The Fray have revealed that Coldplay inspire them to "do better" as a band. The Colorado four-piece, who scored a top five hit with 'How To Save A Life' in 2006, were blown away by the English band's Viva La Vida album.

 

"Viva La Vida is amazing! Some of the sounds on that record are just incredible and that's what I find inspiring," drummer Ben Wysocki told DigitalSpy. "They're not just turning out melodies that you can sing to in the shower, they're progressing into different sonic landscapes and collaborating with different producers."

 

However, Wysocki insisted that The Fray, who release their second album next month, do not view Coldplay as chart competitors. "Whenever people compare us to Coldplay, we take it as a compliment because we're big fans of the band," he said. "But it's kind of selling yourself short to view your fellow artists as rivals, because you have to focus on being the best you can be. We don't see Coldplay as competition, but they do kinda inspire us to do better."

 

Click here to read the full interview with The Fray

That's cool. I like The Fray. They put out some pretty catchy tunes.

I like The Fray too! Their songs are nice though :wink2:

nice :)

The Fray are a very good band, All at once is such a tune.....How to save a life is classy as well, great band, they are going to be big i feel if they get a bit more of a rocky edge to their sound

I dont like the Fray but its nice when Coldplay get recognition.:)

a mate of mine once compared the fray to radiohead....lmao....not a fan i'm afraid. too watered down.

They have good taste in music :D

I can see the slight influence. It's funny, because I did mention over in the Fray thread that The Fray needs to begin branching out their styles like Coldplay did with VLVODAAHF. They've finally got a new album next month, and it's sounding like more of the same. Quality stuff, but still the same.

They sound nice but their music is c*** :\

They have good taste in music :D

 

I totally agree!!!

I like their attitude.Definitely great!:)

the fray go alright. its good they look up to coldplay but I doubt that they will ever get that far

I love how the Fray are inspired by Coldplay. They just happen to be my 2 favorite bands. Both of the groups have songs that are so amazing and uplifting to raise your spirits, especially when your in a crappy mood. Definitely have helped me thru sum hard times. Almost as excited for The Fray's new CD as I was for Viva!

They have good taste in music :D

 

Agreed!!:smug:

I dont like the Fray but its nice when Coldplay get recognition.:)

 

Why do I agree with you most of the time? Especially with the killers album its still growing on me...but its not that great,,,,its kinda bland actually...well see....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and ive got to agreee with fray! Viva is very very melodic and inspiring..

who doesn't coldplay inspire to be better???