This Week In Pop – 12 August 2022

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Our eclectic team of writers from around Australia – and a couple beyond – with decades of combined experience and interest in all fields.

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Beyonce’s return has dominated the ARIA Charts this week while the soundtrack from Baz Luhrmann’s 'Elvis' reaches a peak and Dune Rats make a debut.

Beyoncé debuts at #1 on the Albums Chart with 'Renaissance', her first solo album since 2016’s 'Lemonade'. Also titled 'Act 1: Renaissance', the album is the first instalment in a three-part trilogy.

Brisbane punk rock icons Dune Rats are back with 'Real Rare Whale', debuting at #6 on the Albums Chart. 'Real Rare Whale' is the trio’s fourth studio album, following 'Hurry Up and Wait' and 'The Kids Will Know It’s Bullsh.t', which both debuted at #1 on the Albums Chart.

Fellow Brisbane rockers Beddy Rays also crack the Top 10 with their self-titled debut album coming in at #8. The soundtrack from Baz Luhrmann’ 'Elvis' reached a chart peak at #4. The album features single 'Vegas' by Doja Cat which peaked at #4 on the Singles Chart.

Top 10 Albums

1. 'Renaissance' – Beyonce
2. 'Harry's House' – Harry Styles
3. 'The Highlights' – The Weeknd
4. 'Elvis' – Soundtrack
5. 'SOUR' – Olivia Rodrigo
6. 'Real Rare Whale' – Dune Rats
7. '=' – Ed Sheeran
8. 'Fine Line' – Harry Styles
9. 'Planet Her' – Doja Cat
10. 'Call Me If You Get Lost' – Tyler, The Creator

Top 10 Singles

1. 'Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)' – Kate Bush
2. 'As It Was' – Harry Styles
3. 'Doja' – Central Cee
4. 'Bad Habit' – Steve Lacey
5. 'Heat Waves' – Glass Animals
6. 'Break My Soul' – Beyonce
7. 'Glimpse Of Us' – Joji
8. 'I Ain't Worried' – OneRepublic
9. 'About Damn Time' – Lizzo
10. 'I Like You (A Happier Song)' – Post Malone featuring Doja Cat

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