| Of course, Jim Ward's over 30-year career in music has already cut plenty of silhouettes, first as a vital member of pioneering post-hardcore outfit AT THE DRIVE-IN, then as the frontman of SPARTA. The latter released their first album, Wiretap Scars, in 2002, second record, Porcelain, in 2004, and third LP, Threes, in 2006. Due to a couple of hiatuses, a fourth album, Trust The River, didn't arrive until 2020, followed two years later by a self-titled fifth album. But there have also been a handful of solo releases, a collaborative album with poet Bobby Byrd, and an LP and an EP by SLEEPERCAR, Ward's alternativecountry project, not to mention successful anniversary tours celebrating those first two SPARTA albums. It all adds up to a legacyand yes, that's the correct word to usethat has been leaving an indelible impression on people for a long time now. Cut A Silhouette takes its name from a line about John Candy leaving a lasting impression, an idea that resonated deeply with Jim Ward as he considered what he wanted this record to be. After more than 30 years in music, from At The Drive-In to Sparta, Ward remains focused on creating something meaningful that connects and endures. Recorded in just seven days at Magpie Cage with J. Robbins, the album opens with the urgency of "Split Lip" and "Crater," and moves through a range of dynamics and collaboration. Songs include contributions from Frank Iero, Kemble Now a trio with Matt Miller and Neil Hennessy, Sparta channel the chemistry that has defined them while continuing to evolve. Cut A Silhouette builds on that history without leaning on it, capturing a band fully engaged in the present and committed to leaving a lasting impression. |
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