# My 2024 Year in Music

> A comprehensive look back at my 2024 listening journey - 8,997 scrobbles, 362 artists, and countless musical moments.

- Canonical: https://www.russ.cloud/2024/12/31/my-2024-year-in-music/
- Published: 2024-12-31
- Author: Russ McKendrick
- Tags: listened, yearend

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## 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.

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## By the Numbers

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Thats **21.9 days** of music, or roughly **25 tracks per day**. My peak listening month was **August** with 1,168 scrobbles.

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## 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.

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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

### "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.

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- View Premier Hits on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/premier-hits-7341798/)
- View Gary Numan on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/gary-numan/)

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## Top 25 Artists

- 🥇 [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 207 plays
- 🥈 [Genesis](https://www.russ.fm/artist/genesis/) - 175 plays
- 🥉 [Peter Gabriel](https://www.russ.fm/artist/peter-gabriel/) - 159 plays
- **4.** [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 148 plays
- **5.** [The Smashing Pumpkins](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smashing-pumpkins/) - 137 plays
- **6.** [Tears for Fears](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tears-for-fears/) - 133 plays
- **7.** [Crowded House](https://www.russ.fm/artist/crowded-house/) - 133 plays
- **8.** [New Order](https://www.russ.fm/artist/new-order/) - 119 plays
- **9.** [David Bowie](https://www.russ.fm/artist/david-bowie/) - 119 plays
- **10.** [Jesus Jones](https://www.russ.fm/artist/jesus-jones/) - 116 plays

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

- **11.** [Pixies](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pixies/) - 114 plays
- **12.** [Pure Reason Revolution](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pure-reason-revolution/) - 109 plays
- **13.** [Nine Inch Nails](https://www.russ.fm/artist/nine-inch-nails/) - 108 plays
- **14.** [Radiohead](https://www.russ.fm/artist/radiohead/) - 105 plays
- **15.** [Steven Wilson](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steven-wilson/) - 103 plays
- **16.** [Split Enz](https://www.russ.fm/artist/split-enz/) - 93 plays
- **17.** [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/) - 92 plays
- **18.** [Faith No More](https://www.russ.fm/artist/faith-no-more/) - 91 plays
- **19.** [INXS](https://www.russ.fm/artist/inxs/) - 91 plays
- **20.** [Oceansize](https://www.russ.fm/artist/oceansize/) - 86 plays
- **21.** [Bruce Springsteen](https://www.russ.fm/artist/bruce-springsteen/) - 85 plays
- **22.** [Kate Bush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/kate-bush/) - 85 plays
- **23.** [Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers/) - 85 plays
- **24.** [Manic Street Preachers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/manic-street-preachers/) - 79 plays
- **25.** [Stars](https://www.russ.fm/artist/stars/) - 76 plays

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## Top 50 Albums

- 🥇 [Premier Hits](https://www.russ.fm/album/premier-hits-7341798/) by [Gary Numan](https://www.russ.fm/artist/gary-numan/) - 20 plays
- 🥈 [Hounds of Love](https://www.russ.fm/album/hounds-of-love-197163/) by [Kate Bush](https://www.russ.fm/artist/kate-bush/) - 11 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/) - 10 plays
- **4.** [So](https://www.russ.fm/album/so-379036/) by [Peter Gabriel](https://www.russ.fm/artist/peter-gabriel/) - 8 plays
- **5.** [Once Upon a Time](https://www.russ.fm/album/once-upon-a-time-762207/) by [Simple Minds](https://www.russ.fm/artist/simple-minds/) - 7 plays
- **6.** [The Dark Side of the Moon](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-dark-side-of-the-moon-3142241/) by [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 6 plays
- **7.** [Kid A](https://www.russ.fm/album/kid-a-65034/) by [Radiohead](https://www.russ.fm/artist/radiohead/) - 6 plays
- **8.** [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/) - 6 plays
- **9.** [Substance](https://www.russ.fm/album/substance-28848151/) by [New Order](https://www.russ.fm/artist/new-order/) - 5 plays
- **10.** [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/) - 5 plays

