This was the last year that reality TV had a stranglehold of the mainstream in the music industry, from here on out, the internet would decide on what becomes popular in the music scene as evidence by some of the entries on this list.
If we were going purely by chart runs, this was the biggest album of the decade in Australia due to how it seemed like this would never leave our charts from its initial release. It was a huge comeback for P!nk following the commercial disappointment of her third album Try this which suggested that her time in the spotlight would come to an end in 2004. That obviously wasn't the case as she's still going strong to this day.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
Stupid girls #4
Who knew #2
U + ur hand #5
Nobody knows #27
Leave me alone #5
Dear Mr president #5
It took him a while to follow-up his solo debut, however once JT dropped his second album, it had confirmed him as the superstar of the decade given how inescapable the singles were as well as all of the critical acclaim it received. Whereas there was only a four-year gap between his debut and sophomore album, fans would have to wait for seven years before he released album number three.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Sexyback #1
My love #3
What goes around comes around #3
Lovestoned #11
This is the debut album from one of the most divisive artists to make it big so far in the 21st century, it's largely due to people finding it to be one of the wimpiest albums of all time due to its lead single despite coming from a man who has served his country in the army and achieved a high ranking in said army. For what it's worth, he does have a dedicated fanbase to this day, meaning people genuinely love his music.
Peak position #1x12
Hit singles
You're beautiful #2
Goodbye my lover #3
Wisemen #11
High #42
This was a massive hit for Wolfmother who was a throwback band to the rock of the 70's which made them a household name on Triple J leading up to the release of their debut album. The songs saw a lot of airplay whenever they were released as singles, however it was only when "Joker and the thief" became a huge hit on the digital charts that the album finally became a mainstream success for them.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Mind's eye #29
White unicorn #33
Woman #34
Joker and the thief #8
Although their album A song is a city was a huge success for Eskimo Joe, it was their third album which finally made them a household name thanks to its title track becoming one of the biggest hits of the decade thanks to its dominance on the digital charts upon its initial release. It helped the alternative band go from a mere fan favourite from listeners of Triple J to one of Australia's biggest names in music.
Peak position #1x4
Hit singles
Black fingernails red wine #6
Sarah #12
New York #26
Here we are with what many consider to be one of the worst albums of the decade by what the internet considers to be the worst band of the decade, I personally think both get too much hate as there's far worse entries in both categories to choose from even if this is far from the best that rock has to offer (in my opinion.) It's a perfectly harmless post grunge album that even to this day still has its fans.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Photograph #3
Far away #2
Saving me #18
Animals #27
If everyone cared #32
This was a massive success upon its initial release here in Australia, however its true popularity came with the deluxe edition which came out a year after its release and included some of the most iconic songs in her catalogue which added to already iconic classics the main album had. It remains her biggest album in her career, although some of her 2010's output do put up a decent challenge to that claim.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Umbrella #1
Shut up and drive #4
Hate that I love you #14
Don't stop the music #1
Take a bow #3 (deluxe edition)
Disturbia #6 (deluxe edition)
Rehab #26
This solo outing from Fergie took its sweet time in becoming a success here in Australia, likely due to fans initially being put off by the first few singles as they seemed to suggest this was little more than a novelty album from the sole female member of BEP. They eventually came around on it once the fourth single became a massive worldwide hit for her, although there's still a polarising reception to it to this day.
Peak position #1x4
Hit singles
London bridge #3
Fergalicious #4
Glamorous #2
Big girls don't cry #1
Clumsy #3
Here I come #22
It seemed like Nelly Furtado's popularity had come to an end when she released her second album Folklore earlier in the decade, I guess people felt it was more of the same from the Canadian singer/songwriter which resulted in its commercial failure. She decided to shake things up with her third album by recruiting Timbaland which saw her sound be more urban which proved to be a massive success for her worldwide.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Promiscuous #2
Maneater #3
Say it right #2
All good things #12
This was another easy hit for Michael Bublé in Australia back in the day, in fact the album even came back a year after its initial release given how it was released around Mother's Day which people quickly picked up on his biggest fanbase around the world. Naturally the mothers of the world appreciated it when their children gave them a copy of this album as a thank you for being their parent.
