One Direction’s Midnight Memories album set for UK Top 10 return

Midnight Memories leads One Direction’s discography in today’s update, eyeing a Number 10 placing, with all of the band’s five studio albums currently tracking for a Top 40 return this week.

It’d mark the first time Midnight Memories – which hosts the singles Best Song Ever (2), Story Of My Life (2), You & I (19) and Midnight Memories (39) – has appeared in the UK Top 10 in 10 years.

The album, which secured two consecutive weeks at Number 1 on its release, saw three further album tracks chart in the UK: Diana (58), Strong (48) and Don’t Forget Where You Belong (21).

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Elsewhere in today’s Official Albums Chart update we see the group’s chart-topping 2015 LP Made In The A.M. (16), 2014 Number 1 FOUR (17), 2012 chart-topper Take Me Home (26) and Number 2-peaking 2011 debut Up All Night (36).

Liam Payne tragically died last Wednesday (October 16), aged 31.

In a statement, his One Direction bandmates said: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing.

“In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

“The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.

“For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly.

“We love you Liam.”

Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of Liam Payne at this difficult time.