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

- **11.** [Hand. Cannot. Erase.](https://www.russ.fm/album/hand-cannot-erase-6678914/) by [Steven Wilson](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steven-wilson/) - 5 plays
- **12.** [Attack Of The Grey Lantern](https://www.russ.fm/album/attack-of-the-grey-lantern-12103408/) by [Mansun](https://www.russ.fm/artist/mansun/) - 5 plays
- **13.** [Aja](https://www.russ.fm/album/aja-2884821/) by [Steely Dan](https://www.russ.fm/artist/steely-dan/) - 5 plays
- **14.** [The Pleasure Principle](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-pleasure-principle-the-first-recordings-14245498/) by [Gary Numan](https://www.russ.fm/artist/gary-numan/) - 5 plays
- **15.** [The Joshua Tree](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-joshua-tree-10391869/) by [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 5 plays
- **16.** [The Unforgettable Fire](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-unforgettable-fire-204237/) by [U2](https://www.russ.fm/artist/u2/) - 5 plays
- **17.** [Nothing's Shocking](https://www.russ.fm/album/nothings-shocking-5251712/) by [Jane's Addiction](https://www.russ.fm/artist/janes-addiction/) - 5 plays
- **18.** [Invisible Touch](https://www.russ.fm/album/invisible-touch-6603588/) by [Genesis](https://www.russ.fm/artist/genesis/) - 4 plays
- **19.** [The Dark Third](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-dark-third-3050616/) by [Pure Reason Revolution](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pure-reason-revolution/) - 4 plays
- **20.** [The Division Bell](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-division-bell-13718487/) by [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 4 plays
- **21.** [The Wall](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-wall-8961614/) by [Pink Floyd](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pink-floyd/) - 4 plays
- **22.** [Graceland](https://www.russ.fm/album/graceland-5416395/) by [Paul Simon](https://www.russ.fm/artist/paul-simon/) - 4 plays
- **23.** [Doubt](https://www.russ.fm/album/doubt-564216/) by [Jesus Jones](https://www.russ.fm/artist/jesus-jones/) - 4 plays
- **24.** [Fashion Nugget](https://www.russ.fm/album/fashion-nugget-15007936/) by [Cake](https://www.russ.fm/artist/cake/) - 4 plays
- **25.** [Ten](https://www.russ.fm/album/ten-1704831/) by [Pearl Jam](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pearl-jam/) - 4 plays
- **26.** [Dirt](https://www.russ.fm/album/dirt-2055654/) by [Alice in Chains](https://www.russ.fm/artist/alice-in-chains/) - 4 plays
- **27.** [Definitely Maybe](https://www.russ.fm/album/definitely-maybe-5697791/) by [Oasis](https://www.russ.fm/artist/oasis/) - 4 plays
- **28.** [Greatest Hits](https://www.russ.fm/album/greatest-hits-26517422/) by [The Police](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-police/) - 4 plays
- **29.** [Born in the U.S.A.](https://www.russ.fm/album/born-in-the-usa-1551256/) by [Bruce Springsteen](https://www.russ.fm/artist/bruce-springsteen/) - 4 plays
- **30.** [The Very Very Best of Crowded House](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-very-very-best-of-crowded-house-13869670/) by [Crowded House](https://www.russ.fm/artist/crowded-house/) - 4 plays
- **31.** [Best Of Pixies](https://www.russ.fm/album/best-of-pixies-wave-of-mutilation-2650664/) by [Pixies](https://www.russ.fm/artist/pixies/) - 4 plays
- **32.** [Set Yourself on Fire](https://www.russ.fm/album/set-yourself-on-fire-4062521/) by [Stars](https://www.russ.fm/artist/stars/) - 4 plays
- **33.** [Siamese Dream](https://www.russ.fm/album/siamese-dream-3255473/) by [The Smashing Pumpkins](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smashing-pumpkins/) - 4 plays
- **34.** [Singles](https://www.russ.fm/album/singles-9017905/) by [New Order](https://www.russ.fm/artist/new-order/) - 4 plays
- **35.** [Angel Dust](https://www.russ.fm/album/angel-dust-7410902/) by [Faith No More](https://www.russ.fm/artist/faith-no-more/) - 4 plays
- **36.** [Sparkle in the Rain](https://www.russ.fm/album/sparkle-in-the-rain-32376702/) by [Simple Minds](https://www.russ.fm/artist/simple-minds/) - 3 plays
- **37.** [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/) - 3 plays
- **38.** [Misplaced Childhood](https://www.russ.fm/album/misplaced-childhood-913326/) by [Marillion](https://www.russ.fm/artist/marillion/) - 3 plays
- **39.** [All Over The World - The Very Best Of](https://www.russ.fm/album/all-over-the-world-the-very-best-of-8685628/) by [Electric Light Orchestra](https://www.russ.fm/artist/electric-light-orchestra/) - 3 plays
- **40.** [Tango in the Night](https://www.russ.fm/album/tango-in-the-night-5935981/) by [Fleetwood Mac](https://www.russ.fm/artist/fleetwood-mac/) - 3 plays
- **41.** [Echo Street](https://www.russ.fm/album/echo-street-4379512/) by [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/) - 3 plays
- **42.** [Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall](https://www.russ.fm/album/bill-withers-live-at-carnegie-hall-3748571/) by [Bill Withers](https://www.russ.fm/artist/bill-withers/) - 3 plays
- **43.** [Distant Satellites](https://www.russ.fm/album/distant-satellites-5766148/) by [Anathema](https://www.russ.fm/artist/anathema/) - 3 plays
- **44.** [Duke](https://www.russ.fm/album/duke-773021/) by [Genesis](https://www.russ.fm/artist/genesis/) - 3 plays
- **45.** [The Complete Singles](https://www.russ.fm/album/the-complete-singles-26454110/) by [Inspiral Carpets](https://www.russ.fm/artist/inspiral-carpets/) - 3 plays
- **46.** [Abacab](https://www.russ.fm/album/abacab-2294111/) by [Genesis](https://www.russ.fm/artist/genesis/) - 3 plays
- **47.** [Purple Rain](https://www.russ.fm/album/purple-rain-3021810/) by [Prince & The Revolution](https://www.russ.fm/artist/prince-and-the-revolution/) - 3 plays
- **48.** [Insider](https://www.russ.fm/album/insider-20391511/) by [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/) - 3 plays
- **49.** [Temple of the Dog](https://www.russ.fm/album/temple-of-the-dog-5098793/) by [Temple of the Dog](https://www.russ.fm/artist/temple-of-the-dog/) - 3 plays
- **50.** [Hatful of Hollow](https://www.russ.fm/album/hatful-of-hollow-4418602/) by [The Smiths](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smiths/) - 3 plays

