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Top 10 Artists Whose Debut Album Reached Number 1 Spot on Charts Posted: 11 Jul 2013 02:51 AM PDT For an artist, a debut studio album means the first impression on his music lovers. It's his chance to make it straight to their hearts. In this endeavor many came and went, but only a few enjoyed the fruit of fame with their debut albums. For instance, Gun N' Roses holds the record of highest selling 18 million copies of their debut album "Appetite for Destruction," the highest in the US history, but never really made to the top of the charts. That's right. Some artists hit the charts heavy with their first studio album, while others make it big after years of their career in singing. Singers and bands such as Led Zeppelin (self-titled), Backstreet Boys, Rolling Stone (self-titled), Ten, Doggystyle, The Doors (self-titled), Jimmi Hendrix , Van Halen, are only a few to name. These artists may not have made it to the top charts with their debut albums, but have always remained number one in the hearts of their fans. So who really topped the charts? Let's see in the list below, Top 10 artists whose debut album reached number 1 spot on the charts: 10. Home by Rudimental: "Home" was the debut album by Rudimental, a British band. It was released in April 2013 and was placed high on the charts. With its single "Feel the Love", the album climbed to number one in UK. "Waiting all night" from the same album also climbed to the number one position in the UK. Other tracks like "Not giving in" and "right here" were listed in top 20. 9. Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols: Can you believe that it was the only album from the English punk rock group, Sex Pistols? After this, the band never came up with a second album. It was released in October 1977. It still enjoys the reputation of being an important album in the history of rock music. In 1987, Rolling Stones magazine called it the 2nd best album of the last 20 years. 8. Bad Blood by Bastille: This one came from Bastille, their album faced great competition from Stereophonics "Graffiti on the Train" before it could hit the number one spot on the charts. The album was released in March 2013, and its fourth single, "Pompeil", claimed its position among the best selling singles of a debut album. Sadly, the title track of the album only made to number 90 on the billboards, and dropped out of the list in a week's time. 7. Welcome Reality by Nero: "Welcome reality" came as a debut album from Nero, an electronic music trio. The album was released in Ireland in August 2011. After its release, it hit the top position in UK Albums Chart. One of the singles "Promises" was given gold Status. Other tracks from the album, including "Guilt" and "Me and You" listed among the top 25. 6. Some Gave All by Billy Ray Cyrus: The album was the first of Biilly Ray Cyus, an American country music artist. It was released in 1992 and soon became the talk of the town. It peaked at number one on the Billboard charts, and the song "Achy Breaky Heart" became number one in many countries. It retained number one position for five weeks in "US Hot Country Songs" chart. The record achieved best selling triple Platinum status in Australia. 5. Spirit by Leona Lewis: It didn’t just hit the charts, but came out a global success, and that means much more than number one in a single country. British singer and songwriter Leona Lewis achieved the milestone of topping the charts in over 30 countries with her debut album "Spirit". It was released in 2007, and sold over eight million copies worldwide. “Bleeding Love”, one of singles of the album, was the most loved song of the album. 4. Cracked Rear View by Hootie & the Blowfish: In 1994, "Cracked River View" was released under Atlantic Records, and the artist received a huge welcome from the public. It is one of the best selling albums in the history of United States, 16th to be specific. By 2012, over 10 million copies had been sold. The album had a slow start, but succeeded in touching number one in Canada and New Zealand. 3. Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boys: One of Columbia Records’ fastest-selling debut albums, "Licensed to Ill" by Beastie Boys, was released as the first Rap Rock LP in 1986, and topped Billboard album chart. With a huge sale of over 9 million copies in the United States, the Beastie Boys dazzled the world. However, many critics wonder why Appetite for Destruction missed it. To say, Gun's N Roses has been ranked number one by the fans, if not by the charts. 2. Self-Titled Album by Whitney Houston: Self-titled "Houston", the debut album by American pop single Whitney Huston, reached number one on Billboard 200 chart for 14 weeks. It was released in February 14, 1985. Many songs of the album have remained the favorites of music lovers the world over. Rarely does any debut album enjoy being such a huge global success. 1. Up All Night by One Direction: Released by Syco Records, the debut album of English-Irish band made history on the charts by topping the list. The album was an International success and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. It was also UK's fastest-selling debut album of 2011. In US, "Up All Night" jumped straight to number one on Billboard 200, selling over 176,000 copies in the very first week of its release. With all this success, the band entered the Guinness World Records as well. The post Top 10 Artists Whose Debut Album Reached Number 1 Spot on Charts appeared first on TopYaps.

