‘Wicked: For Good’ Soundtrack Casts a Spell on ARIA Chart
In a remarkable turn of events, the soundtrack for *Wicked: For Good* has debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, showcasing the immense popularity of the beloved musical. This sequel to the original *Wicked* soundtrack, which previously peaked at No. 3 in December 2024, features a stellar collaboration between co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who lend their powerful voices to 11 new tracks, including standout songs like “Every Day More Wicked” and the poignant closer, “For Good.” For Grande, this marks her sixth trip to the top of the ARIA chart, joining her previous successes with albums like *My Everything* and *Thank U, Next*. Meanwhile, this is Erivo’s first time reaching the pinnacle of the Australian charts, solidifying her status as a rising star in the music industry.
In addition to the *Wicked* soundtrack’s success, the ARIA chart has welcomed new entries that highlight the diverse musical landscape in Australia. Australian pop-punk band SoSo debuted at No. 4 with their album *So Much For Second Chances*, expressing their gratitude to fans in a heartfelt statement. The album, produced by Stevie Knight, has already set the stage for potential new music. Furthermore, Melbourne rockers The Smith Street Band landed at No. 14 with *Once I Was Wild*, while Midnight Til Morning, a group formed through a Netflix competition, made waves with their debut EP *Afterglow* at No. 16. The Beatles also made their presence felt, with the fourth installment of their *Anthology* series entering the charts at No. 20, a testament to their enduring legacy in the music world.
On the ARIA Singles Chart, Olivia Dean retains the top spot for a second week with her hit “Man I Need,” following her captivating performances at the 2025 ARIA Awards and a special concert at Fleet Steps. Dean’s album, *The Art of Loving*, has also seen a rise in popularity, climbing from No. 4 to No. 2. In a notable debut, K-pop sensation Stray Kids entered the singles chart at No. 10 with “Do It,” marking their best performance in Australia to date. As the music scene continues to evolve, Tame Impala remains the only homegrown artist in the top 50 with “Dracula,” which has slipped from No. 28 to No. 33. This week’s chart highlights not only the dominance of established artists but also the emergence of fresh talent across genres, reflecting the vibrant and dynamic nature of the Australian music industry.
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Like magic, the soundtrack for
Wicked: For Good
materializes at No. 1 on the
ARIA Albums Chart
.
For Good
is, of course, the sequel to
Wicked
, the soundtrack for which peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Chart in December 2024, and bounces on the latest frame, up 30-15.
Co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo contribute vocals to many of the 11 new tracks, including “Every Day More Wicked,” “Wonderful” and the closer, “For Good”. Although not a Grande solo effort,
Wicked: For Good
marks the sixth time she has appeared at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, following
My Everything
(from 2014),
Dangerous Woman
(2016),
Sweetener
(2018),
Thank U, Next
(2019) and
Eternal Sunshine
(2024), which holds at No. 29 on the current chart. For Erivo, it’s her first stint in the Australian chart penthouse.
Also new to the tally, published Friday, Nov. 28, is Australian pop-punk band SoSo’s
So Much For Second Chances
, new at No. 4. “We are absolutely blown away,” reads a statement from the band. “This is something we are incredibly proud of and we owe it all to our SoSo Crew: you know who you are!”
Produced by Stevie Knight (Yours Truly, Stand Atlantic, Between You & Me),
Second Chances
could be closely followed by new music. “This means so much to us as an independent band,” the statement continues, “we can’t wait to share what we have cooking up next.”
Melbourne rockers The Smith Street Band bag a ninth top 50 album with
Once I Was Wild
, new at No. 14, while Midnight Til Morning are close behind with their debut EP,
Afterglow
, new at No. 16. The pop-punk outfit was formed during the Netflix competition series
Building The Band
. Despite being eliminated in the semis, the group has enjoyed international success, including sold-out shows in North America, the U.K. and Europe, and in Australia, the homeland of bandmates Conor Smith and Mason Watts. Midnight Til Morning are signed to and managed by Michael Chugg’s Chugg Music.
The Fab Four make another impression on the Australian chart as the fourth and latest instalment of the
Beatles
‘
Anthology
series starts at No. 20. The first,
Anthology 1
, led the chart for two weeks in 1995, the year in which the
original eight-part TV series aired
.
Anthology 2
hit No. 2 the following year and
Anthology 3
peaked at No. 3 later in 1996. All four of the albums are packaged as the
Anthology Collection
, new at No. 32. According to ARIA, the Beatles have notched 14 No. 1s on the national albums chart.
Over on the
ARIA Singles Chart
,
Olivia Dean
retains top spot for a second week with “Man I Need,” which she performed at the
2025 ARIA Awards in Sydney
, and again for a special open-air concert at Fleet Steps. The English singer’s former No. 1 album,
The Art of Loving
, enjoys a lot of love in these parts, lifting 4-2. Also, Dean’s “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” (up 5-4 ), “Nice To Each Other” (up 9-8) and “Let Alone The One You Love” (up 36-25) are all on the move, each improving to new peak positions.
The top debut this week belongs to K-pop boyband
Stray Kids
, with
Do It
. It’s new at No. 10, the group’s best chart performance in Australia, easily eclipsing the No. 64 peak for 2023’s
Lalalala
. Stray Kids have an Aussie connection: Felix was born in Sydney and Bangchan was born in Seoul, raised in Sydney.
Canadian singer and writer
Tate McRae
lands another top 20 start with “Nobody’s Girl,” at No. 19.
And finally,
Tame Impala
is, once again, the only homegrown artist with a single in the top 50, as “Dracula” dips 28-33.
