The Script - The Script CD

Hailing from Dublin, The Script arrived back in 2008 with this award-winning self-titled debut album. Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power have been described as a forced to be reckoned with in the alternative rock music industry and "The Script" is the perfect example of why such hype has been generated.

The album opener "We Cry" incorporates harmonious strings, intricate yet captivating guitar serenades, and fluent percussions beneath a heartfelt vocal delivery which falls somewhere in between hip-hop, indie, and soul. As we move further into the album we discover that each track has a beautiful individuality. From the upbeat melodies of "Talk You Down" and the impassioned lyrics of "Break Even", to the animated, brisk beats of "Rusty Halo", The script create a fantastically fresh listening experience that offers huge promise.

With its elegant cross-over qualities and effortless mass appeal, fans of Indie and alternative rock, as well as pop and soul, should consider this album a must have. (John Minard)