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SPIRIT

by Irae

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1.
IX 01:09
What horror must invade the mind, when the approaching Judge shall find, and sift the deeds of all mankind [1] Now death and nature with surprise, behold the trembling sinners rise, to meet the Judge's searching eyes [2] Then shall with universal dread, the Book of Consciences be read to judge the lives of all the dead [3] For now before the Judge severe, all hidden things must plain appear; no crime can pass unpunished here [4] O what shall I, so guilty plead? And who for me will intercede? When even Saints shall comfort need? [5] In weariness You sought for me, and suffering upon the tree! Let not in vain such labor be [6] King of tremendous majesty, save me oh source of mercy [7] ——————————————————————————————— [1] 2nd stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae [2] 4th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae [3] 5th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae [4] 6th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae [5] 7th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae [6] 10th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae [7] 8th stanza of medieval Latin hymn Dies Irae
2.
Hamartia 03:27
Bearing, disease and death like pestilence Buried, in the heart of which you made man Now His Spirit has all dominion. Glory to the wounded one Crucified and abandoned, slain before foundations Every rose must sift through decay Every man will rot in the miry clay Rejected, despised, lifted to die Buried in the earth, your flesh mortified Risen, exalted, forever glorified Maranatha, we say with the Spirit and your bride
3.
Sepulcher 01:48
When I behold myself, I go to the river Within the dark waters, an old friend; death lingers Rage, ruin, decay, isolation Your image in me blemished, my body void of life Flesh is hostile, no submission. The Spirit will cut like a knife. Dead to self, forgotten dreams, favored wishes, vain ambitions Abandon yourself, in death rediscover yourself. A life deprived, is a life obtained [1] Mind restored, transposed vision, a monument in crucifixion ——————————————————————————————— ‭‭[1] Based off excerpt from C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity”
4.
Wormwood 03:21
From Dust... To Ashes... Weeping makes faces blood red. Eyes filled with deep darkness There's no violence from my hands, My prayer is pure... [1] Wormwood Justice in my hands turns to poison, righteousness buried beneath the earth [2] Dead waters are void of movement. This womb shall not give birth [3] My lament has no resting place, tears weighed on the scales Defend my cause, give me grace. I dwell in the house with no return [4] I’ve wandered aimlessly, drunk with wine and gall [5] The fool spews threats to me. Abusive without cause. [6] Those under the heavens, are cursed beneath the law I will sit in silence, I too an aftermath of the fall I am not thy equal. The abyss; my father You have no comparable. The worm; my mother [7] ——————————————————————————————— [1] Job 16:16, 17 [2] Amos 5:7 [3] Numbers 5:17-27 [4] Job 16: 18-22 [5] Lamentations 3:19, Matthew 27:34 [6] Lamentations 3:14 [7] Job 17:14, Psalm 22:6
5.
Do not look not on the open exterior, but rather cleave to the ulterior [1] Let us measure your endeavors, to befittingly cast judgment on another When the scales fall off of you,[2] your intentions are a reflection of your view Your vantage point is not so clear. Renew our vision Behold, your foundations are crumbling beneath the Earth Our tongues scream in angst: Day of wrath and doom impending; Heaven and Earth in ashes ending [3] But mercy triumphs over judgment [4] Seek justice, walk humbly, and always love mercy [5] Mercy triumphs over judgment ——————————————————————————————— [1] 1 Samuel 16:7 [2] Acts 9:18 [3] 1st Stanza of Medieval Latin Hymn Dies Irae [4] James 2:13 [5] Micah 6:8
6.
Do you know what it's like to stumble over stones? Have you sailed when the winds change? Can you walk through a valley without remorse, just to thirst and to die again? All I know is the desert when my heart is cold, violence shadows my every step We all walk through a valley filled with remorse, cursed to thirst and to die again Our gaze blinded to the heavens, Lost while deep beneath the forest. Hidden in caverns of silence, now exiled to the darkness. Will your hands bind the broken? Can you break the chains that hold men? Are they free from their prison? Our gaze blinded to the heavens, Lost while deep beneath the forest. Hidden in caverns of silence, now exiled to the darkness. Equity lacks with my conditions. I mourn for those with contention. Lamenting grace as we behold it. Seek justice, walk humbly, and always love mercy  The judge will come, bringing absolution, before the day of total retribution [1] ——————————————————————————————— [1] 11th stanza of Latin hymn "Dies Irae"
7.
Deprecate your brothers, view them as your pawn Your desecration is spewed with no remorse or thought Slaves to the dark, serpents at your feet Don't tread on their heads lest you give into their hate Your children feel no sympathy When they’ve succumb to the hands of tyranny We mend broken hearts with broken bones This place of darkness was never my home The judge comes quickly, He will investigate everything strictly [1] No place of mercy, children of Hell, bearer of suffering [2] Sing to me a melody, a hymn full of malice, a hymn of bigotry There is no unity, when your deeds inject venom inside of me. ——————————————————————————————— [1] 2nd Stanza of Medieval Latin Hymn Dies Irae [2] Matthew 23:15
8.
“It seemed to me that I was suddenly in the presence of inconsolable, unavoidable, and immense pain. The thought of that death hunted me, and turned everything else into nothing.” ——————————————————————————————— 

