Kylie Cranks Up the Tension with 10th U.K. No. 1 Album in Her Sights

There’s no stopping Kylie Minogue, along with her newest album, Pressure II (by way of BMG), on observe to develop into her landmark tenth U.Okay. No. 1 album on the Offical Albums Chart, in keeping with their newest midweek blast.

After simply 48 hours of gross sales, the album has moved over 28,800 chart models, inserting it far forward of its nearest competitor by greater than 2:1. If she secures the highest spot, it will mark one more main milestone for the Australian pop star, whose earlier album, Pressure (additionally by way of BMG), additionally topped the U.Okay Chart in 2023.

It comes after the singing legend introduced the North American leg of her tour in help of the brand new album, which is slated to kick off on March 29 with a gig at Scotiabank Enviornment in Toronto and take the “Lights Digicam Motion” singer to Montreal, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Austin, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Denver earlier than winding down with a Might 2 present at Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles.

The midweek blast additionally sees British singer-songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man’s soulful third album What Do You Consider In? (Columbia) aiming for a No. 2 debut, which might comply with on from the success of Human and Life By Misadventure (Columbia).

One other thrilling new entry comes from Australian dance group Confidence Man, whose third file 3AM (LA LA LA) (by way of HAOS/Polydor Information/I OH YOU Information) is eyeing a Prime 5 debut. The band’s infectious sound is already a pageant favourite, and their climb to No. 4 on the midweek charts suggests they might make their Official Albums Chart debut in a serious method.

Nationwide Album Day has sparked a resurgence for a few of Britain’s greatest musical legends. Oasis’s 1994 traditional Undoubtedly Perhaps (by way of Creation Information) is making a triumphant return, set to interrupt again into the Prime 10. Suede’s Canine Man Star (Nude Information), The Beatles’ A Exhausting Day’s Night time (Parlophone), and Take That’s Every thing Modifications (RCA) are all experiencing a midweek surge within the wake of the celebration.

In a nostalgic twist, Bronski Beat’s groundbreaking album The Age of Consent (by way of London Information) may return to the Prime 10 for the primary time in almost 40 years, following its fortieth anniversary reissue. Initially peaking at No. 4 in 1984, this synth-pop traditional is making waves as soon as once more.

Lastly, Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us (by way of Interscope) has soared again into the Prime 10 after the discharge of its deluxe version, climbing a powerful 26 spots to land at No. 10 within the midweek replace.

One Path followers are additionally making their voices heard within the charts as they proceed to mourn the passing of Liam Payne. All 5 of the band’s studio albums are set to re-enter the Prime 40, a poignant tribute to their lasting affect on pop music.

Take heed to Kylie Minogue’s Pressure II beneath.