Two more box sets followed in 2009, Genesis Live 1973–2007 , which collected all of the band’s live albums and Genesis Movie Box 1981–2007 , which compiled all of the band’s live home video releases.
In 2009, “Don’t Stop Believin’” became the top-selling song on iTunes among those released before 2000.
The band’s bonus track and B-side ” Live Like We’re Dying ” was re-recorded by American Idol 2009 winner Kris Allen as the first single from his self-titled album.
On March 22, 2009, Duritz announced on the band’s website that they would be leaving Geffen Records , with whom they had worked for 18 years. He ended the post with a free download of the band’s cover of Madonna ‘s “Borderline”, recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall in…
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On 4 October, the Script performed “Before the Worst” at half-time of the 2009 NRL Grand Final in Sydney, Australia, in their first visit to the country.
Following the departure from Geffen, the band has continued to tour. During the summer of 2009, they launched the ambitious Saturday Night Rebel Rockers Traveling Circus and Medicine Show tour with longtime Bay Area friend Michael Franti , his band Spearhead, and the band Augustana . Instead of the traditional…
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The band’s third single, ” Breakeven “, was released in Ireland and UK on 21 November 2008 and 29 December 2008 respectively. The single was an instant success on the Irish Singles Chart . After entering the chart at number 40, it spent one week before entering the top ten…
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Their second single, ” The Man Who Can’t Be Moved “, was released on 15 September 2008. The single reached number 2 in Ireland, Denmark, and the UK. The band released their debut album, The Script , on 11 August 2008. Following the success of “The Man Who Can’t Be…
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The Script’s eponymous debut album was released on 8 August 2008. The album debuted at the number one spot on the UK’s album charts.
On April 9, 2008, the band appeared on Idol Gives Back with Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson , who sang “Barracuda” in harmony with Ann.