# My 2022 Year in Music

> A comprehensive look back at my 2022 listening journey - 346 scrobbles, 41 artists, and countless musical moments.

- Canonical: https://www.russ.cloud/2022/12/31/my-2022-year-in-music/
- Published: 2022-12-31
- Author: Russ McKendrick
- Tags: listened, yearend

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## My 2022 Wrapped

What a year for music! In 2022, I scrobbled **346 tracks** across **41 different artists** and **51 albums**. That's roughly **20 hours** of music - or about **0.8 days** of non-stop listening. On average, the albums I listened to are **26 years old**.

Pink Floyd earned the top spot with 60 plays (17.3% of your year).

Lets dive into the numbers and see what made 2022 special.

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## By the Numbers

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    <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Total Scrobbles</div>
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Thats **0.8 days** of music, or roughly **1 tracks per day**. My peak listening month was **January** with 194 scrobbles.

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## Artist of the Year

### Pink Floyd

With **60 plays** (17.3% of my total listening), Pink Floyd dominated my 2022. They were my top artist in January.

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- View Pink Floyd on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/)

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## Album of the Year

### "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" by Pink Floyd

This album earned the top spot with **6 plays** (1.7% of my listening). It was my most-played album in January.

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- View A Momentary Lapse of Reason on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason-remixed-updated-20760595/)
- View Pink Floyd on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/)

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## Top 25 Artists

- 🥇 [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 60 plays
- 🥈 [The Smiths](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smiths/) - 38 plays
- 🥉 [Mansun](https://www.russ.fm/artist/mansun/) - 27 plays
- **4.** [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/) - 24 plays
- **5.** [The Style Council](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-style-council/) - 22 plays
- **6.** [Jesus Jones](https://www.russ.fm/artist/jesus-jones/) - 16 plays
- **7.** [Kate Bush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/kate-bush/) - 14 plays
- **8.** [Beth Orton](https://www.russ.fm/artist/beth-orton/) - 13 plays
- **9.** [Rush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/rush/) - 12 plays
- **10.** [The Stone Roses](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-stone-roses/) - 11 plays

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<details>
<summary>View artists 11-25</summary>

- **11.** [Riverside](https://www.russ.fm/artist/riverside/) - 10 plays
- **12.** [Faith No More](https://www.russ.fm/artist/faith-no-more/) - 10 plays
- **13.** [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 9 plays
- **14.** [Talk Talk](https://www.russ.fm/artist/talk-talk/) - 9 plays
- **15.** [Steven Wilson](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steven-wilson/) - 9 plays
- **16.** [Big Big Train](https://www.russ.fm/artist/big-big-train/) - 7 plays
- **17.** [Lovage](https://www.russ.fm/artist/lovage/) - 6 plays
- **18.** [Yes](https://www.russ.fm/artist/yes/) - 6 plays
- **19.** [Alice in Chains](https://www.russ.fm/artist/alice-in-chains/) - 5 plays
- **20.** [Metallica](https://www.russ.fm/artist/metallica/) - 5 plays
- **21.** [James](https://www.russ.fm/artist/james/) - 5 plays
- **22.** [Black Sabbath](https://www.russ.fm/artist/black-sabbath/) - 5 plays
- **23.** [The Smashing Pumpkins](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smashing-pumpkins/) - 4 plays
- **24.** [New Order](https://www.russ.fm/artist/new-order/) - 2 plays
- **25.** Blind Ego - 1 plays

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## Top 50 Albums

- 🥇 [A Momentary Lapse of Reason](https://www.russ.fm/album/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason-remixed-updated-20760595/) by [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 6 plays
- 🥈 [Attack of the Grey Lantern](https://www.russ.fm/album/attack-of-the-grey-lantern-12103408/) by [Mansun](https://www.russ.fm/artist/mansun/) - 4 plays
- 🥉 James: The Best Of by [James](https://www.russ.fm/artist/james/) - 3 plays
- **4.** [Doubt](https://www.russ.fm/album/doubt-564216/) by [Jesus Jones](https://www.russ.fm/artist/jesus-jones/) - 2 plays
- **5.** [Hounds of Love](https://www.russ.fm/album/hounds-of-love-197163/) by [Kate Bush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/kate-bush/) - 2 plays
- **6.** Long Hot Summers: The Story Of The Style Council by [The Style Council](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-style-council/) - 2 plays
- **7.** Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits by [Rush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/rush/) - 2 plays
- **8.** [Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness](https://www.russ.fm/album/mellon-collie-and-the-infinite-sadness-4091614/) by [The Smashing Pumpkins](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smashing-pumpkins/) - 1 plays
- **9.** [Angel Dust](https://www.russ.fm/album/angel-dust-7410902/) by [Faith No More](https://www.russ.fm/artist/faith-no-more/) - 1 plays
- **10.** [Animals](https://www.russ.fm/album/animals-2018-remix-24735206/) by [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 1 plays

