Local compilation album Triple J Like a Version 9 has beaten out strong competition from James Blunt and Lorde to claim the spot at the top of the ARIA albums chart this week. This is the best result for a Like a Version compilation, beating out volume 6 which made it to number two in November 2010. The latest edition features local acts San Cisco, Tame Impala, Vance Joy, Chance Waters, and the fabulous Bonjah.
Tina Arena’s recent appearance on X Factor seems to have done her some good. Her new album Reset debuted at number four. Last week we saw Jessica Mauboy sitting there, but this week her latest album Beautiful has dropped down to number eight.
On the singles chart it’s another X Factor success story. Taylor Henderson’s sitting at number two with his awesome cover of Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” What a shame this show doesn’t work like The Voice and offer voting credits in exchange for downloads! Last year’s finalist Nathaniel is also making his presence felt. His new single “You” slipped to number six this week, down two spots from last week.
Click below to see the rest of this week’s top tens.
Top 10 Albums
1. Triple J Like a Version 9 – Various
2. Moon Landing – James Blunt
3. Pure Heroine – Lorde
4. Reset – Tina Arena
5. Lightning Bolt – Pearl Jam
6. Bangerz – Miley Cyrus
7. True – Avicii
8. Beautiful – Jessica Mauboy
9. Night Visions – Imagine Dragons
10. Burials – AFI
Top 10 Singles
1. “Roar” – Katy Perry
2. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” – Taylor Henderson
3. “Hey Brother” – Avicii
4. “Timber” – Pitbull feat. Ke$ha
5. “Wrecking Ball” – Miley Cyrus
6. “You” – Nathaniel
7. “Bonfire Heart” – James Blunt
8. “Marry Me” – Jason Derulo
9. “The Fox” – Ylvis
10. “On Top of the World” – Imagine Dragons