Ariana Grande has made a triumphant return to the top of the ARIA Albums Chart, showcasing her undeniable star power and artistry.

The pop sensation’s album Eternal Sunshine has experienced a remarkable resurgence, skyrocketing from No. 79 to No. 1 following the release of a highly anticipated deluxe edition titled Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead. This impressive 78-spot leap represents the largest ascent to the No. 1 position within the top 100 since September 2020, when Music From The Home Front surged from No. 83 to the pinnacle of the chart.

Grande’s original version of Eternal Sunshine dominated the charts for three consecutive weeks during March and April 2024, and this latest achievement cements her status with a total of five chart-topping albums in Australia. Her impressive discography includes previous No. 1 hits such as My Everything (2014), Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018), and Thank U, Next (2019).

Sydney-based singer-songwriter Grentperez is celebrating a significant career achievement this week, as his debut studio album Backflips in a Restaurant makes a remarkable entry into the charts at No. 3. While Grentperez has previously released four EPs since 2021 and achieved three top 40 hits in New Zealand, this marks his very first Top 10 debut in his home country, highlighting his growing influence in the music scene.

Mumford & Sons are back with their new album Rushmere, marking a significant return after nearly seven years. This latest release is particularly notable as it is their first album without founding member Winston Marshall. The beloved British folk-rock band enters the charts at No. 7, adding to their impressive history on the ARIA Albums Chart, which includes previous albums like Sigh No More (No. 1 in 2009), Babel (No. 2 in 2012), Wilder Mind (No. 1 in 2015), and Delta (No. 5 in 2018).

In other news, The Darkness have made their mark by landing at No. 45 with their eighth studio album, Dreams on Toast. The glam rock band, known for their theatrical sound and energetic performances, previously charted three albums in the ARIA Top 20, including their debut Permission to Land (No. 17 in 2003), Hot Cakes (No. 15 in 2012), and Pinewood Smile (No. 17 in 2017), showcasing their enduring appeal in the music industry.

On the ARIA Singles Chart, Alex Warren maintains his position at No. 1 for a second consecutive week with the hit track “Ordinary.” Meanwhile, Chappell Roan has achieved a new career milestone, climbing to a new high at No. 4 with her catchy single “Pink Pony Club,” matching the peak of her breakthrough hit “Good Luck, Babe!” from the previous year, further solidifying her place in the pop music landscape.

Ariana Grande’s remarkable rebound ties into a fascinating historical trend: while the impressive 52-week gap between her stints at No. 1 is noteworthy, it still falls short of the record held by Meatloaf’s iconic album Bat Out of Hell, which made a return to No. 1 in January 2022. This legendary album famously returned to the top of the charts more than 2,200 weeks after first achieving that status in 1978, showcasing the enduring nature of great music.