5 Facts About Ben Howard's I Forget Where We Were Topping the UK Chart

The album debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. This was Ben Howard’s second studio album to achieve this.

It sold over 30,000 copies in its first week. That was enough to beat out strong competition from other releases.

The album’s success was driven by strong physical sales. Vinyl and CD purchases made up a significant portion of its first-week total.

It followed the success of his debut album, Every Kingdom. That album also reached No. 1, making Howard a consistent chart-topper.

The title track and singles like “End of the Affair” helped build momentum. They received heavy radio play and positive critical reception.