This was a rather slow year in music, I guess because digital piracy had taken full effect in the entertainment industry which harmed the success of certain bands and artists. At least it didn't affect everything in the music industry hence why we still have a solid selection of songs to go through on this list.
They may not have had that inescapable hit single (at least when it comes to legal physical sales, trust me these guys were inescapable on the radio back in the day) however that didn't prevent Jet from becoming the biggest Australian band of the decade with their debut album, and all before Apple ever discovered their music and decided to use their singles in their ads for their products.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
Are you gonna be my girl #20
Rollover DJ #31
Look what you've done #14
Cold hard bitch #33
Who'd thought that an appearance on the Daredevil soundtrack would be all it took for this second album to be one of the most successful of all time? Granted it could also be due to it being close enough to nu metal to be welcomed by fans of that sub-genre given how it was still one of the most popular genres of the moment when it came out, although those fans would jump shift once the band released their second album.
Peak position #1x3
Hit singles
Bring me to life #1
Going under #14
My immortal #4
Everybody's fool #23
This had a bit of a slow start to its success here in Australia given how it was lacking that obvious radio hit that "Yellow" proved to be from their previous album, of course that radio hit came when "Clocks" was overplayed to death upon its initial release which helped the album become the band's second-best seller worldwide. This is the album fans consider to be their best work given how the songs linger to this day.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
In my place #23
Clocks #28
God put a smile on your face #43
The scientist #40
This is often considered to be the magnum opus for Eminem, likely because it continues his shock rap that his earlier catalogue was known for whilst addressing the fact that none of it was meant to be taken seriously and that he wasn't actually bigoted towards women or the queer community like he was accused of being. It was a massive success and briefly reassured the public that he was harmless to the youth of society, although that changed with his next album.
Peak position #1x7
Hit singles
Without me #1
Cleaning out my closet #3
Sing for the moment #5
Business #4
This was the biggest album of the decade to not conform to the mainstream given how it was a jazz pop number from Norah Jones, the daughter of popular jazz artist Ravi Shanker who is considered to be one of India's best musicians of all time. She made a massive splash with this debut of hers that led to her next album also being a massive success, however her popularity quickly dwindled after that.
Peak position #1x9
Hit singles
Don't know why #5
Although her previous album was a massive hit here in Australia, many consider this to be the comeback that Kylie needed given how it was the album that finally got her out of the one hit wonder bin over in America that she had been trapped in since her debut single from the late 80's. Like many successful albums this decade, the singles largely took a back seat down under in favour of how big the album was.
Peak position #1x5
Hit singles
Can't get you out of my head #1
In your eyes #1
Love at first sight #3
Come into my world #4
This had a bit of a climb to its popularity given how Michael Bublé was an unknown crooner prior to its success despite it being his third album in his catalogue, indeed it only became a success here in Australia thanks to the success of its single "Sway" which became popular on the radio when it was released as a single.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
Sway #15
It took a while for this second album from Kasey Chambers to take off here in Australia, however the surprise success of "Not pretty enough" allowed it to become a runaway success for the Australian country singer and even opened her up to an international market given how the song also did quite well in NZ. Sadly, her international success would be limited to what she achieved in NZ with that song.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
Not pretty enough #1
Million tears #32
If I were you #32
She had a lot of hype going into her debut album thanks to not only her debut single, but also her role in Neighbours which quickly became a fan favourite of the series. The hype was effortlessly met as this was declared the bestselling album of the decade according to ARIA given how it spent almost a full year in the top three on the charts. It was inevitable given that is has five out of five chart toppers to come from the album.
Peak position #1x29
Hit singles
Born to try #1
Lost without you #1
Innocent eyes #1
Not me not I #1
Predictable #1
Shakira had been active for a decade in her native Columbia at this point, however it was when she learned English and decided to appeal to an English-speaking market that she finally achieved mainstream success worldwide with this album. It was one of the last Latin albums to make it big as the Latin craze was quickly dying out as the decade went on, however it spawned multiple huge hits to ensure its success.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
Whenever wherever #1
Underneath your clothes #1
Objection #2
The one #16
Although her debut album was a modest success here in Australia at the start of the decade (mainly through how inescapable its singles were) it was her second album where fans really started taking notice of her evolution as a pop diva as she would begin writing her own songs to go with the theme of her being "stripped" of the pop machine that had gone into her previous work with Disney.
