The internet really had its say for the music scene this year as we have plenty of memes and songs that otherwise wouldn't have had a prayer in finding success earlier in the decade appearing 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
P!nk was on a roll with her fifth album as it retained the popularity of her fourth album right to the end of the decade worldwide as well as being a massive worldwide success in its own right. It's also a project that saved her marriage despite it being a breakup album given the problems her and her husband was going through during its production, however they patched things up prior to its release.
Peak position #1x9
Hit singles
So what #1
Sober #6
Please don't leave me #11
Bad influence #6
Funhouse #6
I don't believe you #23
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 had more of an immediate success for Lady Gaga internationally than it did in her native America, similar to her obvious influence Madonna who only found success in her homeland once the rest of the world made her a household name in the 80's. The similarities between the two pop divas led to them being compared with over the years, although Madonna certainly grew tired of these comparisons rather quickly.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Just dance #1
Poker face #1
Eh eh #15
Lovegame #4
Paparazzi #2
Although she found success with her albums prior to this release, it wasn't until this album from her alter ego Sasha fierce that Beyonce's albums became a household name for her worldwide (I don't want to look over the popular albums of the 2010's, trust me, you don't want me to.) The album has been widely criticised for being misandrist, obviously it was her way of responding to albums from the likes of Eminem and 50 cent with reverse sexism.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
If I were a boy #3
Single ladies #5
Halo #3
Diva #40
Sweet dreams #2
Broken hearted girl #14
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 was a band that was pipped for great things going into the 2010's given how inescapably popular their debut album was, alas they were a rock group (well more an EDM group with rock elements to them) so this album was their only success here given how rock music was unfairly shunned once the new decade rolled around. Still at least Triple J loves them to this day given how well promoted they are on there.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
My people #14
This boy's in love #23
Talk like that #19
It goes to show that rock music was still inescapable in the mainstream even when the decade was coming to an end, it's a pity its popularity would all but disappear going into the 2010's given how the club boom took over all aspects of the mainstream that decade. Here we have one of the last rock albums to be inescapable which came from Kings of Leon thanks to their anthemic tracks on the album.
Peak position #1x14
Hit singles
Sex on fire #1
Use somebody #2
Revelry #21
Manhattan #38
Notion #46
Well, if his (then) girlfriend could find international success with her album this year, why not Chris Brown with his second album? Just like Good girl gone bad, this album's appearance on this list is also thanks to its deluxe edition released this year given how the album on its own likely wouldn't have been successful were it not for the buzz it received with the deluxe edition once that dropped.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
Wall to wall #21
Kiss kiss #8
With you #5
Forever #7 (deluxe edition)
Superhuman #30 (deluxe edition)
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
Many consider this to be the final decent album to come from Coldplay given how their fans from the 00's have felt that their 2010's material doesn't hold up to what they released this decade, they're kind of like the British equivalent of Maroon 5 in that regard (right down to me never being a fan of either group.) In any case, this was the album which finally broke them through over in America given how big its title track was.
Peak position #1x4
Hit singles
Violet hill #9
Viva la Vida #2
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
Regardless of what your opinions are on the Twilight saga (I haven't seen any of it, nor do I plan on doing so) there's no denying that the soundtracks are at least well received given that they largely consist of alternative rock to fit in with the themes of the franchise. The first soundtrack in particular is what launched the popularity of Paramore internationally due to their theme song becoming a massive hit for them.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Decode #13
This debut album form Duffy was a hit twice in Australia, the first time was upon its initial release whilst the second was a year after its release for reasons I can't seem to deduce as it's not like any of the singles were used in anything throughout 2009 here. I'd say Duffy would've been the British voice of the 2010's had Adele not stolen her crown with her second album 21 early in that decade.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
Mercy #26
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
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
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 the only successful album to come from MGMT, it was their debut album and one that promised them a healthy run in the 2010's that didn't come to be due to rock music being blacklisted in the mainstream of music in favour of the club boom. Still, they had acquired a healthy fanbase with this album likely due to the psychedelic imagery in their videos as well as Triple J heavily promoting them.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
Electric feel #7
Kids #21
The last time that these guys bothered the charts was at the start of the decade, so to see them back in the spotlight nearly ten years later was a bit of a surprise to say the least. This didn't spawn any hit singles for the band, however considering their existence was pushing forty years at this point, the fact they were able to have a bestselling album was impressive in of itself.
