the frey: how to save a life

.....or a better title might be "the fray: how to fall asleep"

i have been having some troubles sleeping over the past few months. my theory is that caffine after 12 noon probably doesn't help but it's soooo addicting. anyhow, i think i have found the perfect sleep aide. the fray.

the fray has had a single [ over my head ] out for a while now and it is rather catchy. that said, there is not much positive to report. the entire cd starts sounding like one really long song about halfway through. singer isaac slade's voice sounds lazy and tired, not in a good way either (a good "tired" voice might be chris martin of coldplay......maybe).

the first few songs on the disc are decent and somewhat upbeat, but the fun stops there. while giving this a whole listen it became more like background music and i just about forgot it was on. it just wasn't interesting, nothing innovative or fresh. it may be that the second half of the cd contains songs that just don't have any hooks to them. the other problem may be that this genre of music has really already peaked for now and the fray is just a litle late.

my advice, pick up the single "over my head" on iTunes or walmart but spend the rest of your cash on something a little more creative. as for me, next time i have trouble sleeping i might put the headphones on and start at track #5

rating: *.5