Peak position #1x5
Hit singles
Everything #19
I'm guessing Matchbox 20 titled their greatest hits package this way due to them feeling like they were not welcome in the alternative scene throughout the decade, I guess there are enough scathing reviews of their albums from rock snobs to justify how they would feel this way especially given how inescapably popular they were throughout the decade both as a band and especially with Rob Thomas.
Peak position #1x3
Hit singles
How far we've come #7
All your reasons #34
This was the second album from the Veronicas which was released during a time where all types of rock music were finding massive success worldwide, it was a predictable success for the duo here given the success of their previous album as well as it finally gaining them an international audience right when the decade was coming to an end. Even with all of this success, they would struggle to make their third album due to issues with their label.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Hook me up #1
Untouched #2
This love #10
Take me on the floor #7
As divisive as her first solo album was from her longtime fans, it no doubt won her a bunch of new fans who were likely the people who made her second album a success as the longtime fans (me included) really don't care much for this album due to her doubling down on its camp factor. Still, there's plenty to enjoy on this album which is why it was a massive hit for her, the same can't be said for her 2010's material.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Wind it up #5
The sweet escape #2
4 in the morning #9
Now that you got it #37
This had a bit of a slow rise to its popularity here in Australia, likely because this is the type of album that screams guilty pleasure thanks to how tastelessly provocative the tracks are (for the most part) that attracted fans who would appreciate this. It's definitely an album that filled a niche when it came to smutty music from pop divas, hence why it doesn't have much of a fanbase anymore.
Peak position #8
Hit singles
Don't cha #1
Stickwitu #2
Beep #3
Buttons #2
I don't need a man #6
Wait a minute #16
These guys had been active for twelve years before they found any success with their fourth album, in fact this was all set to become yet another flop for the Scottish band until "Chasing cars" became a surprise hit on the digital charts worldwide. Due to a contrived rule regarding songs not charting without a physical release here in Australia, the song didn't chart until long after its popularity died out down under.
Peak position #1x5
Although the singles from this album from Mika were a massive hit here upon their respective initial releases, the album itself only became a sleeper hit thanks to each of them causing it to rebound on the charts whenever one of them was released as a single, hence its low placement on this list. Still at least this album was a success for the British crooner, certainly more so than the rest of his catalogue.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
Grace Kelly #2
Love today #3
Happy ending #7
Big girl #23
Given that they were cancelled earlier in the decade for essentially saying what the rest of the world was thinking of George Bush Jr (I agree that said cancellation was completely unfair) the Dixie Chicks were able to complete their redemption ark by releasing this album which essentially has them stand their ground with what they had to say with its lead single. Naturally it was a massive hit for them now that people could criticise the American president without any fear.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Not ready to make nice #18
Even though her previous album remains her most successful to date, many critics felt that it was a crass display of Christina's public image which led to her rethinking how she was going to continue to mature away from her time with Disney. This led to her making a throwback double album which incorporates many styles from the first half of the twentieth century that led to her scoring a massive success with it.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Ain't no other man #6
Hurt #9
Candyman #2
Slow down baby #21
These guys were on a roll when they released their fourth album, given how they no longer had to deal with digital piracy with their singles, it allowed said singles to become massive hits for them which no doubt contributed to the album's popularity here. This popularity would extend to their next album despite it being released in 2010, making it one of the last rock albums to find success here.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Funky tonight #15 (#11 live version)
Better now #16
This is one of those albums that was way more successful than its placement on this list would otherwise suggest, mainly because these guys were among the first to truly benefit from the digital charts here in Australia which sadly hadn't accommodated albums which meant this album only reached the upper echelons of our charts whenever one of their singles crossed over to the mainstream.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
I love it #24
Pictures #19
UFO #11
Goodbye #33
Given how he was arguably the most in demand producer of the decade, it only makes sense that the producer would release an album of his own where he fronts the mic while his clientele provide him with catchy choruses to connect his verses together. Despite how inescapable he was, it took a while for this album to take off, only doing so once his collaboration with Keri Hilson became a worldwide smash.