Peak position #1x1
Given how the lead single managed to become a massive worldwide hit, it only makes sense that this second album from Leona Lewis would follow suit and also be a massive hit outside of her native UK as opposed to her debut which was only a hit over there due to her winning the 2005 season of UK X factor. She would release her third album by the end of the decade; however, it was a massive worldwide flop.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Bleeding love #1
Better in time #6
This was another album that only became a success thanks to the singles performing well on the Triple J year end list, as such it allowed both the singles and the album to be a massive success for the Australian duo Empire of the sun which helped them become a mainstream success just as the decade was coming to an end. They remain a one album wonder due to the 2010's being unkind to them like other rock bands from this list.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
Walking on a dream #10
We are the people #24
Jason Mraz was a no name outside his native America prior to releasing this breakthrough album of his, or more specifically, when the lead single finally became a massive success for him which led many to accuse him of becoming like Jack Johnson or James Blunt with this album. It remains his only successful album outside of America even though he's seen sound success over the years since this came out in his homeland.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
I'm yours #3
One of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time is Mamma Mia, mainly due to the renditions of Abba's catalogue as many will tell you that its story is a bit jumbled even for a Broadway musical. The theatrical version made nine years after it first premiered was a commercial success despite a mixed critical reception due to the plot and also the song renditions not being as good as the stage version.
Peak position #1x5
While their popular had begun to dwindle by this point in time (thanks largely to the internet) Nickelback were still widely successful worldwide with this album proving that it would take the death of rock in general for them to be seen as yesterday's news in the mainstream. Even when that happened in the new decade, their next album was still a modest success, proving that wasn't even enough to kill their popularity.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Gotta be somebody #14
I'd come for you #22
If today was your last day #26
This afternoon #27
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
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 is the final successful album to come from Pete Murray, at least it was a hit upon immediate release as it was unfortunately unable to spawn a massive hit like his previous two albums from earlier in the decade. Like many artists on this list, he's continued to try and recreate the success of what he achieved this decade to minimal results in the 2010's.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
You pick me up #36
Saving grace #44
This was the only successful album to come from Gabrielle Cilmi, mainly for its lead single becoming a surprise hit throughout the world given how people found it to be sickly sweet and innocent despite the song claiming that she was anything but. A massive controversy involving her being intoxicated at the ARIA awards this year (despite being underage) prevented her from finding any further success.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Sweet about me #1
Don't wanna go to be now #28
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of what many consider to be the greatest album of all time, MJ decided to release Thriller with some additional remixes from musicians of the moment to ensure that it would stand the test of time no matter what would happen to him (he was still alive when it was released after all.) Indeed, the album has stood the test of time given how the original recharted once he died.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
Wanna be starting something 2008 #8
There was a good chance that Newton Faulkner was going to be the British folk singer of choice going into the 2010's, however Ed Sheeran stole that thunder away from him just like Adele took away any chances of either Duffy or Leona Lewis from being the British pop diva of that decade.
Peak position #5
Hit singles
Dream catch me #5
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
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 the album which introduced the world to Katy Perry, an artist that would become very divisive upon its initial release for a multitude of reasons that I won't list on here as few if any of them paint her in a positive light. Instead, I'll bring up why it was successful as though it does have its songs that even back then were meant to be seen as offensive, the rest of the album is a harmless pop jam that was adored by the general public.
Peak position #11
Hit singles
I kissed a girl #1
Hot n cold #4
One of the boys #40
Thinking of you #34
Waking up in Vegas #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
One of the most popular shows during the last stretch of the decade was Packed to the rafters, so much so that it managed to spawn a hit exclusively in the southern hemisphere from an American artist who never had any success in his homeland due to it appearing on the soundtrack.
