Music Genre: Rock

The Boss’ 16th studio album came in at No. 1.

Disc peaked at 14

Came in at No. 2, the band’s highest debut to date

This concept album about a serial killer (whose macabre exploits are just the twisted fantasy of a convict) bowed at …

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

Elite guest vocalists helped this disc reach No. 2.

This No. 1 album enjoyed first-week sales of 465,000 copies.

Million-seller peaked at 5

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

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

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