# My 2023 Year in Music

> A comprehensive look back at my 2023 listening journey - 5,522 scrobbles, 392 artists, and countless musical moments.

- Canonical: https://www.russ.cloud/2023/12/31/my-2023-year-in-music/
- Published: 2023-12-31
- Author: Russ McKendrick
- Tags: listened, yearend

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## 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.

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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 **13.4 days** of music, or roughly **15 tracks per day**. My peak listening month was **June** with 1,051 scrobbles.

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## 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.

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- View Radiohead on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/radiohead/)

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## Album of the Year

### "Core" by Stone Temple Pilots

This album earned the top spot with **5 plays** (0.1% of my listening).

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- View Core on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/core-4798781/)
- View Stone Temple Pilots on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/stone-temple-pilots/)

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## Top 25 Artists

- 🥇 [Radiohead](https://www.russ.fm/artist/radiohead/) - 117 plays
- 🥈 [The Beatles](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-beatles/) - 102 plays
- 🥉 [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 94 plays
- **4.** [David Bowie](https://www.russ.fm/artist/david-bowie/) - 93 plays
- **5.** [Faith No More](https://www.russ.fm/artist/faith-no-more/) - 93 plays
- **6.** [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 88 plays
- **7.** [Rush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/rush/) - 81 plays
- **8.** [James](https://www.russ.fm/artist/james/) - 77 plays
- **9.** [New Order](https://www.russ.fm/artist/new-order/) - 71 plays
- **10.** [Genesis](https://www.russ.fm/artist/genesis/) - 69 plays

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

- **11.** [Pearl Jam](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pearl-jam/) - 69 plays
- **12.** [Peter Gabriel](https://www.russ.fm/artist/peter-gabriel/) - 67 plays
- **13.** [Deacon Blue](https://www.russ.fm/artist/deacon-blue/) - 66 plays
- **14.** [Depeche Mode](https://www.russ.fm/artist/depeche-mode/) - 63 plays
- **15.** [Stars](https://www.russ.fm/artist/stars/) - 61 plays
- **16.** [Tori Amos](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tori-amos/) - 58 plays
- **17.** [The Cure](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-cure/) - 57 plays
- **18.** [The Decemberists](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-decemberists/) - 56 plays
- **19.** [Pet Shop Boys](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pet-shop-boys/) - 55 plays
- **20.** [Tears for Fears](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tears-for-fears/) - 54 plays
- **21.** [Crowded House](https://www.russ.fm/artist/crowded-house/) - 54 plays
- **22.** [Steven Wilson](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steven-wilson/) - 48 plays
- **23.** [Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers/) - 48 plays
- **24.** [Cardiacs](https://www.russ.fm/artist/cardiacs/) - 47 plays
- **25.** [INXS](https://www.russ.fm/artist/inxs/) - 46 plays

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## Top 50 Albums

- 🥇 [Core](https://www.russ.fm/album/core-4798781/) by [Stone Temple Pilots](https://www.russ.fm/artist/stone-temple-pilots/) - 5 plays
- 🥈 [Songs from the Big Chair](https://www.russ.fm/album/songs-from-the-big-chair-124187/) by [Tears for Fears](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tears-for-fears/) - 5 plays
- 🥉 [Duke](https://www.russ.fm/album/duke-773021/) by [Genesis](https://www.russ.fm/artist/genesis/) - 5 plays
- **4.** [Once Upon a Time](https://www.russ.fm/album/once-upon-a-time-762207/) by [Simple Minds](https://www.russ.fm/artist/simple-minds/) - 5 plays
- **5.** [Ten](https://www.russ.fm/album/ten-1704831/) by [Pearl Jam](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pearl-jam/) - 5 plays
- **6.** Beautiful Ones: The Best of Suede 1992-2018 by [Suede](https://www.russ.fm/artist/suede/) - 5 plays
- **7.** [The Sun Is Often Out](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-sun-is-often-out-15537055/) by [Longpigs](https://www.russ.fm/artist/longpigs/) - 4 plays
- **8.** [The Very Best Of](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-very-best-of-33378491/) by [Talk Talk](https://www.russ.fm/artist/talk-talk/) - 4 plays
- **9.** Right on Time by Hepcat - 4 plays
- **10.** [Angel Dust](https://www.russ.fm/album/angel-dust-7410902/) by [Faith No More](https://www.russ.fm/artist/faith-no-more/) - 4 plays

