Abstract
Which release was the debut album by American alternative rock group The Fray?
How to Save a Life
How to Save a Life is the debut album by American alternative rock group The Fray. Released on September 13, 2005 through Epic Records, the record charted in the top 15 on the "Billboard" 200 and was a top ten hit in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK. The first two singles from the album, "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and "How to Save a Life" helped the album become a commercial success and brought the band mainstream popularity. Critical reception to the album was mixed. The piano-rock style of the album drew comparisons with British piano-driven bands like Keane and Coldplay. The album was certified double platinum by the RIAA, and was also certified platinum in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in the UK. The album went on to become the best-selling digital album of all time, breaking the record held previously by Coldplay's "X&Y". It was ranked #21 on "Billboard"'s list of the "Best Digital Albums of the Decade".