Peak position #1x5
Hit singles
Give it to me #16
Throw it on me #50
The way I are #1
Apologize #1
Scream #20
This was the sophomore album from Amy Winehouse, it also unfortunately remains her final album as she would tragically pass away in 2011 due to her long battle with substance abuse due to her not handling fame very well. At least this album was appreciated during her lifetime even if it only saw its true popularity here when it won a bunch of Grammys during the early months of 2008.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Rehab #27
This was another instant success for RHCP, and one that spawned them a genuine hit as the lead single managed to become a massive success thanks to its presence on the digital charts worldwide. This would be the final successful album from the band given how their next album wouldn't come out for another five years, they really did like taking their time with releasing new material throughout their career.
Peak position #1x3
Hit singles
Dani California #8
Tell me baby #20
Snow #35
Hump de bump #17
It took a while for Missy Higgins to follow up her debut album, so much so that Delta Goodrem was in the process of releasing her third album when this finally saw the light of day which would explain why it wasn't nearly as successful as her main rival's discography. That said, it was still a massive hit for her given how much support she had from her fans and the radio.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Steer #1
Where I stood #10
People feel this is a lesser retread of the Killer's debut album (I disagree and actually prefer this album) as a result, it wasn't quite as successful as Hot fuss even though this did spawn them a genuine hit on the charts (thanks to digital sales being legal by this point.) This is an album that saw massive international success for the band despite it underperforming for them in their homeland for the reason I just brought up.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
When you were young #10
Bones #22
Read my mind #32
Following the eventual sleeper success of their debut album, Evermore managed to find little issues with finding a mainstream audience with their sophomore album even though they for some reason lost the support they had from Triple J when it was initially released. Although the album itself was a massive success here for the band, the singles were among the first to heavily benefit from digital sales which likely further fuelled its success.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
Running #5
Light surrounding you #1
Never let you go #29
It took them five years to follow up their debut album Songs about Jane, OK technically it was only three years given how that album sat on shelves ignored for the first two years of its existence due to it not being promoted by their label initially. Even so, there was a bit of a wait for fans between the two projects which perhaps why this wasn't as inescapably popular as their earlier work.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
Makes me wonder #6
Wake up call #19
Won't go home without you #7
If I never see your face again #11
These guys were on a roll this decade as this was the third successful album they had despite the singles not being as popular as their previous entries (even though it finally spawned them a genuine hit thanks to the digital charts.) Their popularity would continue till the end of the decade where they would release their final album before going their separate ways in the 2010's.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Lost and running #5
I don't remember #42
This was the first successful album that Fall out boy had here in Australia, mainly because their previous efforts went largely unheard of internationally, although their later efforts saw a decline in quality that even their fans couldn't abide by. Still at least they had a massive hit with this effort largely thanks to the digital charts finally exposing these guys to a wider audience.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
This ain't a scene it's an arms race #4
Thnks fr th mmrs #3
The take over the breaks over #17
I'm like a lawyer #28
After two highly successful nu metal albums under their belt, Linkin Park decided to expand on their sound with their third album which led to it not quite being as successful as their earlier efforts as it did alienate some of their fanbase, however it retained enough of them for it to still be a massive success for them. They would continue to experiment with their sound throughout the 2010's to mixed (and in one case fatal) results.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
What I've done #13
Bleed it out #24
Shadow of the day #15
Leave out all the rest #24
This had a slow start to its success here in Australia, mainly because it was released right when the digital charts were finally incorporated onto the main charts which meant that fans had to slowly discover what these guys had to offer on this album. Once they did, they made it a huge success even if they unfortunately didn't stick around for any of their subsequent albums.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Welcome to the black parade #14
Famous last words #20
Teenagers #16
Although it was a hit here in Australia, Avril's second album was a huge commercial disappointment due to critics feeling like it was more of the same as her debut album. She took this criticism to heart and did a 180 with her third album which is the type of music that I'm sure her younger self would've been opposed to given how it was clearly meant to appeal to the fanbases of Disney era Britney and Christina.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Girlfriend #1
When you're gone #4
Hot #14
There were no signs of Human nature slowing down as within a year of reinventing themselves, they released their second Motown cover album which also proved to be a massive success for the former boy band. Their mileage would continue well into the 2010's as they would find massive success with each of their albums for the next decade until audiences finally grew tired of them.
