Top 200 Albums – #71 – 79

itunes_imageNearly 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 with the next batch of 10 albums ranked between #71 and 79, including 5 studio recordings, 2 compilations, 2 movie soundtracks, and 1 live performance.

#79: The Lonely Island – Turtleneck & Chain
iTunes stats: 81 plays
Previous Ranking: 77

The second album from the SNL digital short maestros make the list thanks to 4 different tracks.

#79: Stone Temple Pilots – Purple
iTunes stats: 81 plays
Previous Ranking: 120

5 tracks from the sophomore album from STP make up this total.

#77: Various Artists – The First 1000 Years – Rock
iTunes stats: 83 plays
Previous Ranking: 68

7 songs, from artists like The Breeders, Everclear, and Jane’s Addiction, make up the total for this MTV sponsored compilation.

#77: John Morris – Clue (Original Motion Picture Score)
iTunes stats: 83 plays
Previous Ranking: N/A

A strong debut for the score from one of my favorite movies.

#76: Various Artists – Poplife
iTunes stats: 84 plays
Previous Ranking: 127

10 different tracks, from artists like Crash Test Dummies, Meredith Brooks, and Fine Young Cannibals, make up the total for this compilation album.

#75: Def Leppard – Hysteria
iTunes stats: 85 plays
Previous Ranking: 87

The first album that I fell in love with back in junior high makes this list on the back of 7 different tracks.

#73: Pearl Jam – Contra
iTunes stats: 86 plays
Previous Ranking: 92

This bootleg album, which contains live performances from the band’s MTV Unplugged appearance and other live performances, makes the list thanks to 8 different tracks.

#73: Various Artists – Forrest Gump
iTunes stats: 86 plays
Previous Ranking: 92

9 different tracks, from artists like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and CCR, make up the total for this double album soundtrack.

#72: The Outfield – Play Deep
iTunes stats: 90 plays
Previous Ranking: 45

Only one song, the at bat music for former White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham, makes up this total for the debut album from the British 80s band.

#71: Taylor Swift – 1989
iTunes stats: 91 plays
Previous Ranking: N/A

A strong debut for the pop princess, thanks to numerous appearances on my road trip playlist.

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