{"id":13527,"date":"2018-04-09T09:04:41","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T15:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/?p=13527"},"modified":"2018-04-09T13:25:06","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T19:25:06","slug":"top-200-albums-91-98","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/top-200-albums-91-98\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 200 Albums \u2013 #91 \u2013 98"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/itunes_image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4029\" src=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/itunes_image.jpg\" alt=\"itunes_image\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/itunes_image.jpg 268w, https:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/itunes_image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/itunes_image-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/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<p>We start the second half with the next batch of 10 albums ranked between #91 and 98, including 4 studio recordings, 3 compilations, 2 comedy albums, and 1 live performance.<\/p>\n<p>#98: Pearl Jam &#8211; <em>Ten<\/em><\/p>\n<p>iTunes stats: 72 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: <a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/top-200-albums-65-73\/\">70<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The debut album from Pearl Jam places on the list on the backs of 6 different tracks.<\/p>\n<p>#98: Various Artists &#8211; <em>Romy And Michele&#8217;s High School Reunion<\/em><br \/>\niTunes stats: 72 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: <a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/top-200-albums-92-99\/\">92<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The first soundtrack to the Lisa Kudrow\/Mira Sorvino comedy uses 8 different 80s tracks to make up this total, nearly double its previous mark.<\/p>\n<p>#98: Def Leppard &#8211; <em>Vault (Limited Live CD)<\/em><br \/>\niTunes stats: 72 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: <a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/top-200-albums-100-111\/\">107<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The import version of Def Leppard\u2019s first greatest hits compilation contained this additional live disc, of which 9 tracks make up this total.<\/p>\n<p>#94: The Beatles &#8211; <em>Help<\/em><i><\/i><br \/>\niTunes stats: 74 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: <a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/top-200-albums-54-64\/\">60<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The remastered version of this classic album uses 5 tunes to make up its total.<\/p>\n<p>#94: Patton Oswalt &#8211; <em>Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time<\/em><br \/>\niTunes stats: 74 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: N\/A<\/p>\n<p>A strong debut from another of Patton Oswalt&#8217;s comedy albums.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->#94: Various Artists &#8211; <em>Private Parts: The Album<\/em><br \/>\niTunes stats: 74 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: <a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/top-200-albums-65-73\/\">70<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The soundtrack to Howard Stern\u2019s love letter to his now ex-wife uses 6 tracks, 2 of which are clips from the movie, to make up its total.<\/p>\n<p>#94: Metallica &#8211; <em>Metallica<\/em><br \/>\niTunes stats: 74 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: <a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/top-200-albums-149-157\/\">152<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The so-called Black Album uses 5 songs to make up its total, gaining an impressive 47 new listens.<\/p>\n<p>#93: Nirvana &#8211; <em>Nevermind<br \/>\n<\/em>iTunes stats: 75 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: <a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/top-200-albums-74-83\/\">76<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The world\u2019s introduction to grunge, and death knell to hair metal, had 5 songs make up this total.<\/p>\n<p>#91: Ron Funches &#8211; <em>The Funches Of Us<\/em><br \/>\niTunes stats: 76 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: N\/A<\/p>\n<p>The first offering from the <em>@Midnight<\/em> champion makes a strong debut.<\/p>\n<p>#91: Various Artists &#8211; <em>Rock N&#8217; Roll Era: 1961<\/em><\/p>\n<p>iTunes stats: 76 plays<br \/>\nPrevious Ranking: <a href=\"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/top-200-albums-149-157\/\">152<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7 tunes, from artists like Del Shannon, Dion &amp; The Belmonts, and Ben E. 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