Peak position #7
Hit singles
Rock and roll #9
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
While the Hannah Montana albums were only minor hits at best here in Australia, that didn't mean we Aussies weren't interested in hearing an album form Miley Cyrus that was made for the real world as her first album as herself was a massive success for her here like it was worldwide. It's the bridge to what she made on the show and the type of music she always wanted to make later in her career.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
See you again #6
Start all over #41
7 things #10
This was a success twice here in Australia, the first time was upon its initial release thanks to the hype these women had going into this album that their previous album had given them earlier in the decade. The second came when it rebounded several months after its initial release thanks to them appearing on the Slumdog millionaire soundtrack with an Oscar winning song that was included on the deluxe edition of this album.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
When I grow up #2
I hate this part #10
Bottle pop #17
Jai ho #1
Hush hush hush hush #10
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu originally began his career as a member of Yothu Yindi from the early 90's, meaning he found success with them all the way back then with their breakthrough album as a vocalist and a multi-instrumentalist on the album, making him one of the first aboriginal (or first nations if you prefer) to find success in the Australian music scene. Fast forward seventeen years and he finally scored a hit with his first solo album.
Peak position #3
This is the final successful album that the Killer's had in their career, again this was due to rock music taking a massive back seat to the likes of the club boom and indie pop going into the 2010's which sadly didn't have much room for the likes of these guys and many other bands on these last few lists of mine.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Human #28
This is the final successful album that Jack Johnson has had in his career, although this hasn't been for a lack of trying as he's released plenty of new music in the new decade which is on the same level of quality as his work throughout the 00's.
Peak position #1x6
This is the final successful album to come from Britney Spears, an album that remains divisive amongst her fans to this day as they feel that it's another step back from her earlier work in favour of pandering to the popular zeitgeist of the moment. It did spawn a few gigantic hits for her worldwide, so it was at least a huge commercial success for the princess of pop.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Womanizer #5
Circus #6
If u seek Amy #11
Radar #46
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Gimme more #3
Piece of me #2
Break the ice #23
Her victory album from two years prior might have been a complete dud (mainly because she only came in second place in Australian idol despite the album being called the Winner's journey) however that didn't mean that Jessica Mauboy would be yesterday's news as she managed to find success with her official debut album this year thanks to it spawning multiple hits for her throughout the year.
Peak position #11
Hit singles
Running back #3
Burn #1
Been waiting #12
Because #9
Up/down #11
Let me be me #26
This was proving to be a highly successful year for metal given how Disturbed were able to make an appearance on this list despite having three albums throughout the decade that found very minimal success worldwide for them. It would be their penultimate album during their first run together as their final album was only a modest success in 2010, however they reformed five years later where they found massive success again.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Inside the fire #43
It appears KD Lang was still able to find success this far into her career, then again, given how Michael Bublé and Rod Stewart were able to find success with music catered to the mothers of our world, it makes sense that KD Lang would also be the perfect choice for Mother's Day given that's when this album became a success for her.
Peak position #1x1
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
Following the success of their single that Timbaland "presented" to the world on his album (which curiously also appears on this album) OneRepublic released their debut album which was an instant success worldwide which put them on the map during a time where rock and roll was still one of the biggest genres in music. They would initially struggle to retain their popularity in the 2010's however they would eventually survive the rock purge of that decade.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Apologize #1
Stop and stare #11
This is the third throwback album that David Campbell released in the third consecutive year, it was technically a bigger hit than his previous two efforts, although it didn't chart as long on the upper echelons of our charts which is why it has a lower ranking on these lists than those two entries.
Peak position #10
This was the third and final High school music soundtrack to the third and final film of the franchise, it's worth noting that the film was the only one out of the trilogy to be released in cinemas given how popular the other two were as Disney channel originals (the pre streaming equivalent of Disney +.) Although these were massive hits for Disney, they were torn apart by critics for their weak acting and storylines.
Peak position #4
This was originally released the previous year to deafening silence here in Australia, after all, we Aussies had no interest in the works of Kid Rock given how we were thoroughly unimpressed with his brand of rap rock from earlier in his catalogue. We briefly changed our stance this year when he scored a surprise hit thanks to the power of nostalgia which in turn fuelled this album's success.
