The Script: 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved'

It sounds like an interesting proposition on paper: Irish three-piece learns how to create 21st century anthemic pop songs from US R&B superstars. And on their first single, 'We Cry', The Script nearly pulled it off, earning Jo Whiley's approval and a top 15 chart placing. Unfortunately, second time around the results are weary, wimpish and wet.

Singer Danny O'Donoghue may train with Bono's vocal coach, but he lacks the fire-in-the-belly growl of the U2 frontman. His ultra-smooth style and mawkish lyrics seem to be lacking in any genuine sentiment and are reminiscent of Maroon 5 or OneRepublic at their worst. The relentless pleasantness of 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved' will grind many into submission, but there's nothing here to suggest The Script have a long-term future in their current guise.


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