Peak position #1x4
There were no signs of Foo Fighters slowing down as they released their third album in a row to be a massive worldwide success, it even spawned a genuine hit single for them given that the digital charts were all about promoting rock music in the mainstream which is why there's been an uptake in rock albums on this list alone. If I were to make a retrospective of the 2010's (which I won't) these guys would feature on those lists.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
The pretender #10
Long road to ruin #38
This was a big comeback for Silverchair, mainly because they had been on hiatus for five years so that Daniel Johns could work on his side project with the Dissosiactives which didn't yield much success for him. It was also their final album as they would go their separate ways in 2011 for good, likely to allow Daniel to stretch his creative wings which led to a bunch of unusual projects throughout the 2010's.
Peak position #1x4
Hit singles
Straight lines #1
If you keep losing sleep #16
Given how he had two massive albums from earlier in the decade as well as a bunch of hits with some of the biggest names of the decade, it only makes sense that Santana would release a greatest hits album which collects all of the biggest collaborations he had with decade given how he was arguably bigger now than what he was back in his heyday in the 70's.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
Into the night #4
This was one of several albums to sit on shelves largely ignored until the digital charts finally came around to restore rock's popularity in the mainstream, that was certainly the case for its lead single which only became a hit this year in Australia despite it already being a massive hit the previous year worldwide. This would lead the band to be a one album wonder as their second album flopped the following year.
Peak position #1x3
Hit singles
Lips of an angel #1
Better than me #11
Delta was on a roll when she released her third album this year, although it was noticeably less successful than her previous efforts likely due to it only spawning two hits as opposed to the numerous hits her earlier work spawned throughout the decade. Still, it allowed her to continue her momentum into the 2010's, although she would have a quiet period until her time as a judge on the Voice Australia.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
In this life #1
Believe again #2
You will only break my heart #14
I can't break it to my heart #13
This was the third greatest hits package from U2 within a decade of each other, although this time it collects songs from their entire catalogue which I guess explains its success as fans likely didn't want to buy two separate albums to have all of their must own songs in their catalogue when this came out.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
The saints are coming #1
Windows in the skies #17
It had been seventeen years since these guys had last troubled the charts anywhere in the world, mainly because they only released two albums due to the death of one of their key members Roy Orbison during their short time together. As compensation for them never getting back together (given that George Harrison was also dead by this point) the surviving members released their two albums together with this entry.
Peak position #1x2
For whatever reason, Australian Idol decided to only release live albums of the contestants from here on out which is why we have this collection of songs that Damien Leith sung during his run on the fourth season of the show. His debut album is still to come on this site; however, it didn't bring in the numbers like his time on the show would suggest.
Peak position #1x5
Hit singles
Night of my life #1
It took them nearly thirty years, however the Eagles finally managed to make a new album after the success of the Long run from 1979 due to finally putting their differences aside long enough to do more than simply tour together. The hype was through the roof for this album to the point where it was an instant success for the band despite sounding like something that would've come out of the mid 70's.
