Incarnation is the sixth studio album by Australian metalcore band In Hearts Wake. It was released on 12 July 2024 through UNFD. It is their first album without longtime bassist/clean vocalist Kyle Erich.[4]
| Incarnation | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 12 July 2024 | |||
| Recorded | December 2023 | |||
| Studio | Schroeder (Bay City) | |||
| Genre | Metalcore | |||
| Length | 39:47 | |||
| Label | UNFD | |||
| Producer | Josh Schroeder | |||
| In Hearts Wake chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Incarnation | ||||
Background and promotion
editOn 23 April, the band released the first single "Hollow Bone (The World)" and its corresponding music video. At the same time, they announced the album's release date, cover art, and track list.[5] This was followed by the singles "Orphan (The Devil)"[6] and "The Flood (Justice)".[7]
Vocalist Jake Taylor described the album's concept, "'Incarnation' is the shadow counterpart and sequel to the band’s debut album 'Divination', with each song inspired by the meaning and ideals of a particular Major Arcana Tarot card. There are 22 Major Arcana Tarot cards in every deck and 11 tracks on each record, bringing the vision to completion 12 years later. But much like a coin with two sides, cards flipped upside down deliver the reversed meaning. Polarized in every way, 'Incarnation' explores the dark underbelly to mirror and stand diametrically opposite to 'Divination'."[8]
In Hearts Wake will promote the album via touring as a supporting act for Miss May I in that band's Apologies Are for the Weak 15th anniversary American tour in October and November 2024.[9]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Kerrang! | 4/5[10] |
| Wall of Sound | 9/10[11] |
The album received mostly positive reviews from critics. Heavy magazine wrote a positive unrated review for the album and said, "this could be the best Australian heavy music release of the year."[12]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by In Hearts Wake.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spitting Nails (Wheel of Fortune)" | 2:55 |
| 2. | "Hollow Bone (The World)" | 3:56 |
| 3. | "The Flood (Justice)" (featuring Winston McCall) | 3:10 |
| 4. | "Orphan (The Devil)" | 3:41 |
| 5. | "Gen Doom (The Hierophant)" | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Shishigami シシ神 (The Empress)" (featuring Katio Nagai) | 3:28 |
| 7. | "Tyrant (The Emperor)" | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Feeding the Dead (Temperance)" | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Michigama (The Magician)" (featuring Chad Ruhlig, David Gunn, and Alfonso Civile) | 2:49 |
| 10. | "Shellshock (The High Priestess)" (featuring Garret Rapp) | 3:36 |
| 11. | "Transmission (The Sun)" | 5:25 |
| Total length: | 39:47 | |
Notes
- Each track's parenthesised subtitle is written in upside-down text; for example, "Spitting Nails (Wheel of Fortune)" is rendered as "Spitting Nails (ǝunʇɹoɟ ɟo lǝǝɥʍ)".
Personnel
editIn Hearts Wake
- Jake Taylor – lead vocals
- Eaven Dall – lead guitar, backing vocals, Winston McCall vocal recording on track 3
- Ben Nairne – rhythm guitar, bass guitar
- Conor Ward – drums
Additional musicians
- Winston McCall – guest vocals on track 3
- Katio Nagai – guest vocals on track 6
- Chad Ruhlig – guest vocals on track 9
- David Gunn – guest vocals on track 9
- Alfonso Civile – guest vocals on track 9
- Don Bauer – guest vocals on track 9
- Garret Rapp – guest vocals on track 10
Technical
- Josh Schroeder – production, mixing, mastering, recording
- Johann Ingemar – album artwork, layout
- Ross Vanosch – additional colouring, design, layout, text
- Milan Chagoury – logo, additional design
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] | 49 |
References
edit- ^ "In Hearts Wake announce new album 'Incarnation'". Distorted Sound. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "In Hearts Wake release new music video for 'Orphan (lᴉʌǝp ǝɥʇ)'". Distorted Sound. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "In Hearts Wake release new music video for 'The Flood (ǝɔᴉʇsnɾ)'". Distorted Sound. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "In Hearts Wake Announce New Album Incarnation". Rock 'N' Load. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "In Hearts Wake To Release New Album "Incarnation" In July". ThePRP. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "In Hearts Wake Drop "Orphan" Music Video". ThePRP. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "In Hearts Wake Debut "The Flood" Video Featuring Parkway Drive's Winston McCall". ThePRP. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "In Hearts Wake Share Details For New Concept Album Incarnation, Debut "Hollow Bone" Video". ThePRP. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Miss May I Set Dates For "Apologies Are For The Weak" 15th Anniversary Tour With In Hearts Wake, Traitors & Bloom". ThePRP. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Hingle, James (11 July 2024). "Album review: In Hearts Wake – Incarnation". Kerrang!. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Draven, KJ (10 July 2024). "IN HEARTS WAKE: Incarnation". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Glinster, Jimmy (12 July 2024). "In Hearts Wake 'Kaliyuga'". Heavy. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.