The second offering from The Fray is the self titled The Fray. The Fray is not a Christian band, per se, but it is a band made up of Christians. Check out this Christianity Today interview from 2006 to cover that ground: http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2006/thefray-0706.html
You might ask if the Righteous comes through in the Rock? Well, maybe. The lyrics are focused on the themes of loss, love and survival in a world surrounded by problems. The Fray has put together a group of catchy, if not consuming songs which stay with you.
Sounds Like: Take Switchfoot, remove the edgier guitars, add in some Jars of Clay and round it out with some piano and you'll begin to get a feel for The Fray.
Best Tune: You Found Me
This is a great tune. Some might question why the writer is being so hard on God - "Where were You when everything was falling apart?...Lost and insecure, You found me, lying on the floor, surrounded, why'd you have to wait, where were you, where were you, just a little late. You Found Me..." I believe this song is an honest cry out to God asking how He could have left me feel so abandoned in my time of need. However, the song never tells us what God's reply is. This is a one sided song from human perspective.
Other Can't Miss Downloads:
Say When
Enough for Now
Absolute
If you are looking for overt Christian songs, this is not the album for you. If you like to hear well crafted tunes dealing with real-life heartaches and trials, check it out.
One other comment I will make is that the Fray might be a little more purposeful with their lyrics. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind Christians singing non-Christian songs. I'm all for crossover, mainstreaming Christians. However, it wouldn't take much to tweak a lyric here or there that might provide a glimpse of hope or purpose for someone without throwing your religion in someone's face. I think there is gentle balance that Christians can use to bridge the gap. This is not meant as a criticism, just an observation. What do you think?
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