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List Of Number-one Albums Of 2022 (Australia)
The ARIA Albums Chart ranks the best-performing albums and extended plays (EPs) in Australia. Its data, published by the Australian Recording Industry Association, is based collectively on the weekly physical and digital sales and streams of albums and EPs. In 2022, 34 albums claimed the top spot, with the first, '' 30'' by Adele, continuing its run from the end of 2021. Meat Loaf returned to number one with his best-selling 1977 debut album ''Bat Out of Hell'' following his death in January 2022. ''Future Nostalgia'' also returned to the top for a third week in a third consecutive year. Nine artists, the Wiggles, Charli XCX, Machine Gun Kelly, Wet Leg, Future, Daniel Johns, Spacey Jane, Yungblud and Meg Mac, achieved their first number-one album. Chart history Number-one artists See also * 2022 in music * List of number-one singles of 2021 (Australia) References {{Australian music charts 2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Ya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Charts
The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the official Australian music chart in June 1988, succeeding the Kent Music Report, which had been Australia's national music sales charts since 1974. History The ''Go-Set'' charts were Australia's first national singles and albums charts, published from 5 October 1966 until 24 August 1974. Succeeding ''Go-Set'', the Kent Music Report began issuing the national top 100 charts in Australia from May 1974. The compiler, David Kent, also published Australia's national charts from 1940 to 1974 in a retrospective fashion using state-based data. In mid-1983, the Australian Recording Industry Association commenced licensing the Kent Music Report chart. The first printed national top 50 chart available in record stores, branded the '' Countdown'' chart, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spacey Jane
Spacey Jane are an Australian indie rock band from Fremantle, which formed in 2016. The group consists of Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu (guitar), Caleb Harper (vocals, guitar), Kieran Lama (drums) and, since 2019, Peppa Lane (bass guitar). Their debut studio album, ''Sunlight'', was released in 2020 and peaked at number two on the ARIA Charts. It was preceded by triple platinum single "Booster Seat", which peaked at number eight and won the ARIA Song of the Year. In 2020, their debut extended play '' No Way to Treat an Animal'' (2017) also peaked at number 23. The band had four songs listed in the 2020 Triple J Hottest 100 with "Booster Seat" highest placed at number two. In the 2021 poll, certified platinum single "Lots of Nothing" appeared at number three. Their second studio album, ''Here Comes Everybody'', was released in 2022 and debuted at number one on the ARIA Charts. Nominated for Best Rock Album at the ARIA Awards, the record became their second to top the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encanto (soundtrack)
''Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' is the soundtrack album to Disney's 2021 film of the same name. Released by Walt Disney Records on November 19, 2021, the album contains eight original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and produced by Mike Elizondo that were recorded by various singers, and 27 score pieces composed by Germaine Franco. It was released in 44 languages in addition to English and Spanish. To develop the soundtrack, Miranda and team visited Colombia—the setting of ''Encanto''—to study the country's music. Consequentially, the album is rooted in genres such as vallenato, cumbia, bambuco and rock en español, making use of the traditional music instruments of Colombia, and incorporates salsa, tango, reggaeton and bachata styles alongside pop, hip hop, folk and musical theatre elements. In the film, the songs are performed by the Madrigals, who are a multigenerational family with magical powers granted to them by a "miracle"; the lyrical the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gang Of Youths
Gang of Youths are an Australian alternative rock group from Sydney based in London. The band consists of principal songwriter David Le'aupepe (lead vocals, guitar), Max Dunn (bass guitar), Jung Kim (lead guitar, keyboards), Donnie Borzestowski (drums), and Tom Hobden (violin, keyboards, guitar). Their debut studio album, '' The Positions'', received multiple ARIA Awards nominations and peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart in May 2015. It also spawned single "Magnolia", which has been described as the band's "breakthrough hit". Their second album, '' Go Farther in Lightness'', was released in 2017 and preceded by the single " Let Me Down Easy", which became their first top 50 single in Australia. The album debuted at number 1 on the Australian chart and was nominated for eight awards at the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, winning four—Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Rock Album, and Producer of the Year (alongside Adrian Breakspear). Their third studio a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel In Realtime
''Angel in Realtime'' is the third studio album by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released on 25 February 2022 through Mosy Recordings. Written over the four years following the death of frontman David Le'aupepe's father, the album lyrically focuses on the emotions that arise from mourning, coming to terms with loss, and discovering family identity in the Pacific Islands. It consistently uses vocal and instrumental samples from Indigenous musicians collected by explorer David Fanshawe, marking a significant sonic departure from their previous album, '' Go Farther in Lightness'' (2017). Supported by a world tour commencing in Dublin in March 2022, ''Angel in Realtime'' became the band's second album to debut at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. The album was lauded by many critics, who particularly praised the lyricism and storytelling. Multiple outlets recognised it as the band's best work, however some found issue with the length and density. ''Ange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil (known informally as "The Oils") are an Australian rock band composed of Peter Garrett (vocals, harmonica), Rob Hirst (drums), Jim Moginie (guitar, keyboard) and Martin Rotsey (guitar). The group was formed in Sydney in 1972 by Hirst, Moginie and original bassist Andrew James as Farm: they enlisted Garrett the following year, changed their name in 1976, and hired Rotsey a year later. Peter Gifford served as bass player from 1980 to 1987, with Bones Hillman then assuming the role until his death in 2020. Midnight Oil have sold over 20 million albums worldwide as of 2022. Midnight Oil issued their self-titled debut album in 1978 and gained a cult following in their homeland despite a lack of mainstream media acceptance. The band achieved greater popularity throughout Australasia with the release of '' 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1'' (1982) – which spawned the singles " Power and the Passion" and "US Forces" – and also began to attract an audience in the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resist (Midnight Oil Album)