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<details>
<summary>View albums 11-50</summary>

- **11.** [Central Reservation](https://www.russ.fm/album/central-reservation-23031092/) by [Beth Orton](https://www.russ.fm/artist/beth-orton/) - 1 plays
- **12.** [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/album/amplifier-9479697/) by [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/) - 1 plays
- **13.** Greatest Hits by [Black Sabbath](https://www.russ.fm/artist/black-sabbath/) - 1 plays
- **14.** Shrine of New Generation Slaves by [Riverside](https://www.russ.fm/artist/riverside/) - 1 plays
- **15.** [Wasteland](https://www.russ.fm/album/wasteland-12587923/) by [Riverside](https://www.russ.fm/artist/riverside/) - 1 plays
- **16.** [All This Will Be Yours](https://www.russ.fm/album/all-this-will-be-yours-14311736/) by [Bruce Soord](https://www.russ.fm/artist/bruce-soord/) - 1 plays
- **17.** [Insurgentes](https://www.russ.fm/album/insurgentes-1710444/) by [Steven Wilson](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steven-wilson/) - 1 plays
- **18.** Hand Cannot Erase by [Steven Wilson](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steven-wilson/) - 1 plays
- **19.** [Echo Street](https://www.russ.fm/album/echo-street-4379512/) by [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/) - 1 plays
- **20.** Highlights - The Very Best of Yes by [Yes](https://www.russ.fm/artist/yes/) - 1 plays
- **21.** Beyond Beliefs by Ben Böhmer - 1 plays
- **22.** [Spirit of Eden](https://www.russ.fm/album/spirit-of-eden-3552909/) by [Talk Talk](https://www.russ.fm/artist/talk-talk/) - 1 plays
- **23.** [The Colour of Spring](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-colour-of-spring-3616436/) by [Talk Talk](https://www.russ.fm/artist/talk-talk/) - 1 plays
- **24.** ...and Justice for All by [Metallica](https://www.russ.fm/artist/metallica/) - 1 plays
- **25.** Lovage: Music To Make Love To Your Old Lady By by [Lovage](https://www.russ.fm/artist/lovage/) - 1 plays
- **26.** [Please](https://www.russ.fm/album/please-11643866/) by [Pet Shop Boys](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pet-shop-boys/) - 1 plays
- **27.** The Age of Consent by Bronski Beat - 1 plays
- **28.** [Purple Rain](https://www.russ.fm/album/purple-rain-3021810/) by [Prince](https://www.russ.fm/artist/prince/) - 1 plays
- **29.** [Sparkle in the Rain](https://www.russ.fm/album/sparkle-in-the-rain-32376702/) by [Simple Minds](https://www.russ.fm/artist/simple-minds/) - 1 plays
- **30.** [The Unforgettable Fire](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-unforgettable-fire-204237/) by [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 1 plays
- **31.** [Meddle](https://www.russ.fm/album/meddle-4137493/) by [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 1 plays
- **32.** [Moving Pictures](https://www.russ.fm/album/moving-pictures-7258897/) by [Rush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/rush/) - 1 plays
- **33.** [Metallica](https://www.russ.fm/album/metallica-6007719/) by [Metallica](https://www.russ.fm/artist/metallica/) - 1 plays
- **34.** [The Sun Is Often Out](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-sun-is-often-out-15537055/) by [Longpigs](https://www.russ.fm/artist/longpigs/) - 1 plays
- **35.** Kick Up The Fire, And Let The Flames Break Loose by The Cooper Temple Clause - 1 plays
- **36.** [Elastica](https://www.russ.fm/album/elastica-11175695/) by [Elastica](https://www.russ.fm/artist/elastica/) - 1 plays
- **37.** All Change by Cast - 1 plays
- **38.** [Six](https://www.russ.fm/album/six-13372907/) by [Mansun](https://www.russ.fm/artist/mansun/) - 1 plays
- **39.** Get The Message - The Best Of Electronic by [Electronic](https://www.russ.fm/artist/electronic/) - 1 plays
- **40.** Forever Delayed by [Manic Street Preachers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/manic-street-preachers/) - 1 plays
- **41.** [Republic](https://www.russ.fm/album/republic-7515852/) by [New Order](https://www.russ.fm/artist/new-order/) - 1 plays
- **42.** [Loveless](https://www.russ.fm/album/loveless-18793696/) by [my bloody valentine](https://www.russ.fm/artist/my-bloody-valentine/) - 1 plays
- **43.** [Grace](https://www.russ.fm/album/grace-6106287/) by [Jeff Buckley](https://www.russ.fm/artist/jeff-buckley/) - 1 plays
- **44.** [Second Coming](https://www.russ.fm/album/second-coming-3852822/) by [The Stone Roses](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-stone-roses/) - 1 plays
- **45.** [The Joshua Tree](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-joshua-tree-10391869/) by [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 1 plays
- **46.** Greatest Hits by [Alice in Chains](https://www.russ.fm/artist/alice-in-chains/) - 1 plays
- **47.** [The Stone Roses](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-stone-roses-5581078/) by [The Stone Roses](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-stone-roses/) - 1 plays
- **48.** No Decoder by Yogi Lang - 1 plays
- **49.** Liquid by Blind Ego - 1 plays
- **50.** Tales From Outer Space by RPWL - 1 plays

