A few weeks ago I reported that savage music critics had already dubbed Damien Leith “Idol Roadkill,” following less than impressive single sales. However, as predicted, Damien’s now having the last laugh. His new album Where We Land has debuted at number one.
This makes Damien the only Idol winner in history to score two consecutive number one albums. His Idol retrospective, The Winner’s Journey also raced to the top of the charts.
Where We Land is Damien’s first album of original material, and it comes some nine months after he won the Idol crown. Look out for my review of this album at Oz Music Scene later this week.
Damien’s not the only local talent selling plenty of albums this week. The John Butler Trio, Katie Noonan, and Powderfinger are all still in the top 10. Grand National sits at number seven, just ahead of Skin and Dream Days at the Hotel Existence at nine and ten.
Damien’s pushed Fergie’s The Duchess from the number one spot, but she’s still queen of the singles charts with Big Girls Don’t Cry.
Ricki-Lee is the only Aussie in the top 10 singles charts. Her dancefloor anthem “Can’t Touch It” has slipped to number five, after a couple of weeks at number two.
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