[1] Diary entry from “The Journal of Hélène Berr”
9.
The moral failure of our nation, our daughters speak in arrogance Pursuing their violations, abuse is found in negligence [1] Our minds won't seek corruption [2] We plead don't breed pollution [3] Lives rooted in abominations [1] your fear is found in punishment [4] Sons breathe in hypocritical mindsets, and exhale broken covenants [5] King of tremendous majesty, save me oh source of mercy [6] Do not pass me by [7] Do not abandon me to die What you've done to the least of my brothers You have also done unto me [8] ——————————————————————————————— [1] Ezekiel 16:49, 50 [2] Romans 12:2 [3] James 1:27 [4] 1 John 4:18 [5] Ezekiel 16:59 [6] 8th Stanza of Medieval Latin Hymn Dies Irae [7] Luke 18:38, “Bartimaeus (Open My Eyes)” Katie Reed [8] Matthew 25:40
10.
Spirit 04:49
My plea; that you would never sever me; Deal with me with severity [1] Cast me not, don't cut me off. Though I am a branch, may I never rot [2] I will not wither, nor be thrown to fire [3] I bear your image, apart from you I am nothing [4] I bear your image, I live with your shadow over me [5] I am of wind, consciousness as consequence [6] My movement is zoetic in your existence [7] I am the mother for you to find solace, [8] I remain in you, my home to find rest [9] When flesh is silent, I speak for you [10] In communion, my mind is in you [11] When you grieve, I will grieve by you. When you weep, I will weep with you [12] ——————————————————————————————— [1] Romans 11:22 [2] John 15 [3] John 15:6 [4] John 15:5 [5] Psalm 91:1 [6] Ecclesiates 11:5, John 3:8 [7] Acts 17:28 [8] Isaiah 66:13, John 14:16 [9] John 1:33, John 14:17 [10] Romans 8:26 [11] 1 Corinthians 2:16 [12] John 11:35

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'Spirit' is the debut album for Washington D.C. Metalcore outfit, Irae. The album contains influences spanning across a variety of musical genres, literary pieces, and traditions. These influences all come together to create an experience that is intended to fascinate the listener. 'Spirit' contains many religious themes that are coupled with humanity's emotional experiences, for the purpose of provoking people to thought. The intent with this album is to encourage conversations between the religious and secular, and bridge the gap between common misconceptions that have existed for centuries.

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released October 31, 2018

Produced by Kashif Khan and Sean Robinson

All songs written and recorded by Irae. Additional writers include Shaun Unger and Cristian Peláez.

Additional vocals include Kurt Donahue, Jonathon Pentz, and Carolina Peláez-Akins.

Guitars and Vocals Recorded by Sean Robinson at Upside Down Audio (Vienna, VA)

Drums Recorded by Sean Robinson at Noise Culture Audio (Gaithersburg, MD)

Tracks Mixed and Mastered by Sean Robinson at Upside Down Audio

Artwork Direction, Design, Layout by Ridge Rhine

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