As pure, crisp and refreshing as Budweiser, this Durham sextet possesses wholesome old-fashioned American charm. The Hölljes siblings (Eric, Ian and Brittany) have big voices, capable of tender subtlety and soaring bombast. Though generally country, they spend nearly as much time chasing adult pop with a predilection for blue-eyed soul. This summer's debut, Carry the Fire, was executed well enough, though it suffered from the overwrought instrumentation and emotionality implicit to attempted pop crossovers. With Jillette Johnson. —Chris Parker