Peak position #7
Hit singles
Dirrty #4
Beautiful #1
Fighter #5
Can't hold us down #5
The voice within #8
This was the debut album from Avril Lavigne, an album that remains her most successful to this day thanks to how inescapable the singles were on the radio worldwide. While it wasn't the first album from a female musician to become a success due to having more personal lyrics and a rock sound to it this decade, it was the album that shifted the trends away from the likes of teen pop and girl groups worldwide.
Peak position #1x7
Hit singles
Complicated #1
Sk8er boi #3
Losing grip #20
These guys did have minor success earlier in the decade when they were a trio devoid of Fergie, however their fortunes changed once they added their sole female member to the group permanently (or at least it was permanent for nearly a decade) where they started having massive hits worldwide. Of course, the album that spawned these massive hits was also a huge success, although not immediately like their follow ups.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Where is the love #1
Shut up #1
Hey mama #4
Let's get it started #2
It took a while for this debut album from Pete Murray to become a success here, mainly because the lead single didn't have much success on the singles chart despite Triple J heavily promoting it and the album upon its initial release. The album finally took off when the third single became a surprise hit for him on the radio and eventually through sales, thus getting the album to become one of the biggest of the decade.
Peak position #1x4
Hit singles
So beautiful #9
Please #33
It looked like Jamiroquai would be a one album wonder when Synkronized failed to become a massive hit for them by the end of the 90's, however the band had other ideas when they released their first album from the 21st century which became a massive hit for them here in Australia and their native UK. Again, this is an album whose success clearly came at the expense of its singles which I remember being everywhere at the time.
Peak position #1x6
Hit singles
Little l #14
You give me something #34
Love foolosophy #19
This is the only album from Enrique Iglesias that was a best seller in Australia, mainly because the Latin crooner was more of a singles artist here and that his second English album was the only one to achieve massive success here thanks to its singles. Indeed, it only became a best seller down under once it spawned its second and third hits given how the lead single was a hit through its affiliation with 9/11.
Peak position #1x3
Hit singles
Hero #1
Escape #7
Don't turn off the lights #8
Maybe #41
There were no signs of RHCP slowing down in the mainstream this decade, not even the fact that they also seemed to be victims of digital piracy during the first half of the decade was able to deter fans away from legally purchasing their albums given how this was a massive success for them upon its initial release. Of course, their next album would see them spawn a massive hit which is how I know fans didn't buy their singles legally (for the most part.)
Peak position #1x4
Hit singles
By the way #6
The zephyr song #21
Can't stop #38
Although Jack Johnson had moderate success here in Australia with his debut album Brushfire fairytales, it was his second album that made him a massive success here thanks to how laid back the album is compared to many of the other entries on this list. It led to his eventual backlash where his haters dubbed him the pioneer of the term "white guy with an acoustic guitar."
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Taylor #27
It looked like this was going to underperform for Nickelback despite how big the lead single was for them here in Australia upon its initial release, it eventually saw massive success due to the second single becoming a surprise hit here which confirmed the band to be in the same leagues as Limp Bizkit and Creed from earlier in the decade as a band who was massively successful despite a mixed critical reception.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Someday #4
Figured you out #10
Feeling way too damn good #40
There were no signs of Powderfinger slowing down in the 00's given how this was the second album they released this decade to have overwhelming success thanks to how popular the singles were on the radio, although again, said singles had their success eaten up by digital piracy due to them also underperforming on the charts back in the day (hence their absence on my singles lists.)
