Billie Eilish’s song ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ reaches No. 1

Billie Eilish is taking the U.K. by storm this week as her latest album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, claims the number one spot with impressive results. According to the Official Charts Company, the album garnered an impressive 67,100 chart units in its first week, surpassing the debut week of her 2019 album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, which started with 48,400 units. This marks Eilish’s third consecutive number one album in the U.K., following the success of When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and 2021’s Happier Than Ever. Hit Me Hard And Soft also secures the second-largest opening week for any album in the U.K. this year, trailing only Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, which saw 270,000 chart units in its first week.

Moreover, three tracks from Billie Eilish’s latest album have made it to the national top 10, with “Lunch” leading the pack at number 2, followed by “Chihiro” at number 7, and “Birds Of A Feather” at number 9. This accomplishment brings Eilish’s total number of U.K. top 10 hits to an impressive twelve.

Hit Me Hard And Soft dominated the midweek chart, outselling the rest of the top 5 combined and knocking Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets to the second spot, while Zayn’s Room Under The Stairs entered at number 3. This marks Zayn’s third solo appearance on the top 40 chart, following his previous albums Mind of Mine and Nobody is Listening. Additionally, Beth Gibbons of Portishead debuted at number 7 with her first solo studio album, Lives Outgrown, while legendary guitarist Slash entered the charts at number 8 with his star-studded collection, Orgy of the Damned.

Lastly, Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band achieved their second U.K. top 10 with Loophole, entering the chart at number 10. The diverse range of artists and albums making waves in the U.K. charts this week showcases the depth and breadth of musical talent captivating audiences across genres.