Metallica
Metal, Rock
This 27-track double disc (more than two hours of music) reached number 2.
Slipknot
Metal, Rock
Came in at No. 2, the band’s highest debut to date
Coldplay
Rock
This follow-up to the British band’s multi-platinum Parachutes touched down at number 5.
Depeche Mode
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Rock
Depeche Mode’s 12th full-length album debuted at No 3 on the album chart.
Santana
Jazz/Swing/Blues, Pop, Rock
Elite guest vocalists helped this disc reach No. 2.
Dave Matthews Band
Alternative, Rock
This No. 1 album enjoyed first-week sales of 465,000 copies.
Lifehouse
Christian/Gospel, Pop, Rock
Peaked at No. 14. “First Time” became a Top-40 single.