Peak position #1x6
This is another album that sat on shelves largely ignored until the singles were discovered on the digital storefronts this year, well actually they were discovered the previous year but didn't become a success here in Australia until this year. Although this was the Fray's biggest album down under, they did score a chart topper with the lead single to their next album right when the decade was coming to an end.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
Over my head #22
How to save a life #2
Although their previous album was a huge success here in Australia, it was this album that made Good Charlotte a household name given how they were able to thrive in the digital market that had cropped up and helped the likes of Fall out boy and My chemical romance. Indeed, this managed to spawn their biggest hits down under thanks to the format which their earlier work could've benefitted from.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
Keep your hands off my girl #5
Dance floor anthem #2
Misery #24
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Gimme more #3
Piece of me #2
Break the ice #23
I'm not sure why Alicia Key's second album bombed in the southern hemisphere given how popular a bootleg recording of "Karma" was here in Australia (imaginatively titled "Karmastition" as it's the song with the beat to "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder) whatever the reason, it wasn't the case for her third album which seemed to pick up where she left off from earlier in the decade with her debut.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
No one #3
This is the final studio album that the 12th man has released in his career, that doesn't mean he was no longer popular as he's released two greatest hits albums that were plenty successful in the 2010's, rather it appears he wanted to end things on a high note and not continue to see diminishing returns with new material in the following decade.
Peak position #1x1
It may surprise you to learn that these guys had at least one successful album prior to their big breakthrough in their native America Only by the night in Australia and NZ, this was that big album they had which of course was a success thanks to the band's popularity on Triple J both upon its initial release and when several of the singles appeared on their annual list for 2007.
Peak position #4
I guess it was only a matter of time before Guy Sebastian made a covers album consisting of Motown tunes, it may have failed to produce a hit single for him like his earlier work, but it at least was a huge success for him which was able to pick up the slack from his previous two albums.
Peak position #3
This is the final album to come from Norah Jones that was a commercial success for her, mainly because she would be replaced by the likes of Amy Winehouse and Duffy during the final stretch of the decade who would both be replaced with Adele going into the new decade. It's a bit astonishing how many careers were made redundant by the British singer in 2011.
Peak position #2
One of the earliest internet sensations from a reality show was Paul Potts who scored internet popularity thanks to his time on Britain's got talent for this year's season, as such, his debut album from when he won the series proved to be a massive success for him upon its initial release. His female counterpart Susan Boyle would go on to have even more success going into the 2010's.
Peak position #1x2
This was the first new album to come from Crowded house since their 1993 effort Together alone, of course the band had broken up in 1996 and only got back together the previous year on the tenth anniversary of their farewell concert at the Sydney Opera House which of course led to massive hype with their comeback album this year. The hype wasn't quite met given how low this appears on this list.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Don't stop now #34
This was the second volume from David Campbell's Swing sessions franchise, it was also the final volume despite his next album also being a covers album from the swing era of music. I guess you can consider these his equivalent of his father's Soul deep projects if you replaced Motown covers with swing covers as that's essentially what he's doing on these albums.
Peak position #8
I wouldn't have thought that there was any nostalgic love for Garth Brooks here in Australia given how he only had one successful album thirteen years prior to this greatest hits package, it turns out there was plenty of nostalgia for his work given how successful this was years after his popularity faded here.
Peak position #11
This was the second album to come from James Blunt, it wasn't quite as inescapable as his previous album given how that was one of the biggest albums of the decade worldwide, however it was popular enough to be a massive success here in Australia even if it didn't have that runaway hit that his previous album had. Still, this allowed him to continue his success well into the 2010's with his subsequent follow ups.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
1973 #11
One of the better musicals to come out of the decade was this remake of the 1988 film which tells the story of a young girl becoming an overnight sensation on a TV program whilst diving into the social climate of the 60's which the film is set in. It was a massive critical and commercial success thanks to the strong performances from its cast as well as the soundtrack resonating with audiences.
Peak position #5
Given how well Jimmy Barne's collaboration album was from two years prior, it only makes sense that we Aussies would want to hear an album full of some of the biggest names in Australian music take on the classics from his band Cold chisel. In case this didn't go over very well with fans, it also serves as a greatest hits package containing the original recordings from the band.
