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Hilltop Hoods Make Number One Debut

Way to go Hilltop Hoods! The local hip hop outfit has debuted at number one on the ARIA charts with their fifth studio album State of the Art. The disc more than doubled sales of last week’s number one, The E.N.D. by The Black Eyed Peas.

The album sold a whopping 27, 455 units, well ahead of the Black Eyed Peas’ 11, 803 units. Hilltop Hoods must be feeling pretty chuffed with that effort, particularly since it’s their first release on their own Golden Era Records.

They’re sharing space in the top ten with Eskimo Joe, whose Inshalla album is still going strong at number five, and Karnivool’s Sound Awake which sits at number seven.

Meanwhile on the singles charts, Jessica Mauboy’s flying the Australian flag. Her latest single “Because” has debuted at a respectable ninth place.

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Eskimo Joe Tops Albums Charts with "Inshalla"

Aussie rock trio Eskimo Joe is sitting pretty at the top of the ARIA charts with their fourth release Inshalla. The album debuted at number one, ending Eminem’s two-week reign with Relapse.

It’s an amazing achievement for the local lads considering how many massive albums are selling by the truckload. Pink’s massive Aussie tour kept her Funhouse album at number three, while Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown slipped to number four.

“We’re honoured to be in this position on the charts and owe it all to our great fans, some who have been with us through our entire career and others that have just discovered us recently,” said Eskimo Joe lead singer Kav Temperley.

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte Tops Aussie Album Charts

Well done Natalie Bassingthwaighte! The hardest working woman in show biz has shot straight to the top spot on the ARIA album charts with her debut solo effort 1000 Stars.

Not only is Nat the only Aussie artist in the top 10 albums chart, she’s the only Australian with a top 10 single! Her second solo effort “Someday Soon” is up one position, sitting at number seven this week.

Let’s hope she can stick around in the top ten a little longer, at least until some more local talent joins her!

Here are the complete top tens.

Australian Top 10 Albums

  1. 1000 Stars – Natalie Bassingthwaighte
  2. It’s Not Me, It’s You – Lily Allen
  3. Invaders Must Die – The Prodigy
  4. Only By the Night – Kings of Leon
  5. Funhouse – P!nk
  6. Rockferry – Duffy
  7. Twilight – Soundtrack
  8. Wrath – Lamb of God
  9. The Fray – The Fray
  10. Fearless – Taylor Swift

Australian Top 10 Singles

  1. “Right Round” – Flo Rida feat. Ke$ha
  2. “Love Story” – Taylor Swift
  3. “Gives You Hell” – The All-American Rejects
  4. “You Found Me” – The Fray
  5. “Halo” – Beyonce
  6. “The Fear” – Lily Allen
  7. “Someday Soon” – Natalie Bassingthwaighte
  8. “Get Shaky” – The Ian Carey Project
  9. “My Life Would Suck Without You” – Kelly Clarkson
  10. “Jizz in My Pants” – The Lonely Island

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Bushfire Aid Trumps Lily Allen

The ARIA album charts might say Lily Allen’s claimed this week’s top spot with It’s Not Me, It’s You. But that’s not the whole story.

Bushfire Aid: Artists for the Bushfire Appeal was only on sale for four days of last week’s chart period, yet it outsold Lily’s sophomore effort two to one. But because it is a compilation album, it does not register on the album charts.

“The music industry has united together to support Sony Music Bushfire Aid release,” said Denis Handlin AM, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music. “The support of the artists, songwriters, music companies, music publishers, Sony DADC manufacturing and media partners has been fantastic.”

All artists involved in the project will donate their royalties to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The double-disc is expected to raise more than $200, 000.

If you don’t have your copy yet, why not? You can pick it up from music stores across Australia or online no matter where in the world you are.

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Jessica Mauboy Burns Up the Charts

Jessica Mauboy’s second solo single “Burn” has proven its slow burn appeal, landing at the top spot on the ARIA singles charts this week. With the single debuting eight weeks ago, I’ll bet Jess wondered if she’d ever score that number one!

It’s been a much more meteoric rise for Natalie Bassingthwaighte, who’s rocketed into ninth position with “Someday Soon.” What an awesome effort for its first week in the charts!

AC/DC continue their dominance, outperforming all other Aussie albums with the five-times platinum Black Ice. It’s sitting at number four after thirteen weeks in the charts.

The massive Aussie soundtrack from the even bigger series Packed to the Rafters sits at number eight. Featuring acts like Ben Lee, Josh Pyke, and Gabriella Cilmi it’s little wonder people are buying this one in droves. It sounds like ideal Australia Day barbie music to me!

David Campbell rounds out the top 10 with one of my favourite albums at the moment, Good Lovin’. This is the sixties soul cover album’s highest chart position to date!

Here’s this week’s complete top ten!

