Music

The Script score Irish chart double

Published Friday, Sep 17 2010, 14:19 BST | By Ryan Love

The Script have scored a chart double as their new LP Science and Faith debuts at number one in this week's Irish album chart.

Its success replicates that of their 2008 self-titled debut collection, which climbs ten spots to number 11 in its 100th week in the chart. Science and Faith knocks Imelda May's Mayhem down one place, but her Love Tattoo LP remains at number four.

Linkin Park debut the highest of three new albums in the Top 10. A Thousand Suns enters the chart at number three, while Robert Plant and Phil Collins's new offerings chart at eight and ten respectively.

Meanwhile, The Corrs singer Sharon Corr lands at number 21 with her debut solo release Dream of You.

This week's top ten in full:

1. (*) The Script - 'Science & Faith'
2. (1) Imelda May - 'Mayhem'
3. (*) Linkin Park - 'A Thousand Suns'
4. (4) Imelda May - 'Love Tattoo'
5. (2) Katy Perry - 'Teenage Dream'
6. (3) Brandon Flowers - 'Flamingo'
7. (5) Eminem - 'Recovery'
8. (*) Robert Plant - 'Band of Joy'
9. (6) Jedward - 'Planet Jedward'
10. (*) Phil Collins - 'Going Back'

> Click here for this week's Irish singles chart