Peak position #9
Hit singles
All summer long #1
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
While their previous album wasn't a flop by any means, it was a critical disaster which led fans to wonder if there would ever be a return to form given how it was at least not the commercial rock they released throughout the 90's. They wondered no longer when the band released their follow up five years later which was a return to form both artistically and critically which led to its commercial success.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
My apocalypse #38
The day that never comes #18
Cyanide #48
The unforgiven III #41
This is the only appearance that Andre Rieu will be making on this site, I bring this up because the Dutch violinist was inescapably popular during the last stretch of the decade thanks to appealing to the classical music scene of the day. Here he recruits Australian opera singer Mirusia to provide vocals for his classical pieces which would explain its popularity here in Australia.
Peak position #1x2
We have one final entry from Il Divo, much like many rock artists of the decade, they too struggled for mainstream relevancy throughout the 2010's despite how inescapably popular they were throughout the 00's.
Peak position #5
From what I can gather, Juno was a popular coming of age film where a young woman (played by Elliot Page before he transitioned) gets knocked up and needs to navigate the burdens of life that comes with unplanned pregnancy. The film doesn't interest me in the slightest (its casting has nothing to do with this disinterest) however it did appeal to a lot of people back in the day as did the soundtrack which is indie fans dream playlists.
Peak position #5
Following the success of the theatrical adaptation of Mamma Mia this year, this greatest hits package managed to become a success in Australia for the fourth time proving how much we Aussies truly loved the Swedish quartet from the 70's.
Peak position #4
The first Step up film was such a critical and commercial dud that the soundtrack didn't even appear on the charts here in Australia, let alone become a hit like its sequel did. Then again, I feel the only reason why this album did so well was due to the runaway success of the film's theme song which became the biggest hit of the year for its performer Flo Rida.
Peak position #3
Hit singles
Low #1
I guess this guy was able to have some success with his career following his controversial victory on the fourth season of Australian idol, here he has a covers album with some of the biggest songs from the twentieth century that managed to find enough of an audience to justify his win on the reality show two years prior.
Peak position #2
Well, he did score one of the biggest hits of the decade with his previous album, so it makes sense that this follow up would achieve some level of success here in Australia even if it was a mere fraction of what its predecessor achieved four years prior. At least he would bounce back with his next album even if that was more due to the runaway success of one of its singles.
Peak position #1x2
Hit singles
Love in this club #8
Moving mountains #36
I really believe that these guys were done dirty by with the digital piracy throughout the 00's as I refuse to believe that they didn't have much success with their earlier material throughout the decade given how much airplay it all received back in the day. In any case, we have this album from Living end which won't be qualifying for my comeback list due to my stance that their popularity didn't fade away where it counted.
Peak position #2
Hit singles
White noise #12
Hamish and Andy are a comedy duo who are best known for their stint on radio, however they became so well liked in their native Melbourne that they released a comedy album which proved to be a massive success for the pair all across Australia.
Peak position #4
I bet you were beginning to wonder just what happened to Vanessa Amorosi following the success of her debut album from the start of the decade, it turns out she had label issues which resulted in her second album only being released in certain parts of Europe which meant she had to go back to the drawing board with her third album. This was that album which thankfully saw the light of day here.
Peak position #4
Hit singles
Kiss your mama #15
Perfect #4
The simple things #36
It appears we Aussies had enough love for the Offspring to give them one more successful album in their catalogue, although I get the feeling this was more due to rock music being at the height of its popularity now that digital downloads had made the genre mainstream once more. It's hard to say if their previous album would've succeeded if downloads were a thing, although there is a possibility it would've.
Peak position #3
This is sort of a best of album from Human nature as it does contain their back catalogue from when they were a boy band, however they've reimagined all of their previous hits in their new style which proved to be a bit more of a success for them than their previous album which was more of the same from their first two albums.
Peak position #10
It was inevitable that the debut album from Colbie Caillat would be a success here in Australia given how it spawned a huge hit here for her, although it's worth noting that it sat on our shelves ignored for almost a year due to how long it took for "Bubbly" to take off here compared to the rest of the world.
Peak position #13
Hit singles
Bubbly #1
This was the first of three collaborative albums between husband-and-wife duo Shane Nicholson and Kasey Chambers, the latter of which was already one of the biggest names in Australian music whilst the former was a mere critical darling prior to the release of this album. It was a massive success thanks to her artist momentum as well as it being a good year for a bluegrass album like this to do well in.
