Kylie Minogue’s latest album is unstoppable; Zhang Li Er (Via BMG) She’s on track to score her landmark 10th official UK album chart number one, according to the latest revelations midweek.
After just 48 hours on sale, the album’s chart sales exceeded 28,800 units, significantly outpacing its nearest competitor by a 2:1 margin. If she takes the top spot, it would mark another major milestone for the Australian pop star, whose last albumnervous (also from BMG), also topped the 2023 UK charts.
Previously, the singing legend announced her North American tour in support of the new album, which is set to take place at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on March 29 and bring the “Lights Camera Action” singer to Montreal. New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Austin, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Denver, culminating in a show at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 2nd.
The midweek blast also saw British singer-songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man release his soulful third album What do you believe? (Colombia) Following the success of Colombia, aiming to debut at No. 2 human and misfortunes in life (Colombia).
Another exciting new work comes from Australian dance group Confidence Man, their third record 3 a.m. (la la la) (via HAOS/Polydor Records/I OH YOU Records) is eyeing a Top 5 debut. The band’s infectious sound has become a festival favorite and they climbed to number four on the midweek charts, suggesting they could debut on the official album charts.
National Album Day brings back some of Britain’s biggest music legends. Oasis 1994 classic absolutely possible (from Creation Records) is making a triumphant return and is expected to return to the Top 10. dog man star (Naked Records), The Beatles A hard day and night (Parlophone), that’s it everything has changed (RCA) both experienced a mid-week surge following the festivities.
Bronski Beat’s Breakout Album Is Full of Nostalgia age of consent (via London Records) may be back in the top ten for the first time in nearly 40 years following a 40th anniversary reissue. This synth-pop classic originally peaked at number four in 1984 and is now making waves again.
Finally, Gracie Abrams our secret (via Interscope) surged back into the top 10 following the release of its deluxe edition, rising an impressive 26 spots to No. 10 in the mid-week update.
One Direction fans have also made their voices heard on the charts as they continue to mourn the death of Liam Payne. All five of the band’s studio albums would re-enter the Top 40, a profound tribute to their lasting influence on pop music.
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