James Masterton's Chart Update

Week Ending November 7th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:36 +0000

Cheryl Cole manages a significant album and chart double, but her gain is Westlife's loss as they go three years without a Number One hit. Plus Miley and Lady G with brand new entries and a first look this year at the betting market for the Christmas Chart.

Week Ending October 31st

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:11:37 +0000

Just how many times can you say "X Factor" in the space of a 15 minute podcast without people becoming bored? We are about to find out as the TV talent show continues to have a disproportionate impact on both singles and albums chart. Also this week, the story behind the Cheryl Cole album and how it appeared in two very strange ways online at the start of the week.

Week Ending October 24th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:46:48 +0100

X Factor mania takes hold with smash new singles for Alexandra Burke and Robbie Williams all benefitting from a place on the TV show. Plus the week's Top 10 and all the other chart news fit to talk about.

Week Ending October 17th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:57:40 +0100

Chipmunk and The Saturdays battle it out on the singles chart whilst the veterans make an almost total clean sweep of the album Top 10. Also, the Whitney single finally appears and why the appearance of Miley Cyrus on iTunes may not be quite what it first seems.

Week Ending October 10th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:10:43 +0100

A chart that is really all about next week rather than what is happening this week. Nonetheless there is plenty to talk about, with two singles arriving in the Top 10 after lengthly climbs plus we look at the biggest selling singles of 2009 so far - three quarters of the way through the year.

Week Ending October 3rd

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:46:34 +0100

The big Madonna debate continues - 10 or 11 Number One albums? Also this week, the hits that shouldn't be there yet, oh yes and more Madonna.

Week Ending September 26th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:14:07 +0100

A flurry of new entries dominate the album chart, whilst Taio Cruz grabs his first ever Number One single - as a performer at least. Also the debate about staggered release dates, and just what is the true inspiration for the Mika single?

Week Ending September 19th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:49:05 +0100

A week of tumbling records both on singles and album charts. The full story on Dame Vera Lynn, The Beatles and Pixie Lott is all inside.

Week Ending September 12th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:46:05 +0100

Back with a bang, as yet another new single tops the chart, Kings Of Leon make a very unexepected return and Dame Vera Lynn makes chart waves at the age of 92.

Week Ending August 22nd

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:57:51 +0100

Black Eyed Peas repeat at the top, and set chart precedents in the process. We skip over Peter Andre in favour of wondering just how unlucky David Guetta can get. Plus, whither Farewell My Summer Love?

Week Ending August 15th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:34:49 +0100

Yet another brand new Number One as Tinchy Stryder grabs his second of the year. A full explanation of why that is so good inside, the Top 10 dissected and some odd new arrivals to the Michael Jackson collection on the album chart.

Week Ending August 8th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:28:48 +0100

Black Eyed Peas get their second chart-topping hit of the year and keep the US and UK in sync with one another. The John Barrowman issue gets another raking over, and Little Boots' Remedy is branded the best of the year so far. Agree?

Week Ending July 25th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:35:11 +0100

JLS make Number One with a record that doesn't seem to be as good as everyone is saying. Chicane have an idea that is so breathtakingly brilliant you curse yourself for not having it first, and the nominations for the Popjustice £20 music prize are revealed.

Week Ending July 18th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:37:18 +0100

Cascada are still top, Jackson dominates the album chart and the Arctic Monkeys latest promotional wheeze doesn't quite pay off. But what is the extraordinary shock in store for us next week?

Week Ending July 11th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:36:10 +0100

More Michael Jackson action than you can shake a chart-shaped stick at. The mass media beats a path to James' door for an explanation for Man In The Mirror - hear the results inside. Plus the 2009 half term report and what are the best selling golden oldies decade by decade?

Week Ending July 4th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:11:06 +0100

Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, oh and La Roux as well.

Week Ending June 27th

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:13:13 +0100

David Guetta flies to the top, to the surprise of few. George Harrison makes a splash on the album chart, but is father's day really the reason? Plus the prospect of streaming jukeboxes having a chart impact.

SPECIAL: Counting Down The Hits

james@masterton.co.uk (James Masterton) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:26:34 +0100

Remember the days when the Radio One Top 40 show was branded as "Europe's Most Listened To Radio Show" and when it was a near essential appointment for every single chart fan? Those days appear to be a distant memory, with the chart show and its presenters instead the subject of a great deal of criticism. In this special podcast, James Masterton investigates just why the show is treated in this manner. He talks to some of the big names behind both the Radio One show and commercial radio's own Hit40UK brand. Find out from the presenters themselves just what their approach to the show was and how they feel it really should be done. Featuring contributions from Simon Hirst, Lucio and Joel Ross, this is a must-listen for any fan of the charts or chart shows. You may be surprised by some of the revelations it contains.