The Fray, an American rock band from Colorado, has released four studio albums, three live albums, one compilation album, five extended plays, 13 singles, one promotional single and ten music videos. The members of the group met in a music store in Denver – independently, positive coverage from many local media outlets brought them to the attention of Epic Records, who signed them in 2004.[1] The Fray's debut studio album, How to Save a Life, was released in 2005. Five singles were released from the album in total: the first two, "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and the album's title track, both reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 and were certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA):[2][3] the latter also topped the Irish singles chart and reached number 4 in the United Kingdom.[4][5]
The Fray discography | |
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![]() The Fray in 2014 | |
Studio albums | 4 |
Live albums | 3 |
Compilation albums | 1 |
Music videos | 10 |
EPs | 3 |
Singles | 13 |
Promotional singles | 1 |
The Fray's second album, The Fray featured production from Aaron Johnson, Mike Flynn and Engineering from Warren Huart.[1] After its release in February 2009, The Fray became their first album to top the US Billboard 200, and also reached the top ten of the Canadian and United Kingdom albums charts.[6][7] Its release was preceded by the release of the single "You Found Me", which reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also certified triple platinum by the RIAA.[2][3] It also achieved success in Australia, where it topped the singles chart and was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).[8][9] Three further singles – "Never Say Never", a cover of the Kanye West song "Heartless" and "Syndicate" – were also released from the album.
In 2012, The Fray released their third album, named Scars & Stories, inspired by a series of trips they took to Rwanda and Germany. The title comes from an unreleased B-side previously recorded by the group.[1] It charted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and at number 6 in Canada,[6][10] and spawned two singles: "Heartbeat", which reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100,[3] and "Run for Your Life".
Albums
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | ||||||||||
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US [10] |
AUS [11] |
CAN [6] |
GER [12] |
IRL [4] |
JPN [13] |
NLD [14] |
NZ [15] |
SWI [16] |
UK [7] | |||||
How to Save a Life |
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14 | 1 | 9 | 56 | 4 | 56 | 50 | 2 | 57 | 4 | |||
The Fray |
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1 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 13 | 69 | 54 | 19 | 47 | 8 |
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Scars & Stories |
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4 | 18 | 6 | 45 | 41 | 85 | 68 | 39 | 32 | 44 | |||
Helios |
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8 | 21 | 11 | 43 | — | 126 | — | — | 48 | 51 | |||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Live albums
editTitle | Album details |
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Live at the Electric Factory: Bootleg No. 1[28] |
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Acoustic in Nashville: Bootleg No. 2[29] |
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Live from the 9:30 Club: Bootleg No. 3[30] |
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Compilation albums
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |
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US [10] |
US Rock [31] | |||
The Fray – The Collection[32] |
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— | — | |
Through the Years: The Best of the Fray[33] |
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77 | 13 |
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Extended plays
editTitle | Details |
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Movement EP |
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Reason EP |
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iTunes Live from Soho[34] | |
Christmas EP[35] |
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Covers[36] |
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The Fray is Back |
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Singles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||||
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US [3] |
US Pop [37] |
AUS [8] |
CAN [38] |
GER [12] |
IRL [4] |
NLD [14] |
NZ [15] |
SWI [16] |
UK [5] | |||||
"Over My Head (Cable Car)" | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 11 | 83 | 25 | 67 | 25 | 96 | 19 | How to Save a Life | ||
"How to Save a Life" | 2006 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 45 | 1 | 46 | 7 | 28 | 4 | |||
"Look After You" | 2007 | 59 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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"All at Once" | — | —[A] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 175 | ||||
"You Found Me" | 2008 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 73 | 4 | —[B] | 18 | 63 | 35 | The Fray | ||
"Never Say Never" | 2009 | 32 | 13 | 38 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | |||
"Heartless" | 79 | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
"Syndicate" | 2010 | —[C] | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Boulder to Birmingham" (featuring Emmylou Harris)[45] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Scars & Stories | |||
"Heartbeat" | 2011 | 42 | 22 | 66 | 63 | — | — | — | — | —[D] | — |