Peak position #1x3
Hit singles
On my mind #9
Love your way #37
Sunsets #11
It looked like Dido was going to remain an albums artist given how this also failed to spawn a massive hit for her here in Australia (despite the lead single debuting at number one on our charts.) At least this proved to be equally as successful as her debut album if only because it didn't need to wait on shelves for two years before a rapper found one of the singles and sampled it for their most critically acclaimed song.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
White flag #1
Life for rent #28
Sand in my shoes #37
This is the best charting album to come from Silverchair, it wasn't necessarily their biggest album as the album charts were admittedly very shaky during the 00's, however it did stick around for quite a while to earn its high spot on this list. This was the band's final album before they went on a hiatus so that lead singer Daniel Johns could pursue his side project as the Dissosiactives with Australian DJ Paul Mac.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
The greatest view #3
Without you #8
Luv your life #20
Across the night #24
It looked like this third album from Matchbox 20 was going to underperform for them worldwide due to the failure of its lead single, fortunately the second single proved to be a massive hit for them which allowed the album to rebound on the charts and become a massive hit for the band. They would go on hiatus once they were finished promoting it in order to allow Rob Thomas to embark on a solo career.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Disease #31
Unwell #12
Bright lights #26
All I need #32
It looked like this would only be a modest success for the Dixie Chicks (nowadays known simply as the Chicks) given how it quickly fell off the charts the previous year upon its initial release here in Australia. It received a massive boost in popularity when word got out that the trio had been cancelled by their fellow Americans for making disparaging comments towards the (then) American president George Bush Jr, likely to give them our support for calling out the corrupt politician.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Landslide #6
Even though this album's title is a mere letter off from the name of his previous album, its contents couldn't be any more different as we have a covers album where the former Take that member tries his hand at some of the biggest songs from the swing era of music. Fans naturally found much to love about this album as it was a massive success for the English crooner throughout the world.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Something stupid #8
This wound up being far more popular here in Australia than it was over in NZ, the only album from Ben Harper to be as such given how overall, the kiwis preferred him over us Aussies during his career. I guess you can say that he was the natural successor to Lenny Kravitz given how he followed a similar formula to him only for a 00's audience which is conveniently when Lenny lost his popularity.
Peak position #2
Following his departure from N Sync (as well as their eventual demise) Justin Timberlake decided to embark on a solo career which began with this album that needed a bit of incentive from audiences around the world to become a hit given how it was released the previous year initially to deafening silence. It was once the second single caught on that it began rising up the charts for the former boy band member.
Peak position #9
Hit singles
Like I love you #8
Cry me a river #2
Rock your body #1
Senorita #6
This was a bit more of a sleeper hit here in Australia which is why it's slightly lower on here than it should be, however make no mistake, this album from Robbie Williams was inescapable thanks to it rebounding on the charts whenever one of the singles was released even if said singles were more successful on the radio than with sales. It continued his popularity well into the decade for good reason.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Feel #10
Come undone #27
Something beautiful #24
Sexed up #17
I'm a bit surprised this wasn't even more successful here in Australia given how inescapable the singles were back in the day, strange that we could go from hip hop albums not even charting here to this highly successful debut from 50 cent being somewhat of a commercial disappointment in such a short amount of time but oh well. He would continue to have success with his second album later in the decade.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
In da club #1
21 questions #4
P.I.M.P #2
If I can't #22
This was the first of many albums where Rod Stewart fancied himself a throwback artist to the music of the first half of the twentieth century, it's kind of like Jimmy Barnes' Soul deep series except Rod is covering jazz numbers rather than Motown and RNB tracks. This was by far the most successful of the series even though it needed some incentive from us Aussies to make it big initially.
