The surf and sun up in Byron must be the main ingredients for an awesome metalcore act. Parkway Drive have been releasing killer albums for years and it seems that In Hearts Wake are on the same path with their first full length album, Divination.
There is an array of vocal patterns by vocalist Jake Taylor ranging from deep growls to mid-range screams that really set the group apart fro their peers.
These teamed with the clean melodies and guest vocals; from the likes of Winston McCall (Parkway Drive), Chad Ruhlig (Legend), Garret Rapp (The Color Morale) and Adrian Fitipaldes (Northlane), give the album that extra something without the added gimmick of auto-tune.
The song sequencing is also amazing. Unlike most bands, who put their softest, melodic song at the end, In Hearts Wake have placed theirs in the middle.
The cut in question, “Inertia (The Hermit)’, provides a nice welcoming change of tempo from the heavy breakdowns which make up most of the album.
Their knowledge of harmonies and layering provide something for everyone. ‘Divination’ is 34 minutes of heavy breakdowns and catchy harmonies.
Although this album is nothing new, it uses the same formula as many metalcore acts, In Hearts Wake have done it extremely well making it a stand out album for local heavy releases this year.
