the band has released six consecutive chart-topping studio albums: "hot fuss" (2004), "sam's town" (2006), "day &amp; age" (2008), "battle born" (2012), "wonderful wonderful" (2017), and "imploding the mirage" (2020). they have also released a b-sides and rarities compilation, "sawdust" (2007); a live album, "live from the royal albert hall" (2009); a greatest-hits album, "direct hits" (2013); and a christmas compilation, "don't waste your wishes" (2016).