Peak position #5
8 mile is a film that was well received by critics and audiences alike as it was an autobiographical account at how Eminem came to be who he was as a person as well as his rise to stardom, basically it was a film that was the Purple rain of the 00's which led to many copycats throughout the decade (most notably from his protegee 50 cent.) The soundtrack was released during the album cycle of his earlier entry on this list.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
Lose yourself #1
Given that Nelly already saw massive success (if not a bit delayed here in Australia) with his debut album, it only makes sense that his second album would be even more successful especially in his native America where it spawned not one but two Billboard chart toppers for him. It led to many copycats in the hip hop game (most notably Chingy) which led to his eventual backlash.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
#1 #20
Hot in herre #3
Dilemma #1
Work it #14
This is another album whose position on this list is misleading to how successful it was, mainly because it was another sleeper hit who only achieved best seller status when the third single became a hit. It was their second and final nu metal album as the band would reinvent themselves with each subsequent album to avoid being typecasted in one branch of rock music to commercially diminishing returns.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Somewhere I belong #13
Faint #25
Numb #10
From the inside #37
Breaking the habit #23
There was no stopping RHCP throughout the 00's, so much so that their greatest hits album proved to be a massive success for the band upon its initial release given that it was sandwiched between their only two albums from the decade which were both nonetheless massive hits for the band.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Fortune faded #16
We have another greatest hits package from the fab four to make it big in history, this did come on the twentieth anniversary of John Lennon's death so perhaps this was more a celebration of his legacy than anything else.
Peak position #1x9
This was the final album to be released during the lifetime of Maurice Gibb given how he would tragically pass away in 2003 which left the brothers Gibb as a duet until the death of Robin a decade later. It was a greatest hits package which overlooked their entire discography, meaning fans could see how they evolved over the years and not just a specific point in their catalogue.
Peak position #2
This seems like a self-fulfilling prophecy as this will be the last time I feature a studio album from John Farnham on this site, in fact aside from a concert with Tom Jones and a greatest hits album, he didn't have much more success in his career after this which admittedly is impressive given how long he's been active in the music industry.
Peak position #1x1
Robbie Williams was at the height of his popularity when he released this live album from his concert at Knebworth, which is an annual festival held in the English city of the same name that began tradition in the 70's. From what I can gather, this recording is the most successful to come from the show as far as merchandising is concerned.
Peak position #3
While they were plenty successful throughout the 90's, the Foo Fighters were inescapable throughout the 00's starting with this album which was (at the time) their most successful thanks to rock music being at the forefront of the music scene along with RNB and hip hop this decade. They would have more success as the decade went on and even survive well into the 2010's when the genre became out of vogue.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
The one #21
Times like these #22
Low #40
All my life #20
This is another album that was released the previous year to deafening silence for the artist in question only to then gain a bunch of steam this year due to a popular single making it big, in this case we have the second album from Good Charlotte who scored a massive breakthrough here in Australia with the album's second single which allowed it to become a massive hit throughout the year for the punk band.
Peak position #9
Hit singles
Lifestyles of the rich and famous #17
The anthem #14
Girls and boys #33
Given the sudden rise in popularity that Elvis Presley was having between his songs being played in Ocean's eleven and Disney's Lilo and Stich, it only seems fitting that we have this greatest hits package which collects thirty of his biggest hits throughout his entire career and ends off with the remix that put his name back on the map.
Peak position #1x4
Hit singles
A little less conversation #1
Burning love (re release) #37
The panel was a talk show that was quite popular during the late 90's and early 00's, mainly for its musical segment where a popular artist of the moment (usually a guest) would perform on the show (basically it was like the Ellen DeGeneres show only with multiple guests and less behind the scenes drama.) This third instalment from the soundtrack series proved to be quite a success back in the day.
Peak position #5
These guys hadn't had a successful album to their name for almost a decade when they released their greatest hits package, it's yet another example of a fanbase preferring their classics over their newer material as the band were still releasing new albums this decade to very little success.
Peak position #5
This took quite a while to take off here in Australia, likely because John Mayer never had that huge crossover with any of his singles despite how much airplay they received back in the day. In fact, I'm willing to bet it was because of the radio's refusal to stop playing these songs back in the day that audiences finally checked out what all the fuss was about and grew to love his music.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
No such thing #28
Your body is a wonderland #23
Much like her debut album from two years prior, this also had to work its way up the charts here in Australia as fans obviously weren't expecting P!nk to go in a completely different direction from what she released at the start of the decade with this follow up. Sony did attempt to encourage fans to buy the album by not releasing "Just like a pill" as a single here, however that backfired as it was less successful here than it was internationally.
