Kings of Leon have secured a strong debut on the Australian charts this week, with their tenth studio album, O My Beloved, entering the ARIA Albums Chart at No. 3.
The release marks the American rock band’s seventh appearance in the top 10, underscoring their enduring commercial footprint in the region.
Snapshot of the ARIA Charts
- Kings of Leon’s O My Beloved claims the top debut of the week at No. 3.
- Olivia Rodrigo holds the No. 1 spot for the seventh non-consecutive week with You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love.
- Sydney duo Party Dozen reach a new career high, entering the top 10 for the first time at No. 6 with 21 Bum Salute.
The Followill brothers continue a long-standing trend of Australian chart success. Since their breakthrough, the band has notched multiple No. 1 records, including Only By The Night, which dominated for four weeks in 2008, and When You See Yourself in 2021.
Olivia Rodrigo Holds Top Spot as Nashville Rockers Debut High
While the Nashville-based rockers claimed the highest debut on the chart published Friday, Nov. 13, the top position remains occupied by Olivia Rodrigo. Her record, You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love, continues to demonstrate remarkable longevity on the Geffen/Universal label.
The remainder of the top 10 highlights a diverse spread of international and local talent. British singer-songwriter James Blunt returned to the top tier with his eighth studio album, Airplane Mode, landing at No. 9. Blunt previously topped the ARIA charts with Back To Bedlam in 2004 and All The Lost Souls in 2007.
Local alternative acts are also making their presence felt. Sydney duo Party Dozen—comprised of Kirsty Tickle and Jonathan Boulet—vaulted into the No. 6 position with 21 Bum Salute. This is a significant leap for the pair, who previously peaked at No. 89 with their 2024 effort, Crime In Australia.
Lime Cordiale Re-Enter Charts with Sydney Opera House Recording
Sydney indie favorites Lime Cordiale have re-entered the chart at No. 35 with Live At Sydney Opera House, a recording capturing their three-night residency with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra from October 2025. The band, fronted by brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, previously reached No. 1 with both 14 Steps To A Better You in 2020 and Enough Of The Sweet Talk in 2024.
| Artist | Album | Peak/Entry Position |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Rodrigo | You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love | No. 1 |
| Kings of Leon | O My Beloved | No. 3 |
| Party Dozen | 21 Bum Salute | No. 6 |
| James Blunt | Airplane Mode | No. 9 |
The lower half of the top 50 features a wide array of veteran and emerging talent. ARIA Hall of Fame inductees The Church appear at No. 35 with Lacuna, while Royal Blood’s Dead Company and George Michael’s The Faith Tour also find spots on the list.
Queensland country artist Mack Geiger enters at No. 23 with Dying In This House, and Melbourne’s Future Static marks an entry at No. 33 with Ornaments & Memories.
On the singles front, the market remains static, with Tate McRae’s “Housewife” maintaining the No. 1 position for the fourth consecutive week.
Does the release of Kings of Leon’s tenth studio album, O My Beloved, mark a change in their musical style, or are they returning to the sound that gave them their early chart success?
