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In later editions an extra track was added:
In later editions an extra track was added:
13."Unsaid" (Slade, King) – 3:04
13."Unsaid" (Slade, King) – 3:04


===Bonus CD===
===Bonus CD===

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This article is about the album. For the song, see How to Save a Life (song).
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How to Save a Life is the first full-length studio album from Denver-based band The Fray. Released in North America and Oceania on September 13, 2005 by Epic Records, the album became a top 15 hit on the Billboard 200 and sold over 2 million copies. It became the best-selling digital album of all time in January 2007.[2] Four singles have been released from the album, and two of them have hit the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. "Over My Head (Cable Car)" peaked at number 8 and was also a top 25 hit in several other countries, while the song "How to Save a Life" hit the top three in the US. The album was recorded over six weeks in Echo Park Studios in Bloomington, Indiana, and was produced by Aaron Johnson and Mike Flynn. As of mid-2008, the album had sold approximately 3,205,280.3 copies worldwide.[citation needed]

History

After independently releasing two EPs, The Fray were looking for a record company to release a full-length album. The band released their song "Cable Car" to Denver radio station KTCL, and the song saw significant airplay.[3] Denver alternative newsweekly Westword named the band "Best New Band" in 2004, and this prompted Epic Records A&R rep Mike Flynn to sign the band to a recording contract on December 17, 2004.[4] Epic Records chose "Cable Car" as the first single release from the album, renaming it to "Over My Head (Cable Car)" so that the hook of the song was included in the title. They also are releasing "She Is" in Australia.[when?]

Critical reception

Overall, critical reception for the album was modest. Songs on the album were particularly compared to British alternative rock groups such as Coldplay and Keane.[5][6] Rolling Stone, Blender, and Allmusic all gave the album three stars out of five.[6][7][8]

Track listing

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  1. "She Is" (Isaac Slade, Joe King) – 3:56
  2. "Over My Head (Cable Car)" (Slade, King) – 3:58
  3. "How to Save a Life" (Slade, King) – 4:21
  4. "All at Once" (Slade, King, Aaron Johnson) – 3:47
  5. "Fall Away" (Slade, King, Dan Battenhouse) – 4:23
  6. "Heaven Forbid" (Slade, King) – 3:59
  7. "Look After You" (Slade, King) – 4:26
  8. "Hundred" (Slade, Monica Conway) – 4:13
  9. "Vienna" (Slade, King, Battenhouse) – 3:51
  10. "Dead Wrong" (Slade, King, Mike Flynn) – 3:05
  11. "Little House" (Slade, King) – 2:30
  12. "Trust Me" (Slade, King) – 3:22

In later editions an extra track was added: 

13."Unsaid" (Slade, King) – 3:04

Bonus CD

  1. "Over My Head (Cable Car)" - Live at the Gothic (05.20.05)
  2. "How to Save a Life" - Live for MTV.com & VH1.com (07.14.05)
  3. "Look After You" - Live at Red Rocks (08.12.05)
  4. "Heaven Forbid" - Live at Red Rocks (08.12.05)

Bonus DVD

  1. How to Save a Life - the story
  2. On The Road '06 - documentary
  3. "Over My Head (Cable Car)" music video
  4. The Making of "Over My Head (Cable Car)" music video
    • total running time: approx 45 minutes

Personnel

  • Isaac Slade — vocals, Piano
  • Joe King — Guitar, Vocals on "Heaven Forbid"
  • David Welsh — Guitar
  • Ben Wysocki — drums
  • Aaron Johnson - Production, Engineering
  • Mike Flynn - Production, Artist & Repertoire
  • James Masterton & Kevin Loyal - Assistance
  • Tim Hoagland - Engineering
  • Mark Endert & Alex "odd job" Uychocde - Mixing
  • Paul Mahern & Warren Huart - Pro tools editing
  • Warren Huart - Engineering
  • Stephen Marcussen - Mastering
  • Nathan Johnson - Artwork
  • Michelle Holme - Art Direction
  • Zack Johnson - Hand Lettering
  • Jason Ienner & Gregg Latterman - Management
  • Jimmy Stofer - Bass
  • Rod Blackhurst - Director & Cinematographer On the Road '06 Documentary

Singles

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
2006 ARIA Australian Albums Chart 1 (Platinum)
2006 New Zealand Albums Chart 2 (Platinum)
2007 UK Album Charts 4 (Platinum)
2007 Irish Album Charts 4
2006 Canadian Albums Chart 9 (Platinum)[9]
2006 The Billboard 200 14 (2x Platinum)
2007 Belgium Albums Chart 47
2007 Dutch Albums Chart 50
2007 Swiss Albums Chart 57
2007 Spanish Albums Chart 21
2007 Italian Albums Chart 85
2007 French Album Chart 86

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
2005 "Over My Head (Cable Car)" Modern Rock Tracks 37
2006 "Over My Head (Cable Car)" The Billboard Hot 100 8
2006 "Over My Head (Cable Car)" Pop 100 8
2006 "Over My Head (Cable Car)" Adult Contemporary 16
2006 "How to Save a Life" The Billboard Hot 100 3
2006 "How to Save a Life" Pop 100 4
2006 "How to Save a Life" Modern Rock Tracks 31
2006 "How to Save a Life" Adult Top 40 1
2006 "How to Save a Life" Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks 1
2007 "Look After You" The Billboard Hot 100 59
2007 "Look After You" Pop 100 49
2007 "Look After You" Adult Top 40 12
2007 "All at Once" Adult Top 40 29

Samples

"How to Save a Life"
Sample of "How to Save a Life"
"Over My Head (Cable Car)"
Sample of "Over My Head (Cable Car)"
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Uses in Media

Scrubs and A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila.

References

  1. ^ Callaway, Chris (2007). "The Fray How to Save a Life". HM Magazine (123): 64. ISSN 1066-6923. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "The Fray: 'How To Save A Life' Now The Biggest Selling Digital Album Of All Time!". Sony BMG.
  3. ^ Smith, Dane (March 30 2006). "The Fray Live the High "Life"". Rolling Stone. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Completely Frayed". Longmont Daily Times-Call. May 12 2006. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ Gardner, Elysa (July 12 2006). "Debut 'How to Save a Life' takes on a life of its own". USA Today. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Review: The Fray - How to Save a Life". Rolling Stone. September 22, 2005.
  7. ^ Hunter, James (November 2005). "Review: The Fray - How to Save a Life". Blender.
  8. ^ Sendra, Tim. "Review: The Fray - How to Save a Life". Last accessed October 23, 2006
  9. ^ CRIA Gold & Platinum certifications for January 2007. Retrieved July 25, 2007.
Preceded by Australian ARIA Albums Chart number-one album
March 5 - March 18 2007 		Succeeded by
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