Through the Years: The Best of the Fray

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Through the Years: The Best of the Fray
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ReleasedNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
Recorded2005–2016
Genre
Length47:24
Label Epic
Producer
The Fray chronology
Helios
(2014)
Through the Years: The Best of the Fray
(2016)
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Through the Years: The Best of the Fray is a compilation album by American rock band the Fray. [1] The album consists of nine songs from the band's previous albums, and three new songs. [2]

Contents

This was the Fray's final release with Epic Records as well as the final release with Isaac Slade before he left the band in 2022.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Over My Head (Cable Car)" (from How to Save a Life , 2005)3:58
2."How to Save a Life" (from How to Save a Life)4:24
3."Look After You" (from How to Save a Life)4:28
4."All at Once" (from How to Save a Life)3:48
5."You Found Me" (from The Fray , 2008)4:03
6."Never Say Never" (from The Fray)4:17
7."Heartless"4:15
8."Heartbeat" (from Scars & Stories , 2011)3:41
9."Love Don't Die" (from Helios , 2013)3:05
10."Singing Low"4:24
11."Corners"3:32
12."Changing Tides"3:29

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [3] 77
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [4] 13

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [5] Silver60,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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