The Script are an Irish pop-rock band straight from Dublin. Their debut album, released in August 2008, catapulted them straight to the forefront of the international scene. Although young, the trio that makes up the band delivers inspired, innovative music, with deep, well-crafted lyrics.
The story of The Script begins in 1996. At the time, 4 Irishmen from Dublin’s slums decided to form a band called “My Town”. The band’s aim was to deliver a youthful sound, infused with blues, jazz and RnB. The group then consists of :
However, success was not forthcoming, and the group was quickly eclipsed by the notoriety of the boy bands. Terry Daly and Paul Walker leave the group, leaving Danny and Mark in the lurch. This impasse was short-lived, however, as they continued to compose and produce new songs. They manage to collaborate with major American producers, such as Dallas Austin, and decide to recruit a new member to form a new band: The Script.
It was in Dublin that they recruited Glen Power, a drummer and singer who quickly became fascinated by Danny and Mark’s talent.
The band’s debut album “The Script” was released in August 2008 to immediate acclaim. The singles reach the top of the box office, and the album tops the charts in the UK and Ireland. The band went on to tour extensively, and recorded a second album entitled “Science and Faith”, released in September 2010.
Their musical influences, ranging from U2 to Timbaland and Van Morrison, have won them considerable international acclaim. The band’s sound is multi-cultural, social and contemporary. They don’t hesitate to tackle topical issues in their texts, such as the crisis in Ireland… Their committed lyrics have won them critical acclaim.
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