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

- **11.** [KID A MNESIA](https://www.russ.fm/album/kid-a-mnesia-21254395/) by [Radiohead](https://www.russ.fm/artist/radiohead/) - 4 plays
- **12.** [Lost in the Dream](https://www.russ.fm/album/lost-in-the-dream-22419418/) by [The War on Drugs](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-war-on-drugs/) - 4 plays
- **13.** [Rotten Apples: Greatest Hits](https://www.russ.fm/album/rotten-apples-greatest-hits-31416686/) by [The Smashing Pumpkins](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smashing-pumpkins/) - 4 plays
- **14.** Fresh As A Daisy - The Singles by [James](https://www.russ.fm/artist/james/) - 4 plays
- **15.** [I'll Be Your Girl](https://www.russ.fm/album/ill-be-your-girl-11685917/) by [The Decemberists](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-decemberists/) - 4 plays
- **16.** [The Joshua Tree](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-joshua-tree-10391869/) by [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 4 plays
- **17.** [i/o](https://www.russ.fm/album/io-bright-side-mixes-29079523/) by [Peter Gabriel](https://www.russ.fm/artist/peter-gabriel/) - 3 plays
- **18.** [Greatest Hits](https://www.russ.fm/album/greatest-hits-8844291/) by [Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers/) - 3 plays
- **19.** [Singles](https://www.russ.fm/album/singles-9017905/) by [New Order](https://www.russ.fm/artist/new-order/) - 3 plays
- **20.** [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/album/amplifier-9479697/) by [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/) - 3 plays
- **21.** [Little Earthquakes](https://www.russ.fm/album/little-earthquakes-6886034/) by [Tori Amos](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tori-amos/) - 3 plays
- **22.** The Best of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark by [Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark](https://www.russ.fm/artist/orchestral-manoeuvres-in-the-dark/) - 3 plays
- **23.** [The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-rise-and-fall-of-ziggy-stardust-and-the-spiders-from-mars-23595440/) by [David Bowie](https://www.russ.fm/artist/david-bowie/) - 3 plays
- **24.** [Hounds of Love](https://www.russ.fm/album/hounds-of-love-197163/) by [Kate Bush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/kate-bush/) - 3 plays
- **25.** [Set Yourself on Fire](https://www.russ.fm/album/set-yourself-on-fire-4062521/) by [Stars](https://www.russ.fm/artist/stars/) - 3 plays
- **26.** [Ziggy Stardub](https://www.russ.fm/album/ziggy-stardub-26844965/) by [Easy Star All-Stars](https://www.russ.fm/artist/easy-star-all-stars/) - 3 plays
- **27.** [Ziggy Stardub](https://www.russ.fm/album/ziggy-stardub-26844965/) by Easy Star All-Stars & Maxi Priest - 3 plays
- **28.** [Ziggy Stardub](https://www.russ.fm/album/ziggy-stardub-26844965/) by Easy Star All-Stars & Naomi Cowan - 3 plays
- **29.** [Ziggy Stardub](https://www.russ.fm/album/ziggy-stardub-26844965/) by Easy Star All-Stars & Steel Pulse - 3 plays
- **30.** [Quadrophenia](https://www.russ.fm/album/quadrophenia-3818240/) by [The Who](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-who/) - 3 plays
- **31.** [The Unforgettable Fire](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-unforgettable-fire-204237/) by [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 3 plays
- **32.** [Gold Against the Soul](https://www.russ.fm/album/gold-against-the-soul-15458799/) by [Manic Street Preachers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/manic-street-preachers/) - 3 plays
- **33.** [So](https://www.russ.fm/album/so-379036/) by [Peter Gabriel](https://www.russ.fm/artist/peter-gabriel/) - 3 plays
- **34.** Retrospective II by [Rush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/rush/) - 3 plays
- **35.** Retrospective I by [Rush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/rush/) - 3 plays
- **36.** The Cure: Greatest Hits by [The Cure](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-cure/) - 3 plays
- **37.** [Songs of Faith and Devotion](https://www.russ.fm/album/songs-of-faith-and-devotion-5349924/) by [Depeche Mode](https://www.russ.fm/artist/depeche-mode/) - 3 plays
- **38.** [Redlight](https://www.russ.fm/album/redlight-10018831/) by [The Slackers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-slackers/) - 3 plays
- **39.** [The Crane Wife](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-crane-wife-7762976/) by [The Decemberists](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-decemberists/) - 3 plays
- **40.** [Hand. Cannot. Erase.](https://www.russ.fm/album/hand-cannot-erase-6678914/) by [Steven Wilson](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steven-wilson/) - 3 plays
- **41.** [Simple Things](https://www.russ.fm/album/simple-things-7198006/) by [Zero 7](https://www.russ.fm/artist/zero-7/) - 3 plays
- **42.** [Led Zeppelin II](https://www.russ.fm/album/led-zeppelin-ii-5734489/) by [Led Zeppelin](https://www.russ.fm/artist/led-zeppelin/) - 3 plays
- **43.** [Resident Alien](https://www.russ.fm/album/resident-alien-15815605/) by [Spacehog](https://www.russ.fm/artist/spacehog/) - 2 plays
- **44.** [Woodface](https://www.russ.fm/album/woodface-632637/) by [Crowded House](https://www.russ.fm/artist/crowded-house/) - 2 plays
- **45.** [Where You Been](https://www.russ.fm/album/where-you-been-5474712/) by [Dinosaur Jr.](https://www.russ.fm/artist/dinosaur-jr/) - 2 plays
- **46.** [OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017](https://www.russ.fm/album/ok-computer-oknotok-1997-2017-10229846/) by [Radiohead](https://www.russ.fm/artist/radiohead/) - 2 plays
- **47.** [Peaches: The Very Best of the Stranglers](https://www.russ.fm/album/peaches-the-very-best-of-the-stranglers-16274027/) by [The Stranglers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-stranglers/) - 2 plays
- **48.** [Rearviewmirror](https://www.russ.fm/album/rearviewmirror-greatest-hits-1991-2003-volume-1-22421005/) by [Pearl Jam](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pearl-jam/) - 2 plays
- **49.** [Mary Star of the Sea](https://www.russ.fm/album/mary-star-of-the-sea-892155/) by [Zwan](https://www.russ.fm/artist/zwan/) - 2 plays
- **50.** Singles Collection 1979 - 2012 by [Killing Joke](https://www.russ.fm/artist/killing-joke/) - 2 plays

