Neil Diamond's 'Wild at Heart' Album Makes Impressive Debut on Music Charts
Neil Diamond's latest album, Wild at Heart, may be new to his fans, but the music was actually recorded back in 2007 during sessions for another project. The iconic singer-songwriter announced his retirement from making new music in 2018 due to a Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Despite the delay, Wild at Heart has made an impressive debut on the music charts.
The album has entered the Americana/Folk Albums chart at No. 15, marking Diamond's first appearance on this particular chart. This list ranks the most popular projects in Americana and folk music genres based on sales and streams. Wild at Heart is one of only two new entries on the 25-spot chart, with Ashley McBryde's Wild also making its debut at No. 21.
Wild at Heart has also secured a spot on the Top Album Sales chart, debuting at No. 10. This chart ranks albums based on total purchases, including physical and digital sales. The album sold nearly 8,800 copies in its first week, according to Luminate.
While this is Diamond's first appearance on the Americana/Folk Albums chart, he has a long history on the Top Album Sales chart, with over two dozen entries. Wild at Heart marks his seventh top 10 entry and his first new placement in over a decade. The last time Diamond entered the top 10 on this chart was in 2014 with Melody Road, which debuted at No. 3.
In a week dominated by new releases, Wild at Heart faces tough competition on the Top Album Sales chart. K-pop group Cortis leads the chart with their GreenGreen EP at No. 1, followed by other debuts like Social Distortion's Born to Kill (No. 3), Josh Groban's Cinematic (No. 6), and Black Veil Brides' Vindicate (No. 9).
Neil Diamond's Wild at Heart may be a blast from the past in terms of its recording date, but its recent chart success proves that the legendary artist's music continues to resonate with audiences. Despite his retirement from live performances, Diamond's enduring appeal is evident in the strong debut of Wild at Heart on the music charts.