3 Doors Down
Rock
The disc came in at No. 1. “It’s Not My Time” became a Top 20 pop single.
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.
Various/Soundtrack
Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, Soundtracks
This million-selling disc, featuring various artists, peaked at number 2.
Papa Roach
Alternative, Metal, Rock
The California alternative metal quartet’s sixth album debuted at No. 8 on Billboard’s album chart. “Lifeline” topped the rock singles …
Sugar Ray
Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock
This Top-20 disc has sold more than 500,000 copies. The pop single “”Every Morning”” also charted well.
U2
Rock
Debuted at No. 1 with 840,000 copies sold its first week. “Vertigo” was a Top-40 hit and an iPod jingle.
Coldplay
Rock
The album and the single “Viva La Vida” both hit No. 1.