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"Run for Your Life" | 2012 | — | —[E] | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Love Don't Die" | 2013 | 60 | —[F] | 44 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Helios | |
"Break Your Plans" | 2014 | — | —[G] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Singing Low" | 2016 | — | —[H] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Through the Years: The Best of The Fray | ||
"Time Well Wasted" | 2024 | — | —[I] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | The Fray Is Back EP | ||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Promotional singles
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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US [3] |
US Pop [47] | |||
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" | 2006 | 50 | 41 | Non-album single |
"Don't Look Down" | 2024 | — | — | The Fray Is Back EP |
Other charted songs
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
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US [3] |
US Rock [48] |
AUS [49] | |||||||
"She Is" | 2005 | — | — | 80 | How to Save a Life | ||||
"Absolute" | 2009 | 70 | — | — | The Fray | ||||
"Happiness" | — | —[J] | — | ||||||
"Undertow" (Timbaland featuring The Fray and Esthero) |
100 | — | — | Shock Value II | |||||
"The Fighter" | 2012 | —[K] | —[L] | — | Scars & Stories | ||||
"Be Still" | — | —[M] | — | ||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Guest appearances
editTitle | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Undertow"[52] | 2009 | Timbaland, Esthero | Shock Value II |
"Mahna Mahna"[53] | 2011 | none | Muppets: The Green Album |
"Take Your Time"[54] | Listen to Me: Buddy Holly | ||
"Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World"[55] | AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered | ||
"Forever More"[56] | 2012 | DJ Fresh, Professor Green | Nextlevelism |
Music videos
editTitle | Year | Director(s) |
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"Over My Head (Cable Car)" | 2005 | Elliott Lester[57] |
"How to Save a Life" (version 1) | 2006 | Sam Brown[58] |
"How to Save a Life" (version 2) | Mark Pellington[59] | |
"All at Once" | 2007 | Rod Blackhurst[60] |
"You Found Me" | 2008 | Josh Forbes[61] |
"Never Say Never" | 2009 | Ace Norton[62] |
"Heartless" | Hiro Murai[63] | |
"Syndicate" | 2010 | Mark Pellington[64] |
"Heartbeat" | 2011 | Justin Francis[65] |
"Run for Your Life" | 2012 | Declan Whitebloom[66] |
"Love Don't Die" | 2013 | Nathan Cox[67] |
"Break Your Plans" | 2014 | Isaac Slade |
"Time Well Wasted" | 2024 | Unknown |
"Don't Look Down" |
Notes
edit- ^ "All at Once" did not enter the Pop Airplay chart, but peaked at number 20 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart.[42]
- ^ "You Found Me" did not enter the Netherlands' Single Top 100 but peaked on the Netherlands' TMF Superchart at number 24.[43]
- ^ "Syndicate" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[44]
- ^ "Heartbeat" did not enter the Swiss Singles chart, but charted at number 86 on the Swiss Airplay chart.[46]
- ^ "Run for Your Life" did not enter the Pop Airplay chart, but peaked at number 31 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart.[42]
- ^ "Love Don't Die" did not enter the Pop Airplay chart, but peaked at number seven on the Adult Pop Airplay chart.[42]
- ^ "Break Your Plans" did not enter the Pop Airplay chart, but peaked at number 21 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart.[42]
- ^ "Singing Low" did not enter the Pop Airplay chart, but peaked at number 31 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart.[42]
- ^ "Singing Low" did not enter the Pop Airplay chart, but peaked at number 40 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart.[42]
- ^ "Happiness" did not enter the Rock Songs chart, but peaked at number 24 on the Rock Streaming chart.[50]
- ^ "The Fighter" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[44]
- ^ "The Fighter" did not enter the Rock Songs chart, but peaked at number 16 on the Rock Digital Songs chart.[51]
- ^ "Be Still" did not enter the Rock Songs chart, but peaked at number 11 on the Rock Digital Songs chart.[51]
References
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- ^ a b c d e f "The Fray – Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Discography The Fray". charts.org.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b Peak chart positions for singles in the United Kingdom:
- All except "All at Once" and "Never Say Never": "The Fray" (select "Singles" tab). Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- "All at Once" and "Never Say Never": Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Adam F – FYA". Zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b c "The Fray – Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ a b "Fray" (select "Albums" tab). Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Peak chart positions for singles in Australia:
- All except "Heartbeat": "Discography The Fray". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- "Heartbeat": "The ARIA Report: Issue 1137 (Week Commencing 12 December 2011)" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-01-16. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2011 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b c "The Fray – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "Discography The Fray". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b "Discographie The Fray". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ フレイ (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ a b "Discografie The Fray". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b "Discography The Fray". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b "The Fray" (select "Charts" tab). swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
