''Carry the Fire'' is the debut

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by American

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band

Delta Rae Delta Rae ( ) is an American folk rock band formed in Durham, North Carolina. The band consists of three siblings Ian Hölljes (vocals and guitar), Eric Hölljes (vocals, guitar, piano and keys) and Brittany Hölljes (vocals), as well as Elizab ...

. It was released in 2012 on

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Critical reception

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'' wrote that "Delta Rae needs better material to show off what makes them special and distinctive." ''

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'' called the album "an embarrassment of expectations and enthusiasms, where musical and lyrical platitudes dovetail for 48 overwrought and unrelenting minutes."

Track listing

Personnel

*Elizabeth Hopkins – lead vocals * Brittany Hölljes – lead vocals *Ian Hölljes – guitar, vocals *Eric Hölljes – keyboards, piano, guitar, vocals *Mike McKee – drums, percussion *Grant Emerson – bass guitar

References

2012 debut albums Delta Rae albums Sire Records albums Warner Records albums {{2010s-folk-rock-album-stub