Gracie Abrams is set to top the Official Albums Chart for the first time with her second album, “The Secret of Us,” surpassing Taylor Swift. Her debut album, “Good Riddance,” peaked at Number 3 last year. The single “Close To You” from the new album recently became her first UK Top 40 hit, reaching Number 35.
Taylor Swift, currently performing at London’s Wembley Stadium, has several albums in the midweek Top 40, including “The Tortured Poets Department” at Number 2 and “Lover” at Number 6.
The Mysterines aim for a Number 3 debut with their second album, “Afraid of Tomorrows.” Charli XCX’s “BRAT” remains strong in the Top 5 for a third week. Chappell Roan’s debut album might reach the Top 10.
Avril Lavigne’s “Greatest Hits” is tracking for a Top 20 debut, while Ed Sheeran’s “X” could re-enter the chart at Number 13 due to a 10th-anniversary re-issue. Jethro Tull, Joe Bonamassa, and Kate Nash also have albums likely to chart in the Top 40. The Story So Far’s “I Want To Disappear” is expected to debut at Number 33.
The 13 songs from “The Secret of Us” album have been added to our Anti Radio playlist.