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The Script began their journey in Dublin, Ireland in 2001, founded by Danny O’Donoghue and Mark Sheehan, who had previously been part of the late 1990s boy band Mytown. Joined by drummer Glen Power, the trio moved to London after securing a deal with Phonogenic, an imprint of Sony Label Group. Drawing from pop, rock, R&B, and soul influences, they honed a signature sound that fused melodic hooks with emotional lyricism. Their self-titled debut album The Script was released in August 2008, led by singles like “We Cry” and “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.” That first record immediately struck a chord with audiences, debuting at number one in both Ireland and the United Kingdom. The album also yielded the hit single “Breakeven,” which helped introduce the band to the U.S. market.
Their follow-up, Science & Faith, arrived in 2010 and solidified their standing as international stars. The album topped the charts again in Ireland and the UK, while also peaking at number three on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. It featured hit singles such as “For the First Time” and “Nothing,” both of which maintained the group’s trademark blend of introspection and soaring choruses. Science & Faith was a commercial success across multiple countries and continued to build The Script’s global fanbase. Their ability to blend polished production with raw emotion struck a balance that resonated across demographics.
In 2012, the band released #3, a title that marked their third studio effort and also introduced one of their biggest hits, “Hall of Fame,” a collaboration with rapper will.i.am. The song became their first number-one single in Ireland and a top-ten hit in several countries, including the UK. #3 carried forward their streak of chart-topping albums in their home country and again in the UK, further expanding their reach and making them a staple of adult contemporary and pop-rock radio formats.
Their fourth album, No Sound Without Silence, released in 2014, was recorded during their previous tour and returned the band to their foundational live-band energy. It featured the popular single “Superheroes,” which topped charts in Ireland and Poland. Like its predecessors, the album debuted at number one in both Ireland and the UK. No Sound Without Silence reflected the band’s continued focus on themes of personal growth, resilience, and emotional vulnerability, cementing their ability to deliver relatable anthems to a broad international audience.
In 2017, The Script released Freedom Child, which marked a sonic shift toward more contemporary pop production. While some longtime fans were surprised by the change, the album still reached number one in the UK and Ireland. The lead single, “Rain,” received significant radio airplay and demonstrated the band’s willingness to evolve their sound without abandoning their songwriting core. Two years later, they followed up with Sunsets & Full Moons, released in 2019. The album was seen as a return to their earlier sound and was emotionally charged, shaped by the recent loss of O’Donoghue’s mother.
In 2021, they released Tales from The Script: Greatest Hits, a compilation album celebrating their career to date. Tragedy struck in April 2023 with the death of founding member Mark Sheehan at the age of 46, a major blow to both the band and their devoted fanbase. Despite the loss, The Script carried on, announcing new music and continuing to tour. In 2024, they began a new chapter with the release of Satellites, their seventh studio album, introducing new guitarist Ben Weaver into the lineup alongside bassist Benjamin Sargeant.
The Script have won several accolades throughout their career, including World Music Awards and Meteor Ireland Music Awards. Their heartfelt songwriting, consistent chart performance, and loyal global following have earned them a respected place in modern pop-rock. Outside of their music, members of the band have engaged in charitable work and mentoring roles, including Danny O’Donoghue’s time as a coach on The Voice UK. Through personal loss, stylistic evolution, and unwavering dedication to their craft, The Script’s catalog remains a reflection of emotional honesty and musical craftsmanship.
