The Script

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The Script Q & A from the Radio 1 Academy

Highlights of the Script Q & A from the Radio 1 Academy hosted by Alice Levine

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Biography

The Script are an Irish Soft rock band from Dublin formed in 2001. Based in London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic, the band released their eponymous debut album in August 2008, featuring the hit songs "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" and "Breakeven". The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK. Their second album, Science & Faith, was released in September 2010, and contains the hit songs "For the First Time" and "Nothing". The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK, and number three on the US Billboard 200. Their third album #3 debuted at number one in Ireland and number 2 in the UK.

Their music has been featured in popular television programs such as 90210, Ghost Whisperer, The Hills, Waterloo Road, EastEnders, Made in Chelsea and The Vampire Diaries. Frontman Danny O'Donoghue is also a coach on The Voice UK.

In 2009 Industry Victoria's Secret chose "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" as the theme for its annual parade The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2009 for the opening segment and the Enchanted Forest segment with Heidi Klum.

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  1. Science and Faith 2010

    Review of Science and Faith

    Reviewed by Fraser McAlpine

    The Script’s secret weapon is a simple one: a killer chorus, which they deploy often.
  2. The Script 2008

    Review of The Script

    Reviewed by Michael Quinn

    Intelligent, beautifully crafted and compelling.

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