Threes [Japan Bonus Track]”

I didn't buy the new Threes album for a while after it came out, I actually bought it yesterday. The reason for this hesitation was from all the negative reviews I read online about it. After listening to it for myself, I can't understand why people are having such a hard time with it. Threes is a GREAT album, and I'm glad to own it. People can't be comparing it to Wiretap Scars or Porcelain, it just isn't those albums. It sounds like Sparta, and it's just a collection of new songs that people don't recognize yet. But only listening for a day or two, I have found many songs that I KNOW I will love. It's a great album. You should own it too! And defiantly see them in concert! Tons of energy and Jim Ward is hilarious!

I must agree with doomsdayer520 & "David Smith"...Their reviews basically say it all...Sparta need to quit redefining and find their soul within...This is a band that has the capability to say something,but they haven't said it yet...Until next time...

It certainly isn't their BEST as far as I am concerned, but I agree with the guy who said you dont want to hear the same stuff over and over.

Their are a few songs such as Red, Right , Return that rock as well as Untreatable Disease and Taking back control. They do have a bit of U2ishness to this Album but I hate to think they Tried to do that.

It just makes me want to see whats up after this CD. Cant wait to see them in a few days. If you have NEVER heard a Sparta Cd, maybe buy Wiretap Scars first, but this is Worthy for sure.

I was like "OK" to this the first time I heard it. Good stuff but nothing crazy. HOWEVER, after a few more plays... this is a really good album! Definitely the best Sparta CD yet. Probably the best "unheard of" album in 2007.

I've been a fan of Sparta after hearing "Wiretap scars". That CD was pretty much in my car for a year because it's mood and the songs just rang so well. "Porcelin" had it's moments and I believe that it's a fine CD as well. With "Threes" Sparta I believe has continued to refine their sound. Their music gives off this feeling that they're trying to create that perfect melody but never quite reach it and in the effort they create a gorgeous song by accident. Favorites for me off this CD are "Taking back control", "Atlas" "Red. Right.Return...". If you enjoy Sparta then you've probably already got this album, if you're borderline on whether to get it or not then get "Wiretap Scars" first then if you enjoy that then you should give this a try. Sparta for me have yet to make another 5 star record since Wiretap but they will. Beautiful tragic music.