Peak position #14
Hit singles
Get the party started #1
Don't let me get me #8
Family portrait #11
Following its win for best picture at the academy awards, the film adaptation of Chicago became an overnight sensation in the mainstream as audiences were captivated by the acting and singing performances of its three leads. The music especially was well received with is perhaps why the soundtrack was a massive success this year here in Australia.
Peak position #3
This was another greatest hits package that Elton John released in his career to achieve moderate success worldwide, there's not much I can say about it as it's further proof that fans will always love his back catalogue even if that love doesn't extend to his newer material.
Peak position #6
This is the first album from the White stripes to find massive success here in Australia, it was mainly due to the lead single which to this day remains a staple on oldies stations thanks to how instantly memorable it is. It was also due to its heavy promotion on Triple J which was gaining more influence on what became a mainstream success from the alternative scene not just in Australia but around the world.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
7 nation army #17
While this wasn't as inescapable as his big comeback album from the start of the decade, Santana was nonetheless able to retain their popularity this far into the new millennium thanks to repeating the formula that worked for them with their previous album. I guess the lineup of guest vocalists weren't as impressive this time around as before which would explain why this album didn't do as well.
Peak position #11
Hit singles
The game of love #21
Hey ma #29
This took its sweet time in finding success here in Australia, in fact it only became a hit for Jack Johnson due to it spawning a massive hit over in NZ with "Flake" that I'm sure encouraged us Aussies to check out the album to see what all the fuss was about over there. This naturally led to the success of his next album which would lead him to becoming one of the biggest names in music worldwide.
Peak position #13
This was the second edition of U2's greatest hits anthology which they delayed by five years in order for it to collect their work from the start of the decade in addition to their outlook from the 90's. It was a massive hit for the band as was their previous output, although not to the same level suggesting fans prefer their 80's output.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Electrical storm #5
This was another successful greatest hits package from John Farnham, in fact it only came six years after his previous entry in his catalogue which goes to show you how much we Aussies loved his back catalogue even by this point in time.
Peak position #2
This was the victory album that Guy Sebastian released following his win on Australian idol, it also serves as his debut album which of course meant that it was less a journey to how he came to be and more him competing with the already established artists of the moment. He would rush a follow up less than a year later which wasn't nearly as successful.
Peak position #1x4
Hit singles
Angels brought me here #1
All I need is you #1
It's interesting these guys would find success here in Australia prior to the John Butler trio considering they were among the first to be signed to John Butler's label despite the trio releasing two albums under the same label. Admittedly this album had quite a long shelf life given how it was a hit twice here for the Waifs, the first was upon its initial release and the second was after a successful tour they had with it.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
London still #49
This is the second greatest hits package Cher released since her (then) most recent album Believe, it's a bit of a surprise that this found any success given how big her last greatest hits album was as well as the lack of new material she released since 1998.
Peak position #12
It looked like these guys would be a one album wonder with their debut from 1997 given how their second album was a massive disappointment for them as the 90's came to an end, however they managed to bounce back with their third album largely thanks to its lead single receiving heavy airplay back in the day, although it wasn't a huge hit here likely due to it being the victim of digital piracy.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Chemical heart #25
Lost control #29
One of the most critically acclaimed bands of the decade was Queen's of the stone age, a band that's best described as stoner rock as much like Bob Marley, their music is best appreciated by those who like to chill out with the same type of substance as the reggae legend liked to enjoy during his lifetime. The band received a boost in popularity with this album due to the presence of Dave Grohl during its production.
Peak position #7
Hit singles
Go with the flow #39
This was a decent success here in Australia upon its initial release for MJ, although I should point out that its title is a lie regardless of where in the world you're from given how many of these songs failed to reach number one anywhere in the world. Naturally it became a bigger success later in the decade following the tragic death of MJ.
Peak position #2
This was the final album that Shania Twain released for fifteen years, I'm guessing because though this was a hit for her, it failed to reach the dizzying heights of Come on over likely due to country pop not doing as well throughout the new millennium as it did in the twentieth century. Still, it was a massive success as anything that follows up one of the most successful albums of all time would be.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
I'm gonna getcha good #14
Up #29
Forever and always #45
When you kiss me #47
This is the final album to come from Blink 182 during their first run together, they would go their separate ways later in the decade only to reunite for the 2010's where they struggled to find relevancy as did any band or artist that was from the rock genre. This had a bit of a climb to its success given how only the second single managed to become a hit for the band which was very different to the rest of their catalogue.
