Chart-topping artist Lewis Capaldi has once again surged to the top of the UK Official Albums Chart, marking the inaugural Number 1 album of 2024. His acclaimed second studio album, “Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent”, stormed back to the top following the release of a surprise Extended Edition.
Originally dominating the charts for two consecutive weeks in June 2023, Capaldi’s latest success comes on the heels of an exclusive offering featuring five previously unreleased tracks. The infusion of fresh content, available across both physical and digital formats, propelled the album back into the spotlight.
Notably, this resurgence also saw Capaldi’s debut album, “Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent”, experiencing a resurgence, soaring up 18 places to Number 28 in the Top 40, having previously been at Number 46. On top of that, “Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent” clinched a prominent spot on the list of 2023’s most significant albums, securing the Number 14 position for the year, according to the Official Charts Company.
Amidst Capaldi’s triumph, Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” maintains a strong presence in the Top 5, solidifying its position at Number 2. Swift’s impressive repertoire sees a staggering seven of her albums gracing the Top 40, marking a continued resonance with her audience.
Standing tall amongst the best-sellers, The Weeknd’s compilation “The Highlights” retains its status as one of the most impactful albums, holding steady at Number 3 after being crowned the Official biggest album of 2023. Simultaneously, ABBA’s timeless “Gold: Greatest Hits” ascends to its highest chart position since 2008, claiming the Number 4 spot.
Completing this week’s Top 5 roster, Vermont-born singer-songwriter Noah Kahan enjoys a newfound peak with his third studio album, “Stick Season”, ascending three places to claim the Number 5 spot. This is directly linked with the single of the same name claiming the first UK Official Singles Chart chart-topper of 2024.
Lewis Capaldi’s triumphant return to the top spot signifies a compelling start to 2024, reaffirming his undeniable influence and enduring popularity within the music industry.
