THE FRAY
The Fray
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On 2005’s How To Save a Life, The Fray alluded to a spiritual centering that later was confirmed through a series of interviews with faith-based publications. Now the band is back with an even more inspirational outpouring that marks its first to be co-distributed in the Christian marketplace. Given The Fray’s foothold in the mainstream market, the guys never are preachy in their delivery.
Outside of increased references to members’ unabashed faith, the musical leaps are also visible in several places. Front man Isaac Slade’s voice is remarkably rich as it directs an ambitious arrangement that also includes clashing guitars, epic percussion and ethereal harmonies.
