But remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint! Can Noah take advantage of his early lead?
Just behind and looking to keep pace with Noah are Foo Fighters and their comeback album, Your Favorite Toy (2). Their 12th studio set is aiming to earn the six-piece a seventh chart-topper.
With the release of new biopic Michael, we may find four Michael Jackson records moonwalking their way into the Top 40.
Michael: Songs From The Motion Picture currently sits at Number 4, while 2003 hits compilation Number Ones (7), 1982’s Thriller (18) and 1987 record Bad (22) are all likely to make an appearance in the main standings this week.
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Paul Weller’s live recording Weller At The BBC Vol.2, which dropped as a 3CD last week, is on course to clinch former The Jam frontman a 25th solo Top 10 (5).
Looking to re-enter the fray is EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert. Released in February, the soundtrack is also tracking for a new peak (15).
British stalwarts Pink Floyd and Live From The Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975, which appeared on Wish You Were Here 50 and was recently given its own special physical release, is set to make a fresh chart appearance (9).
There could be a maiden chart entry for the elusive Lausse The Cat with 2025’s The Mocking Stars, after exclusive vinyl variants of the album were released last week (10). Official Charts were lucky enough to catch Lausse at his first live performance in years last month.
Moreover, Kehlani’s self-titled album looks to earn the Californian singer-songwriter a third Top 40 accolade (29).
Legendary former Beatle Ringo Starr eyes his first Top 40 since 2007 with Long Long Road (31), while London rock icons Status Quo may bag an astonishing 44th Top 40 on Live At Hammersmith ‘79 (32).
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