''Carry Us Now'' is the fourth studio album from the American

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band

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. It was released on June 3, 2014 by both Essential Records and Provident. This is the group's first album with the label. The album was produced by

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Background

This album is the follow-up to

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Critical reception

''Rush of Fools'' was met with positive reception from music critics. The album received four stars by ''

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s Grace S. Aspinwall for being "Emotional and raw, the hope-filled fourth album from Rush of Fools does not disappoint." At New Release Tuesday, Caitlin Elizabeth Lassiter rated the album four stars out of five, indicating how the release contains "Strong vocals mixed with powerful lyrics" creating a project that is "solid through and through." Laura Chamber of Christian Music Review rated the album four-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking how the release contains the "theme of reliance on and trust in God in every trial runs through every song." At 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre rated the album four stars out of five, highlighting how the release "is not the band taking a creative step backwards", so this means the music "is sure to please" whoever may choose to listen in on its composition and sound. Jesus Freak Hideout's David Craft rated the album two-and-a-half stars, calling the music mediocre at best because it "carries a 'been there, done that' vibe." In addition, Michael Weaver of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album two-and-a-half stars out of five, cautioning how the release "may have a couple of bright moments, but as a whole, it's just average." At CM Addict, Andrew Funderburk rated the album three stars out of five, noting how "the music and melodies sound the same" making it seem rather "generic" in nature.

Track listing

Personnel

Rush of Fools * Wes Willis – lead vocals, backing vocals, guitars * Kevin Huguley – keyboards, guitars, backing vocals * Patrick Sweeney – guitars, backing vocals * Jacob Chestnut – bass * Jamie Sharpe – drums Additional musicians * Casey Brown – programming *

– programming, backing vocals * Jonathan Smith – programming, guitars * Chris Carmichael – strings

Production

* Terry Hemmings – executive producer * Jordyn Thomas – A&R * Jason Ingram – producer * Dave Hagen – engineer * Sean Moffitt – mixing * Paul Rosetti – editing * Dave McNair – mastering at Dave McNair Mastering (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) * Michelle Box – A&R production * Beth Lee – art direction * Tim Parker – art direction, design * Caleb Chauncey – photography * Kerri Bunn – grooming * Jonathan Powell – stylist * Andrew Patton – management

References

{{Authority control 2014 albums Rush of Fools albums Essential Records (Christian) albums