Studio Album · No. 1
How to Save a Life Songwriting Credits by The Fray
Produced by Aaron Johnson, Mike Flynn
Epic
RockPop RockAlternative Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Fray carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by The Fray
0 tracksoutside writers
The Fray's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
6
Lyricists
2
Producers
2 million
US Copies Sold
2005
Released
Data Insight
Slade and King write all twelve tracks between them. Dave Welsh and Ben Wysocki play on the record and take no writing credit at all.
The 2005 debut on Epic, a double platinum record carried by its title track and "Over My Head (Cable Car)".
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
She Is
|
Isaac SladeJoe King | Isaac SladeJoseph King | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 2 |
Over My Head (Cable Car)
#8
|
Isaac SladeJoe King | Isaac SladeJoseph King | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 3 |
How to Save a Life
#3
|
Isaac SladeJoe King | Isaac SladeJoseph King | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 4 |
All at Once
|
Isaac SladeJoe KingAaron Johnson | Isaac SladeJoseph KingAaron Johnson | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 5 |
Fall Away
|
Isaac SladeJoe KingDan Battenhouse | Isaac SladeJoseph KingDan Battenhouse | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 6 |
Heaven Forbid
|
Isaac SladeJoe King | Isaac SladeJoseph King | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 7 |
Look After You
#59
|
Isaac SladeJoe King | Isaac SladeJoseph King | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 8 |
Hundred
|
Isaac SladeMonica Conway | Isaac SladeMonica Conway | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 9 |
Vienna
|
Isaac SladeJoe KingDan Battenhouse | Isaac SladeJoseph KingDan Battenhouse | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 10 |
Dead Wrong
|
Isaac SladeJoe KingMike Flynn | Isaac SladeJoseph KingMike Flynn | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 11 |
Little House
|
Isaac SladeJoe King | Isaac SladeJoseph King | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
| 12 |
Trust Me
|
Isaac SladeJoe King | Isaac SladeJoseph King | Aaron JohnsonMike Flynn | Isaac Slade (Performer)Joe King (Performer)Dave Welsh (Performer)Ben Wysocki (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 9 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions How to Save a Life
Who wrote the songs on How to Save a Life?
Isaac Slade on all twelve tracks and Joe King on eleven, with Dan Battenhouse on two. Dave Welsh and Ben Wysocki are not credited.
How high did the singles chart?
"How to Save a Life" reached number 3 on the Hot 100, "Over My Head (Cable Car)" number 8 and "Look After You" number 59.
How did it sell?
The album received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and was also certified platinum in Australia.
Did it win any awards?
No. "How to Save a Life" was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and "Over My Head (Cable Car)" for Best Pop Performance.
How high did the album chart?
Number 15 on the Billboard 200.
Who produced it?
Aaron Johnson and Mike Flynn.
How long is the album?
45:56 across twelve tracks, the longest in the catalogue.