Peak position #1x1
This was the final successful album to come from Madonna, it was mainly for the lead single becoming a massive worldwide hit for the queen of pop but also due to her having good will from her previous album which was one of the bigger hits of the decade for her. Unlike most artists who failed to find further success in the 2010's, her failure was due to her conforming to the internet culture of the decade to dire results.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
4 minutes #1
Give it 2 me #23
This guy was completely inescapable this year, so much so that one of his earlier albums managed to become a modest success here in Australia which further boosted his popularity.
Peak position #2
We haven't seen many Christmas albums make it big in recent memory, indeed one of the more successful entries comes from Enya who scored a surprise hit with this album proving that the new age genre of the 90's still had some commercial appeal this far into the new millennium.
Peak position #7
This was far less popular than Fall out boy's previous album here in Australia, although at least it was a success here which is more than I can say for the rest of the band's output given how their earlier catalogue failed to find an international audiences and their post breakup material from the 2010's fell victim to rock being exiled from the mainstream as well as their fanbases disappointment in the band by that point.
Peak position #9
Hit singles
I don't care #20
America's sweethearts #26
Following the success of the Kanye west track that sampled one of their more iconic songs, Daft punk were suddenly able to find massive worldwide success with this live album which was a sign of the return of their popularity even if they didn't release another album for another six years after this came out.
Peak position #14
Hit singles
Harder better faster stronger #43
It had been a while since the Whitlams were a force to be reckoned with in our music scene, however that didn't mean that fans weren't ecstatic when they released a greatest hits package this year given that it was a massive success for the band a decade after their big breakthrough.
Peak position #3
This will be the only album from Slipknot to appear on this site as it was the only album of theirs to find any sort of success in the southern hemisphere, their earlier work somehow didn't find much of a success here likely due to audiences finding their image too frightening to get into whilst their later work was released during rock and roll's exile from the mainstream throughout the 2010's.
Peak position #1x2
This was originally released the previous year for free by Radioheaed, apparently for free which is why it didn't chart upon its initial release as it wasn't until the band secured a new contract that it finally became available in stores early this year, hence why it had strong enough first week sales to qualify for this list of mine.
Peak position #2
Well love them or hate them, Hillsong has been a widely successful err.... community over the years which largely stems from the success of their albums which they've been releasing over the years since their inception, this being their most popular over they've released.
Peak position #2
This is the only other appearance that Sneaky Sound System will be making on my site, it was far less successful than their debut album from the previous year likely due to lacking that huge runaway hit that album had despite it being an immediate success here upon its initial release. I guess we Aussies only had enough love for one album with these guys fusing EDM with disco back in the day.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Kansas city #14
True to what they called themselves, the Priests are an Irish trio of well.... priests who scored a massive hit with their debut album worldwide thanks to the novelty of having an opera album performed by members of the clergy. They proved to be an overnight sensation given how this album was a huge internationally success for them.
Peak position #6
Gyroscope was one of the many Australian bands to truly benefit from the early digital era given how their earlier material failed to become a success here in a way that this album was for them. They even had the full endorsement of Triple J to help them find a more mainstream crowd, which again didn't work until this year when this album became a modest success for the rock band.
Peak position #1x1
Hit singles
Snake skin #30
Following the success of their previous album, Snow patrol were able to achieve sound success with this follow up here in Australia that finally gave them a charting song given that digital downloads were finally incorporated onto our charts by this point in time. It may not have lived up to the dizzying heights of success of Eyes open, however it at least prevented the band from becoming a one album wonder here.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
Take back the city #31
It looks like Jordin Sparks was the real deal when she won her season of American idol given how she was one of the rare contestants to find international success following her victory on the show, indeed she saw quite a bit of success here in Australia thanks to the singles from her debut being quite popular in our music scene.
Peak position #17
Hit singles
Tattoo #5
No air #1
One step at a time #12
This album had fifteen years' worth of hype that went into its release, so that alone ensured that it would be somewhat successful once it finally dropped this year even if critics and fans alike felt that the wait wasn't worth it. It had an infamous production cycle that meant that it was the most expensive album at the time of its release and even now is among the most expensive albums to ever be produced.
