Amyl and The Sniffers are turning heads on the ARIA Albums Chart this week, debuting at No. 2 with their high-energy third album, Cartoon Darkness.
It’s a big moment for the Melbourne punk rockers, who’ve managed to climb even higher than their self-titled debut in 2019, which landed at No. 22, and almost match their 2021 release Comfort To Me, which peaked at No. 2. Their chart presence, paired with three ARIA Awards (including Best Group in 2022), marks them as a fierce force in the Australian music scene.
While Amyl and The Sniffers were poised to snatch the top spot, it was hip-hop innovator Tyler, The Creator who claimed No. 1 with Chromakopia. Released on an unusual Monday schedule, Tyler’s album marks his seventh studio effort and his first ARIA Albums Chart topper, narrated by none other than his mother, Bonita Smith. The record features the hit single “Noid,” debuting at No. 13, alongside four other tracks in the Top 50. Tyler’s star power in Australia continues to rise, building on his previous top 10 albums, with Igor reaching No. 3 in 2019 and Call Me If You Get Lost landing at No. 2 in 2021.
Meanwhile, Aussie favorites Sheppard re-enter the chart at No. 10 with their fourth album, Zora, which had earlier peaked at No. 8, meaning they’ve now locked in four consecutive Top 10 albums.
Green Day makes a throwback splash, too, with the 20th-anniversary edition of American Idiot hitting No. 12. The 2004 classic, which spent two weeks at No. 1 upon its initial release, is proving its staying power, especially as fans celebrate its recent reissue.
On another nostalgic note, Powderfinger’s Parables For Wooden Ears re-enters the chart at No. 36 for its 30th anniversary. Originally peaking at No. 51 in 1994, the album now returns as fans reflect on Powderfinger’s legacy, including six No. 1 albums and a massive 18 ARIA Awards to their name.
On the singles front, Rosé and Bruno Mars continue their reign at the top with “APT.,” making history as Rosé becomes the first solo Korean artist to hold the No. 1 spot on the ARIA Singles Chart for more than a week since PSY’s “Gangnam Style” in 2012.
Bruno Mars also holds steady at No. 4 with his duet with Lady Gaga, “Die With A Smile,” showing his consistent staying power in the Australian market.
With Cartoon Darkness, Amyl and The Sniffers remind us that punk is alive, well, and making serious waves on the charts. Their gritty, unfiltered sound is resonating louder than ever, bringing fresh energy to the Australian rock scene and showing that they’re here to stay.
