Chart-Topping Comebacks and New Peaks: Michael Jackson, KNEECAP, Melanie C, and More Dominate the Charts
Michael Jackson's compilation album "The Essential Michael Jackson" has returned to the number one spot on the charts after 17 years. This resurgence is attributed to the release of the new biopic "Michael." Additionally, two more of Michael Jackson's albums, "Thriller" and "Bad," have also seen a surge in popularity, with "Thriller" jumping two spots and "Bad" re-entering the Top 10 after 14 years.
Irish trio KNEECAP has achieved a career-best ranking with their second studio album "FENIAN," which also topped the Official Vinyl Albums Chart. Melanie C has reached a new solo career high with her ninth studio album "Sweat," surpassing the peak of her debut album and becoming the highest-charting solo album by any Spice Girl. "Sweat" also leads the Official Record Store Chart as the best-selling album in independent UK record shops.
Country star Kacey Musgraves earns her fourth Top 10 album with her seventh studio collection "Middle Of Nowhere." Tori Amos achieves her highest-charting record in 12 years with "In Times Of Dragons," marking her 15th Top 40 album in her 35-year career. Nigerian artist Asake and Billie Eilish both secure their fourth and fifth Top 40 albums, respectively.
The Black Keys from Ohio land their ninth Top 40 album with "Peaches!" and Zara Larsson's "Midnight Sun" reaches a joint peak with the release of its "Girls Trip" remix record, entering the Top 40 for the second time.