Shed Seven‘s Liquid Gold is shining brightly in the race for the U.K. Official Albums Chart crown this week, but they may face tough competition from Bring Me The Horizon‘s POST HUMAN: NeX GEn for the coveted No. 1 spot.
Explore Latest Music Chart Update
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
Shed Seven vs. Bring Me The Horizon: The Battle for No. 1
At the midweek mark on the latest Chart Blast, Shed Seven is currently leading with their seventh studio album and first new release of 2024. If it maintains its position, this will be the band’s second No. 1 album in the U.K., following A Matter of Time earlier this year.
With their debut album released 29 years ago, Shed Seven still holds the U.K. Official Charts record for the longest time between a band’s debut and their first No. 1.
However, Bring Me The Horizon is not far behind. Their album POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, initially released in May, has climbed from No. 5 to No. 2 in the latest blast, thanks to its physical release. With just 600 chart units separating the two, Oli Sykes and company are within striking distance of their third U.K. No. 1.
At No. 3, Nines’ latest album Quit While You’re Ahead is poised for a strong debut. This marks his sixth studio release and potentially his second U.K. No. 1 album, following Crabs In A Bucket in 2020.
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet has slipped to No. 4 after peaking at No. 1 six weeks ago. Ed Sheeran’s new + – = ÷ x (Tour Collection) is set to debut at No. 5, continuing his chart dominance post his recent tour.
Ezra Collective’s Dance, No One’s Watching eyes a No. 6 debut, marking their highest position to date. Pale Waves’ Smitten is likely to land at No. 7, marking their fourth consecutive Top 10 album in the U.K.
Indie darling Chappell Roan sees The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess slip from No. 2 to No. 8, while Maximo Park’s Stream of Life debuts at No. 9. Oasis’s Time Flies… 1994-2009 continues its record-setting run at No. 10, holding steady after peaking at No. 2 for its 704th week in the Top 40.
Further down the chart, SOPHIE’s self-titled album is set to enter at No. 24 in a touching posthumous debut. Lady Gaga’s Harlequin, the surprise soundtrack album for the new Joker film and digital-only release, is expected to debut at No. 25. Michael Bublé’s The Best of Bublé is poised to enter at No. 28, marking his 13th Top 40 album.
With just a few days left in the chart week, the race for the top spot remains close, and the final results could see significant shifts before Friday’s reveal.
FAQs
Q: Who is currently leading the race for the No. 1 spot on the U.K. Official Albums Chart?
A: Shed Seven with their album Liquid Gold is currently leading the race for the No. 1 spot.
Q: How many chart units separate Shed Seven and Bring Me The Horizon in the latest blast?
A: Just 600 chart units separate Shed Seven and Bring Me The Horizon in the latest blast.
Q: Which artist’s album is set to debut at No. 24 on the chart?
A: SOPHIE’s self-titled album is set to debut at No. 24 on the chart in a posthumous debut.
Q: How many Top 40 albums has Michael Bublé released?
A: Michael Bublé is poised to enter the chart at No. 28 with his 13th Top 40 album.
Credit: www.billboard.com
