The Fray (album)

The Fray
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 3, 2009
RecordedJuly 2008 in Denver, Colorado
Genre
Length43:25
LabelEpic
Producer
The Fray chronology
Acoustic in Nashville: Bootleg No. 2
(2007)
The Fray
(2009)
Live from the 9:30 Club: Bootleg No. 3
(2009)
Singles from The Fray
  1. "You Found Me"
    Released: November 21, 2008
  2. "Never Say Never"
    Released: May 5, 2009
  3. "Heartless"
    Released: September 14, 2009
  4. "Syndicate"
    Released: January 12, 2010

The Fray is the second studio album by American alternative rock band the Fray. Released on February 3, 2009, through Epic Records,[1] the album debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200 chart, and became a top 5 hit in Australia and Canada.

The album was preceded by the single "You Found Me," which charted in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the number-one spot in Australia. The second single from the album, "Never Say Never," was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2010.[2] "Never Say Never" was also included on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – The Album.

Critical reception was mixed, and less positive than the band's debut album, How to Save a Life, with critics pointing out that the album was too similar to its predecessor. However, positive reviews also noted that despite the similarities, The Fray was "more focused" and "consistent" than the debut album. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and has been certified gold in the United States, Canada and Australia.

  1. ^ "Discography – The Fray – The Fray". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2009.
  2. ^ "Nominees And Winners". GRAMMY.com. Retrieved February 16, 2012.