The Fray sheds light on sophomore album, tours

Denver-based Grey's Anatomy staple The Fray wisely took a bit of time off after its 2005 slow-starter album, How to Save a Life, exploded on the sales charts, radio airwaves and TV soundtracks. The band has been able to reach into nearly every corner of entertainment to promote itself, laying the foundation for a unique partnership with TV conglomerate ABC for its upcoming self-titled sophomore release.

extreme than the last record," lead singer Isaac Slade told Billboard. "The quieter stuff is a little quieter than our last record and the rock stuff is a little rockier. It definitely spreads the spectrum a little bit."