| Carry the Fire | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 21, 2015 | |||
| Genre | rock, indie rock [1] | |||
| Length | 35:24 | |||
| Label | Vagrant, Staple | |||
| Dustin Kensrue chronology | ||||
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Carry the Fire is the fourth studio album by Dustin Kensrue. Vagrant Records alongside Staple Records released the album on April 21, 2015.
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Alternative Press |   [2] |
| Christian Review Magazine | [1] |
| Indie Vision Music | [3] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [4] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4/5 [5] |
Signaling in a four star review by Alternative Press , Brian Shultz realizes, "It’s a robust and decidedly enjoyable affair with crystaline[ sic ] production... similarly rollicking pacing, memorable melodies, stylistically variant characteristics and lots of loving odes to his wife." [2] Dan H., indicating in a four out of five review from Sputnikmusic, recognizes, "If you find pleasure in dissecting an artist’s lyrics then you’re going to find little to satiate your thirst, but if you’re content to roll along with the upbeat rhythms instead, then Carry the Fire will reward you." [5] Specifying in a five star review at Christian Review Magazine, Leah St. John writes, "truly ... a superb release, both musically and lyrically." [1] Scott Fryberger, awarding the album four and a half stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "A worthy follow-up". [4] Writing a four star review for Indie Vision Music, Ian Zandi says, "It may not be a perfect record but it is wholly satisfying." [3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ruby" | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Back to Back" | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Gallows" | 3:13 |
| 4. | "There's Something Dark Inside of Me" | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Death or Glory" | 3:39 |
| 6. | "In the Darkness" | 2:59 |
| 7. | "Of Crows and Crowns" | 3:29 |
| 8. | "Juggernaut" | 3:03 |
| 9. | "What Beautiful Things" | 4:38 |
| 10. | "Carry the Fire" | 4:32 |
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 [6] | 110 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) [7] | 10 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [8] | 18 |
| US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard) [9] | 22 |
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