Wednesday, March 07, 2007

UK Chart Analysis, 3/10/2007

1. Shine - Take That

Take That are flying high as ever, scoring their second #1 single from their comeback album, Beautiful World, which itself rebounds to #2 on the albums chart this week. The accolades keep rolling in for Take That: 4 weeks at #1 for "Patience"--one of 2006's ten best-selling singles, 6 weeks at #1 for their album Beautiful World, a Brit Award win for Best British Single of 2006 for "Patience," and now a second #1 hit, their 10th overall and 6th consecutive chart topper. Following the by-the-numbers ballad "Patience," "Shine" is upbeat pop akin to what Scissor Sisters and Mika are doing.

2. Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs

So Kaiser Chiefs fall from #1 this week, but reclaim the #1 spot on the airplay chart ("Shine" is #2 there), and their second album, Yours Truly, Angry Mob debuts at #1 this week on the albums chart.

3. The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani (feat. Akon)

Upon its physical release Gwen Stefani climbs to #3, matching the peak of her last single "Wind It Up," which is still her high-water mark on the UK singles chart. Only with her band No Doubt has she done better, hitting #1 with "Don't Speak" and #2 with "Hey Baby."

7. Standing in the Way of Control - Gossip

Rockers The Gosisp climb into the top 10 this week with their first single, "Standing in the Way of Control."

8. Miracle - Cascada

Annoying dance act Cascada scores its third straight U.K. top 10 with "Miracle," which thankfully has not been a hit in the U.S.

10. What Goes Around...Comes Around - Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake scores his third top 10 hit from FutureSex/LoveSounds, which may shoot up still when the physical single comes out. In the U.S. last week, it became his third straight #1.

15. Read My Mind - The Killers

The Killers miss out on the top 10 with "Read My Mind." Too bad, as it's a much better single than "Bones," which also peaked at #15.

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