Enter Shikari net first-ever Number 1 album with A Kiss for the Whole World
28.04.2023 - 16:09
/ officialcharts.com
Enter Shikari celebrate their first-ever UK Number 1 album today with A Kiss for the Whole World.
Following a tense battle to the top the St Albans-formed rock outfit, comprising Chris Batten, Rou Reynolds, Rob Rolfe and Rory Clewlow, reach the summit with their seventh studio album, ultimately finishing 800 chart units ahead of their closest competition.
Previously, the group enjoyed five Top 10 LPs: 2007 debut Take to the Skies (4), 2012’s A Flash Flood of Colour (4), 2015 release The Mindsweep (6), 2017’s The Spark (5) and 2020 LP Nothing Is True And Everything Is Possible (2).
The band also see their vinyl-exclusive pressing Live At Alexandra Palace 3 land in the Top 20; a new entry at Number 15.
Speaking exclusively to Official Charts, Enter Shikari say: “We’ve just found out that our album, A Kiss for the Whole World, is Number 1 in the Official UK Albums Chart. That’s mad. Thank you to everyone who streamed it, bought it and rallied round us; we appreciate you so much!
“We’re on an independent label, playing music with a very progressive message, so it’s mad that we’re up here in this position. Thank you so much. Big up, big love!”
Meanwhile, The 1975 claim their sixth Top 10 LP with Live with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (2). The record, released only across vinyl, CD and cassette, was an exclusive release for the 16th annual Record Store Day last Saturday, April 22. As a result, Live with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra tops this week’s Official Record Store Chart.
After taking a nail-biting lead earlier in the week, Hull-born indie pop duo Everything But The Girl instead claim a career-best with Fuse; their first studio album together in 24 years finishes the week at Number 3. Previously, Tracey Thorn and Ben