Back on track. Thanks to Last.FM for all of the statistics!
July was a slow month for music listening. Only 1750 scrobbles, equally 4 days and 21 hours of music. 713 different artists, scrobbling 1390 unique tracks. The top genre, as always, was Rock, followed by Alternative Rock, Alternative, 80's, and Pop. Not exactly an inspiring group there, huh? My top two hours (by a long shot) were 12p-1p and 11a-12p, with 11p-12a taking third.
Top 10 Songs of July
10. The Broken Relics - Where The Creatures Roam
Still rolling strong a few months in, and not looking to slow down at any time. The entire EP is tremendous and I expect to see them in both the top song, album and artist charts ranked fairly high at years end.
9. J. Roddy Walston and the Business - The Wanting
This song came on while driving the other day and I realized it would actually sound perfect if The Broken Relics covered it. So then I just started jamming to it more and more. I'm not big on J Roddy, but it's quite the banger.
8. Fit For A King - When Everything Means Nothing
A late comer looking to make a run at the Countdown, despite the album dropping late last year. Who knows how these things work, but there's always one or two that happen like that.
7. Ashbury Heights - Spiders
On two different occasions in July, I was scrolling through playlists and thought to myself, heck, I just wanna hear Spiders. It's such a curious sonic dynamic that I don't think I can resist it once I start listening to it.
6. The Interrupters - Gave You Everything
King of an old third wave punky feeling band that I've really been enjoying lately - Gave You Everything came on at work the other day and now it's everywhere.
5. Cold - Without You
Single #2 from the upcoming Cold record is even better than the first. What's next??
4. Alvvays - In Undertow
The resurgence is on for Alvvays... I still haven't listening to another song off of this record, but I really don't need to at this point.
3. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
I told you 80s and Pop were heavy, didn't I? This one is irreplaceable, it just has to resurface from time to time. Kind of like Kim Carnes.
2. Smith & Thell - Forgive Me Friend
1. VNV Nation - Only Satellites
Remember what I said in June about these two being at the very top of the list come years end? Yeah. Still kicking ass and taking names.
Top 10 Bands of July
10. Apoptygma Berzerk
3 months in a row at the #10 spot. Who knows? They are great, and I wish they'd make some new music soon.
9. The Killer and the Star
With Cold putting out a new record, I had to revisit the old TKATS record. It doesn't hold up like I hoped it would, but it's still a worthwhile part of Scooter Ward's catalogue.
8. The Cure
Goes around, comes around this year. I find myself relating to Robert Smith's music more and more as time passes on.
7. VNV Nation
An exceptionally quiet month for Ronan and the boys, except for taking the #1 track spot.
6. Soundgarden
Soundgarden was propelled up the list by releasing a live disc they recorded on their last major tour back in 2014. It's a solid disc and a reminder of how great Chris was.
5. Rammstein
No stopping them right now. The new record is simply too good.
4. Curse of Cassandra
Not really a huge drop, but if they keep playing shows they're gonna stay near the top. That's really all I need.
3. Circle of Dust
Some days I wake up and say, man, I really want to listen to band X. That band was CoD in July, quite out of nowhere honestly.
2. Cold
If you think it's big now, wait until that new record drops. Holey moley.
1. Anberlin
Seeing Anberlin live again catapulted them back to where they belong - near the top and never ceasing.
Thanks again to Last.FM!
Monday, August 5, 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019
June Recap
Yes, I am a month behind.
Thanks to Last.FM for all of the statistics
June featured 1930 unique scrobbles, down 7% from the previous month. 5 full days and 10 hours of music played... pretty much runs close to what we've been doing all year. 681 artists for an average of 2.83 per artist, quite a hike from the previous few months. Top genres: Rock, Alternative Rock, and Synthpop. 9p-10p was the most active timeslot - me driving home from work and such. 11a-12p, and 12a-1a were the next two, which of course the former is me driving to work. Haha.
Top 10 Songs of June
There were 7 different songs at #10... so, reaching into the hat...
10. De/Vision - Your Hands On My Skin
Electronica was heavy in the month of June, and usually that means De/Vision is somewhere lurking with bands like Solitary Experiments and Solar Fake, trying to climb past A23, VNV and Mesh.
9. The Broken Relics - Where The Creatures Roam
Falling from 1 to 9 in a month is no bad thing. It's always good to have a local jam kicking around the playlist.
8. Mesh - The Last One Standing
Ah, there's Mesh. The Last One Standing is honestly one of those songs that I cannot see myself getting tired of, years later. It's just too relevant of a jam, and too good musicially to ignore.
7. Curse of Cassandra - Bastet
Curse is finally back playing shows, which means you'll see their plays shoot up the next few months. It's always an exciting summer with Nicole and the gang.
6. CHROM - Memories
CHROM is the only surprise on this list for me. Not that it isn't a solid song or anything, I just didn't realize I listened to it that many times. Electronica was more prevalent than I thought.
5. Toto - Stop Loving You
...on the other hand, here's the one classic rock song that snuck in this month. While the world continues to gawk in the revival of Africa, Toto still boasts an impressive back catalogue of hits.
