Music
16 May 14

Mick Flannery debuts at Irish Album Chart summit

With Imelda May just behind him, we have two Irish artists fending off the likes of The Black Keys and Michael Jackson.

The quiet Corkman proved his huge appeal in his home country two years back when he knocked Madonna off the top of the charts, and now Mick Flannery has another No. 1 album to his name.

His fourth studio effort By The Rule is the highest-selling release in the country this week.

He replaces last week's chart-topper Imelda May. The Dubliner's Tribal puts in another strong showing at No. 2.

It means we have two homegrown solo stars outselling big international artists.
Massive modern blues rock due The Black Keys see their Turn Blue debut at No. 3 while the late King Of Pop is just below – , a record of previously unreleased Michael Jackson tracks, is at No. 4.

Recent Hot Press cover star Paolo Nutini has now featured on the chart for five weeks, and his Caustic Love is at the same number.

Bray indies Big September have just released their debut album, Ballroom Addicts. The highest-selling independent record of the week, it takes the highly-commendable sixth spot on the overall Irish Album Chart.

For the full chart rundown, click here.