| How to Save a Life | 
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| Artist: The Fray
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  188 reviews
Sales Rank: 492
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 93931
UPC: 827969393123
EAN: 0827969393123
ASIN: B000AA301G
Release Date: September 13, 2005
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| Tracks:
| • | She Is | | • | Over My Head (Cable Car) | | • | How To Save a Life | | • | All At Once | | • | Fall Away | | • | Heaven Forbid | | • | Look After You | | • | Hundred | | • | Vienna | | • | Dead Wrong | | • | Little House | | • | Trust Me |
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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
Album Description
Enhanced Australian pressing of this single, pulled from the Denver band's album of the same name. Since the album's release in 2005, sales have continued to grow based on word-of-mouth praise from fans, great reviews and a strong internet presence. Features three versions of 'How To Save A Life': New Album Version, Acoustic Version and Enhanced Video. Epic. 2006.
Album Details
2006 Single from the Band's Album of the Same Name that Broke Through to Success on the USA Pop Charts. Includes an Acoustic Version of the Song Recorded on Radio Station Q101 Along with the Enhanced Promotional Video.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 183 more reviews...
 Pure Pop for Fray People July 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nice songs with pleasing melodies will always find an audience if they are performed well, and that is exactly what The Fray's debut serves up. I'm not sure where the Coldplay comparisons come in other than the music on "How to Save a Life" is soft-spoken and low-key. In my mind, this is from the same school of pop music that breeds bands like Maroon 5. The songs are all innocuous but good, even if they eventually start to bleed into each other.
It's also worth pointing out that the two main singles, "Over My Head" and the title track, are the best things here. The Fray do piano-pop (think Ben Folds minus the wit or Five For Fighting) but don't bring anything new to the table. Perhaps their sophomore album will see them grow into something tougher or more bold in their sound, but if you're looking for genial pop, "How to Save a Life" does the job.
 ColdPlay Fans, will love this Album June 15, 2008
I'm a Huge Fan of the Band Coldplay. So when I heard the Fray I was hooked. Alot of Piano which is good. Sings and sounds just like the Lead Singer in Coldplay.
Easy going June 9, 2008
I like this CD in the background at work or in the car when I just kind of zone. The proffesional review states that each song sounds alike, which is true, they due kind of blend together. I however disagree that the album is "bland" as she so states. It is just a mellow sound that easy easy to listen to. I do hope that they try to expand their sound in the future though.
I'd buy another one of their CDs.
Still listening May 19, 2008
I've had this CD for a long time, but just got it out again after not listening for a while, and have to say, it remains a favorite. Isaac has a unique voice and communicates well when he sings. Vienna is a favorite.
Beautiful! April 27, 2008
I learned about "The Fray" on "Grey's Anatomy." That song "How To Save A Life." Is so beautiful so, I bought the CD. Even though I bought the CD for that particular song I love the entire CD. The music is truly beautiful!
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