Harry Styles has solidified his position in the music industry with the debut of his latest album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, which has entered the ARIA Albums Chart at No. 1. This marks the fourth time Styles has achieved this milestone, following the success of his previous albums: his self-titled debut in 2017, Fine Line in 2019-20, and Harry’s House, which dominated the charts for ten weeks in 2022-23.
Styles’ new album not only claims the top spot but also becomes the best-selling vinyl during its release cycle. All twelve tracks from the album have made their way into the top 50, with “American Girls” leading the charge at No. 3. This achievement elevates Styles’ career total of top 50 appearances to an impressive 33.
Shifting Chart Dynamics
As Styles enjoys his chart success, Olivia Dean’s album, The Art of Loving, has slipped from first to second place, concluding a ten-week reign at the top. Meanwhile, Linkin Park is making a notable return to Australia for their first national tour in 13 years, which has propelled their latest album, From Zero, from 44 to No. 4 on the charts. This album previously reached No. 1 for one week in November 2024.
Also making headlines this week is Fugazi, who has entered the charts with their sixth studio album, Albini Sessions (Benefits For Letters Charity), debuting at No. 20. This marks the U.S. rockers’ first appearance on the Australian charts, featuring previously unreleased tracks recorded in 1992 with the late Steve Albini. Additionally, Australian artists Bully Haymakes and Sam Buckingham have made their own top 40 debuts, landing at No. 31 and No. 35, respectively.
Singles Chart Highlights
Despite the shift in the albums chart, Olivia Dean continues to dominate the ARIA Singles Chart with her hit “Man I Need,” which has now spent 17 consecutive weeks at No. 1. This achievement ties her with The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s “Stay” as the second-longest reigning single since the ARIA Charts were established in 1983. The record for the longest reign remains with Tones and I for “Dance Monkey,” which held the top spot for 24 weeks in 2019-20.
In another notable development, Tame Impala’s “Dracula” has reached a new peak position, rising from 17 to 15 in its 20th week on the chart. The track gained additional momentum following a remix featuring JENNIE from BLACKPINK, as well as a viral trend on TikTok that further boosted its popularity.
With these significant shifts in the Australian music landscape, Styles’ new album and Dean’s continued success highlight the dynamic nature of the charts, engaging fans and reshaping the industry.
