Keith Urban Set To Block Radiohead From Number One Debut In Aus

They shocked the internet in recent weeks with their calculated actions in the lead up to the release of their latest album, A Moon Shaped Pool, but UK heavyweights Radiohead are in for a shock of their own as they are set to battle it out for top spot on the ARIA Albums Chart against country singer Keith Urban.

The New Zealand-born artist's ninth studio album Ripcord is aiming for a top three debut alongside Radiohead, after his previous effort, 2013's Fuse, peaked at #1.

If Radiohead are to topple Urban this week, it would mark the group's first ever #1 in the country, as their five previous albums (The King Of Limbs, In Rainbows, Hail To The Thief, Amnesiac, Kid A) have all peaked at #2.

The only other album set to crack the top ten this week is Aussie singer Kate Ceberano's greatest hits compilation Anthology, while other debuts include Skepta's Konnichiwa, Andy Black's The Shadow Side, Cyndi Lauper with Detour, Splendour 2016 act James Blake's The Colour In Everything, Travis Collins' Hard Light, The Screaming Jets' Chrome, Kaytranada with 99.9% and Anohni's Hopelessness which are all set to land in the top 40.

Over on the Singles Chart, US megastar Justin Timberlake is primed for a top five entry with his newest single Can't Stop The Feeling!, as is Sydney-based singer Delta Goodrem with Dear Life.

Other singles aiming for a top 50 debut include Ariana Grande with Into You, Drake's Too Good featuring Rihanna and Melbourne outfit The Temper Trap's Fall Together.