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Scars & Stories

The Fray · 2012

45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · piano rock

Melodic piano-driven arrangements intertwine with heartfelt lyrics that explore themes of resilience and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective, introspective moments
  • emotional storytelling journeys
  • steady, melodic progressions
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 7, 2012, 'Scars & Stories' is The Fray's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort 'The Fray' in 2009. At this point in their career, the band was navigating the pressures of maintaining commercial success while evolving their sound to include a broader range of influences.
Stylistic neighbors
OneRepublic· Coldplay· Lifehouse

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heartbeat 3:41
  • 2 The Fighter 4:20
  • 3 Turn Me On 3:03
  • 4 Run for Your Life 3:59
  • 5 The Wind 4:15
  • 6 1961 3:54
  • 7 I Can Barely Say 4:20
  • 8 Munich 3:57
  • 9 Here We Are 3:32
  • 10 48 to Go 3:23
  • 11 Rainy Zurich 3:48
  • 12 Be Still 2:49

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