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- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2007 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "British certifications – Fray". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 6, 2024. Type Fray in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ a b c d "Gold and Platinum Search (The Fray)". Music Canada. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ "Top 40 Albums Chart: Chart #1553 (Monday 26 February 2007)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ Leahey, Andrew. "The Fray – The Fray > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ "Upcoming Releases". HITS Daily Double. Archived from the original on 2014-01-29. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Scars & Stories – The Fray > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Helios – The Fray > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "Live At the Electric Factory – Bootleg No. 1 by The Fray". iTunes Store. 18 July 2006. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "Acoustic In Nashville – Bootleg No. 2 : The Fray". Google Play. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ a b Live from the 9:30 Club: Bootleg No. 3 (Media notes). The Fray. Epic Records. 2009.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "The Fray – Chart History: Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ a b "The Fray – The Collection by The Fray". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ "The Fray to release "Through the Years: The Best of The Fray": the best of The Fray, arriving Nov. 4th on Epic Records!". Epic. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ a b "iTunes Live from Soho – EP by The Fray". iTunes Store. 7 April 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "Happy Holidays from The Fray!". The Fray. Epic Records. December 21, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "You can get our Covers ep on vinyl here". The Fray. Epic Records. August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ "The Fray – Chart History: Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "The Fray – Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2007 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (The Fray)" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ "Latest Gold / Platinum Singles". RadioScope. Archived from the original on August 31, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Fray – Chart History: Adult Pop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "TMF Superchart – 14/02/2009". Mega Charts. February 14, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "The Fray – Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ ""Boulder to Birmingham" (CD Single)". Epic Records. 2010. 88697-79534-77.
- ^ "Schweizer Airplay Charts 52/2011 - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "The Fray – Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ "The Fray – Chart History: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ David Kent (2010). Australian Chart Book 1993 – 2009. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. p. 93. ISBN 978-0-646-52995-0.
- ^ "The Fray – Chart History: Rock Streaming Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "The Fray – Chart History: Rock Digital Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Shock Value II – Timbaland > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ Cherrie, Chrysta. "Muppets: The Green Album – Various Artists > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ Leggett, Steve. "Listen to Me: Buddy Holly – Various Artists > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ Collar, Matt. "(Ahk-Toong Bay-Bi) Covered – Various Artists > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ "Nextlevelism – DJ Fresh > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ "Over My Head (Cable Car) | The Fray | Music Video". MTV. August 31, 2005. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Gottlieb, Steven (July 9, 2006). "Photo: Director Sam Brown & The Fray". Video Static. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "How To Save a Life (version 2) | The Fray | Music Video". MTV. December 7, 2006. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Gottlieb, Steven (August 15, 2007). "New Release: The Fray "All At Once"". Video Static. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "You Found Me | The Fray | Music Video". MTV. December 9, 2008. Archived from the original on December 29, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Daniel (April 29, 2009). "New Video: The Fray, 'Never Say Never'". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 7, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "Heartless | The Fray | Music Video". MTV. August 18, 2009. Archived from the original on August 26, 2009. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- ^ "Syndicate | The Fray | Music Video". MTV. February 16, 2010. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Barker, Liz (November 17, 2011). "New Video: The Fray, 'Heartbeat'". MTV News. Archived from the original on November 23, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "Run For Your Life | The Fray | Music Video". MTV. March 14, 2012. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "Love Don't Die (Official) | The Fray | Music Video". MTV. December 5, 2013. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
External links
edit- Official website
- The Fray discography at Discogs
- The Fray discography at MusicBrainz