Complete List Of The Script Songs From A to Z
- Anybody There – The Script (Bonus Track) – 2008
- Arms Open – Freedom Child – 2017
- Army of Angels – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- At Your Feet – Satellites – 2024
- Awakening – Freedom Child – 2017
- Before the Worst – The Script – 2008
- Before the Worst (Armand Van Helden Remix) – B-Side – 2008
- Before the Worst (Demo) – B-Side – 2008
- Before the Worst (Live at the Islington Academy) – B-Side – 2008
- Before You Go – Satellites – 2024
- Both Ways – Satellites – 2024
- Breakeven – The Script – 2008
- Breakeven (Live at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin) – #3 (Deluxe Edition) – 2012
- Breakeven (Live at the Shephard’s Bush Empire) – B-Side – 2008
- Broken Arrow – #3 – 2012
- Bullet from a Gun – B-Side/Science & Faith (American Edition/Asian Tour Edition) – 2008/2010
- Dead Man Walking – Science & Faith – 2010
- Deliverance – Freedom Child – 2017
- Divided States of America – Freedom Child – 2017
- Eden – Freedom Child – 2017
- Exit Wounds – Science & Faith – 2010
- Fall for Anything – The Script – 2008
- Falling Flying – Satellites – 2024
- Flares – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- For the First Time – Science & Faith – 2010
- For the First Time (Live at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin) – #3 (Deluxe Edition) – 2012
- Freedom Child – Freedom Child – 2017
- Give the Love Around – #3 – 2012
- Glowing – #3 – 2012
- Gone – Satellites – 2024
- Good Ol’ Days – #3 – 2012
- Hail Rain or Sunshine – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- Hall of Fame (featuring will.i.am) – #3 – 2012
- Hall of Fame (Original Version) – #3 (Deluxe Edition) – 2012
- Home Is Where the Hurt Is – Satellites – 2024
- Hot Summer Nights – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- Howl at the Moon – No Sound Without Silence (iTunes Pre-order) – 2014
- Hurricanes – #3 (Deluxe Edition) – 2012
- Hurt People Hurt People – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- I’m Yours – The Script – 2008
- If You Could See Me Now – #3 – 2012
- If You Don’t Love Yourself – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- If You Ever Come Back – Science & Faith – 2010
- If You See Kay – The Script – 2008
- Inside Out – Satellites – 2024
- It’s Not Right for You – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- Kaleidoscope – #3 – 2012
- Live Like We’re Dying – The Script (Japanese Bonus Track) – 2008
- Long Gone and Moved On – Science & Faith – 2010
- Lose Yourself (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge) – B-Side – 2008
- Love Not Lovers – Freedom Child – 2017
- Mad Love – Freedom Child – 2017
- Make Up – Freedom Child – 2017
- Man on a Wire – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- Millionaires – #3 – 2012
- Moon Boots – #3 (Deluxe Edition) – 2012
- Never Seen Anything (Quite Like You) – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- No Good in Goodbye – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- No Man Is an Island – Freedom Child – 2017
- No Words – #3 – 2012
- None the Wiser (Demo) – B-Side – 2008
- Nothing – Science & Faith – 2010
- One Thing I Got Right – Satellites – 2024
- Paint the Town Green – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- Promises – Satellites – 2024
- Rain – Freedom Child – 2017
- Rock the World – Freedom Child – 2017
- Run Run Run – Satellites – 2024
- Run Through Walls – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- Rusty Halo – The Script – 2008
- Rusty Halo (Live at the Shephard’s Bush Empire) – B-Side – 2008
- Same Time – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- Satellites – Satellites – 2024
- Science & Faith – Science & Faith – 2010
- Six Degrees of Separation – #3 – 2012
- Something Unreal – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- Superheroes – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- Talk You Down – The Script – 2008
- Talk You Down (Live at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin) – #3 (Deluxe Edition) – 2012
- The End Where I Begin – The Script – 2008
- The Energy Never Dies – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- The Hurt Game – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- The Last Time – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- The Man Who Can’t Be Moved – The Script – 2008
- The Man Who Can’t Be Moved (Live at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin) – #3 (Deluxe Edition) – 2012
- This = Love – Science & Faith – 2010
- Underdog – Sunsets & Full Moons – 2019
- Unsaid – Satellites – 2024
- Walk Away – Science & Faith – 2010
- Walk Away (featuring B.o.B) – Science & Faith (US Edition) – 2010
- We Cry – The Script – 2008
- We Cry (Live Mix) – The Script (Japanese Bonus Track) – 2008
- Without Those Songs – No Sound Without Silence – 2014
- Wonders – Freedom Child – 2017
- Written in the Scars – Freedom Child – 2017
- You Won’t Feel a Thing – Science & Faith – 2010
Albums
The Script (2008): 10 studio tracks + 2 bonus tracks + 2 Japanese bonus tracks
B-Sides from The Script era: 7 tracks
Science & Faith (2010): 10 studio tracks + 3 bonus/alternate tracks
#3 (2012): 10 studio tracks + 7 bonus tracks (deluxe edition)
No Sound Without Silence (2014): 11 studio tracks + 1 iTunes pre-order track
Freedom Child (2017): 14 studio tracks
Sunsets & Full Moons (2019): 9 studio tracks
Satellites (2024): 12 studio tracks
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