Blur's 'The Magic Whip' tops UK album charts

Brit rock band Blur's has topped UK album charts with their first studio album in 12 years titled 'The Magic Whip'.

The album, which was recorded partially in Hong Kong, knocked last week's number one, Josh Groban's Stages, into fourth place, the BBC reported.

Taylor Swift's hit album '1989' secured its second position followed by James Bay's 'Chaos and the Calm' at the third spot on the charts.

The singles chart saw reggae artist OMI's climb to the top with his debut track 'Cheerleader'.