When The Fray came out with “How to Save a Life,” I was hard-pressed to find a track that I didn’t enjoy. There was a great mix of catchy, upbeat pop-rock sounds as well as earnest, meaningful ballads (for lack of a better term). But, when their self-titled sophomore album was released, I didn’t feel the way I felt about “How to Save a Life.” Don’t get me wrong, there were some songs I downloaded, but I didn’t find the whole album noteworthy.

Now, with the release of their third album, “Scars and Stories,” I’d say The Fray is back in their element. They’ve got a new producer who has definitely helped the band push things to the next level, and the album has a good mix of a new and old. The band stays true to their pop-rock roots and meaningful lyrics while exploring a newer sound.

For those of you, like me, who doubted The Fray after their most recent (somewhat disappointing) album, don’t let that stop you from checking out “Scars and Stories.” From “Heartbeat” all the way through “Be Still,” I’d be willing to bet you’ll be back on their bandwagon in no time.

Notable tracks: “Heartbeat,” “Run for Your Life,” “Munich”