Peak position #2
Happy feet remain divisive to this day much like another Australian film that talks about the environment from 1992 Fern Gully, mainly because contrary to what people will say about it (sadly) they actually don't care about the environment that much and feel that children's media should not dabble in politics in any way. At least those who do like the film (me included) appreciated it and the soundtrack for what they were.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Hit me up #6
This was a bit of a comeback for Kate Ceberano, much like her album from ten years prior as that spawned the hit "Pash" for her, meaning that she could potentially score a comeback once every ten years had she succeeded in doing so in 2017. Alas she was unable to, making these two albums' successes be little more than a freaky coincidence.
Peak position #4
These guys took their sweet time in following up their breakthrough album from four years prior, although once they did release this album, it did see moderate success which goes to show you how loyal their fanbase was back in the day. Alas that loyalty would all but evaporate going into the 2010's due to that decades allergic reaction to rock music.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Sun dirt water #32
Lee Kernaghan always had some degree of success here in Australia due to him being on the same level as Keith Urban as the king of Australian country music, however like Keith, his popularity only grew as we Aussies became more receptive to our own country scene with this entry being one of the key stepping stones to his eventual chart dominance in the 2010's.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
Spirit of the bush #11
This proved to be the least successful soundtrack to the High school musical trilogy, likely because the film wasn't released to theatres like the third installment was nor the novelty fresh like the first installment. Still, it proved to be a massive success for the project and confirmed its main lead Zac Effron as a new force to be reckoned with in Hollywood given his appearing on the Hairspray project from earlier on this list.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
What time is it #20
This wasn't as big a success for Human nature as their previous two albums were, however, that was largely due to it being considered a holiday album given how it quickly fell off the charts going into the new year.
Peak position #2
When news broke that the Spice girls would reunite for a one-off world tour, fans were so excited that they bought this greatest hits package in droves despite them only having three albums during their time together from the late 90's and earlier in the decade. While the tour was a massive success, it wasn't a permanent reunion as the girls sadly remembered why they broke up in the first place and did so again.
Peak position #1x1
While this wasn't as popular as their previous entry on this site, the fact that it did spawn a massive hit for Thirsty merc with its lead single did allow it to retain some of the success that their earlier work had achieved throughout the decade. This would sadly be the band's final success as their 2010's work would flop due to that decades seeming allergic reaction to rock and its many sub genres.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
20 good reasons #4
Following a string of failed singles and albums where he tried to become a teen idol, the son of Jimmy Barnes David Campbell decided to reinvent himself as a throwback artist where he covered swing tunes from the first half of the twentieth century that saw massive success for the son of the Cold chisel frontman. It was a niche that helped him find further success with his subsequent follow ups.
Peak position #7
It appears that Bon Jovi was still hanging in there with their latest album to appear on my site, indeed this likely only became a success due to the nostalgia bug kicking in with us Aussies for their 80's material even though this feels more like a return to their mid 90's sellout period in terms of their sound.
Peak position #2
This is the last album from the Cat Empire to find any sort of success during their career, this is because rock and alternative music become unpopular once the decade ended likely to allow the club boom to permeate during the 2010's with only the indie boom of that era surviving in these two sub genres.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
No longer there #12
It had been a while since Tina Arena last troubled the charts with one of her albums, in fact her last album to appear on this site was In deep from a decade prior, meaning that it was clear her time in the spotlight was up until she released this covers album that became a surprise success for her here in Australia.
Peak position #3
Given how we were seeing the likes of the Eagles and the Traveling wilburys on the charts around this time, it only makes sense that Led Zeppelin would also have a hit with this greatest hits package given how twentieth century nostalgia had finally kicked in with the mainstream as the decade was coming to an end.
