''Raised by Wolves'' is the debut EP by the indie rock band

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, released in 2005.

Release

The title track of the EP was initially released as a 7" single by the

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-based independent label Magic Marker Records in 2005, featuring the b-side "They Never Mean What They Say". It subsequently received a

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release by Cult Hero Records on July 25, 2005 as a complete EP, featuring a total of four tracks.

Critical response

Brian Howe of ''

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'' awarded the album a 7.8 out of 10 rating, while Rob Bolton of ''

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'' called the EP "a superb debut release." Tim Sendra of

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awarded the EP four-and-a-half out of five stars, comparing it to the work of

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, and

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, adding that it was "a pleasant and breezy introduction to a group for which indie pop fans should have high hopes."

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians *

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vocals *Jared Van Fleetguitar *Mitch Calvertguitar *Jason Chronisbass *Matt Simon

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Technical *Craig Downingproduction *Voxtrotproduction

References

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