Shed Seven look set to land the first No. 1 album of their career with ‘A Matter Of Time’.
The sixth album from the Britpop group leads the pack in the first look at this week’s first chart update, kicking off the band’s 30th anniversary year in style.
In terms of studio albums, 1996’s ‘A Maximum High’ and their 2017 comeback ‘Instant Pleasures’ gave the group their highest peaks at No. 8, while the 1999 hits compilation ‘Going For Gold’ did one better at No. 7.
Speaking ahead of the album’s release, the group reflected on the possibility of their first-ever chart-topper in an exclusive chat with RETROPOP.
“It’s a dream – and it’s looking like we’ve got a real shot at it,” guitarist Paul Banks said. Singer Rick Witter added: “We’ve had so many songs out there and I think the highest in the charts we’ve been is No. 7 – which is kind of apt – but to get to the 30th anniversary since the debut album came out, and in the very first week of that 30th anniversary year to be releasing a brand new set of songs, is brilliant in itself.
“For us to get our highest chart entry ever, at this point, is just amazing. So I don’t even think we should even consider looking at the No. 1, I wouldn’t want to get over excited about it, but if it does happen we’ll tell the world!”
