Ark (In Hearts Wake album)

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The central concept of Ark is that the Earth is essentially a ship where every living creature – every animal, man, woman and child – was born. Providing shelter, it has sustained and nurtured us with everything we've ever needed. If one part of the ship is compromised, all life is threatened. If we don't work together to repair our home and restore its integrity, we will all go down with the ship.

— Jake Taylor, [7]

The album's genre has been described as metalcore. [8] [9]

Critical reception

Ark
In Hearts Wake - Ark.png
Studio album by
In Hearts Wake
Released26 May 2017
Recorded2017
Genre
Length44:04
Label
Producer Will Putney
In Hearts Wake chronology
Equinox
(2016)		Ark
(2017)		 Kaliyuga
(2020)
Singles from Ark
  1. "Warcry"
    Released: 2 April 2017
  2. "Passage"
    Released: 25 April 2017
  3. "Frequency"
    Released: 11 October 2017
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Already HeardStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Dead Press!7/10 [11]
Ghost Cult8/10 [9]
Heavy3.75/5 [12]
KillYourStereo30/100 [8]
Louder Sound Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [13]
Rock Sound 6/10 [14]
Wall of Sound5/10 [15]

The album received mixed reviews from critics. Already Heard rated the album 4 out of 5 and said: "Beautiful, intricate and at times heavier than hell, In Hearts Wake have hit a new peak with Ark. With every release, their message of sustainability and tolerance gets more and more compelling, raw and hard hitting, which is exactly what the band want. It feels as though the sky is the limit and In Hearts Wake have just earned their wings." [10] Zach Redrup from Dead Press! rated the album positively and saying: "The tone of the record is superb, the band are tackling their views without being overly preachy about it, and through metaphors, deliver their point rather well. The instrumentation of the record is brilliantly mastered; the production on the record only amplifies this, and solidifies a sound that proves In Hearts Wake have now honed their craft." [11] Chris Tippell from Ghost Cult gave the album an 8-out-of-10 and said: "Not quite unseating others from their throne, In Hearts Wake have still shown that they are not to be overlooked, and in future they should be definitely included in the same bracket as many of their widely hailed peers." [9] Heavy magazine in a positive review said: "its variation into other avenues that their musical counterparts have embraced does not entirely fit with [In Hearts Wake]'s character when the band ignites their impact is felt like a flood from an uncontrollable tidal surge." [12]

KillYourStereo gave it a negative review saying: "I don't care for this record, and neither should you. Why? Because this album already exists. It's called Divination . It's called Earthwalker . It's called Skydancer . So save your cash-monies and save the ever-dissipating currency that is your time." [8] In a modest review, Sophie Maughan from Louder Sound said: "[In Hearts Wake] aren't afraid to deviate from the musical blueprint they've consolidated across three albums." [13] Rock Sound gave it 6 out of 10 and said: "Sweeping in after their interconnected Earthwalker and Skydancer records, Ark is a full-on concept release, exploring the many ways that water unites, divides and defines us. [...] Still, even if the medium sometimes fails them, the band's message should prove hard to shake." [14] Wall of Sound gave the album an average review saying: "Ark, with its powerful first half that draws your attention to the band and the direction they could be heading, sadly drops the ball with the final act despite a few bangers that at times felt somewhat out of place surrounded by their neighbouring songs around them." [15]

Track listing

Adapted from Spotify. [16] [17]

All tracks are written by Ben Nairne, Eaven Dall, Jake Taylor, Kyle Erich, and Will Putney except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ark"Ben Nairne, Jake Taylor1:10
2."Passage" 3:18
3."Nomad" 4:14
4."Frequency" 3:59
5."Warcry"Nairne, Eaven Dall, Taylor, Kyle Erich3:56
6."Waterborne" 3:56
7."Arrow" 4:47
8."Flow"Nairne, Dall, Taylor, Erich3:40
9."Overthrow"Nairne, Dall, Taylor, Erich4:03
10."Elemental" 3:38
11."Totality"Nairne, Dall, Taylor, Erich3:56
12."Now" 3:22
Total length:44:04
Deluxe Edition bonus tracks [DISC ONE]
No.TitleLength
13."Arrow" (featuring CJ Gilpin of Dream State)4:47
14."Frequency" (reimagined)3:59
15."Waterborne" (reimagined)3:53
16."Adrift" (outro)3:18
17."Elemental" (featuring CJ McMahon of Thy Art Is Murder)3:43
Total length:63:44
Deluxe Edition bonus tracks [DISC TWO]
No.TitleLength
1."Ark" (instrumental)1:10
2."Passage" (instrumental)3:18
3."Nomad" (instrumental)4:14
4."Frequency" (instrumental)3:59
5."Warcry" (instrumental)3:56
6."Waterborne" (instrumental)3:56
7."Arrow" (instrumental)4:47
8."Flow" (instrumental)3:40
9."Overthrow" (instrumental)4:03
10."Elemental" (instrumental)3:38
11."Totality" (instrumental)3:56
12."Now" (instrumental)3:22
Total length:44:04

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic and Discogs. [18] [19]

In Hearts Wake
Additional musicians
Additional personnel

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [20] 3

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