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## Monthly Breakdown

Heres how my listening habits shifted throughout the year:

![Monthly listening activity chart](/assets/2024-year-in-music/charts/monthly-activity.svg)

**Most active month:** August (1,168 plays)

**Quietest month:** June (494 plays)

**Best quarter:** Q4 (Oct-Dec) (2,526 plays)

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

| 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 | ✓ |

</details>

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## Genre Breakdown

My top genres based on album metadata from my collection:

![Genre breakdown bar chart](/assets/2024-year-in-music/charts/genre-breakdown.svg)

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

- **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%)

</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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- ["Hatful of Hollow"](https://www.russ.fm/album/hatful-of-hollow-4418602/) by [The Smiths](https://www.russ.fm/artist/the-smiths/)
- ["Temple of the Dog"](https://www.russ.fm/album/temple-of-the-dog-5098793/) by [Temple of the Dog](https://www.russ.fm/artist/temple-of-the-dog/)
- ["Insider"](https://www.russ.fm/album/insider-20391511/) by [Amplifier](https://www.russ.fm/artist/amplifier/)
- ["Purple Rain"](https://www.russ.fm/album/purple-rain-3021810/) by [Prince & The Revolution](https://www.russ.fm/artist/prince-and-the-revolution/)
- ["Angel Dust"](https://www.russ.fm/album/angel-dust-7410902/) by [Faith No More](https://www.russ.fm/artist/faith-no-more/)
- ["Abacab"](https://www.russ.fm/album/abacab-2294111/) by [Genesis](https://www.russ.fm/artist/genesis/)


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## New Discoveries (Released in 2024)

These albums were released in 2024 and made their way into my rotation:

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- ["A Beginner's Guide"](https://www.russ.fm/album/a-beginners-guide-32233383/) by [Orbital](https://www.russ.fm/artist/orbital/)
- ["Luck and Strange"](https://www.russ.fm/album/luck-and-strange-31657538/) by [David Gilmour](https://www.russ.fm/artist/david-gilmour/)
- ["Songs for a nervous Planet"](https://www.russ.fm/album/songs-for-a-nervous-planet-32086020/) by [Tears for Fears](https://www.russ.fm/artist/tears-for-fears/)


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## Featured Albums

## Premier Hits by Gary Numan 🎵

> **20 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- View Premier Hits on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/premier-hits-7341798/)
- View Gary Numan on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/gary-numan/)

## Hounds of Love by Kate Bush 🎵

> **11 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- 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/)

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

> **10 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- 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/)

## So by Peter Gabriel 🎵

> **8 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- View So on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/album/so-379036/)
- View Peter Gabriel on [russ.fm](https://www.russ.fm/artist/peter-gabriel/)

## Once Upon a Time by Simple Minds 🎵

> **7 plays** in this year

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### 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.

- 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/)

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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 2024. Album research is AI-generated and may not be 100% factual.
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