Eminem is in a tough race to keep his album alive The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace) at No.1 on the UK Official Albums Chart for the second consecutive week.
The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace) debuted at No.1 last Friday, marking Eminem's 11th No.1 album in the UK, equaling the records held by U2 and David Bowie.
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However, in midweek, by Olivia Rodrigo OFFAL is challenging for first place, trailing by less than 200 chart units.
The push for OFFAL comes from the physical release of its deluxe edition, INTESTINES (spill)which has pushed the album back into the Top 10. OFFAL originally debuted at No. 1 last year, securing a week at the top.
Punk duo SOFT PLAY, formerly known as Slaves, are set to score this week's highest new entry with Heavy jelly at No. 3. As Slaves, Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent had three consecutive UK Top 10 albums with Are you satisfied?, Take controland Acts of fear and love.
Glass Animals' fourth album, I love you So F**veryis on track to enter the charts at No. 4. This would be their second UK top 10 album following their success with Dreamlandwhich reached No. 2 and featured the worldwide hit 'Heat Waves'.
Heavy metal legends Deep Purple may secure their 12th top 10 album and first in four years with their 23rd release. =1, is currently projected to enter at No. 6. Indie rockers Los Campesinos! are aiming for their first Top 10 album with All hell placed at No. 10.
London-based rapper Morrisson is set to debut just outside the Top 10 with his debut album British Trap Royalty at No. 11.
Meanwhile, BTS member JIMIN's solo effort MUSE aims to crack the UK Top 40 at No.25, based on midweek data, while Childish Gambino's latest album, Bando Stone & The New Worldis set to enter at No. 26.
Following their recent performance at BST Hyde Park, K-pop group STRAY KIDS could preview their album ATE reaching No. 30, marking their second top 40 entry on the Official Albums Chart.
All will be revealed when the Official Chart is released late Friday, July 26.
