- Release Info -------------------------------------------------------------- -
Artist: The Fray
Album: Helios
Label: Epic Records
Playtime: 42:19 min
Genre: Rock
URL: http://www.thefray.com/
Rip date: 2014-02-25
Street date: 2014-02-25
Size: 81.33 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 255 kbps / 4410Hz / Joint Stereo
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After the release of the previous 'Scars & Stories', expectations were high
for 'Helios', the fourth studio release from The Fray, and rightly so.
Album opener 'Hold My Hands' sort of takes on the familiar alternative sound
of 'You Found Me' - distinctive yet strangely comforting.
The album as whole has a whole host of genres and blends swept up in it's 11
track duration. It stretches from the mellow rock sound we're used to, to a
90's rock vibe, and right down a timid, hideaway layer. It holds an admirable
diversity, proving The Fray are capable of keeping their niche alive, but
alongside so much more.
Single 'Love Don't Lie' does the album no justice in my opinion. It was only
recently I discovered what make The Fray special. I mean, let's be honest,
they don't do anything outstanding. They don't take things outside the box.
What they do is simple. But they do it so unbelievably well.
Tracks like 'Hurricane' and 'Our Last Days' are what make this album an
absolute belter. Tracks that sit well under any circumstance. Relatively
upbeat, while not losing a lyrical quality The Fray seem to fire out time and
time again.
Stand out tracks would have to be the emotive 'Break Your Plans', the earthy
'Shadow And A Dancer' and the closing 'Same As You'. Essentially, the second
half of the album is where the definitive punch is.
A solid album of such a massive mix of clever transitions. The Fray have still
got it.
- Track List ---------------------------------------------------------------- -
01. Hold My Hand ( 3:41)
02. Love Don't Die ( 3:03)
03. Give It Away ( 3:21)
04. Closer To Me ( 2:47)
05. Hurricane ( 3:48)
06. Keep On Wanting ( 4:41)
07. Our Last Days ( 3:39)
08. Break Your Plans ( 3:47)
09. Wherever This Goes ( 3:38)
10. Shadow And A Dancer ( 4:48)
11. Same As You ( 5:06)
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