Peak position #7
Hit singles
Feeling this #20
I miss you #13
Down #35
Always #45
Although Kelly Rowland managed to get her album out first, Simply deep was a commercial disappointment for her which wasn't the case for Beyonce's solo album she released six months after that album. Granted this was only a modest success for her here in Australia at first as it only became a huge hit once the fifth single became a surprise hit for her almost a year after its initial release.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
03 Bonnie and Clyde #2
Crazy in love #2
Baby boy #3
Me myself I #11
Naughty girl #9
This was a bit of a comeback for Live here in Australia, mainly due to the lead single becoming a massive success on our radios which likely meant that it was also a huge hit through digital piracy as many songs that were overplayed back in the day were usually popular with those unwilling to legally purchase songs at the time.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Heaven #19
Even though this has been panned by just about everyone who's ever listened to it, this album from Metallica was a massive success regardless back in the day thanks to the promise of it being a return to their metal roots which initially pleased fans who felt that they had sold out with their material from the 90's. The band eventually realised this direction was a mistake and went back to their roots on their next album.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
St anger #15
Frantic #22
The unnamed feeling #23
Given how inescapably popular the first season of Australian idol was this year, it only makes sense that an album collecting all of the best moments on the show would be a massive hit right before it came to an end.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Rise up #1
This was the second entry in the Great American songbook franchise that Rod Stewart released this decade, it was far less popular than the first entry, however it at least was an immediate success here rather than it needing to find its audience.
Peak position #7
Machine gun fellatio (MGF for short) must have been one of the more provocative bands to make it big in Australia this decade, this was their second album which saw a massive push from Triple J thanks to their campy stage antics as well as their overall imagery (just look at this album cover and that should give you an idea of where I'm getting at.) Unfortunately, this only worked for this one album for them.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
Roller coaster #38
Following the demise of both Rage against the machine and Soundgarden, members of both bands decided to combine forces and form a new band called Audioslave who found instant success with their first album due to their respective fanbases following them towards their new venture. It would be their biggest success together even though they released several other albums throughout the decade.
Peak position #8
Hit singles
Like a stone #35
This was released on the fortieth anniversary of the band first getting together, this explains A: the title of the album given how random it would otherwise be and B: why it was released to begin with given how the band hadn't released anything worthwhile in over a decade by this point. These two selling points explain why it was a success worldwide, that and the decade quickly becoming known for its nostalgia bug.
Peak position #3
This was a bit more successful than their previous album, I guess because this was their attempt at becoming the likes of Rage against the machine or other heavier rock bands with a political edge to their lyricism. Indeed, this saw the band take a stance against politics which was a common troupe that the decade would become known for, although they weren't the biggest success stories in this regard.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
I am mine #12
Love boat captain #29
Before there was Hannah Montana, we had Lizzie McGuire which was a much better received show about a teenage girl and her day to day struggles that Disney released during the first half of the decade. Inevitably, there was a theatrical film which wasn't the best received film that Disney released this decade but was a much bigger improvement over its spiritual successor and spawned a successful soundtrack to boot.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
Why not #14
Well, I did mention earlier on this list that this was a commercial disappointment for Kelly Rowland, in fact I'm willing to be that it was only a success here in Australia thanks to how big the two lead singles were here (despite the fact that one of them came from Nelly's appearance from earlier on this list.) At least this does make an appearance on this site, which is more than I can say for her second solo album.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
Dilemma #1
Stole #2
Can't nobody #13
This was a surprise hit for Livie given how she hadn't found any success since the Main event concert from 1998, here she cashes in on the duets trend that had taken off at the start of the new millennium which allowed her to have a hit album for the first time since her 1981 magnum opus Physical.
