Lorde Soars to ARIA No. 1 Spot with New Hit ‘Virgin’

## Lorde’s “Virgin” Takes the Top Spot

Lorde’s new album *Virgin* has soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, marking another milestone for the New Zealand pop sensation. This achievement, announced on Friday, July 4th, solidifies her perfect record of chart-topping debuts.

## A Stellar Track Record

With *Virgin* debuting at the top, Lorde continues her streak of success, following previous albums *Pure Heroine* (2013), *Melodrama* (2017), and *Solar Power* (2021). Each of these releases has captured the hearts of listeners, reinforcing her status in the music industry.

## Personal Reflections

In a heartfelt social media post, Lorde expressed the transformative journey she experienced while creating this album. “This album broke me apart and forged a new creature out of me,” she shared. “I am so proud to stand before you today as her, grateful for this beautiful life spent singing to myself and to you, for as long as you’ll have me.”

## Upcoming Performances

Recently, Lorde returned to live performances with a secret set at the Glastonbury Festival in the UK. This surprise appearance serves as a warm-up for her *Ultrasound World Tour*, which is set to begin in November in the United States.

## Exciting Future Releases

Fans can look forward to more music, as Lorde teased upcoming *Virgin* B-sides that were not included in the final album. This excitement adds to the anticipation surrounding her current project.

## Competing Albums

Though *Virgin* holds the top position, it faces competition from *Kpop Demon Hunters*, the soundtrack associated with the Netflix film, which has risen to No. 2. Additionally, US country artist Morgan Wallen’s *I’m The Problem* remains steady at No. 3.

## New Entries in the Chart

The chart also welcomed Teddy Swims’ *I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Complete Edition)*, which debuted at No. 11. This edition includes six new tracks, expanding on the story told in the initially released parts of the album.

## The Kid LAROI’s Return

Charlton Howard, known as The Kid LAROI, reappears on the ARIA Chart with *The First Time*, jumping back into the top 50 at No. 47. This resurgence follows the release of his collaboration, “How Does It Feel,” with funk artist Thundercat. Remarkably, *The First Time* stands as the only Australian album within the top listings.

## Singles Chart Highlights

On the ARIA Singles Chart, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” has impressively maintained its position at the top for 15 consecutive weeks. This accomplishment ties with Ed Sheeran’s 2017 hit “Shape of You,” marking it as one of the longest-running singles in chart history.

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