Nearly 4 years ago, we first counted down the Top 200 albums in my iTunes library. Since that time, I’ve successfully managed to migrate my music collection to a new PC with the stats intact. So, I figured it was time to take another look, based on number of plays from late 2007 through January 1, 2018.
We continue things with the next batch of 10 albums that rank between #151 and 158, including 7 studio recordings, 2 soundtracks, and 1 live performance.
#158: Icona Pop – This Is… Icona Pop
iTunes stats: 50 plays
Previous Ranking: N/A
A single entry, used as part of my White Sox playlist, allows this album to make its debut.
#158: R.E.M. – Automatic For The People
iTunes stats: 50 plays
Previous Ranking: 141
5 songs, led by the first single Drive, make up this total for the Athens, Georgia based group.
#158: Various Artists – OST – Veronica Mars
iTunes stats: 50 plays
Previous Ranking: 100
2 different tracks, from The Dandy Warhols and Tegan & Sara, make up the total for the soundtrack from the cult television show, which suffered a huge drop.
#151: Bon Jovi – VH1 Storytellers
iTunes stats: 51 plays
Previous Ranking: N/A
A strong debut for this live offering from the boys from New Jersey, thanks to 8 different tracks.
#151: The Strokes – Is This It?
iTunes stats: 51 plays
Previous Ranking: 127
One of the 4 songs making up this total, New York City Cops, was dropped from the American version of the album, released weeks after the 9/11 attacks.
#151: Guns N’ Roses – Use Your Illusion I
iTunes stats: 51 plays
Previous Ranking: 135
The first part of Guns N’ Roses separate double album, which I bought after finishing final exams during my first semester of college, makes the list thanks to 4 different tracks.
#151: Liz Phair – Exile In Guyville
iTunes stats: 51 plays
Previous Ranking: 141
4 songs from the debut album from Chicago’s one-time indie princess contribute to this total.
#151: Arrested Development – 3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of …
iTunes stats: 51 plays
Previous Ranking: 120
The debut album from the Atlanta-based alternative hip-hop group has a nearly even split amongst its 3 hit singles to make up this total.
#151: Soul Asylum – Grave Dancers Union
iTunes stats: 51 plays
Previous Ranking: 112
Soul Asylum broke through with this, their sixth studio album, which uses 3 songs to achieve this total.
#151: Various Artists – Juno (Music From The Motion Picture)
iTunes stats: 51 plays
Previous Ranking: 112
3 songs, from bands like Mott the Hoople and The Moldy Peaches, make up the total for this soundtrack album.