Music Review: The Fray - The Fray

In stores now, is the new self-titled album from Denver based band The Fray. After some great success with their first album, How To Save A Life, the band have returned with a stellar new album. The lead single You Found Me was featured in ads for the new season of ABC's Lost but it's only one part of an album filled with great songs.

There is no evidence of the dreaded sophomore slump here as this disc is even better than their first.

From the opening song "Syndicate" to the closing notes of "Happiness", this album is exceptional. The Fray certainly have their finger firmly on the pulse of melodic rock. The album is radio friendly, which in this case is not a bad thing. They've got an album full of potential top ten's here.

The great thing about The Fray is the emotional core to all their songs. The words always ring true and never come across as cheese or forced. Mixed with the great instrumentation, every song makes up for a perfect package.

While I enjoy the entire album, I do have a couple stand out favorites. "Happiness," "Never Say Never," and the lead single "You Found Me" are three of my favorites.

The Fray have kicked off 2009 with a brilliant album, which, if there is any justice in the world, will storm radio and the charts.

Fans of The Fray are certain to love this new disc. Anyone on the fence will definitely fall on the right side after hearing these songs.

The new album from The Fray is in stores now.

The Fray - The Fray

1. Syndicate
2. Absolute
3. You Found Me
4. Say When
5. Never Say Never
6. Where The Story Ends
7. Enough For Now
8. Ungodly Hour
9. We Build Then We Break
10. Happiness

Don't forget we are giving away a copy of the new album and there is still time to enter.

Send me an email with your name and favorite song by the band to garon@popculturebeast.com by midnight tonight for your shot at winning!