Kings of Leon ride Brit success to top of British album charts
LONDON (AFP) - - US rockers Kings of Leon rode their success at last week’s Brit awards, when they picked up two gongs, to the top of the Britain’s album charts released Sunday.
“Only By The Night” knocked Lily Allen’s “It’s Not Me It’s You” off the top spot after being named best international album at the Brits on Wednesday, returning it to pole position in the album charts for the first time since late 2008.
Allen’s record, meanwhile, fell to second place and was followed by “Years of Refusal” by Morrissey, which debuted in third position.
The top five were rounded out by two other albums that benefitted from the Brits — Duffy’s “Rockferry”, which won best British album, rose 15 spots to fourth, and Elbow, named best British Group, soared 18 positions to fifth.
In the singles charts, Allen’s “The Fear” held on to the top spot for a fourth week running, followed by “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga and “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon, who were also named best international group.
