Unstoppable: Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets’ remains at the top spot!
Welcome to Music Nation 365, where we bring you all the latest updates from the world of music! Today, we have some exciting news about Taylor Swift’s reign on the U.K. albums chart with her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. Let’s dive right in!
Taylor Swift has once again topped the U.K. albums chart with The Tortured Poets Department, narrowly missing out on a chart double. This marks the second week in a row that Taylor has held onto the top spot on the charts, making it her fifth studio album to achieve this feat. The Official Charts Company reports that this is an impressive accomplishment for Swift.
The Tortured Poets Department is Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album and it joins the ranks of her other multi-week leaders like folklore, evermore, Midnights, and 1989 (Taylor’s Version). This album has clearly resonated with fans and critics alike, solidifying Taylor’s status as a powerhouse in the music industry.
On the Official U.K. Singles Chart, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” has edged out Taylor Swift’s “Fortnights” featuring Post Malone by fewer than 500 chart units. It’s always a close competition on the singles chart, but both artists continue to deliver hit after hit.
The top new release on the Official U.K. Albums Chart belongs to Pet Shop Boys’ Nonetheless, which debuted at No. 2. This is the veteran electronic-pop duo’s 15th studio album and their highest-charting LP in 31 years. It’s clear that they still have what it takes to captivate audiences around the world.
U.S. alt-pop star St. Vincent has also made waves on the U.K. Albums Chart, landing at No. 3 with her latest album, All Born Screaming. This marks a career best for St. Vincent and her third top 10 appearance, further solidifying her position as a rising star in the music industry.
English singer and songwriter Jess Glynne has scored her third U.K. top 10 appearance with JESS, which debuted at No. 6. Following the success of her previous albums, Jess Glynne continues to showcase her incredible talent and versatility as an artist.
Lastly, the Zutons are back with a bang as their latest album, The Big Decider, debuted at No. 7 on the U.K. Albums Chart. This marks their fourth top 10 album and their first studio release in 16 years. Fans have eagerly awaited new music from the Liverpool band, and they have not disappointed.
That’s all for now from Music Nation 365! Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the world of music.
