chartbuster
Number one single
A chartbuster is a song or album that achieves major commercial success, climbing to the top of music charts.
The term is most common in Indian English, where it describes Bollywood hits and popular singles: The film's soundtrack was a chartbuster.
In American and British usage, chart-topper is more common.
Break violently apart
- megahitEnormously successful release
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- number-oneHighest in rank
bestseller · knockout · breakthrough · triumph · success · crowd-pleaser · showstopper · barnburner
Large outdoor advertising structure
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- airplayRadio or TV broadcast
- hookCurved catching device
- anthemOfficial song of praise
earworm · chorus · melody · beat · rhythm · groove · single · track
Introducing radical new ideas
- trailblazingBeing the first through
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
genre-defining · iconic · legendary · era-defining · game-changing · zeitgeist · defining · memorable
smash
Break violently apart
- megahitEnormously successful release
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
number-one · bestseller · knockout · breakthrough · triumph · success · crowd-pleaser · showstopper · barnburner · comeback
billboard
Large outdoor advertising structure
anthem · earworm · chorus · melody · beat · rhythm · groove · single · track · album
groundbreaking
Introducing radical new ideas
- trailblazingBeing the first through
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
innovative · genre-defining · iconic · legendary · era-defining · game-changing · zeitgeist · defining · memorable · unforgettable
- film songsduet, solo, love duet, romantic duet, item number
chartbusterdeep cut
Obscure album track
unknown · cult favorite · unheard-of · hidden gem · nobody