How To Fill A Heart

The Fray - How To Save A Life (2004)
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Perhaps one of the most heartwarming CDs i've ever listened to is "How To Save A Life" by the artist of the month; The Fray. This is probably heavily to blame for the delivery of the sweetest lyrics ever written. The lead, Isaac Slade, powerfully emotisizes the vocals featured in the songs. When low, he makes you feel so. This is definately The Fray's strongest element. Not saying that the collaboration of gutair and piano is weak at all, in fact it also stands out with an alluring glow.
The CD kicks off with the upbeat songs "She Is" and "Over My Head" who are each covering love, which is perhaps what the CD mostly situates itself on. Then the album moves slower after these two, and stays this way for the main portion. It is this intense balladry and emotional myriad where the Fray world is truly brought to life. Songs like Vienna, Trust Me and Fall Away incorporate the best lyrics into the best instrumental fixtures.
The only big issue with this CD is that some songs are forgettable because they easily blend in with the others that sound similar. However, those that stand tall break through with immense effort. Perhaps for the next disc (out Feb 3rd, and leaking this month) let's hope these boys can incorporate more creativity into their instrumentals as they do in their lyrics.

Track Listing:
1. She Is
2. Over My Head (Cable Car)
3. How To Save A Life
4. All At Once*
5. Fall Away*
6. Heaven Forbid*
7. Look After You
8. Hundred
9. Vienna
10. Dead Wrong
11. Little House*
12. Trust Me*