| "Before the Worst" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by the Script | ||||
| from the album The Script | ||||
| Released | 20 June 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Mark Sheehan | |||
| The Script singles chronology | ||||
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"Before the Worst" is a song by the Irish band the Script, released as the fifth and final single from their self-titled debut album. The single peaked within the top 10 in Australia and was certified Platinum; in their home country of Ireland, "Before the Worst" peaked at 37. A music video was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and premiered on Channel 4 as part of T4.
Live performances
- As a support act for U2 on the third concert of their 360° Tour at Croke Park, the band opened their set with this song. [1]
- The band performed the song during half-time of the 2009 NRL Grand Final in Sydney, Australia. [2]
Track listings
- 7-inch vinyl [3]
- "Before The Worst" – 3:23
- "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10
- CD single [4]
- "Before The Worst" – 3:23
- "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10
- Australian CD single [5]
- "Before The Worst" – 3:23
- "Before The Worst" (Armand Van Helden Remix) – 5:46
- "Before The Worst" (Live at the Islington Academy, 8 April 2008) – 4:03
- "Before The Worst" (Demo Version) – 3:11
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia ( ARIA) [6] | 10 |
| Ireland ( IRMA) [7] | 37 |
| UK Singles ( OCC) [8] | 96 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [9] | 89 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia ( ARIA) [10] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
|
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
References
- ^ "The Script Setlist". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ punkchick (4 October 2009). "The Script - Before The Worst LIVE NRL GRAND FINAL 2009". YouTube. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Before Worst, 7 Vinyl". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on 27 June 2015.
- ^ "Before Worst, CD single". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Before Worst, Australian CD single". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015.
- ^ " The Script – Before The Worst". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Script". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2009". ARIA. Archived from the original on 12 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
| "Before the Worst" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| Single by the Script | ||||
| from the album The Script | ||||
| Released | 20 June 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
| |||
| Producer(s) | Mark Sheehan | |||
| The Script singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
"Before the Worst" is a song by the Irish band the Script, released as the fifth and final single from their self-titled debut album. The single peaked within the top 10 in Australia and was certified Platinum; in their home country of Ireland, "Before the Worst" peaked at 37. A music video was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and premiered on Channel 4 as part of T4.
Live performances
- As a support act for U2 on the third concert of their 360° Tour at Croke Park, the band opened their set with this song. [1]
- The band performed the song during half-time of the 2009 NRL Grand Final in Sydney, Australia. [2]
Track listings
- 7-inch vinyl [3]
- "Before The Worst" – 3:23
- "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10
- CD single [4]
- "Before The Worst" – 3:23
- "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10
- Australian CD single [5]
- "Before The Worst" – 3:23
- "Before The Worst" (Armand Van Helden Remix) – 5:46
- "Before The Worst" (Live at the Islington Academy, 8 April 2008) – 4:03
- "Before The Worst" (Demo Version) – 3:11
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia ( ARIA) [6] | 10 |
| Ireland ( IRMA) [7] | 37 |
| UK Singles ( OCC) [8] | 96 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [9] | 89 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia ( ARIA) [10] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
|
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
References
- ^ "The Script Setlist". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ punkchick (4 October 2009). "The Script - Before The Worst LIVE NRL GRAND FINAL 2009". YouTube. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Before Worst, 7 Vinyl". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on 27 June 2015.
- ^ "Before Worst, CD single". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Before Worst, Australian CD single". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015.
- ^ " The Script – Before The Worst". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Script". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2009". ARIA. Archived from the original on 12 November 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.