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## Monthly Breakdown

Heres how my listening habits shifted throughout the year:

![Monthly listening activity chart](/assets/2022-year-in-music/charts/monthly-activity.svg)

**Most active month:** January (194 plays)

**Quietest month:** November (0 plays)

**Best quarter:** Q1 (Jan-Mar) (251 plays)

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<summary>View monthly data as table</summary>

| Month | Plays | Above Average |
|-------|------:|:-------------:|
| January | 194 | ✓ |
| February | 56 | ✓ |
| March | 1 |  |
| April | 6 |  |
| May | 0 |  |
| June | 13 |  |
| July | 0 |  |
| August | 0 |  |
| September | 26 |  |
| October | 0 |  |
| November | 0 |  |
| December | 50 | ✓ |

</details>

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## Genre Breakdown

My top genres based on album metadata from my collection:

![Genre breakdown bar chart](/assets/2022-year-in-music/charts/genre-breakdown.svg)

<details>
<summary>View as text list</summary>

- **1. Rock** - 39 plays (11.3%)
- **2. Alternative** - 17 plays (4.9%)
- **3. Adult Alternative** - 16 plays (4.6%)
- **4. Pop** - 14 plays (4%)
- **5. Prog Rock** - 13 plays (3.8%)
- **6. Prog-Rock/Art Rock** - 12 plays (3.5%)
- **7. Alternative Rock** - 12 plays (3.5%)
- **8. Arena Rock** - 10 plays (2.9%)
- **9. Indie Rock** - 9 plays (2.6%)
- **10. Art Rock** - 8 plays (2.3%)

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## Hidden Gems

These albums might not have topped the charts, but they earned a special place in my rotation:

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- "Tales From Outer Space" by RPWL
- "Liquid" by Blind Ego
- "No Decoder" by Yogi Lang
- ["The Stone Roses"](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-stone-roses-5581078/) by [The Stone Roses](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-stone-roses/)
- "Greatest Hits" by [Alice in Chains](https://www.russ.fm/artist/alice-in-chains/)
- ["The Joshua Tree"](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-joshua-tree-10391869/) by [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/)


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## New Discoveries (Released in 2022)

No albums released in 2022 made it into my top 100 this year.

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## Featured Albums

## A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd 🎵

> **6 plays** in this year

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### A Year-End Highlight 🎸

With **6 plays** this year, "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" by Pink Floyd 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.

- View A Momentary Lapse of Reason on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason-remixed-updated-20760595/)
- View Pink Floyd on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/)

## Attack of the Grey Lantern by Mansun 🎵

> **4 plays** in this year

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### A Year-End Highlight 🎸

With **4 plays** this year, "Attack of the Grey Lantern" by Mansun 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.

- View Attack of the Grey Lantern on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/attack-of-the-grey-lantern-12103408/)
- View Mansun on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/mansun/)

## James: The Best Of by James 🎵

> **3 plays** in this year

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### A Year-End Highlight 🎸

With **3 plays** this year, "James: The Best Of" by James 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.

- View James on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/james/)

## Doubt by Jesus Jones 🎵

> **2 plays** in this year

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### A Year-End Highlight 🎸

With **2 plays** this year, "Doubt" by Jesus Jones 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.

- View Doubt on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/doubt-564216/)
- View Jesus Jones on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/jesus-jones/)

## Hounds of Love by Kate Bush 🎵

> **2 plays** in this year

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### A Year-End Highlight 🎸

With **2 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.

- View Hounds of Love on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/hounds-of-love-197163/)
- View Kate Bush on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/kate-bush/)

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<NoteCallout title="Note">
This year-end wrapped post was generated using Last.fm data and AI-assisted content. Statistics are based on scrobbles from January through December 2022. Album research is AI-generated and may not be 100% factual.
</NoteCallout>