Peak position #5
This will be the final album I feature from J-Lo on this site, mainly because none of her other albums managed to become a success for her over the years in Australia. Heck this album was only a success due to it having a lead single that rubbed people the wrong way upon its initial release which resulted in them checking it out to see if it would be as pretentious throughout its runtime which it turns out it wasn't.
Peak position #14
Hit singles
Jenny from the block #5
All I have #2
I'm glad #10
Given how his earlier entry on this list had finally taken off worldwide, it allowed John Mayer's second album to become an instant success here in Australia which goes to show how much of an overnight sensation he had become despite how long he had to wait for his other album to take off worldwide.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Bigger than my body #38
The second theatrical film to the Charlie's angels' franchise wasn't well received back in the day, granted the first film does have its critics, however it was more unanimous that the second film was a dud. The same could be said for the soundtrack as apart from its lead single (which also served as the lead single for P!nk's third album) it took failed to connect with audiences save for the diehard fans of the franchise.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Feel good time #7
This is a bit of a misleading title as it suggests that it's a new album from Nirvana when in fact it's a greatest hits package that the band's label released in order to capitalise off their legacy, I'm not sure how I feel about this as it's not like there's anything on here that hasn't already been available on their previous releases, suggesting that it's little more than a reminder of one of the greatest bands of the 90's.
Peak position #1x1
This is the final album from Celine Dion to have any sort of success in her career anywhere in the world, even then, it was only a modest success at best here in Australia proving that her time in the spotlight had officially come to an end. I think this album could've done better in here were it not for that infamous Vegas show she gave the previous year.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
I drove all night #22
This is yet another greatest hits package from Abba that was released around this time, I guess this was to retire their previous album from ten years prior given how that refused to die on our charts even back in the day. Alas it didn't work as this has long since faded into obscurity in favour of that other album coming back every time something Abba related happens.
Peak position #10
While this didn't see the massive success of their previous two albums, the fact that it spawned easily their biggest hit (at least in the southern hemisphere) did allow it to stick around for quite some time here in Australia. Heck it probably would've done even better were it not for the Australian idol phenomenon as it was yet another victim of being pushed aside in favour of that shows popularity.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Eat you alive #30
Behind blue eyes #4
This was the only other album that Something for Kate managed to have success with back in the day, although it was noticeably less popular than their earlier album on this site likely due to digital piracy beginning to affect album sales as well as singles sales around this time. Still, it's not like there was much to replace these sorts of albums back in the day, hence why they were a success even if not to their full extent.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Deja vu #19
Song for a sleepwalker #35
This is a live album that cobbles together all of the best moments of their extensive tour schedule from the previous two years, it was a massive success upon its initial release and was even able to rechart once the band released their next album which became one of the biggest albums of the decade here to boot.
Peak position #6
This is the second greatest hits album that Elvis Presley's label released within a year, as such it wasn't nearly as successful as his earlier entry even though it came with a brand-new remix of one of his classic songs that was a huge hit here in Australia.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Rubberneckin #3
That's all right #31
Following the success of her previous album Fever, Kylie decided to embrace her new seductive image by channelling it further into this album which was still a huge success albeit one that was pushed aside in our mainstream due to it being released during the height of Australian Idol's dominance in our music scene. This is primarily why it and its singles didn't seem as inescapable on our charts as they felt back in the day.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Slow #1
Red blooded woman #4
Chocolate #14
Hayley Westenra is one of the few NZ artists this decade to find mild success here in Australia, in this case it was with her second album which was so inescapable in her homeland that it briefly charted in the upper echelons of our charts around the time it was released over there. That's impressive considering it was an album of classical music, although this was a good decade for that sort of thing.
Peak position #7
We have another successful album from Radiohead to become a success in the 00's in Australia, I'll keep my commentary to a minimum here as there's nothing I can say that isn't completely redundant without revealing my biases against their music.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
There there #28
Go to sleep #39
This was released on the fifth anniversary of Michael Hutchence's death to remind audiences of the back catalogue of his band's work, it's a fairly comprehensive album as it collects every song they released on two discs which explains its success back in the day.
