Bruce Hornsby
Harbor Lights
Jazz/Swing/Blues, Pop, Rock
OneRepublic
Dreaming Out Loud
Alternative, Pop, Rock

The popularity of its first single, “Apologize,” drove the disc into the Top 20.

My Chemical Romance
Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
Alternative, Punk, Rock

This slow-burner has sold nearly a million copies.

Vonda Shepard
Songs From Ally McBeal
Folk, Rock

This soundtrack maintained a solid Top-10 presence for more than a month.

Alice in Chains
Dirt
Alternative, Metal, Rock
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains
Alternative, Metal, Rock
Papa Roach
Infest
Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

Million-seller peaked at 5

Lifehouse
Who We Are
Christian/Gospel, Pop, Rock

Peaked at No. 14. “First Time” became a Top-40 single.

Kelly Clarkson
My December
Pop, Rock

Topped out at No. 2. “Never Again” became a Top-10 pop single.

Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Alternative, Rock

The Seattle grunge band’s eighth CD quickly sold a half-million copies and peaked at No. 2.

Coldplay
A Rush of Blood to the Head
Rock

This follow-up to the British band’s multi-platinum Parachutes touched down at number 5.

Depeche Mode
Sounds of the Universe
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Rock

Depeche Mode’s 12th full-length album debuted at No 3 on the album chart.

Billy Joel
River of Dreams
Pop, Rock
Gin Blossoms
Congratulations I’m Sorry
Rock
Santana
All That I Am
Jazz/Swing/Blues, Pop, Rock

Elite guest vocalists helped this disc reach No. 2.