The band opted to approach several major labels, eventually signing to DreamWorks . Sparta saw the label as willing to develop smaller artists and were attracted by their roster, which included AFI and Jimmy Eat World . The band’s first EP, entitled Austere , was a joint release between Ward and Hinojos’ label Restart Records and Dreamworks, and came out in early 2002. The EP met with mixed reviews, with most believing that the group had talent and the ability, but had yet to find their voice.
Signing to DreamWorks and debut EP release
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