Peak position #8
If you couldn't tell from the title, this was System of a down's response to the increase in popularity when it came to illegal downloads which makes its success upon its initial release that much more ironic given how naturally this was back in the day where digital downloads didn't count towards and albums success here in Australia.
Peak position #11
We have another entry from Andre Bocelli to appear on this site, this time it's with an album that was more of a sleeper hit which suggests that his time in the spotlight was coming to an end when that wouldn't end up being the case.
Peak position #17
This is an album that charted all throughout the decade here in Australia, however it was only this year that it charted long enough to qualify for one of these lists given that this was a rather slow year in music here in Australia. I'm guessing these guys being available on digital media for the first time encouraged fans to buy a physical copy of this album to justify their illegal downloads from earlier in the decade.
Peak position #17
While it wasn't as successful as its first entry from eight years prior, the second instalment of the Bad boy’s saga was a huge box office success this year which of course translated to the soundtrack's success. Even then, it was more the lead single which was inescapable thanks to how incessantly catchy it is despite it being considered a bad song in recent years.
Peak position #14
Hit singles
Shake ya tailfeather #3
Show me your soul #45
I did mention when we looked at Craig's debut album that he was a bit of a one album wonder, for the most part he was as this only makes the cut due to it rebounding on our charts due to the surprise success he had with his collaboration with Sting which was the album's third single. Aside from that, this is basically more of the same from the British RNB singer which naturally turned audiences away.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
What's your flava #10
Hidden agenda #24
Rise and fall #6
World filled with love #32
You may have noticed that Barbra Streisand released quite a number of duets over the years, her label certainly did as they decided to release this greatest hits package collecting all of these huge hits she had with other artists that proved to be quite lucrative upon its initial release.
Peak position #13
Before Hannah Montana, there was Lizzie McGuire, which means that before Miley Cyrus, we had Hilary Duff trying to make the transition from Disney starlet to credible musician which was admittedly off to a shaky start due to the lead single to her debut album also being the theme song to her theatrical film of her Disney character. She eventually won us Aussies over with the album due to constant radio play.
Peak position #19
Hit singles
Why not #14
So yesterday #8
Come clean #17
Little voice #29
Well, this is a name I wasn't expecting to see again on this site, Rodney Rude's last successful album was his second album from 1985 which was seventeen years ago at this point, so to see him back with this album was clearly a sign that his comedy has been fondly remembered over the years.
Peak position #17
This is an outlier if I've ever seen one, mainly because this should've appeared on the compilation charts but instead appeared on the main charts in brief bursts since its release in 2001.
Peak position #9
It turns out Lady Gaga wasn't the first artist to collaborate with Tony Bennet for an entire album as KD Lang takes that honour with this album she released twelve years prior to his work with the younger artist (also this is the best proof I have he was OK with the LGBT community given who he's worked with on both occasions.) This was more of a sleeper hit back in the day, hence its low placement on this list.
Peak position #23
This was the only album from Atomic kitten to find any success here in Australia, mainly because it spawned their biggest hit in the form of its second single which became as such due to interpolating Blondie's signature track from their catalogue. It stuck around for quite some time on the lower half of our charts, hence its qualification for this list.
Peak position #21
Hit singles
It's OK #24
The tide is high #4
This stuck around for quite some time in the lower half of our charts back in the day, mainly because it rebounded whenever one of the singles was released given how each of them proved to be massive here in Australia. Ja rule would find more success with his singles as the decade went on, however this was his last album to find success as an album.
Peak position #29
Hit singles
Thug loving #7
Mesmerize #5
Reign #5
Given how she finally managed to score a hit here in Australia with the lead single from this album, it only makes sense that Missy Elliot would find success with her fourth album even if it was only barely a success for her. I get the feeling this would've been even bigger had she had any success during her breakthrough in the late 90's with us Aussies.
Peak position #26
Hit singles
Work it #6
Gossip folks #22
I'm only including this album to fill out the top 100 for this list as it appears on ARIA's year end list, suffice to say it didn't become a success here in Australia until 2018 due to the success of Queen’s biopic Bohemian rhapsody.
Peak position #21
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