Charli XCX has officially claimed her second chart-topping album as BRAT reaches Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart. The excitement surrounds the remix album, Brat (And It’s Completely Different But Also Still Brat), which features collaborations with popular artists such as Ariana Grande, The 1975, and Kesha. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Charli, as BRAT ascends to the top spot in its 19th week on the charts.
Not only did BRAT capture the Number 1 position on the Official Albums Chart, but it also topped the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, becoming the best-selling vinyl of the week. Additionally, it dominated the Official Record Store Chart, showcasing its status as the most-purchased album in independent record shops across the UK.
With this latest success, BRAT joins Charli’s previous Number 1 album, CRASH, released in 2022. Throughout her career, she has achieved several notable chart positions, including her earlier works: True Romance (2013), SUCKER (2015), Charli (2019), and how i’m feeling now (2020).
Paul Heaton’s Continued Success
In a competitive week for album releases, former The Housemartins and The Beautiful South member Paul Heaton celebrates his 20th career Top 10 album with his latest release, The Mighty Several, which debuted at Number 2. Heaton has enjoyed significant success both as a solo artist and in collaboration with his bandmate Jacqui Abbott, earning Top 10 spots on multiple occasions.
James Blunt’s Near-Top Charting
Meanwhile, James Blunt’s recent antics to celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of his debut album Back to Bedlam have captivated fans. Blunt humorously vowed to change his name to “Blunty McBluntface” if the album reached Number 1 again. Although it narrowly missed the top spot, landing at Number 7, Back to Bedlam marks its first Top 10 appearance in 18 years, reaffirming its status as one of the UK’s best-selling albums of all time.
Originally released in October 2004, Back to Bedlam spent 10 non-consecutive weeks at Number 1 and featured the iconic single “You’re Beautiful.”
Notable Chart Movements
In other chart news, Lady Gaga’s Harlequin, a companion album to the movie Joker: Folie à Deux, makes its debut in the Top 20, climbing to Number 11. This album previously peaked at Number 59, making this rise significant.
Additionally, The Last Dinner Party’s former chart-topper Prelude to Ecstasy bounces back into the Top 20, reaching Number 14 with the release of its Acoustics & Covers edition. The album had previously achieved the biggest opening week for a debut album by a band since 2015.
Lastly, the indie-soul trio Skinny Living, hailing from Wakefield, celebrates their first-ever Official Top 40 album with Day by Day, which enters at Number 24.
Charli XCX’s continued success with BRAT highlights her evolution as an artist and her ability to resonate with fans, solidifying her place in the music industry.
