The Lottery Winners Set to Achieve Their Second UK Album No. 1 with ‘Koko’

The winners of the lottery aiming for number one album

The winners of the lottery are set to deliver their second number one album in the UK with their latest entry, “Koko.”

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The group made headlines in 2023 when their third album, “Replacement Therapy of Anxiety,” topped the UK album chart, and they are now aiming to replicate that success with this follow-up release.

Koko’s Release and Chart Expectations

Koko was released on Friday (March 21), and according to the official chart company’s update on Monday (March 24), it is poised to become the group’s second number one album.

It is expected to take the top spot, surpassing other contenders like Deacon Blue’s 11th album, “The Great Western Road,” as well as “I Said That I Love You First” by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. The horrors’ new album “Night Life” and Sabrina Carpenter’s hit “Short N’ Sweet” are also in contention for the top five.

Official Albums in the Top Five

1. The winners of the lottery – “Koko” (Modern Sky)
2. Deacon Blue – “Great Western Road” (Vinyl preparation)
3. Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Short N’ Sweet’ (Island)
4. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco – “I Said That I Love You First” (Interscope)
5. The Horrors – “Night Life” (Fiction)

Frontman Tom Rilant spoke with NME in December about the pressure to replicate their previous success with the “Replacement Therapy of Anxiety.” “Of course, the pressure has returned,” he mentioned. “Can we ever do it again? Do we want to? Yes, and we will stop at nothing to secure the second number one album for Leigh. Getting the first number one was a breakthrough for us, despite all the battles we’ve faced with access.”

“Everyone seems to be really enthusiastic about the new album. People are already getting tattoos of our art.”

“Koko,” named after Keepon On Hearn On, features the single “Ragdoll,” which includes a guest appearance by Chad Kroeger from Nickelback—a collaboration that emerged while they were touring together across the UK and Europe last year. Other guest artists on the album include Frank Turner, Shed Seven, and Reverend and The Makers.

The winners of the lottery are set to embark on their “Continue Next Month” tour in 2025. Find remaining tickets here. Additionally, this year, the group will make appearances at UK festivals, including the Isle of Wight, Kendal Calling, and Borked Theory festival, among others.

This summer, they will also be opening for Robbie Williams during his massive stadium shows in Edinburgh, London, Manchester, and beyond. Find tickets here.