Article: Six new albums debut in top 10, led by Rage Against the Machine

In one of the busiest weeks for new, big-name album releases, six new albums debuted in the top 10 this week.

Rock-rap hybrid Rage Against the Machine scored its second straight No. 1 album with "The Battle of Los Angeles," with an impressive 430,000 copies sold in the week ended Sunday, according to SoundScan figures.

The next three entries on the chart were also new releases -- from pop queen Mariah Carey, rapper Lil' Wayne and a WWF wrestling compilation. Adult contemporary act Counting Crows and rockers Foo Fighters also bowed in the top 10.

According to Sony Music, which scored a one-two punch with the Rage and Carey debuts, sales of the top 200 ...

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