The Fray - The Fray

So I've really neglected this blog throughout the whole school year, so much for reviving my blogging habits lol. Now that reading week has begun, I have a little time bum around (not that I haven't already been doing that, hah) so I'm going to write an entry.

Today I finally listened to The Fray's new self-titled album and I have to say I'm loving it.


I was introduced to the band a few years ago and I loved their first album, How To Save A Life. I listened to it quite frequently and I even went to the band's concert in Toronto, in June of 2007 (by the way, they're amazing live.) Sometime after that my computer died and most of the album was lost in the process of downloading/uploading music onto my laptop, so I kind of forgot about the band. =\

I don't listen to the radio since I'm rarely in a car these days so I don't really keep up with new music unless it's a.) a band that I love (i.e. JM, Dashboard, etc.) b.) from a TV show that I watch or a movie I've seen or c.) posted on ONTD and I feel inclined to check it out.

Anyways, so I heard the Fray had a new album out and thought I'd check it out. I enjoyed the few songs I did hear and decided to download the album on iTunes with the gift card that I still have. I think I'd say my favourite songs are Never Say Never and Enough for Now because of the piano. I have a soft spot for anything piano, it's part of why I love Andrew McMahon so much. It's just a beautiful instrument.

Speaking of which, the Fray is touring with Jack's Mannequin this summer which is amazing. It justifies me seeing Jack's Mannequin for the sixth time, if there is a Toronto date. I hope there's a Toronto date. I vowed that I wouldn't be seeing JM for a long while because I went to three concerts in 2008 alone, but I can't help it lol. I can't believe I've seen a total of JM five times. I know it's crazy, but Andrew's been good to Toronto lately. :) I think it's really good for JM to be touring with the Fray but I still like to see them in smaller venues. I'd also like to see Andrew get back with Something Corporate and go on tour the way he has talked about. I got into SoCo late and I'd really love to hear a lot of their songs live.

So the Fray's new album is worth checking out =P I'll try to update this more often. Anyways, I'm out.