Parade of Chaos

Parade of Chaos is the sixth full-length album released by metalcore band Zao. Released on July 10, 2002 by Solid State/Tooth & Nail/EMI. This album was recorded similarly to (Self-Titled) with Scott and Jesse writing in the studio and Dan being absent until time to record vocals. This album was also recorded at the same time as the recording of the All Else Failed reissue. This album featured the departure of bassist Rob Horner.

Parade of Chaos
Studio album by
Zao
ReleasedJuly 10, 2002
GenreMetalcore
Length37:54
LabelSolid State/Tooth & Nail/EMI
ProducerBarry Poynter; Jesse Smith; Scott Mellinger
Zao chronology
(Self-Titled)
(2001)		 Parade of Chaos
(2002)		 All Else Failed
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
Lambgoat[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Zao.

No.TitleLength
1."The Buzzing"3:23
2."Suspend/Suspension"5:51
3."Parade of Chaos"2:40
4."Angel Without Wings"3:45
5."Killing Cupid"3:32
6."Free the Three"4:05
7."Man in the Womb"4:14
8."A Pirate's Prayer"4:12
9."The Ballad of Buddy Bigsby"1:48
10."How Are the Weak Free"4:24
Total length:37:54

Credits

Zao

Production

  • Barry Poynter - Engineer, Mixing, Producer
  • Brian Gardner - Mastering

Charts
Chart (2002) Peak
position
Billboard Top Christian Albums[4] 21
Billboard Heatseekers Albums[5] 25

Notes
  • "Free the Three" was inspired by the West Memphis Three, three young men who were tried and convicted of the murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas on May 5, 1993.

Quotes
  • "This disc is incredible... Yet again, I am amazed by the imagination Zao shows in breaking the pre-conceived notions of what hardcore (or even hard music in general) should sound like." - Lambgoat.com[6]

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. Powless, Steven (November 10, 2011). "Zao, "Parade of Chaos" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  3. Lambgoat review
  4. "Zao Chart History: Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  5. "Zao Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  6. Lambgoat.com. Retrieved on November 8, 2010.



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