4. Blutengel - You Walk Away
Still racking around at the top, and still just as intriguing to me as the rest of their songs are not. Who knows.
3. Cold - Shine
Here's a hint for upcoming months... you're gonna see Cold. Lots of Cold. Their newest single dropped in June, and there's really no turning back from there. It's better than I could have expected. Watch out.
2. VNV Nation - Only Satellites
1. Smith & Thell - Forgive Me Friend
There's a really good chance that these two songs fill end up at the top of the charts come December. Which will be number one? As I always say... stay tuned!
Top 10 Bands of June
10. Apoptygma Berzerk
Right where we left them last month. Innnteresting.
9. Mitch Hedberg
Haha. The random comedy album sneaks in there from time to time, doesn't it?
8. Mesh
After dropping out last month, Mesh is back in and kicking around renewed interest in songs other than The Last One Standing.
7. Assemblage 23
Death, taxes, A23. Tom Shear is such a wonderful dude, which makes his music even better.
6. Rammstein
The new record continues to carry steam, and now we're in that inbetween time where I'm jamming to multiple songs and wondering who will end up on the Countdown.
5. VNV Nation
This is as low as they've fallen all year.
4. Anberlin
I'm seeing Anberlin live in July, and so I've been jamming to their theoretical setlist on here.
3. Cold
I wouldn't call it "renewed" interest, but the new track definitely helped bolster their standing this month.
2. Slipknot
You know, there's a new Slipknot record coming in a few months as well. Could be interesting seeing the old guard plant their flags this year.
1. Curse of Cassandra
When the dog is away, the cats will play.
Thanks again, Last.FM
Thanks to Last.FM for all of the statistics
June featured 1930 unique scrobbles, down 7% from the previous month. 5 full days and 10 hours of music played... pretty much runs close to what we've been doing all year. 681 artists for an average of 2.83 per artist, quite a hike from the previous few months. Top genres: Rock, Alternative Rock, and Synthpop. 9p-10p was the most active timeslot - me driving home from work and such. 11a-12p, and 12a-1a were the next two, which of course the former is me driving to work. Haha.
Top 10 Songs of June
There were 7 different songs at #10... so, reaching into the hat...
10. De/Vision - Your Hands On My Skin
Electronica was heavy in the month of June, and usually that means De/Vision is somewhere lurking with bands like Solitary Experiments and Solar Fake, trying to climb past A23, VNV and Mesh.
9. The Broken Relics - Where The Creatures Roam
Falling from 1 to 9 in a month is no bad thing. It's always good to have a local jam kicking around the playlist.
8. Mesh - The Last One Standing
Ah, there's Mesh. The Last One Standing is honestly one of those songs that I cannot see myself getting tired of, years later. It's just too relevant of a jam, and too good musicially to ignore.
7. Curse of Cassandra - Bastet
Curse is finally back playing shows, which means you'll see their plays shoot up the next few months. It's always an exciting summer with Nicole and the gang.
6. CHROM - Memories
CHROM is the only surprise on this list for me. Not that it isn't a solid song or anything, I just didn't realize I listened to it that many times. Electronica was more prevalent than I thought.
5. Toto - Stop Loving You
...on the other hand, here's the one classic rock song that snuck in this month. While the world continues to gawk in the revival of Africa, Toto still boasts an impressive back catalogue of hits.
4. Blutengel - You Walk Away
Still racking around at the top, and still just as intriguing to me as the rest of their songs are not. Who knows.
3. Cold - Shine
Here's a hint for upcoming months... you're gonna see Cold. Lots of Cold. Their newest single dropped in June, and there's really no turning back from there. It's better than I could have expected. Watch out.
2. VNV Nation - Only Satellites
1. Smith & Thell - Forgive Me Friend
There's a really good chance that these two songs fill end up at the top of the charts come December. Which will be number one? As I always say... stay tuned!
Top 10 Bands of June
10. Apoptygma Berzerk
Right where we left them last month. Innnteresting.
9. Mitch Hedberg
Haha. The random comedy album sneaks in there from time to time, doesn't it?
8. Mesh
After dropping out last month, Mesh is back in and kicking around renewed interest in songs other than The Last One Standing.
7. Assemblage 23
Death, taxes, A23. Tom Shear is such a wonderful dude, which makes his music even better.
6. Rammstein
The new record continues to carry steam, and now we're in that inbetween time where I'm jamming to multiple songs and wondering who will end up on the Countdown.
5. VNV Nation
This is as low as they've fallen all year.
4. Anberlin
I'm seeing Anberlin live in July, and so I've been jamming to their theoretical setlist on here.
3. Cold
I wouldn't call it "renewed" interest, but the new track definitely helped bolster their standing this month.
2. Slipknot
You know, there's a new Slipknot record coming in a few months as well. Could be interesting seeing the old guard plant their flags this year.
1. Curse of Cassandra
When the dog is away, the cats will play.
Thanks again, Last.FM
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