Australian Top 10 Singles

  1. “Burn” – Jessica Mauboy
  2. “Poker Face” – Lady GaGa
  3. “Let It Rock” – Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne
  4. “Get Shaky” – The Ian Carey Project
  5. “Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon
  6. “You Found Me” – The Fray
  7. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” – Beyonce
  8. “Circus” – Britney Spears
  9. “Someday Soon” – Natalie Bassingthwaighte
  10. “Live Your Life” – T.I. feat. Rihanna

Australian Top 10 Albums

  1. Only by the Night – Kings of Leon
  2. Funhouse – P!nk
  3. Twilight – Soundtrack
  4. Black Ice – AC/DC
  5. The Fame – Lady GaGa
  6. Circus – Britney Spears
  7. Dark Horse – Nickelback
  8. Packed to the Rafters – Soundtrack
  9. I Am … Sasha Fierce – Beyonce
  10. Good Lovin’ – David Campbell
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Australian Idol Winner Wes Carr Tops ARIA Charts

Congratulations to Wes Carr, who’s finally landed the number one spot on the ARIA Charts with his debut single “You”! Wes has been hovering around the pointy end of the charts for the last couple of weeks, so it’s great to see him on top.

I can’t help wondering whether Wes’ slow burn appeal means he’s likely to have a longer career than the Australian Idols who soared straight to number one, only to plummet just as quickly. Only time will tell! Wes is the only local artist in the Aussie top 10.

International acts are also dominating the albums charts, with only AC/DC and Hamish and Andy earning a place in the top ten. Black Ice is sitting comfortably at number three, while Hamish and Andy’s Unessential Listening is just behind at number four.

Here’s the complete top 10!

Australian Top 10 Singles

  1. “You” – Wes Carr
  2. “Poker Face” – Lady GaGa
  3. “Live Your Life” – T.I. Feat. Rihanna
  4. “Use Somebody” – Kings Of Leon
  5. “Sex on Fire” – Kings Of Leon
  6. “Sober” – P!nk
  7. “Circus” – Britney Spears
  8. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) – Beyonce
  9. “Womanizer” – Britney Spears
  10. “If I Were a Boy” – Beyonce

Australian Top 10 Albums

  1. Funhouse – P!nk
  2. Only by the Night – Kings Of Leon
  3. Black Ice – AC/DC
  4. Unessential Listening – Hamish & Andy
  5. Circus – Britney Spears
  6. High School Musical 3: Senior Year – Soundtrack
  7. Dark Horse – Nickelback
  8. The Promise – Il Divo
  9. The Fame – Lady GaGa
  10. And Winter Came … – Enya
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Gabriella Cilmi Still Tops

Go go Gabriella Cilmi! The teen sensation is still sitting pretty at the top of the ARIA singles charts with her smash hit “Sweet About Me.”

The only other Aussie to appear in the top ten singles charts is former teen queen Vanessa Amorosi. Her comeback single “Perfect” is back in at number seven this week.

The girls have also made inroads in the albums charts. Gabriella Cilmi’s Lessons to be Learned is holding steady at number two, while Vanessa Amorosi’s newie Somewhere in the Real World debuted at number four.

Sandwiched between these lovely ladies we’ve got Pete Murray’s Summer at Eureka. Usher’s new release Here I Stand pushed him from the top spot, but you can’t complain about being number three.

Apocalypso by The Presets rounds out a solid block of Aussie talent. Seven weeks after its release this massive album is at number five.

Sydney hip hop outfit The Herd has made an impressive debut. Their latest album Summerland is sitting at number seven.

Damien Leith is still hanging in the top ten with his nostalgic covers release Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation.

Here’s what else is happening in the top 10.

Australian Top 10 Singles

  1. “Sweet About Me” – Gabriella Cilmi
  2. “4 Minutes” – Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake
  3. “No Air” – Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
  4. “American Boy” – Estelle feat. Kanye West
  5. “Low” – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
  6. “Take a Bow” – Rihanna
  7. “Perfect” – Vanessa Amorosi
  8. “Dream Catch Me” – Newton Faulker
  9. “Better in Time” – Leona Lewis
  10. “Love Song” – Sara Bareilles

Australian Top 10 Albums

  1. Here I Stand – Usher
  2. Lessons to be Learned – Gabriella Cilmi
  3. Summer at Eureka – Pete Murray
  4. Somewhere in the Real World – Vanessa Amorosi
  5. Apocalypso – The Presets
  6. Waltzing Matilda – Andre Rieu and Mirusia
  7. Summerland – The Herd
  8. Spirit – Leona Lewis
  9. Hard Candy – Madonna
  10. Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation – Damien Leith
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Aussies Score ARIA Number Ones

Aussie Aussie Aussie! Excuse me, but I just can’t help it. For the first time in ages, Australian artists hold the top spots on the ARIA singles and albums charts.

Gabriella Cilmi is still going strong with his massive debut single “Sweet About Me.” And then over on the album charts Pete Murray has debuted at number one with his third major label release, Summer at Eureka. Good work guys!

Vanessa Amorosi is keeping Gabriella company on the singles charts. Her newest single “Perfect” has climbed to number seven this week.

Gabriella pops up again in the albums charts. Her debut album Lessons to be Learned has climbed to the number two spot this week. Pete and Gabriella lead an eclectic collection of Aussie albums in our top ten.

There’s the electronic Apocalypso by The Presets at number four and Damien Leith’s walk down memory lane Catch the Wind at number five.