Top 10 Sexiest Sixes by Sachin Tendulkar Posted: 10 Jul 2013 09:14 PM PDT The legend of Indian cricket or the 'Little Master' as he is popularly known as, Sachin Tendulkar has dominated the international cricket for a long time with his commanding stroke play and bullet-shots. The most absorbing aspects of his batting are his picture perfect straight drives and lofty shots which help him in fetching runs with lightening speed. The man who single-handedly demolished many attacks in his lifetime has some of the best hit sixes to his credit. Scroll down to know about top 10 sexiest sixes by the cricketing legend. 10. Four sixers of Abdul Qadir: The one-day between India and Pakistan is looked upon as very special for the simple reason that it announced the arrival of the 'little maestro' in the international arena. The innings that he played under pressure in Peshawar was phenomenon. India were chasing 157 in the  rain-hit match, when the 16 year old lad named Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar scored a quickfire 18 ball 53  with four sixes in a single over of the legendary Pakistani leg spinner Abdul Qadir. The one where he stepped out of the crease (a long way) is termed the most special one in the lot. 9. Olonga bashing: It was the finals of the Sharjah Cup in 1998 when Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly bulldozed the Zimbabwean attack led by Henry Olonga. Sachin in particular, was in a grueling mood and smashed Olonga for six huge sixes. The one over his head of a slower delivery was the best one and struck the sight screen to make a hole into it. Never before, the master blaster was seen in such a ruthless mood. 8. Six of McGrath: It was in the Champions Trophy in Nairobi during a match between Australia and India that Sachin Tendulkar went on a rampage right from the start. Very rarely it has been observed, someone completely taking hold of the great fast bowler (Glen McGrath).The first time the Indian great stepped out of crease he survived a close chance when the ball took the outer edge of the bat to land over the boundary ropes. But in the second chance, he comprehensively hit him straight over his head out of the park to establish an upper hand in the battle. 7. Warnie going for plenty: It was the 3 match test series (in 1997-98) which India finally won by 2-1 where Sachin took over greatest leggie who ever played the gentleman's game, with complete disdain. He smashed plenty of sixes in each and every innings of his against him, except for the initial one in Chennai. It was in the innings of 177 where he hit cross legged sixes off Shane Warne. 6. Paul Strang stung badly: In the same match where Henry Olonga suffered one of the heaviest beatings in his life time, an offie named Paul Strang too tasted the same dose when he was hit for countless sixes on a pitch that offered nothing for the spinners. The best shot was the one where Sachin used his feet to hit the ball over the top that pitched outside leg stump. 5. Caddick out of the park: The much talked about encounter between India and England in the World Cup match of 2003 was a treat for Tendulkar fans. The six that the master batsman smashed of the lanky English fast bowler Andrew Caddick   not only fetched him half-century but also signaled to the world that the vibrant Tendulkar is still intact and capable to strike a few more and much farther  in the time to come. The footwork used by him in the airborne pull shot was absolutely classical. 4. Eddo Brandes gone for a straight hit: It was a match in the 1996-96 tri series between South Africa, Zimbabwe and India that is still remembered for the quality of cricketing shots from the legendary batsman. The one particular match where India needed to beat Zimbabwe to enter finals in order to play South Africa is another of the interesting matches India has ever played. During the match, Sachin hit fast bowler Eddo Brandes with a straight bat over his head for a six. It was after this particular straight batted lofted drive that this shot came into prominence among the cricketers globally. 3. Kasprowiz encounter in 1998 at Sharjah: The sandstorm hit match that became popular for the innings decorated with countless sixes from Sachin Tendulkar is also known for the way Australian seamer Michael Kasprowiz was thrashed for runs. Particularly the shot where Sachin pulled him over the long on boundary is considered very special by the cricket lovers. 2. Steve Waugh in the famous Sharjah encounter: India were chasing 284 from Australia but more importantly required to score 254 to beat New Zealand on the run rate basis to enter , so as to enter the finals of the tournament. The match saw some excitingly glorious moments including Sachin's 143 that included some lusty blows over the boundary rope including one six where he ferociously hit part-timer Steve Waugh over his head with a straight bat. 1. The 'pointer' of Shoaib: Something that is often referred to as the 'shot of the century', it was in the tense encounter between arch rivals India and Pakistan that the 'God of Cricket' showcased an absolutely new kind of stroke play to the rest of the world. It was a mere touch of the fast delivery by the 'Rawalpindi Express' Shoaib Akhtar that carried the ball over the point boundary for six runs. The shot is still considered as the most watched cricket moment on YouTube till date. 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