Peak position #3
Given how Miley Cyrus was quickly becoming one of the biggest names in music worldwide, it makes sense that this live album from her Best of both worlds concert would be a moderate success here in Australia even if it was largely overshadowed by her earlier album on this list given they were released around the same time as each other.
Peak position #16
Although he didn't reach the dizzying heights he achieved in the 90's, it appears that we Aussies were interested in hearing a more traditional soul album from Seal around this time which is how it managed to become a minor sleeper hit years after his heyday had come to an end.
Peak position #16
This was originally released the previous year to minimal success for the brother and sister duo Angus and Julia stone, this is after Triple J gave the duo heavy promotion given how well they were received by its listeners. It gained somewhat of a second wind this year likely due to a successful tour they embarked on which of course led to great things going into the 2010's for them.
Peak position #6
Hit singles
The beast #40
It made perfect sense for Christina Aguilera to release this greatest hits album when she did given how she was coming off the success of Back to basics, unfortunately it activated the greatest hits curse which means that she struggled for mainstream relevancy moving forward from this release.
Peak position #8
Hit singles
Keeps getting better #26
Given how it took Dido five years to follow up her second album Life for rent with this release, it only makes sense that it would only barely be a success likely due to fans who were waiting patiently to see what else she had in store for them. Unsurprisingly, this meant that she wouldn't have any chance of finding success moving forward from here.
Peak position #6
This recharted last year following the success of his earlier entry on this list, however it only appeared on ARIA's year end list for this year likely due to how much longer it lasted on our charts this year compared to last year.
Peak position #17
Although he had success in NZ and his native America prior to this international breakthrough of his, T.I was able to take the world by storm thanks to him leaning towards a more mainstream sound compared to his crunk influenced work from earlier in the decade. That said, this is another album on this list that was a success more through the strength of its singles rather than the album itself.
Peak position #16
Hit singles
Whatever you like #13
Live your life #3
Dead and gone #4
This was a direct sequel to the previous album from Tina Arena's catalogue, it proved to be far less popular likely due to the novelty of her falling in and out of love wearing out as quickly as it revitalised her career. She would have another comeback period throughout the 2010's likely out of nostalgia for her work in the 90's.
Peak position #12
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
As this was a Christmas album, it was bound to be a success even if it's another example of artistic grave robbery in recent years as it's a duets album of artists "duetting" with the deceased king of rock and roll with his Christmas originals. What's truly baffling is that you'd swear this was a flop going over the ARIA charts as it only lasted four weeks with only one of them being in the top twenty.
Peak position #20
There was no stopping Andre Rieu given how his lucrative Australian tour he had this year was popular enough worldwide for him to release the best moments of it on this album as well as an accompanying DVD that ARIA curiously counted towards their yearend charts for this year. This is why an album that underperformed makes the cut as naturally the DVD was what made this a success here.
Peak position #14
Given how the lead single to Flo Rida's debut album was one of the biggest of the decade worldwide, it seemed inevitable that said album would be a massive success for the rapper. It turns out everyone was a bit sceptical of making this a success as this was only a sleeper hit here in Australia despite it spawning a few other minor hits on our charts.
Peak position #21
Hit singles
Low #1
Elevator #13
In the ayer #19
This is the only notable success from the British duo the Ting ting's, mainly due to how the lead single became a massive worldwide smash due to how it became a shoe in for commercials shortly after its initial release. Their subsequent follow ups had no such luck as none of their other singles managed to find their way into commercials like their debut did.
Peak position #22
Hit singles
That's not my name #8
Shut up and let me go #44
This was a massive flop for Kings of Leon when it first came out in 2004, I'm not sure why given how their second album from earlier on this list did fairly well upon its initial release three years later for the band. It was given a second chance when their top entry on this list became one of the biggest albums of the decade, prompting these other two albums to stick around the lower half of our charts.
Peak position #25
I would say that I'm disappointed this direct sequel to Paul Kelly's greatest hits package from eleven years prior was a flop this year here in Australia, except you have to keep in mind that he didn't find any success in his career between these two albums which would explain the lack of success this had for him.
Peak position #22
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