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[LP] Irata - Human

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Irata - Human [LP] (Blue Grackle 180 Gram Vinyl, limited to 100)

Format: LP

Label: Small Stone Records [709764120619]

RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2026

Description:

Since its 2007 genesis at the hands of founding members Jon Case and Jason Ward, Irata has mutated relentlessly. Through four previous records, the band has never sat idly in any specific style, while maintaining a signature mesmerizing, grinding pulse between bass and drums that permeates an enigmatic vision of heavy rock. After releasing 'Tower' in 2019 as a four-piece, Irata is once again a trio, and continues to push forward into new sonic territories.

On 'Human,' the band is building on the structures that have created some of its enduring favorites -- namely, thundering bass riffs, hypnotic drums, and grandiose choruses. They do not sacrifice expression for refinement, but manage to have it both ways. Their progression is evident in the patience with which "Altar" leads off, a melodic confidence that overarches the eight included songs, and the atmospheres in pieces like "Slipped" (see "pulse..." above) and the expansive finale "Daystar," but none of 'Human' is so overblown as to give up its organically dynamic nature.

And perhaps in an era marked by the advent of machine-made art, 'Human' can be as much a statement of purpose as a declaration of self. In any case, with this collection of songs, Irata's focus on vocal melody and intricate riffing distinguish them from a crowded underground sphere. The record moves as two sides of one image, opening with reflections of a final chapter, and closing with reflections of a new beginning through transformation; a story being told as it's lived. What could be more human than that?

'Human' was recorded with longtime friends Hunter Allen and Adam Joyce of The Bronzed Chorus at Amplified Acres in Liberty, NC, and mixed by J. Robbins at The Magpie Cage in Baltimore, MD.

RIYL: Jane’s Addiction, The Smashing Pumpkins, King Buffalo, Helmet, Shiner, SHUN, All Them Witches

Irata is:

Jason Ward: drums, keys, vox

Jon Case: bass, vox

Owen Burd: vox, guitar, keys

Recording engineered by Hunter Allen with assistance from Adam Joyce at Amplified Acres in Liberty, NC.

Additional production at The 68 Sound in Greensboro, NC.

Mixed by J. Robbins at the Magpie Cage in Baltimore, MD.

All music written by Irata.

Lyrics by Owen Burd except “Seeds” by Jon Case.

Produced by Irata with Hunter Allen and Adam Joyce.

Artwork by Will Hackley.

Layout by Stacie Shands.

Published by Small Stone Records (ASCAP) / SH Small Stone Music (BMI)

Tracklista:

1 Altar
2 Confessions
3 Seeds
4 Delirium
5 Mirrors
6 Slipped
7 Goodside
8 Daystar

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