''Resist'' is the thirteenth studio album by Australian band Midnight Oil, released on 18 February 2022 by Sony Music Australia. The album will be supported by the band's final Australian and New Zealand tour, concluding in May 2022 with guitarist Jim Moginie saying "We've played intensely physical gigs since our humble beginnings back in 1977 and we never want to take even the slightest risk of compromising that." Despite this being the group's final tour, all members are still open to recording in the future. At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Group, while the tour was nominated for Best Australian Live Act. Background In 2017, Midnight Oil returned from a long hiatus, toured Australia and Europe before returning to the studio for the first time in over 18 years and recorded 20 new songs. The first collection of that material formed '' The Makarrata Project'', which debuted at number one on the ARIA Chart on the same weekend that long-time bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huskii
Ben Hayden (born 1992), known professionally as Huskii, is an Australian rapper and musician from Sydney, New South Wales. He released his debut studio album ''Antihero'' in February 2022. Early life Hayden grew up in various homes around New South Wales and was exposed to violence, drug addiction and prostitution during his turbulent childhood; later falling victim to addiction, depression and incarceration in his teenage years. Career 2016–2020 In October 2016, Huskii released ''Barely Awake and Paranoid'' with songs appearing on YouTube YouTube is a global online video sharing and social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the second mo ... channel HustleHard Television. This was followed in 2017 with ''Brainumb''. In 2019, Huskii released ''4 Days'', a collaborative EP with longtime friend. Chillinit. In 2020 he released his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antihero (album)
''Antihero'' is the debut studio album by Australian rapper Huskii, released on 11 February 2022 through Island Records Australia. The album is characterised by its boom bap production style, which was overseen by Sydney producer Tasker. Huskii will tour in support of the album from April 2022. Supported by the singles "Ruin My Life" and "Toxic", ''Antihero'' debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. Background After four EPs released from 2017 to 2020, ''Antihero'' is Huskii's debut album. Although seven tracks and 19 minutes long, it is intended as his first studio album. Huskii said after spending two years "in and out of jail" he had little motivation to write songs, but after getting out and "liv nglife" he got back to "being motivated". He said it "made sense" to title the album ''Antihero'' because he has "related to antiheroes" and "been an outlier" his "whole life". He further described the album as "proper Sydney music that will live forever". Singles ''Antihero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korn
Korn (stylized as KoЯn, or occasionally KoRn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. Originally formed in 1993 by three members of the band L.A.P.D., Korn's current lineup features founding members James "Munky" Shaffer (guitar); Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu (bass); Brian "Head" Welch (guitar, backing vocals); and Jonathan Davis (lead vocals, bagpipes), with the addition of Ray Luzier (drums) in 2007, replacing the band's first drummer David Silveria. Korn made a demo tape, ''Neidermayer's Mind'', in 1993, which was distributed free to record companies and on request to members of the public. Their debut album '' Korn'' was released in 1994, followed by '' Life Is Peachy'' in 1996. The band first experienced mainstream success with '' Follow the Leader'' (1998) and '' Issues'' (1999), both of which debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Requiem (Korn Album)
''Requiem'' is the fourteenth studio album by American nu metal band Korn. The album was released on February 4, 2022 through Loma Vista and Concord. It was produced by the band and Chris Collier. Background and recording The first hint at the release of a fourteenth studio album arose from a since-deleted interview with ''Kerrang!'', in which it was stated that the album was fully written as of April 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic allowed for a surplus of time in which the album could be arranged, alleviating the harsh time constraints which would usually have been imposed. According to a press release: : "It is an album born of time and the ability to create without pressure. Energized by a new creative process free of time constraints, the band was able to do things with Requiem that the past two decades haven't always afforded them, such as taking additional time to experiment together or diligently recording to analog tape – processes which unearthed newfound sonic dimen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Weeknd
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, romance, and melancholia, and is often inspired by personal experiences. He has received numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, 20 ''Billboard'' Music Awards, 17 Juno Awards, six American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Born and raised in Toronto, Tesfaye began his career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on YouTube. Two years later, he co-founded the XO record label and released the mixtapes ''House of Balloons'', '' Thursday'' and ''Echoes of Silence'', which gained recognition for his style of contemporary and alternative R&B and the mystique surrounding his identity. In 2012, he signed with Republic Records and rereleased the mixta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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