My 2024 Year in Music
My 2024 Wrapped
What a year for music! In 2024, I scrobbled 8,997 tracks across 362 different artists and 612 albums. That’s roughly 525 hours of music - or about 21.9 days of non-stop listening. On average, the albums I listened to are 32 years old.
Pink Floyd earned the top spot with 207 plays (2.3% of your year).
Lets dive into the numbers and see what made 2024 special.
By the Numbers
Thats 21.9 days of music, or roughly 25 tracks per day. My peak listening month was August with 1,168 scrobbles.
Artist of the Year
Pink Floyd
With 207 plays (2.3% of my total listening), Pink Floyd dominated my 2024. They were my top artist in January.
- View Pink Floyd on russ.fm
Album of the Year
”Premier Hits” by Gary Numan
This album earned the top spot with 20 plays (0.2% of my listening). It was my most-played album in May, June.
Top 25 Artists
- 🥇 Pink Floyd - 207 plays
- 🥈 Genesis - 175 plays
- 🥉 Peter Gabriel - 159 plays
- 4. U2 - 148 plays
- 5. The Smashing Pumpkins - 137 plays
- 6. Tears for Fears - 133 plays
- 7. Crowded House - 133 plays
- 8. New Order - 119 plays
- 9. David Bowie - 119 plays
- 10. Jesus Jones - 116 plays
View artists 11-25
- 11. Pixies - 114 plays
- 12. Pure Reason Revolution - 109 plays
- 13. Nine Inch Nails - 108 plays
- 14. Radiohead - 105 plays
- 15. Steven Wilson - 103 plays
- 16. Split Enz - 93 plays
- 17. Amplifier - 92 plays
- 18. Faith No More - 91 plays
- 19. INXS - 91 plays
- 20. Oceansize - 86 plays
- 21. Bruce Springsteen - 85 plays
- 22. Kate Bush - 85 plays
- 23. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - 85 plays
- 24. Manic Street Preachers - 79 plays
- 25. Stars - 76 plays
Top 50 Albums
- 🥇 Premier Hits by Gary Numan - 20 plays
- 🥈 Hounds of Love by Kate Bush - 11 plays
- 🥉 Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears - 10 plays
- 4. So by Peter Gabriel - 8 plays
- 5. Once Upon a Time by Simple Minds - 7 plays
- 6. The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd - 6 plays
- 7. Kid A by Radiohead - 6 plays
- 8. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars by David Bowie - 6 plays
- 9. Substance by New Order - 5 plays
- 10. Greatest Hits by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - 5 plays
View albums 11-50
- 11. Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson - 5 plays
- 12. Attack Of The Grey Lantern by Mansun - 5 plays
- 13. Aja by Steely Dan - 5 plays
- 14. The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan - 5 plays
- 15. The Joshua Tree by U2 - 5 plays
- 16. The Unforgettable Fire by U2 - 5 plays
- 17. Nothing’s Shocking by Jane’s Addiction - 5 plays
- 18. Invisible Touch by Genesis - 4 plays
- 19. The Dark Third by Pure Reason Revolution - 4 plays
- 20. The Division Bell by Pink Floyd - 4 plays
- 21. The Wall by Pink Floyd - 4 plays
- 22. Graceland by Paul Simon - 4 plays
- 23. Doubt by Jesus Jones - 4 plays
- 24. Fashion Nugget by Cake - 4 plays
- 25. Ten by Pearl Jam - 4 plays
- 26. Dirt by Alice in Chains - 4 plays
- 27. Definitely Maybe by Oasis - 4 plays
- 28. Greatest Hits by The Police - 4 plays
- 29. Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen - 4 plays
- 30. The Very Very Best of Crowded House by Crowded House - 4 plays
- 31. Best Of Pixies by Pixies - 4 plays
- 32. Set Yourself on Fire by Stars - 4 plays
- 33. Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins - 4 plays
- 34. Singles by New Order - 4 plays
- 35. Angel Dust by Faith No More - 4 plays
- 36. Sparkle in the Rain by Simple Minds - 3 plays
- 37. A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd - 3 plays
- 38. Misplaced Childhood by Marillion - 3 plays
- 39. All Over The World - The Very Best Of by Electric Light Orchestra - 3 plays
- 40. Tango in the Night by Fleetwood Mac - 3 plays
- 41. Echo Street by Amplifier - 3 plays
- 42. Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall by Bill Withers - 3 plays
- 43. Distant Satellites by Anathema - 3 plays
- 44. Duke by Genesis - 3 plays
- 45. The Complete Singles by Inspiral Carpets - 3 plays
- 46. Abacab by Genesis - 3 plays
- 47. Purple Rain by Prince & The Revolution - 3 plays
- 48. Insider by Amplifier - 3 plays
- 49. Temple of the Dog by Temple of the Dog - 3 plays
- 50. Hatful of Hollow by The Smiths - 3 plays
Monthly Breakdown
Heres how my listening habits shifted throughout the year:
Most active month: August (1,168 plays)
Quietest month: June (494 plays)
Best quarter: Q4 (Oct-Dec) (2,526 plays)
View monthly data as table
| Month | Plays | Above Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 870 | ✓ |
| February | 641 | |
| March | 706 | |
| April | 530 | |
| May | 803 | ✓ |
| June | 494 | |
| July | 585 | |
| August | 1,168 | ✓ |
| September | 674 | |
| October | 768 | ✓ |
| November | 889 | ✓ |
| December | 869 | ✓ |
Genre Breakdown
My top genres based on album metadata from my collection:
View as text list
- 1. Rock - 663 plays (7.4%)
- 2. Alternative - 354 plays (3.9%)
- 3. Pop - 335 plays (3.7%)
- 4. Adult Alternative - 280 plays (3.1%)
- 5. Alternative Rock - 224 plays (2.5%)
- 6. Electronic - 206 plays (2.3%)
- 7. Pop/Rock - 172 plays (1.9%)
- 8. Pop Rock - 152 plays (1.7%)
- 9. Indie Rock - 152 plays (1.7%)
- 10. Arena Rock - 121 plays (1.3%)
Hidden Gems
These albums might not have topped the charts, but they earned a special place in my rotation:
- “Hatful of Hollow” by The Smiths
- “Temple of the Dog” by Temple of the Dog
- “Insider” by Amplifier
- “Purple Rain” by Prince & The Revolution
- “Angel Dust” by Faith No More
- “Abacab” by Genesis
New Discoveries (Released in 2024)
These albums were released in 2024 and made their way into my rotation:
- “A Beginner’s Guide” by Orbital
- “Luck and Strange” by David Gilmour
- “Songs for a nervous Planet” by Tears for Fears
Featured Albums
Premier Hits by Gary Numan 🎵
20 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 20 plays this year, “Premier Hits” by Gary Numan 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.
Hounds of Love by Kate Bush 🎵
11 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 11 plays this year, “Hounds of Love” by Kate Bush 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 🎵
10 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 10 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.
So by Peter Gabriel 🎵
8 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 8 plays this year, “So” by Peter Gabriel 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 🎵
7 plays in this year
A Year-End Highlight 🎸
With 7 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.