The Script

The Script wasn’t happy in the adult pop world of Cities 97. The Irish trio wants to win over KDWB kids, too. So on “#3,” the group’s third album, the lads incorporated hip-hop, enlisted will.i.am as a guest and aimed for the territory occupied by Maroon 5 and OneRepublic. Hip-hop-charged tunes like “No Words” are lightweight, the Jason Mraz-evoking “Millionaires” is bland Top 40 and the will.i.am-boosted single “Hall of Fame” is bubblegum hip-pop. The Script had a more convincing formula on its first two albums. Opening is San Diego singer-songwriter Tristan Prettyman, whose just-released “Cedar + Gold” is a splendidly crafted breakup album, no doubt inspired by her split from ex-fiance Mraz. Jon Bream