Peak position #8
While her previous album was a largely personal release from Kelly Clarkson, it did have some restraint from her label which this third entry of hers didn't which resulted in a much more polarising reception from her fanbase. Whilst enough people appreciated her willingness to go even darker than she had previously gone, the rest of the public felt it was too alienating to be appealing which resulted in its disappointing reception.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Never again #5
One minute #36
This was another greatest hits package to come from the king of rock and roll this decade, I'm not sure why this was a success given how the world already had two successful albums of this vein from earlier in the decade that came with a popular remix of a song from his catalogue on each of them.
Peak position #4
This was the last album that 50 cent released to have any sort of success to it, even then, I get the feeling it was only a success due to the lead single having JT on it which I feel was a cheat code for success back in the day given how many hit singles the former N sync member appeared on throughout the 00's.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Ayo technology #10
This is one of those indie albums that was a critical darling back in the day, so it's a bit of a surprise that it was a huge success in the mainstream even if that success was largely due to Triple J and the rock scene finally contributing to music's popularity by legally purchasing it through downloads. Bloc Party is up there with the likes of the Strokes and White stripes as a band music snobs love to flaunt their love for.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
The prayer #20
This felt like a disappointment compared to the Rogue trader's previous album, or rather, it was more of the same which is perhaps why it wasn't anywhere near as successful as Here come the drums given how the times were quickly changing when it came to 80's nostalgia as it shifted from homages to the genuine articles returning to the mainstream with their material. This compelled Natalie to leave the group to embark on a solo career.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Don't you wanna feel #10
I never liked you #9
What you're on #30
It seemed appropriate for Elton John to release a greatest hits package this year given how the nostalgia circuit had taken the world by storm around this time, as such he gained modest success with this entry despite releasing a best of album a mere five years prior which was also a success for him.
Peak position #10
Here's the debut album from Damien Leith that I mentioned from earlier on this list, I'm not sure why this wasn't released soon after his victory on Australian Idol other than to wait for the controversy of his win over Jessica Mauboy to die down so that he could find success with this album without receiving backlash from her fans.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
22 steps #11
Well, here's that dud of a third album from Shannon Noll I mentioned in my previous list, although I may have overstated its lack of success there as it did decently well thanks to having a lead single that was adopted as a sporting anthem thanks to his connections to Australian sport. This was the last time anyone cared about the former Australian Idol contestant as his fourth album was a complete flop.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Loud #3
In pieces #26
This was another successful album that Bruce Springsteen released in the 21st century, there was nothing stopping this guy from recapturing some of the success he achieved in the 80's following a disappointing run he had in the 90's.
Peak position #2
This is the third and final entry from the White stripes to appear on this site of mine, this is because they didn't release another album after this as the husband-and-wife duo would disband in 2011 even though they had already divorced by the time they started gaining traction with their music (what a bizarre business relationship.) At least they ended their career on a high note, and they also had minor success in their respective solo careers in the 2010's as well.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Icky thump #46
This was more of an immediate success for Kanye West here in Australia than his earlier work, although all of its success seemed to stem from its lead single which admittedly was one of the bigger hits of the decade here as it was throughout the rest of the world. By this point, Kanye was becoming more of a meme as his outlandish statements would pile on, although the worst was still yet to come.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Stronger #2
Good life #21
Homecoming #32
This is the final album that Kylie Minogue found any sort of success with here in Australia, even then it was only a modest success at best here given how it failed to compete with a lot of the competition on this list alone. Even so, it was proof that even twenty years into her career, she could still find an audience with her music.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
2 hearts #1
Wow #11
In my arms #35
You may think with this album's title that this is another one of Jimmy Barnes' Soul deep albums, however this is thankfully more in line with his 90's material where he went for a mellower side of his usual pub rock sound that I guess saw enough success for it to qualify for this list.
Peak position #3
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
This was a flop if we were simply looking at the standard edition, however it became a huge sleeper hit when it was reissued as a deluxe edition likely due to the album already spawning three of Akon's biggest hits in his catalogue throughout the world which eventually convinced us Aussies to check out what else the troubled RNB singer had to offer.
