“Scars and Stories,” The Fray’s third album, was just released on Feb. 7.
This album features more of a rock and roll sound that has not been previously incorporated into their past two albums.
The reason behind the new sound is their new producer, Brendan O’Brien, who has also worked with Stone Temple Pilots and Pearl Jam.
The Fray’s music is a mixture of piano pop and rock, along with alternative pop and indie rock. The Fray has been related to bands such as 3 Doors Down and Coldplay and singer Rob Thomas.
The Fray’s massive breakthrough began in 2005 with their debut record, “How to Save a LIfe.”
The songs “Over My Head,” “How to Save a Life,” “You Found Me” and “Never Say Never” were among many of their successful hits that dominated radio stations.
The songs on “Scars and Stories” give off confident, passionate, energetic and sentimental moods. The majority of the songs are themed on hanging out, affection and fondness, as well as affirmation.
The two most popular songs featured on this record would be “Heartbeat” and “Run For Your Life.”
With its memorable lyrics and fast-paced rhythms, “Heartbeat” is the one currently playing on radio stations.
Not all of the band’s songs sound the same, which makes them very different from many other mainstream bands, but the piano gives many of the songs a soothing sound.
For example, the songs “The Wind” and “48 to Go” consist of a Southern drawl, while “Rainy Zurich” uses guitars and piano keys to morph the raw vocals used to create a simple rock song.
Another song from their newest album, “1961,” has a classic rock sound starting at the beginning of the song and all of the way throughout the songs, which especially noticeable when the vocals take a break.