We last counted down the Top 200 albums in my iTunes library four years ago. Since that time, the world has literally changed, and my commute has decreased from 1+ hours each way to 25 steps. So, despite the decrease in potential listening time, I figured it was time to take another look, based on number of plays from late 2007 through the morning of January 1, 2022.
We continue today with the next batch of ten albums that I have listened to the most over the last 15 years, including two compilations, one greatest hits package, two remastered albums from one of the greatest bands of all time, and nine entries from the 90s.
#177: The Beatles – Rubber Soul
iTunes stats: 72 plays
Previous Ranking: NR
Released in 1965, this sixth studio album from the Beatles, behind four of the 14 tracks, makes its debut after adding 33 additional listens over the past four years.
#177: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood Sugar Sex Magik
iTunes stats: 72 plays
Previous Ranking: NR
The Chili Peppers climb on to the chart thanks to four singles from their 1991 breakthrough release, which increased its listens by more than 85%.
#177: Various Artists – Rock ‘n’ Roll Era: 1962
iTunes stats: 72 plays
Previous Ranking: 196
This entry in the Time Life series, featuring tracks by Dion & The Belmonts, The Beach Boys, and The Drifters, among others, added 32 additional plays to jump up 19 slots.
#177: Run DMC – Ultimate Run DMC
iTunes stats: 72 plays
Previous Ranking: 192
Four tracks from this collection of the seminal rap group’s greatest hits saw 31 new listens over the past four years.
#175: The Beatles – Beatles For Sale
iTunes stats: 73 plays
Previous Ranking: 179
Only three of the fourteen tunes from this remastered version of the Beatles fourth studio album make up this total, which would be higher if I hadn’t deleted the original versions outright.