Paloma Faith hits the top spot in UK charts with her fourth album
Paloma Faith has landed her first UK number one album with The Architect.
The British singer struck gold with her fourth record, beating both Sam Smith and Morrissey, following its release last week.
After selling more than 40,000 copies within days, Faith said: “I think what’s been very moving about this process is the amount of people on social media who have been saying, ‘Paloma for number one’. It feels really heartwarming.
“My intention for this album is to promote kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. It’s quite moving that it’s all paid off.”
Faith, who has spoken about how motherhood has shifted her attitude from previously “narcissistic” songs, continued: “It’s amazing to be four albums in and have my first number one. It’s a testament to hard work.
“I’m not good at celebrations, but I already have a babysitter booked for Saturday night anyway, so I’ll definitely be doing something.”
The record knocked Smith’s The Thrill Of It All into second spot in the official charts this week. Michael Ball and Alfie Boe’s Together Again was in third. Britain’s Got Talent winner Tokio Myers was fourth with his debut, Our Generation