Olivia Rodrigo takes her seventh week at the top

Olivia Rodrigo’s “You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love” steps back up to #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart this week, making it seven non-consecutive weeks on top.

Kings Of Leon’s 10th studio album, “O My Beloved”comes in at #3 on the Albums Chart and #6 on the Vinyl Chart. The Tennessee rockers have scored six top 10 albums: “Because Of The Times” (#4 in 2007), “Only By The Night” (#1 for four weeks in 2008), “Come Around Sundown” (#1 for two weeks in 2010), “Mechanical Bull” (#1 for one week in 2013), “Walls” (#3 in 2016) and “When You See Yourself” (#1 for one week in 2021).

Sydney rock band Party Dozen step onto the Albums Chart at #6 and the Australian Albums Chart at #1 with “21 Bum Salute”. It’s their fifth studio album and first time in the top 10; until now, their best result had been the #89 peak of “Crime In Australia” in 2024.

James Blunt’s eighth studio album, “Airplane Mode”, lands at #9. His first six albums all made the top 10, including two chart toppers: “Back To Bedlam” in 2004 and “All The Lost Souls” in 2007.

The Kid Laroi’s “Before I Forget” roars back onto the Albums Chart at #11, the Australian Albums Chart at #2 and the Vinyl Chart at #1 thanks to its release on vinyl. It peaked at #2 in January last year. The winner of four ARIA Awards, he is nominated in the Song of the Year category in this year’s awards on 18 November for “A Cold Play”. He won in that category last year for “Girls”.

At #12 are Lime Cordiale with “Live At Sydney Opera House” recorded across three sold-out nights with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in October last year. The Sydney brothers have topped the chart twice: “14 Steps To A Better You” (#1 for one week in 2020) and “Enough Of The Sweet Talk” (#1 in 2024). The album is also #3 on the Australian Albums Chart and #2 on the Vinyl Chart.

Queensland country singer Mack Geiger’s “Dying In This House” debuts at #23 on the Albums Chart and #4 on the Australian Albums Chart. It’s his first studio album and first chart appearance. The album’s lead track, “String By”, is currently climbing the US country singles chart.

Ahead of her ARIA Awards performance, Ecca Vandal’s “Looking For People To Unfollow” is back on the Albums Chart at #24 and #5 on the Australian Albums Chart. It peaked at #12 in September. It’s her first album in nine years and has earned her seven nominations at the awards on 18 November, including Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist.

Melbourne metalcore band Future Static arrive at #33 on the Albums Chart and the #7 on the Australian Albums Chart with their second album, “Ornaments & Memories”. It’s their first time in the top 50. The band’s next Australian tour starts in April.

Legendary Aussie band The Church land at “Lacuna”, new at #35 on the Albums Chart and #8 on the Australian Albums Chart. Inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2010, they have released 27 studio albums since 1981. Their best result came with “The Blurred Crusade”, which peaked at #10 in 1982. The new album was recorded in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

On the Singles Chart, Tate McRae’s “Housewife” holds at #1 for the fourth week in a row.

Tame Impala’s “Dracula” returns to the top 10, up from #13 to #9 ahead of Kevin Parker’s appearance at the ARIA Awards. The version of the track featuring Jennie reached a Billboard Chart peak over the Halloween weekend, rising to #3. 

No change on the On Replay charts, with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” the #1 album and The Killers’ “Mr Brightside” the #1 single.