The Script

Founded: 2001

Location: Ireland

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The Script

The Script are an Irish rock band formed in 2001 in Dublin, by lead vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist Danny O'Donoghue, lead guitarist Mark Sheehan and drummer Glen Power. The band moved to London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic and released their first album The Script in August 2008, preceded by the debut single "We Cry" as well as other singles such as "The Man Who Can't Be Moved", "Breakeven" and "Before the Worst". The album peaked at number one in both Ireland and the UK. Their next three albums, Science & Faith (2010), #3 (2012) and No Sound Without Silence (2014), all topped the album charts in Ireland and the UK, while Science & Faith reached number two in Australia and number three in the United States. Some of the hit singles from the albums include "For the First Time", "Nothing", "Hall of Fame" and "Superheroes". The band's fifth studio album, Freedom Child, was released on 1 September 2017, and features the UK Top 20 single "Rain". Their sixth studio album, Sunsets & Full Moons, was released on 8 November 2019, and features the single "The Last Time". A Greatest Hits album was released on 1 October 2021.The Script's music has been featured in television programmes such as 90210, Ghost Whisperer, The Hills, Waterloo Road, EastEnders, Made in Chelsea and The Vampire Diaries. Frontman Danny O'Donoghue was also a coach on The Voice UK for seasons 1 and 2, before leaving the show in order to focus more on the band. The band has won three Meteor Ireland Music Awards and two World Music Awards and have received two Brit Award nominations. The Script have sold over 20 million albums worldwide.On 14 April 2023, band co-founder Mark Sheehan died at the age of 46.

Albums

2008 The Script
2010 Science & Faith
2012 #3
2014 No Sound Without Silence
2017 Freedom Child

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Features / Interviews
Expect The Hits, 'Satellites' & A Good Time With The Script: 'We’ve Never Been An Obscure Band'

Expect The Hits, 'Satellites' & A Good Time With The Script: 'We’ve Never Been An Obscure Band'

Features / List
Top 10 The Script Songs We’re Keen To Hear On Their Upcoming Aussie Tour

Top 10 The Script Songs We’re Keen To Hear On Their Upcoming Aussie Tour

News / Music
The Script Announce 2025 Australian Tour, A Day On The Green Dates

The Script Announce 2025 Australian Tour, A Day On The Green Dates

News / Music
The Script Announce New Album 'Satellites' For August 2024 Release

The Script Announce New Album 'Satellites' For August 2024 Release

News / Music
The Script Guitarist Mark Sheehan Passes Away, Aged 46

The Script Guitarist Mark Sheehan Passes Away, Aged 46

Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Script, Conrad Sewell

Live Review: The Script, Conrad Sewell

Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Script, JP Cooper

Live Review: The Script, JP Cooper

News / Music
The Script Announce 2018 Australian Tour

The Script Announce 2018 Australian Tour

News / Music
The Script Make Week's Highest Debut On ARIA Albums Chart

The Script Make Week's Highest Debut On ARIA Albums Chart

Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Script

Live Review: The Script