It’s been 4 years since we last counted down the Top 200 artists in my iTunes library. Since my iTunes stats are still intact, across multiple PCs, iPods, iPads, and iPhones, I figured it was time to take another look at the artists that have entertained me the most based on number of plays from late 2007 through January 1, 2021.
We wrap up the first half of the countdown with today’s batch of 10 artists, the second tied for 110th place, 2 tied for 108th, the single artist at 107th through 103rd, and the 2 tied for 101st.
#110: K’s Choice
iTunes stats: 73 plays
Previous ranking: #101
Only 28 new listens to 5 different tracks from the arguable one hit wonder from Belgium over the past 4 years led to a 9 spot drop.
#108: INXS
iTunes stats: 77 plays
Previous ranking: #117
One of Australia’s highest selling music acts of all time, the band increased their listens by 108% to move up 9 slots.
#108: Sublime
iTunes stats: 77 plays
Previous ranking: #103
The Long Beach based ska band added 33 new plays to the 4 songs they have in my collection.
#107: Pink
iTunes stats: 78 plays
Previous ranking: #123
The 3-time Grammy winner added 43 additional listens to the 4 songs that are in my collection.
#106: Ugly Kid Joe
iTunes stats: 80 plays
Previous ranking: #111
The poorly-timed hard rock band, who started to hit it big just as alternative rock was taking over the world, managed to double their play total.
#105: UB40
iTunes stats: 81 plays
Previous ranking: #129
The British reggae band move up 24 spots on the list based on their 47 new listens from 4 different tracks.
#104: Icona Pop
iTunes stats: 82 plays
Previous ranking: #152
52 additional plays for a single song, featuring Charlie XCX and featured on the most recent versions of my White Sox victory playlist, gives the group a 48 spot leap up the charts.
#103: Ludacris
iTunes stats: 83 plays
Previous ranking: #79
A 24 spot drop for the Atlanta-based rapper, thanks to a mere 25 additional listens to his 3 songs over the past 3 years.
#101: Bobby Brown
iTunes stats: 84 plays
Previous ranking: #105
The former member of New Edition moves up 4 spots on the list thanks to 5 of his solo tracks picking up 41 new listens.
#101: Soundgarden
iTunes stats: 84 plays
Previous ranking: #179
A huge 78 spot jump for the 5 different tracks from the bastions of Seattle’s alternative scene thanks to 58 new listens, due in part both to post-Chris Cornell mourning and walkup music for former White Sox catcher Kevan Smith.