Peak position #16
Hit singles
Smack that #2
I wanna love you #6
Don't matter #9
Sorry blame it on me #27 (deluxe edition)
Andre Bocelli had a good run in the mainstream while it lasted, as such it makes sense he would find success with a greatest hits package just as his popularity was coming to an end in favour for the likes of Andre Rieu and Paul Potts worldwide.
Peak position #11
It looks like Celine Dion was able to find success with one more album in her catalogue before the internet (unfairly) declared her as a joke due to her infamous cover of an AC/DC classic from earlier in the decade, evidently the deluxe edition came with perfume which was also widely ridiculed upon its initial release.
Peak position #12
P!nk was so inescapable here in Australia that Sony decided to bundle her first four albums as a four for one deal which we Aussies took as a bargain, as such each of her entries up until this point became a success for a second time with this one entry alone.
Peak position #13
We have another live album to serve as a victory album from Australian Idol, this time it's from Natalie Gauci who is often regarded as the least memorable winner of the series thanks to the lack of success she saw even at the time of her victory.
Peak position #11
Hit singles
Here I am #2
This was released the previous year to deafening silence for Josh Groban, however it was given a second chance this year here in Australia due to it being a popular choice for a Mother's Day gift which saw it surge up the charts during that season here.
Peak position #5
It makes sense that Keith Urban would want to release a greatest hits package around this time given how he had finally been given mainstream exposure due to his marriage to Nicole Kidman worldwide. It was at this point his most successful release here in Australia, although the best was yet to come in the 2010's.
Peak position #7
This is an album from the Killers comprising of previously unreleased material following the success of their earlier entry on this list, it was a decent success here in Australia and likely would've been even bigger had this not been eaten up by digital downloads where the band was far more popular.
Peak position #6
This is the second and final album to come from the Young divas, it's another covers album as the girls continue the formula of their first album from the previous year which yielded less successful results. The other difference here is that Ricki Lee was swapped out for Jessica Mauboy due to the former having a massive breakthrough with her second album this year.
Peak position #10
Hit singles
Turn me loose #15
Given the surprise success he had the previous year with his second comedy album, radio presenter Matt Tilley followed up the magic this year with this entry that proved to be equally as successful as what he had to offer before. Sadly, this is where the magic ran out for the DJ/comedian as his next album would flop.
Peak position #14
From what I can gather, David Hobson was an Australian opera singer who scored minimal success throughout the 00's here due to an overcrowded market. This was his only success which I feel was more due to it being a Christmas release than anything else.
Peak position #14
The Hannah Montana phenomenon was so inescapable during the second half of the decade that Miley Cyrus was able to launch her career in the real world by bundling her debut album with her character's second album which found success from her fanbase worldwide. This wasn't too much the case here in Australia given how this was far more of a sleeper hit for her here than it being an immediate success like it was worldwide.
Peak position #20
Hit singles
See you again #6
If you're wondering why this album became a success for the third time here in Australia this year (fourth if you separate both times it was a success in the 90's) that's because this recharted following the release of Meat loaf's third entry into this series which bombed the previous year upon its initial release.
Peak position #25
If you're wondering what the heck Choir of hard knocks is meant to be, it's a charity for the homeless operating in Melbourne who decided to release an album which became a modest success this year, presumably with the clientele or workers to create some authenticity of the streets of the major city.
Peak position #21
This album only makes the cut for my list due to a technicality as it appears on ARIA's year end list for this year, admittedly it did fairly well even if it had a pitiful chart run here back in the day. My main gripe is that this made the cut over dozens of albums that scraped the top ten throughout the year, proving once again that ARIA had some bias back in the day even if it's only gotten worse in recent years.
Peak position #21
Hit singles
Beautiful girls #1
Me love #11
Take you there #34
This also appeared on the year end but barely charted, as such I didn't include it on my list.
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