With the few keystrokes of a piano, The Fray became an overnight success in the music industry. Their lead single, "Over My Head (Cable Car), introduced the rock/pop band to many in the industry but it wasn't until "How To Save a Life," the the band reached uncharted levels of musical fame.
Isaac Slade, is the man behind the vocals that have captured the hearts of many music fans. Slade has a way of telling a story through each song and connecting with fans on a personal level. When The Fray takes the stage, fans sing along and become a part of the show.
The Fray spent a lot of 2013 playing shows and working on their latest album. The wait is almost over for fans. The Fray will be releasing their next album Helios on January 14, 2014. Without a doubt it is likely that their success and sound is will continue well into next year. The first single off of, Helios, "Love Don't Die," shows that the sound is being modernized but stays true to what fans love about the Fray.
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10. Heartless
The Fray took on Kanye West and transformed his hard hitting rap song into a pop/rock hit. "Heartless," is a fan favorite at the live shows.
9. Run For Your Life
The Fray released, Scars & Stories back in 2012 and hits off of this alum are still landing on the charts even in 2013. "Run For Your Life," is a great example of how The Fray is able to tell a story through their music. Scars & Stories feels like a complete work of art, instead of individual songs.
8. Never Say Never
The Fray tends to be very emotional and pulls at the heartstrings with their epic, sweeping ballads. "Never Say Never," is a great example of this unique musical style.
7. Love Don’t Die
The first single off of, Helios, "Love Don't Die," shows that the sound is being modernized but stays true to what fans love about the Fray. The song is also very catchy.
6. We Build Then We Break
Off of their self titled album that was released in 2009, "We Build Then We Break," showed the power behind Slade's vocals and the instrumental style of the band.
5. Syndicate
Also off the self-titled 2009 album, "Syndicate," is upbeat and became an instant fan favorite at live shows all across America.
4. You Found Me
This single has a perosnal and emotional style to it. "You Found Me," is a a personal song about faith, trust and religion but was presented in an interesting way that brought fans together.
3. Heartbeat
"Heartbeat," is upbeat, positive and a great love song from The Fray.
2. Over My Head
This is the single that introduced The Fray into the music industry. From that moment on, music history was made in the pop/rock genre.
1. How to Save a Life
The opening key strokes of this single can bring tears to the eyes of many. This is one of the most known Fray singles and is the most powerful, emotional and the song that best highlights what The Fray is about as a band.
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