How to Save a Life

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On their full-length debut, Denver quartet the Fray don't exactly reinvent the wheel, but those looking for melodic, mid-tempo pop could do far worse. That said, the 12 songs on Top 40 hit How To Save a Life are barely distinguishable from each other. If you like one, you'll probably like the rest (and you'll be in the company of thousands of other listeners.) If you don't like one, it's unlikely the others will change your mind. Formed in 2002 and signed by Epic in 2004, the band consists of Isaac Slade (vocals, piano), Joe King (guitar, vocals), Ben Wysocki (drums), and Dave Welsh (guitar). Since their formation, the Fray have elicited comparisons to British groups like Coldplay and Keane, and American ones like Counting Crows and the Wallflowers. They've also toured with Weezer and Ben Folds and had songs--like first single "Over My Head (Cable Car)"--featured on such popular programs as Grey's Anatomy. Though they incorporate guitar, unlike Keane, Slade's expert piano playing is prominent on every track. To his credit, he can also hit the high notes just as gracefully as Coldplay's Chris Martin, but therein lies the rub: As with the band as a whole, Slade hasn't quite found his own voice yet. How To Save a Life is polished and professional, bland and inoffensive. It goes down easy, but evaporates into the ether just as quickly. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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- Fray
- The Fray
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0827969393123
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Original Release Date: 2005-01-01
Package Quantity: 1
Product Group: Music
Product Type Name: ABIS_MUSIC
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2005-09-13
Studio: Sony
UPC: 827969393123

same songs, 2010-06-14; By: Cacapoopoo
Heard their 2 hits on the radio, thought it was pretty decent. Little did I know, every song in the album is made to the same rhythm/beat. I couldn't tell the first song from the last.

Surprisingly Good, 2010-02-27; By: Tom(USA)
To call The Fray "huge" would be a drastic understatement, but in 2005 they were practically unknown outside of Colorado, which is what makes the sheer quality of 'How To Save A Life' so surprising. Their sound, while not groundbreaking, is undeniably refreshing. Their lyrics are excellent. Their codas are out of this world. Some of these songs are downright beautiful, but while there isn't a single bad one on the entire album, some do start to sound the same after a while. Isaac Slade's forced delivery may turn off some listeners, but singing along to the superb words should not be a problem.

Standout tracks: How To Save A Life, Heaven Forbid, Vienna

excellence, 2009-11-22; By: Anne J(Wayne MI)
exactly what I was looking for. excellent condition and received it sooner then expected...very happy...would order from again.

Another great Fray Cd, 2009-11-19; By: Cheryl W(Watertown Ma USA)
Anyone who is a Fray fan this cd will not disappoint. A lot of great tracks.

Great Seller, 2009-09-12; By: dhbuyer
Great seller. CD was in exact condition as described. No problems. Shipment was fast. Would definitely do business with again.