The Killers
Rock
Disc topped out at No. 2. “When You Were Young” was a Top-20 pop/No. 1 rock single.
Metallica
Metal, Rock
This 27-track double disc (more than two hours of music) reached number 2.
Lifehouse
Christian/Gospel, Pop, Rock
Peaked at No. 14. “First Time” became a Top-40 single.
Pearl Jam
Alternative, Rock
The Seattle grunge band’s eighth CD quickly sold a half-million copies and peaked at No. 2.
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.