The Script – No Sound Without Silence

Review

The Script's fourth album, "No Sound Without Silence," marks a sublime resurgence for the Irish pop-rock maestros. Stepping away from the experimental blips of "3," this 2014 release dives into thematic depth prompted by reflections had on their tour bus during the 3 World Tour. The album revolves around the notion that sometimes it's the silence that truly enables powerful proclamations—both a philosophy and a gentle bump to how the industry structures itself around production over reflection.

With that philosophy as their compass, The Script lands a solid collection with melodic hooks that resonate alongside meaningful lyricism. Kicking things off with "Superheroes," listeners are pulled into an anthem filled with spirited hope and verve. Meanwhile, "The Energy Never Dies," "Man on a Wire," and "No Good in Goodbye" serve to showcase their talent for crafting standout tracks that honestly speak to emotional truths without slipping on their potential for radio play.

Where their prior album met with critiques surrounding its genre wanderings, "No Sound Without Silence" cools off on those hip-hop experiments, favoring sonic cohesion and polished production. Danny O'Donoghue's vocals find a familiar yet evolved fervor aligning seamlessly with the band's reliable synergy. Their matured approach underscores a concerted effort to craft an album that's both heartfelt and connects meaningfully—their return to form, indeed. Cloaked in retrospective creativity, it’s a nod that not only cements their sound but threads The Script neatly back into the core of pop-rock. - Lennon