The Rubens score first ARIA #1 album with 0202

The Rubens claim their first #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart as they debut in the top spot with 0202. The fourth studio album from the Menangle, NSW band features the single ‘Live In Life’ (#21 Apr. ’20), which was nominated for the 2020 ARIA Award for Song Of The Year. The band have come close to topping the charts before, having had three Top Three albums that began with their self-titled debut (#3 Sept. ’12) and has rolled on through Hoops (#2 Aug. ’15) and Lo La Ru (#3 Jul. ’18).

The Rubens said:“We are absolutely thrilled to take out #1 on our fourth album, the first time to land the position for us. We uploaded our first track on triple j unearthed ten years ago and to be still doing what we love and connecting with fans all over the world means so much to us, especially after such a tough year for our industry as a whole. To Ivy League Records/Mushroom, Grow Yourself Up and the rest of our team, thanks for your hard work and support. To our families, absolute rocks. To our fans old and new, thank you for coming on our journey and getting behind us. We cannot wait to hit the road to share the new album live.”

ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said: “A huge congratulations to The Rubens on hitting number #1 for the first time with their new album 0202. It’s an incredible feat ten years into a career, and I look forward to seeing them continue to knock down more milestones into the next ten and beyond. I also want to congratulate everyone in The Rubens team, Ivy League Records and Mushroom.”

0202 is the fourth Australian #1 album on the ARIA Charts in 2021.

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