My 2023 Year in Music
My 2023 Wrapped
What a year for music! In 2023, I scrobbled 5,522 tracks across 392 different artists and 568 albums. That’s roughly 322 hours of music - or about 13.4 days of non-stop listening. On average, the albums I listened to are 26 years old.
Radiohead earned the top spot with 117 plays (2.1% of your year).
Lets dive into the numbers and see what made 2023 special.
By the Numbers
Thats 13.4 days of music, or roughly 15 tracks per day. My peak listening month was June with 1,051 scrobbles.
Artist of the Year
Radiohead
With 117 plays (2.1% of my total listening), Radiohead dominated my 2023. They were my top artist in July.
- View Radiohead on russ.fm
Album of the Year
”Core” by Stone Temple Pilots
This album earned the top spot with 5 plays (0.1% of my listening).
Top 25 Artists
- 🥇 Radiohead — 117 plays
- 🥈 The Beatles — 102 plays
- 🥉 Pink Floyd — 94 plays
- 4. David Bowie — 93 plays
- 5. Faith No More — 93 plays
- 6. U2 — 88 plays
- 7. Rush — 81 plays
- 8. James — 77 plays
- 9. New Order — 71 plays
- 10. Genesis — 69 plays
View artists 11-25
- 11. Pearl Jam — 69 plays
- 12. Peter Gabriel — 67 plays
- 13. Deacon Blue — 66 plays
- 14. Depeche Mode — 63 plays
- 15. Stars — 61 plays
- 16. Tori Amos — 58 plays
- 17. The Cure — 57 plays
- 18. The Decemberists — 56 plays
- 19. Pet Shop Boys — 55 plays
- 20. Tears for Fears — 54 plays
- 21. Crowded House — 54 plays
- 22. Steven Wilson — 48 plays
- 23. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers — 48 plays
- 24. Cardiacs — 47 plays
- 25. INXS — 46 plays
Top 50 Albums
- 🥇 Core by Stone Temple Pilots — 5 plays
- 🥈 Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears — 5 plays
- 🥉 Duke by Genesis — 5 plays
- 4. Once Upon a Time by Simple Minds — 5 plays
- 5. Ten by Pearl Jam — 5 plays
- 6. Beautiful Ones: The Best of Suede 1992-2018 by Suede — 5 plays
- 7. The Sun Is Often Out by Longpigs — 4 plays
- 8. The Very Best Of by Talk Talk — 4 plays
- 9. Right on Time by Hepcat — 4 plays
- 10. Angel Dust by Faith No More — 4 plays
View albums 11-50
- 11. KID A MNESIA by Radiohead — 4 plays
- 12. Lost in the Dream by The War on Drugs — 4 plays
- 13. Rotten Apples: Greatest Hits by The Smashing Pumpkins — 4 plays
- 14. Fresh As A Daisy - The Singles by James — 4 plays
- 15. I’ll Be Your Girl by The Decemberists — 4 plays
- 16. The Joshua Tree by U2 — 4 plays
- 17. i/o by Peter Gabriel — 3 plays
- 18. Greatest Hits by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers — 3 plays
- 19. Singles by New Order — 3 plays
- 20. Amplifier by Amplifier — 3 plays
- 21. Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos — 3 plays
- 22. The Best of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark — 3 plays
- 23. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie — 3 plays
- 24. Hounds of Love by Kate Bush — 3 plays
- 25. Set Yourself on Fire by Stars — 3 plays
- 26. Ziggy Stardub by Easy Star All-Stars — 3 plays
- 27. Ziggy Stardub by Easy Star All-Stars & Maxi Priest — 3 plays
- 28. Ziggy Stardub by Easy Star All-Stars & Naomi Cowan — 3 plays
- 29. Ziggy Stardub by Easy Star All-Stars & Steel Pulse — 3 plays
- 30. Quadrophenia by The Who — 3 plays
- 31. The Unforgettable Fire by U2 — 3 plays
- 32. Gold Against the Soul by Manic Street Preachers — 3 plays
- 33. So by Peter Gabriel — 3 plays
- 34. Retrospective II by Rush — 3 plays
- 35. Retrospective I by Rush — 3 plays
- 36. The Cure: Greatest Hits by The Cure — 3 plays
- 37. Songs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode — 3 plays
- 38. Redlight by The Slackers — 3 plays
- 39. The Crane Wife by The Decemberists — 3 plays
- 40. Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson — 3 plays
- 41. Simple Things by Zero 7 — 3 plays
- 42. Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin — 3 plays
- 43. Resident Alien by Spacehog — 2 plays
- 44. Woodface by Crowded House — 2 plays
- 45. Where You Been by Dinosaur Jr. — 2 plays
- 46. OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017 by Radiohead — 2 plays
- 47. Peaches: The Very Best of the Stranglers by The Stranglers — 2 plays
