{"id":13556,"date":"2018-04-23T06:07:31","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T12:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/?p=13556"},"modified":"2018-05-06T19:18:28","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T01:18:28","slug":"top-200-albums-71-79","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/top-200-albums-71-79\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 200 Albums – #71 – 79"},"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 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.<\/p>\n

#79: The Lonely Island – Turtleneck & Chain
\n<\/em>iTunes stats: 81 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 77<\/a><\/p>\n

The second album from the SNL<\/em> digital short maestros make the list thanks to 4 different tracks.<\/p>\n

#79: Stone Temple Pilots – Purple<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 81 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 120<\/a><\/p>\n

5 tracks from the sophomore album from STP make up this total.<\/p>\n

#77: Various Artists – The First 1000 Years – Rock<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 83 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 68<\/a><\/p>\n

7 songs, from artists like The Breeders, Everclear, and Jane\u2019s Addiction, make up the total for this MTV sponsored compilation.<\/p>\n

#77: John Morris – Clue (Original Motion Picture Score)<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 83 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: N\/A<\/p>\n

A strong debut for the score from one of my favorite movies.<\/p>\n

#76: Various Artists – Poplife<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 84 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 127<\/a><\/p>\n

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

#75: Def Leppard – Hysteria<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 85 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 87<\/a><\/p>\n

The first album that I fell in love with back in junior high makes this list on the back of 7 different tracks.<\/p>\n

#73: Pearl Jam – Contra<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 86 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 92<\/a><\/p>\n

This bootleg album, which contains live performances from the band\u2019s MTV Unplugged<\/em> appearance and other live performances, makes the list thanks to 8 different tracks.<\/p>\n

#73: Various Artists – Forrest Gump
\n<\/em>iTunes stats: 86 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 92<\/a><\/p>\n

9 different tracks, from artists like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and CCR, make up the total for this double album soundtrack.<\/p>\n

#72: The Outfield – Play Deep<\/em>
\niTunes stats: 90 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: 45<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#71: Taylor Swift – 1989
\n<\/em>iTunes stats: 91 plays
\nPrevious Ranking: N\/A<\/p>\n

A strong debut for the pop princess, thanks to numerous appearances on my road trip playlist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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