Pendulum’s In Silico and Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson’s Rattlin’ Bones round out the top ten. They’re at number nine and ten respectively.

Here’s all the chart action!

Australian Top 10 Singles

  1. “Sweet About Me” – Gabriella Cilmi
  2. “4 Minutes” – Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake
  3. “Low” – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
  4. “American Boy” – Estelle feat. Kanye West
  5. “No Air” – Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
  6. “Dream Catch Me” – Newton Faulkner
  7. “Perfect” – Vanessa Amorosi
  8. “Love in this Club” – Usher feat. Young Jeezy
  9. “Better in Time” – Leona Lewis
  10. “Take a Bow” – Rihanna

Australian Top 10 Albums

  1. Summer at Eureka – Pete Murray
  2. Lessons to be Learned – Gabriella Cilmi
  3. Waltzing Matilda – Andre Rieu and Mirusia
  4. Apocalypso – The Presets
  5. Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation – Damien Leith
  6. Narrow Stairs – Death Cab for Cutie
  7. Hard Candy – Madonna
  8. Spirit – Leona Lewis
  9. In Silico – Pendulum
  10. Rattlin’ Bones – Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
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Gabriella Cilmi Back at Number One

With all the excitement of Jason Mraz’s tour announcement yesterday, I forgot to check the ARIA charts. So I did it today,Gabriella Cilmi and I was thrilled to see Gabriella Cilmi has taken back to the top spot with “Sweet About Me.” She ousted the powerhouse duo of Madonna and Justin Timberlake to do it, so it’s no mean feat!

Aussie girls seem to be the flavour of the month at the moment. Vanessa Amorosi’s climbed on spot with “Perfect.””She’s happily sitting at number nine, just ahead of The Veronicas’ super catchy new sopfest “This Love.”

And the album charts are jam-packed with Australians! Mum’s favourite Andre Rieu is still sitting at number one with his Aussie inspired album Waltzing Matilda.

But Damien Leith’s Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation isn’t too far behind! It’s at number two, just ahead of golden girl Gabriella Cilmi’s newie Lessons to be Learned.

A little further down the charts we’ve got The Presets still hanging around with Apocalypso at number six. They’ve swapped places this week with Carl Riseley’s crooning covers CD The Rise.

Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson have fallen to number eight with Rattlin’ Bones, just ahead of Kate Ceberano’s newest covers collection So Much Beauty.

Check out all the chart action below!

ARIA Singles Charts

  1. “Sweet About Me” – Gabriella Cilmi
  2. “4 Minutes” – Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake
  3. “Low” – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
  4. “Bubbly” – Colbie Caillat
  5. “Dream Catch Me” – Newton Faulkner
  6. “Better in Time” – Leona Lewis
  7. “American Boy” – Estelle feat. Kanye West
  8. “Love in this Club” – Usher feat. Young Jeezy
  9. “Perfect” – Vanessa Amorosi
  10. “This Love” – The Veronicas

ARIA Albums Chart

  1. Waltzing Matilda – Andre Rieu and Mirusia
  2. Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation – Damien Leith
  3. Lessons to be Learned – Gabriella Cilmi
  4. Hard Candy – Madonna
  5. Spirit – Leona Lewis
  6. Apocalypso – The Presets
  7. The Rise – Carl Riseley
  8. Rattlin’ Bones – Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
  9. So Much Beauty – Kate Ceberano
  10. Call Me Irresponsible – Michael Buble

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The Presets Top Aussie Charts

It’s another week, and we find another Aussie outfit sitting at the top of the ARIA charts. It’s so great to see Aussie music fans embracing our local artists!

Electro darlings The Presets have debuted at number one with their second album Apocalypso. The Sydney outfit has managed to keep fellow Sydneysiders Cog from the top spot. Their newie, Sharing Space, has debuted at number two.

Cut Copy are still enjoying chart success with In Ghost Colours. It’s climbed one position this week to sit at number nine.

Flo Rida has knocked Gabriella Climi off the top spot, but she hasn’t sunk too “Low.” “Sweet About Me” is currently at number two on the singles charts.

This is what else is happening on the Aussie charts!

Top 10 Australian Albums

  1. Apocalypso – The Presets
  2. Sharing Space – Cog
  3. Watershed – k.d. lang
  4. Step Up 2: The Streets – Soundtrack
  5. The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies – Andre Rieu
  6. Exclusive – Chris Brown
  7. Sleep Through the Static – Jack Johnson
  8. Konk – The Kooks
  9. In Ghost Colours – Cut Copy
  10. Hand Built by Robots – Newton Faulkner

Top 10 Australian Singles

  1. “Low” – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
  2. “Sweet About Me” – Gabriella Cilmi
  3. “4 Minutes” – Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake
  4. “Bubbly” – Colbie Caillat
  5. “With You” – Chris Brown
  6. “Tattoo” – Jordin Sparks
  7. “Work” – Kelly Rowland
  8. “Dream Catch Me” – Newton Faulkner
  9. “Don’t Stop the Music” – Rihanna
  10. “Pictures of You” – The Last Goodnight

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