- 48. Rearviewmirror by Pearl Jam — 2 plays
- 49. Mary Star of the Sea by Zwan — 2 plays
- 50. Singles Collection 1979 - 2012 by Killing Joke — 2 plays
Monthly Breakdown
Heres how my listening habits shifted throughout the year:
Most active month: June (1,051 plays)
Quietest month: April (0 plays)
Best quarter: Q4 (Oct-Dec) (2,185 plays)
View monthly data as table
| Month | Plays | Above Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 184 | |
| February | 0 | |
| March | 0 | |
| April | 0 | |
| May | 162 | |
| June | 1,051 | ✓ |
| July | 534 | ✓ |
| August | 898 | ✓ |
| September | 508 | ✓ |
| October | 483 | ✓ |
| November | 839 | ✓ |
| December | 863 | ✓ |
Genre Breakdown
My top genres based on album metadata from my collection:
View as text list
- 1. Rock — 377 plays (6.8%)
- 2. Alternative — 216 plays (3.9%)
- 3. Pop — 183 plays (3.3%)
- 4. Adult Alternative — 159 plays (2.9%)
- 5. Alternative Rock — 132 plays (2.4%)
- 6. Indie Rock — 104 plays (1.9%)
- 7. Pop/Rock — 96 plays (1.7%)
- 8. Electronic — 90 plays (1.6%)
- 9. Pop Rock — 85 plays (1.5%)
- 10. Arena Rock — 70 plays (1.3%)
Hidden Gems
These albums might not have topped the charts, but they earned a special place in my rotation:
- “Led Zeppelin II” by Led Zeppelin
- “Simple Things” by Zero 7
- “Hand. Cannot. Erase.” by Steven Wilson
- “The Crane Wife” by The Decemberists
- “Redlight” by The Slackers
- “Songs of Faith and Devotion” by Depeche Mode
New Discoveries (Released in 2023)
These albums were released in 2023 and made their way into my rotation:
- “Rotten Apples: Greatest Hits” by The Smashing Pumpkins
- “Ziggy Stardub” by Easy Star All-Stars
- “Hologram” by Amplifier
- “everything is alive” by Slowdive
- “Yay!” by Motorpsycho
Featured Albums
Core by Stone Temple Pilots 🎵
5 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 5 plays this year, “Core” by Stone Temple Pilots earned its place as one of my most-listened albums. This record showcases the artist’s distinctive sound and continues to resonate with each listen.
Why It Matters 🌟
The impact of this work demonstrates why it became a staple in my rotation throughout the year. Its staying power speaks to the quality of the music and its ability to connect.
Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears 🎵
5 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 5 plays this year, “Songs from the Big Chair” by Tears for Fears earned its place as one of my most-listened albums. This record showcases the artist’s distinctive sound and continues to resonate with each listen.
Why It Matters 🌟
The impact of this work demonstrates why it became a staple in my rotation throughout the year. Its staying power speaks to the quality of the music and its ability to connect.
Duke by Genesis 🎵
5 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 5 plays this year, “Duke” by Genesis earned its place as one of my most-listened albums. This record showcases the artist’s distinctive sound and continues to resonate with each listen.
Why It Matters 🌟
The impact of this work demonstrates why it became a staple in my rotation throughout the year. Its staying power speaks to the quality of the music and its ability to connect.
Once Upon a Time by Simple Minds 🎵
5 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 5 plays this year, “Once Upon a Time” by Simple Minds earned its place as one of my most-listened albums. This record showcases the artist’s distinctive sound and continues to resonate with each listen.
Why It Matters 🌟
The impact of this work demonstrates why it became a staple in my rotation throughout the year. Its staying power speaks to the quality of the music and its ability to connect.
Ten by Pearl Jam 🎵
5 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 5 plays this year, “Ten” by Pearl Jam earned its place as one of my most-listened albums. This record showcases the artist’s distinctive sound and continues to resonate with each listen.
Why It Matters 🌟
The impact of this work demonstrates why it became a staple in my rotation throughout the year. Its staying power speaks to the quality of the music and its ability to connect.