The Fray (album)
album by The Fray
The Fray is the second studio album by American alternative rock band the Fray. Released on February 3, 2009, through Epic Records, 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. "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 its predecessor. The album was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards and has been certified double platinum by the RIAA, as well as gold by Music Canada and ARIA.
Background
Following the success of their debut album, How to Save a Life in 2005 and an extensive tour which ended by mid-2007, the Fray began work on their second album. The band occasionally took breaks from recording, and performed some of their new songs on a few high-profile shows, most notably the song "You Found Me", which was then titled "Amistad". The band finished recording the album at the end of July 2008 for an early 2009 release.
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