Taylor Swift has achieved a notable milestone by dominating Australia’s year-end charts for the fourth consecutive year, as reported by ARIA. Her 11th album, “Tortured Poets Department,” released in April, has secured the top spot on the ARIA Top 100 Album Chart. This success is likely bolstered by her recent seven regional shows during the Elas Tour, contributing to her significant presence on the charts, as she accounts for 40% of the top ten albums.
In addition to “Tortured Poets Department,” three other albums by Swift have also made the top ten: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” at number five, “Lover” at number seven, and “Midnight” at number ten. Collectively, her albums occupy 11% of the total top rankings, with versions from her entire discography, except for her debut, landing in the top 68. Notably, her 2014 album “1989” saw a resurgence, reaching number 68 in its original form.
Compared to the previous year’s charts, the trends remain somewhat consistent, with several popular artists like Billie Eilish, SZA, and The Weeknd appearing prominently. The singles chart has been led by American singer-songwriter Benson Boone, whose “Beautiful Things” maintained the number one position for six weeks. Other notable tracks in the singles top ten include “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shabouzy and “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter.
Swift’s impact extends to the singles chart as well, with her 2019 song “Cruel Summer” re-entering the top ten due to a resurgence of interest following viral success. The representation of Australian artists in the charts has dwindled, with only 5% of the singles chart consisting of local talent. Notable mentions include Vance Joy’s “Riptide” and works by Cyril and DJ Dom Dolla. The album chart features limited local representation, with only a few Australian releases making the list, such as Cold Chisel’s compilation and the debut album from The Kid LAROI.
For those interested, further details on ARIA’s year-end charts can be accessed for an in-depth look at the rankings.