After listening to "The Script's" highly impressive debut record, I had high hopes for their second, "Science & Faith."
Thankfully, they've avoided the sophomore slump brilliantly, delivering an album that in my opinion tops their first.
It's essentially the same formula, modern radio friendly pop rock full of catchy choruses and modern rhythms.
Lead single "For The First Time" is the albums best, (surprised this didn't top the UK singles chart) before "Nothing," "If You Ever Come Back" and "Long Gone & Moved On" prove the staying power of the band and that their not one hit album wonders.
Elsewhere, the melodic "This Is Love" is a standout track, before the album closes with "Walk Away" and "Exit Wounds."
Overall, if you enjoyed their debut record you'll definitely enjoy this one.
Critics seem to be divided but make no mistake about it, "Science & Faith" is a superb album from a band destined to be around for a very long time.
An essential record of 2010.