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 kick off the second half of the countdown with today’s batch of 10 artists, the three tied for 98th place, 2 tied for 96th, the single artist at 95th through 92nd, and the first of 3 tied for 89th.
#98: Gin Blossoms
iTunes stats: 85 plays
Previous ranking: #84
A slight 52% increase in plays for the 5 different tracks in my collection from the Arizona-based band leads to a 15 spot drop.
#98: Smash Mouth
iTunes stats: 85 plays
Previous ranking: #97
The former ska band, who traded in their roots for a more pop sound, picked up 39 new listens to drop just a single slot.
#98: Carpenters
iTunes stats: 85 plays
Previous ranking: #129
The king and queen of 70s soft rock raised their plays by 150% for the 6 separate tracks in my collection to jump 31 spots on the list.
#96: Tommy James & The Shondells
iTunes stats: 88 plays
Previous ranking: #129
The Michigan-based psychedelic group added 54 additional listens to the 4 songs that are in my collection.
#96: Mazzy Star
iTunes stats: 88 plays
Previous ranking: #66
While they have 6 tracks in my collection, only 4 contributed to the play total for this trippy band, which managed a mere 35% increase.
#95: Sam Phillips
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