2010, Rykodisc

Wreckorder is the debut solo album from Fran Healy, lead singer and main songwriter of acclaimed Scottish rock band Travis. The album is the work of a quintessential pop songwriter. Known for songs such as "Sing" and "Why Does It Always Rain on Me," among other hugely successful tracks, artists such as Chris Martin from Coldplay and Noel Gallagher from Oasis have cited Healy's sophisticated and atmospheric arrangements as a major influence on their own sound. Recorded in Berlin, New York and Vermont, the ten tracks that make up Wreckorder are as exceptionally literate as they are emotionally challenging. The collection of songs includes the Neko Case duet "Sing Me to Sleep" - which bounces over warm melodies and a syncopated drum loop - the guitar-rich first single "Buttercups," the soaring "In the Morning," the playful but serious "Moonshine," and the dramatic waltz of "As It Comes," which features Paul McCartney on bass. The end result is the evocative sound of a signature singer/songwriter who embodies the spirit of Britpop and continues to artistically evolve.