Top 200 Albums – #20 – 30

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 are getting close to the finish line with this next batch of 10 albums ranked between #20 and 30, including 5 studio recordings, 3 compilations, 1 soundtrack, and 1 comedy album.

#30: Various Artists – Millennium Rock N’ Roll Party
iTunes stats: 154 plays
Previous Ranking: 50

13 tunes, from the likes of Santo & Johnny, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis, make up the total for this compilation of 50s hits.

#29: Veruca Salt – American Thighs
iTunes stats: 155 plays
Previous Ranking: 19

10 songs from the Chicago band’s debut album make up this total.

#28: Mexican Cheerleader – Kings and Kings’ Hoots
iTunes stats: 156 plays
Previous Ranking: 17

12 tunes off this sophomore effort from the local punk band make up this total.

#27: Garbage – Beautiful Garbage
iTunes stats: 157 plays
Previous Ranking: 21

The third studio album from the group uses 13 tracks to make up this total.

#25: The Beatles – Past Masters, Vol. 2
iTunes stats: 158 plays
Previous Ranking: 32

This remastered version of the album has 10 songs that make up its total.

#25: Mexican Cheerleader – Mexican Cheerleader
iTunes stats: 158 plays
Previous Ranking: 24

The debut album from the local punk band uses 10 songs to make up its total.

#24: George Carlin – It’s Bad For Ya
iTunes stats: 160 plays
Previous Ranking: N/A

The final album from George Carlin, released just over a month after his death, makes its debut.

#23: Various Artists – Pirates of the Caribbean (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)
iTunes stats: 166 plays
Previous Ranking: 8

The highest ranking album whose total comes from a single song, which was formerly used as part of the White Sox pre-game video introductions.

#22: Garbage – Bleed Like Me
iTunes stats: 167 plays
Previous Ranking: 24

The fourth studio album from the group uses 11 tracks to make up this total.

#20: Various Artists – Television’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
iTunes stats: 169 plays
Previous Ranking: 40

23 theme songs, from shows like Perry MasonLeave It To Beaver, and The Munsters, make up the total from this compilation.

One Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.