AFTER six years and three top five albums, the indomitable success of Irish band The Script shows no sign of stopping.
The boys have been selling out arenas across the UK following the popularity of their third album, #3, which was released last year and has already produced a number of hit singles, including Hall of Fame, a collaboration with lead singer Danny's fellow The Voice judge, will.i.am.
The number one single showcases the more distinctly urban edge of #3, which features rap segments from both Danny O'Donoghue and guitarist Mark Sheehan, in contrast to the mellower sounds of past records.
The group's world tour stopped off at a jam-packed Metro Radio Arena for a performance long anticipated by hordes of enthusiastic fans.
The Script burst on stage to the uplifting Good Ol' Days, the first track off their latest album, and it was instantly clear to see the changes in the band since they last performed in Newcastle two years ago.
With bold and dramatic staging, and well-executed special effects, the boys' live shows have grown in size and impact along with their success.
However, music was still the main focus of the night, with Danny and Mark, along with drummer Glen Power, playing their own instruments whilst providing flawless vocal performances.
Danny lived up to his reputation as a judge on reality television show The Voice, by blasting through some of the group's biggest hits seamlessly and with a sustained vigour and energy that entertained the crowd throughout.
The set list provided a variety of songs spanning all three albums; from the inspiring Science and Faith from the band's second album, to iconic classics from their debut self-titled album, such as The Man Who Can't be moved, during which the audience needed no encouragement to sing along.
Songs from latest album #3 proved equally popular, including the movingly personal If You Could See Me Now, which recently charted in the UK top 20.
Speaking in between acts, the boys proved themselves to be as down-to-earth as ever despite their sky-rocketing fame, and Danny kept the masses of screaming female fans entertained with frequent audience interaction.
In contrast to the energy of Nothing, sang down a mobile phone to an unsuspecting ex-boyfriend, the beautiful simplicity of I'm Yours captivated the audience on another level.
After a night which took audience members on a relationship rollercoaster, a marriage proposal in the audience ended the night on an optimistic high.
The Script entertained as always with a high energy and emotional concert that once again proved them to be one of the most talented and genuine bands in the music industry.
Source: Chronicle / Edited: DannyODonoghue.Net
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