{"id":13397,"date":"2018-02-26T06:58:54","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T12:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/?p=13397"},"modified":"2026-03-23T08:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:46:11","slug":"top-200-albums-151-158","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/top-200-albums-151-158\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 200 Albums \u2013 #151 \u2013 158"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"itunes_image\"<\/a>Nearly 4 years ago, we first counted down the Top 200 albums in my iTunes library. Since that time, I\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#158: Icona Pop – This Is… Icona Pop<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 50 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: N\/A<\/p>\n

A single entry, used as part of my White Sox playlist, allows this album to make its debut.<\/p>\n

#158: R.E.M. – Automatic For The People<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 50 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 141<\/a><\/p>\n

5 songs, led by the first single\u00a0Drive<\/em>, make up this total for the Athens, Georgia based group.<\/p>\n

#158: Various Artists – OST – Veronica Mars<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 50 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 100<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#151: Bon Jovi – VH1 Storytellers<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 51 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: N\/A<\/p>\n

A strong debut for this live offering from the boys from New Jersey, thanks to 8 different tracks.<\/p>\n

#151: The Strokes – Is This It?<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 51 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 127<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the 4 songs making up this total,\u00a0New York City Cops<\/em>, was dropped from the American version of the album, released weeks after the 9\/11 attacks.<\/p>\n

#151: Guns N’ Roses – Use Your Illusion I<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 51 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 135<\/a><\/p>\n

The first part of Guns N\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

#151: Liz Phair – Exile In Guyville<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 51 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 141<\/a><\/p>\n

4 songs from the debut album from Chicago\u2019s one-time indie princess contribute to this total.<\/p>\n

#151: Arrested Development – 3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of …
\n<\/em>iTunes stats: 51 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 120<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#151: Soul Asylum – Grave Dancers Union<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 51 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 112<\/a><\/p>\n

Soul Asylum broke through with this, their sixth studio album, which uses 3 songs to achieve this total.<\/p>\n

#151: Various Artists – Juno (Music From The Motion Picture)<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 51 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 112<\/a><\/p>\n

3 songs, from bands like Mott the Hoople and The Moldy Peaches, make up the total for this soundtrack album.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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