In Billboard's midweek Contenders column, Florence + The Machine's new album Everybody Scream and Tyler, the Creator's reissued Chromakopia+ are projected to debut or return to the top 10 on the Billboard 200 dated November 15. Michael Jackson's Thriller could also climb back into the top 10 or 20 due to post-Halloween streaming surges. The chart remains dominated by Taylor Swift's releases and the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.
Billboard's Contenders column, published on November 5, 2025, analyzes midweek chart projections for the Billboard 200 dated November 15, focusing on albums vying for top 10 positions amid strong competition from streaming heavyweights.
Florence + The Machine's Everybody Scream
Florence + The Machine released Everybody Scream on Halloween via Polydor, drawing acclaim for its themes of personal trauma, including frontwoman Florence Welch's recent ectopic pregnancy and challenges as a veteran female artist in the industry. The album has earned some of the year's best reviews for a major release. While streaming numbers are expected to be modest—consistent with the band's history outside collaborations—physical sales are projected to perform well, supported by six vinyl variants, four CD variants (including signed editions), and deluxe digital/streaming editions with four bonus 'chamber versions' tracks. This positions Everybody Scream for a top 10 debut, marking the band's fifth consecutive album in the region, with potential for their first top five since 2018's High as Hope.
Tyler, the Creator's Chromakopia+
Tyler, the Creator is reissuing his 2024 No. 1 album Chromakopia as Chromakopia+ via Columbia to celebrate its one-year anniversary. The update adds the bonus track 'Mother,' featuring interjections from his mother Bonita Smith, now available on DSPs after being exclusive to physical copies. The reissue includes CD and vinyl formats, plus two boxed sets with branded merchandise. The original album, which debuted with career-best first-week figures despite an incomplete tracking period, sits at No. 117 in its 53rd week. The added streaming and sales are expected to boost it significantly, potentially back into the top 10.
Michael Jackson's Thriller and Halloween Boost
Michael Jackson's Thriller leads post-Halloween streaming gains on the Billboard 200, climbing from No. 46 to No. 30 this week, driven by tracks like the title song and 'Billie Jean.' Other seasonal albums, such as the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack and Andrew Gold's Halloween Howls, follow closely. However, with Halloween on a Friday—the start of the new tracking week—sustained interest may wane into November, limiting jumps. Still, Thriller has a chance to re-enter the top 10 or at least the top 20.