The UK Official Albums Chart has seen a significant shake-up this week as several artists reach new career heights. Jack Savoretti leads the charge of new releases, securing the week's highest new entry with his ninth studio album, We Will Always Be The Way We Were. Entering the chart at Number 2, the record marks Savoretti’s fifth Top 10 project overall.
While Savoretti narrowly missed out on the top spot, he found immense success elsewhere, topping the Official Record Store Chart. His strong performance indicates a significant connection with independent retailers, as his latest LP shifted more copies in UK indie shops than any other record this week.
The Number 1 position was reclaimed by Olivia Dean, whose BRIT Award-winning masterpiece The Art of Loving continues its historic run. The album has now logged an eighth non-consecutive week at the summit—a feat that solidifies Dean’s status as one of the most consistent forces in modern British music.
Holly Humberstone is also celebrating a personal best this week. Her latest album, Cruel World, debuted at Number 4, surpassing the Number 5 peak of her 2023 release, Paint My Bedroom Black. Humberstone further asserted her dominance in physical media, as Cruel World took the Number 1 spot on the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, proving to be the most popular choice for collectors over the past seven days.
The chart saw a diverse range of entries and resurgences:
Ella Langley: The Alabama country sensation earned her first UK Albums Chart appearance with Dandelion at Number 7.
Enter Shikari: The rock collective secured their ninth Top 20 entry with the surprise drop Lose Your Self (16).
Justin Bieber: Following his headline Coachella set, the 2015 classic Purpose returned to the Top 40 for the first time in nine years (26).
Laufey: The Icelandic auteur’s A Matter of Time rebounded to Number 22 following a deluxe edition release.
With Alfie Boe securing his 14th Top 40 accolade, the week highlights a vibrant mix of veteran talent and rising superstars across the UK musical landscape.
