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.
As of today, we are three quarters of the way through of our countdown with the next batch of ten albums that I have listened to the most over the last 15 years, breaking the triple digit total play plateau with three compilations, and music from the 60s, 80s, 90s, and beyond.
#60: Various Artists – Forrest Gump
iTunes stats: 166 plays
Previous Ranking: 73
A 93% increase for the soundtrack, featuring artists like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and CCR, from the Oscar-winning film.
#59: Bon Jovi – Cross Road
iTunes stats: 167 plays
Previous Ranking: 62
Ten of the band’s biggest hits earned an additional 66 plays over the last four years.
#56: The Beatles – Please Please Me
iTunes stats: 168 plays
Previous Ranking: 53
Seven tracks from this remastered version of the band’s 1963 debut album earned a 51% increase in plays.
#56: David Cross – It’s Not Funny
iTunes stats: 168 plays
Previous Ranking: 62
This 2004 comedy album from David Cross added 67 new plays, and that total would be significantly higher if I were to sync my old phone again, as I have listened to it while falling asleep plenty of times.
#56: Various Artists – Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Album
iTunes stats: 168 plays
Previous Ranking: 46
A drop of ten spots on the chart for this initial soundtrack album to the hit television series, featuring eight tunes by bands like Nerf Herder, Guided By Voices, and The Sundays.