Prince
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Jazz/Swing/Blues, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock
The Purple One’s 25th studio effort, a triple album, debuted at No. 2.
3 Doors Down
Rock
The disc came in at No. 1. “It’s Not My Time” became a Top 20 pop single.
'N Sync
Pop
Chart-topper set a new first-week sales record (2.4 million copies). “”Bye Bye Bye”” was a Top-5 hit.
Blessid Union of Souls
Alternative, Pop, Rock
Barely cracked the Top-200, but letters from teens suggest much interest in this act.
Killswitch Engage
Metal
This Massachusetts metalcore act’s fifth studio album (and second self-titled effort) debuted at No. 7 on Billboard’s album chart.
The Wreckers
Country, Pop
Top-5 country disc features the popular tune “Leave the Pieces.”
Jonas Brothers
Pop, Rock
Top-5 disc features the single “S.O.S.,” which climbed to No. 17
Paramore
Alternative, Punk, Rock
A Top-20 disc by a group of Christians who have resisted being labeled a “Christian” band