Before the Worst
2009 single by the Script
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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.
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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 | |||
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| Producer | Mark Sheehan | |||
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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
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[10] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||