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The Script storm to top of albums chart

Published Sunday, Aug 17 2008, 19:08 BST | By Nick Levine
The Script storm to top of albums chart
Irish trio The Script have debuted at No.1 on the UK albums chart.

Their self-titled debut album, which features the hit singles 'We Cry' and 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved', knocks Abba's Gold hits collection into second place this week.

Duffy's million-selling Rockferry set slips to three, while Coldplay's Viva La Vida album falls to four.

Other notable new entries come from Twickenham five-piece Noah & The Whale, who debut at five, and TV star Jane McDonald, who bows at seven.

The top ten albums in full (click where possible for our reviews):

1. (-) The Script: 'The Script'
2. (1) 'Abba: Gold - Greatest Hits'
3. (2) Duffy: 'Rockferry'
4. (3) Coldplay: 'Viva La Vida'
5. (-) Noah & The Whale: 'Peaceful The World Lays Me Down'
6. (4) Kid Rock: 'Rock N Roll Jesus'
7. (-) Jane McDonald: 'Jane'
8. (5) Sharleen Spiteri: 'Melody'
9. (6) Ting Tings: 'We Started Nothing'
10. (9) Rihanna: 'Good Girl Gone Bad'

> Click here for this week's UK singles chart

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