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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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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 22, 2008 Type: User Review How Do You Save This CD?

When I bought this CD, I knew and loved their three singles: How to Save a Life, Over My Head (Cable Car), and Look After You. I thought "hey, I love these songs, the cd is surely full of gems like these!" But when I got home and listened to...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 07, 2008 Type: User Review Pure Pop for Fray People

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...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 15, 2008 Type: User Review ColdPlay Fans, will love this Album

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.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 09, 2008 Type: User Review Easy going

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...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 19, 2008 Type: User Review Still listening

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.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 27, 2008 Type: User Review Beautiful!

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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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 26, 2008 Type: User Review Best CD I Own!!!

I absolutely love this band and every song they have on their CD. You are truly missing out if you don't buy it. "She Is" is my all-time favourite song!!!
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 27, 2007 Type: User Review The fray how to save a life cd

Most songs are up beat, but there are a few that were a little dark.
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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 22, 2007 Type: User Review This record is something you need to have in your life.

Since the day I got the CD, I just cannot stop listening to it.
The more you listen to it, the more you love the music.

From the begining to the end of the record, the distinctive and very smooth voice of Isaac Slade, the lead...
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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 20, 2007 Type: User Review The beauty of contrived 'introspection'

Simply taking on the biased perspective of a musician, and a music lover, I can't help but say that there's something about The Fray that continues to resonate with me, while I feel the intrinsic need to dismiss it. Holistically, it is far from...
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