Sunsets & Full Moons

“There are so many starts and finishes to life,” The Script’s frontman Danny O’Donoghue tells Apple Music. “There are beginnings and ends. It really has been for us this year.” It’s been a time of heartache for the Irish band, and they’ve not shied away from that on their reflective—but uplifting—sixth album. “We had an ethos: Let's just reflect and write lyrics that feel deeper and more introspective than anything we've done before,” adds guitarist Mark Sheehan. The concept calls back to some of the trio’s history. “There's always a juxtaposition within the title,” says O’Donoghue. “Mark came up with a day and night concept: We have uptempo songs which have a nightclubby style, then the daytime is more reflective and easy listening.” Whether it’s the euphoria of “Something Unreal” or the tender ode to friendship “Run Through Walls”, there’s plenty of heart in each song. “After a breakup or the death of a loved one, you may go to a very dark place, but know that as dark as night gets, the sun is coming the next morning,” says O’Donoghue. “This year, it has been that. It's been life and death. It's been sun and moon. It's been everything.” Let the pair guide you through the tracks. Something Unreal Danny O’Donoghue: “This song came along very early in the recording of the album and we'd come up with the concept of sunsets and full moons. It's about sitting at home, checking through newspapers, clicking through sites and not feeling like you're connected to anything. You’re trying to get as many hearts [likes on social media] as you want. I would prefer one broken heart in my hands than a million digital hearts, and that's what this song is about. It's the feeling that there's something more out there than the screen in front of you. Go out and feel something that’s unreal.” The Last Time Mark Sheehan: “We thought it was a cool play on words, because when you're in that moment with somebody and you said that it would last, how come it's the last time? It's a way of