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## Monthly Breakdown

Heres how my listening habits shifted throughout the year:

![Monthly listening activity chart](/assets/2023-year-in-music/charts/monthly-activity.svg)

**Most active month:** June (1,051 plays)

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

**Best quarter:** Q4 (Oct-Dec) (2,185 plays)

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

| 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 | ✓ |

</details>

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## Genre Breakdown

My top genres based on album metadata from my collection:

![Genre breakdown bar chart](/assets/2023-year-in-music/charts/genre-breakdown.svg)

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

- **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%)

</details>

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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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            { src: "/assets/2023-year-in-music/albums/The-Crane-Wife.jpg", alt: "The Crane Wife by The Decemberists" },
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- ["Led Zeppelin II"](https://www.russ.fm/album/led-zeppelin-ii-5734489/) by [Led Zeppelin](https://www.russ.fm/artist/led-zeppelin/)
- ["Simple Things"](https://www.russ.fm/album/simple-things-7198006/) by [Zero 7](https://www.russ.fm/artist/zero-7/)
- ["Hand. Cannot. Erase."](https://www.russ.fm/album/hand-cannot-erase-6678914/) by [Steven Wilson](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steven-wilson/)
- ["The Crane Wife"](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-crane-wife-7762976/) by [The Decemberists](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-decemberists/)
- ["Redlight"](https://www.russ.fm/album/redlight-10018831/) by [The Slackers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-slackers/)
- ["Songs of Faith and Devotion"](https://www.russ.fm/album/songs-of-faith-and-devotion-5349924/) by [Depeche Mode](https://www.russ.fm/artist/depeche-mode/)


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## New Discoveries (Released in 2023)

These albums were released in 2023 and made their way into my rotation:

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            { src: "/assets/2023-year-in-music/albums/Hologram.jpg", alt: "Hologram by Amplifier" },
            { src: "/assets/2023-year-in-music/albums/everything-is-alive.jpg", alt: "everything is alive by Slowdive" },
            { src: "/assets/2023-year-in-music/albums/Yay.jpg", alt: "Yay! by Motorpsycho" }
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- ["Rotten Apples: Greatest Hits"](https://www.russ.fm/album/rotten-apples-greatest-hits-31416686/) by [The Smashing Pumpkins](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smashing-pumpkins/)
- ["Ziggy Stardub"](https://www.russ.fm/album/ziggy-stardub-26844965/) by [Easy Star All-Stars](https://www.russ.fm/artist/easy-star-all-stars/)
- ["Hologram"](https://www.russ.fm/album/hologram-28259452/) by [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/)
- ["everything is alive"](https://www.russ.fm/album/everything-is-alive-28131346/) by [Slowdive](https://www.russ.fm/artist/slowdive/)
- ["Yay!"](https://www.russ.fm/album/yay-27379731/) by [Motorpsycho](https://www.russ.fm/artist/motorpsycho/)


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## Featured Albums

## Core by Stone Temple Pilots 🎵

> **5 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- View Core on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/core-4798781/)
- View Stone Temple Pilots on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/stone-temple-pilots/)

## Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears 🎵

> **5 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- View Songs from the Big Chair on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/songs-from-the-big-chair-124187/)
- View Tears for Fears on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tears-for-fears/)

## Duke by Genesis 🎵

> **5 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- View Duke on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/duke-773021/)
- View Genesis on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/genesis/)

## Once Upon a Time by Simple Minds 🎵

> **5 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- View Once Upon a Time on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/once-upon-a-time-762207/)
- View Simple Minds on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/simple-minds/)

## Ten by Pearl Jam 🎵

> **5 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- View Ten on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/ten-1704831/)
- View Pearl Jam on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pearl-jam/)

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This year-end wrapped post was generated using Last.fm data and AI-assisted content. Statistics are based on scrobbles from January through December 2023. Album research is AI-generated and may not be 100% factual.
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