Hold onto your hats, music fans, because the charts just got a whole lot more exciting! 5 Seconds of Summer has done it again, soaring to the top of the U.K. Albums Chart with their latest masterpiece, Everyone’s a Star. But here’s where it gets controversial—could this Aussie quartet be on track to become one of the most consistent chart-toppers of their generation? Let’s dive in.
As of November 23, 2025, 5 Seconds of Summer—comprised of Calum Hood, Ashton Irwin, Luke Hemmings, and Michael Clifford—has claimed the No. 1 spot for the fourth time in their career. Their new album dethroned none other than Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, which had been dominating the charts. But this isn’t their first rodeo; the band previously hit No. 1 with Sounds Good Feels Good (2015), CALM (2020), and 5SOS5 (2022). And this is the part most people miss—Everyone’s a Star isn’t just a chart-topper; it’s also No. 1 on the Official Record Store Chart, proving its appeal to indie music lovers across the U.K.
Back in their homeland, Australia, the band made history. With Everyone’s a Star, they became the first act ever to debut at No. 1 with their first six studio albums on the ARIA Charts. Talk about a record-breaking week! But here’s a thought-provoking question: Does their consistent success in both the U.K. and Australia signal a shift in global music trends, or is it simply a testament to their dedicated fanbase?
Meanwhile, Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving secured the No. 2 spot, riding high after her stunning performances of “Man I Need” and “So Easy (to Fall in Love With Me)” on Saturday Night Live. Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl slipped to No. 3, though it’s already enjoyed four non-consecutive weeks at the top. U.K. rap duo D-Block Europe—Young Adz and Dirtbike LB—landed at No. 4 with PTSD 2, their fifth top five album in six years. Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend rounded out the top five at No. 5.
Further down the chart, Oasis’s reissue of Familiar To Millions debuted at No. 11, Celeste’s Woman Of Faces entered at No. 12, and Summer Walker’s Finally Over It landed at No. 13. And let’s not forget the buzz around Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid, whose album Rebel climbed to No. 16. Fan theories jokingly suggest EsDeeKid might be a secret alter ego of actor Timothée Chalamet—a wild idea, but one that’s definitely keeping the hype alive.
So, what do you think? Is 5 Seconds of Summer’s dominance a well-deserved victory, or is there another artist you’re rooting for? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear your take on this ever-evolving music landscape!
