Miley, Elton John & More Artists With Billboard 200-Topping Album Titles That Included Names of Musical Instruments

Miley Cyrus' album "Bass Persuades" debuted at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart on October 3, 2022, marking her first number one album on the list in over a decade. The album is notable for being the first to include the word "bass" in its title to achieve this feat. The album's success follows the immense popularity of Miley's previous hit "We Can't Stop" and "Wrecking Ball," which became a massive hit and earned Cyrus her first Grammy nomination.

The list of Billboard 200 albums that include the names of musical instruments in their titles offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of popular music. The first entry is Elton John's "A Night in Tunisia," which became a phenomenon in 1969 and served as the soundtrack to an Oscar-nominated film. Another entry on the list is Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, a duo that produced numerous best-selling albums throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

More recently, Terry Snyder and the All-Stars' "Persuasive Percussion" topped the Billboard 200 for 13 consecutive weeks in 1960.

Miley Cyrus' achievement is a testament to her enduring popularity and the continued appeal of catchy, feel-good pop music. Her success follows in the footsteps of other musical instrument-themed albums, which have proven to be a potent source of inspiration and innovation in the world of popular music.