Harry Styles has achieved yet another milestone in his music career as his latest album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, debuts at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart. This marks Styles’ fourth consecutive album to secure the top position in Australia, solidifying his status as a leading artist. His previous chart-toppers include his self-titled debut, which reached No. 1 for one week in 2017, Fine Line, which dominated for three weeks in 2019-20, and Harry’s House, which held the top spot for an impressive ten weeks in 2022-23.
Styles, who rose to fame as a member of One Direction, also boasts four No. 1 albums with the group: Up All Night (2011), Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013), and Four (2014).
Strong Start for Styles
The new album is not only a commercial success but has also become the best-selling vinyl release during its launch cycle. All twelve tracks from Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally have made their way into the top 50, with the lead single, “American Girls”, debuting at No. 3. This achievement elevates Styles’ career total to 33 top 50 appearances on the Australian charts.
His previous singles have also enjoyed extensive success, with Styles having led the ARIA Singles Chart twice: first with “Sign Of The Times” in 2017 and again with “As It Was” in 2022.
With the latest chart published on March 13, 2024, Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving has been dethroned, slipping from the top spot to No. 2 after an impressive ten weeks in the lead.
Chart Movement and New Entries
In addition to Styles’ success, Linkin Park is currently touring Australia for the first time in 13 years, which has positively impacted their latest album, From Zero. The album has surged from No. 44 to No. 4 on the charts. Previously, it had only reached No. 1 for a single week in November 2024.
Also making their debut this week is Fugazi with their sixth studio album, Albini Sessions (Benefits For Letters Charity), entering the chart at No. 20. This marks the U.S. rock band’s first appearance on the Australian charts, featuring previously unreleased tracks recorded in 1992 with the late producer Steve Albini.
Australian artists are also making waves, with Bully Haymakes debuting at No. 31 with Anywhere But Here and Sam Buckingham coming in at No. 35 with Beautiful Machine.
Even as Olivia Dean’s album run comes to a close, she continues to hold a firm grip on the ARIA Singles Chart with her hit “Man I Need”. The song marks its 17th consecutive week at No. 1, tying it with The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s “Stay” as the second-longest reigning single since the inception of the charts in 1983. The record for the longest reign remains with Tones and I, whose hit “Dance Monkey” topped the chart for 24 non-consecutive weeks in 2019-20.
Meanwhile, Tame Impala’s track “Dracula” continues to rise, improving from No. 17 to No. 15 in its 20th week on the chart. The track gained renewed popularity after JENNIE from BLACKPINK contributed vocals to a new mix, further fueled by a TikTok trend involving the song.
As the music scene in Australia evolves, Harry Styles’ latest triumph further cements his influence and popularity in the industry.
