The follow-up to 2014's 'Lullaby And… The Ceaseless Roar' was produced by Plant in the west of England and Wales, at Top Cat studio in Box, Wiltshire with additional recordings at Real World and Rockfield studios. 

As with 'Lullaby', Plant is accompanied by his backing band THE SENSATIONAL SHAPE SHIFTERS.

 

Plant and the SPACE SHIFTERS are also joined on 'Carry Fire' by a number of special guests. Hynde joins Plant on the duet 'Bluebirds Over The Mountain' (written by rockabilly legend Ersel Hickey and later recorded by both Richie Valens and THE BEACH BOYS). Albanian cellist Redi Hasa performs on three tracks, as does the celebrated Seth Lakeman on viola and fiddle.

 

Plant, who lived in Texas for a time before returning to his native England three years ago, together with his friends, present the songs on 'Carry Fire', melding unusual rhythms with naturalism and smoldering power.