The ninth studio album from the Britpop scions debuts with 44,000 chart models, together with simply shy of 90% on bodily codecs.
Their earlier Quantity 1s are Parklife (1994), The Nice Escape (1995), blur (1997),
13 (1999), Suppose Tank (2003) and The Magic Whip (2015). Their first two albums, 1991’s
Leisure and 1993’s Fashionable Life is Garbage, reached Quantity 7 and Quantity 15 respectively.
The Ballad of Darren additionally tops the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, and is essentially the most bought album within the UK’s unbiased report outlets because it debuts atop the Official Report Retailer Chart.
blur – comprising Damon Albarn, Grahan Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree – now stand according to friends Elton John, George Michael, Paul McCartney and Barbra Streisand, who even have seven Number one albums apiece.
The Ballad of Darren additionally marks Damon Albarn’s second Number one album of 2023, following his and Jamie Hewlett’s success in March with Gorillaz’s Cracker Island. Albarn joins an unique listing of acts together with ABBA, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Diana Ross and Robbie Williams who’ve additionally earned two chart-toppers in a calendar yr.
Stunning and Brutal Yard, final week’s Number one report from J Hus, stays robust within the High 5 because it makes the Albums of the Yr shortlist for 2023’s Mercury Prize (4).
Elsewhere, Michigan-formed rock outfit Greta Van Fleet declare their second High 10 album. The group, comprising Danny Wagner and brothers Jake, Sam and Josh Kiszka, debut at Quantity 8 with Starcatcher. Previous to this, the band noticed success with Anthem of the Peaceable Military and The Battle at Backyard’s Gate, which reached Quantity 12 and Quantity 8 respectively. Starcatcher additionally claims a High 5 inserting on the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, the place it debuts at Quantity 3.
Nottingham alt-rockers As December Falls make their Official Chart debut this week as Be a part of The Membership earns them a spot within the High 20 at Quantity 11. Be a part of The Membership additionally debuts contained in the High 5 of the Official Report Retailer Chart (2) and Official Vinyl Albums Chart (4).
Additional down the High 20, Okay-pop lady group NewJeans get pleasure from their first Official Albums Chart entry with 2nd EP ‘Get Up’. The newest launch from Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein debuts at Quantity 15.
Lastly, two best-of collections get pleasure from a notable uplift; Submit Malone’s The Diamond Assortment leaps 17 locations to Quantity 17, whereas Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers’ Best Hits is up 13 to Quantity 40 following their UK exhibits final weekend.
