Most students at CRHS say Spotify Wrapped really captures their music taste, but not everyone agrees. A Riverhawk Review poll was administered to CRHS students who have Spotify.
Out of 159 entries, when respondents were asked how much they care about the Spotify Wrapped, on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means they didn’t care at all and 5 means they really cared, was 3.61. Meaning the majority cared about the Spotify Wrapped.
Around 70% of survey respondents said Wrapped accurately reflects what they listen to. Fans of the feature appreciated how it highlighted their top artists, favorite tracks, and overall listening patterns.
Freshman Madalynn Poulsen explained, “It took every song or artist I listened to and gave me a pretty accurate statistic of everything I listened to.”
Many students liked that Wrapped reminded them of songs or artists they had forgotten. Sophomore Jasmine Heward said, “There are songs I forgot I listened to earlier in the year, and Spotify Wrapped really helped remind me.”
Those who agreed that Wrapped is accurate noted it works best for listeners who stick to the same music throughout the year. Freshman Josiah Bolton said, “It correctly identified my top artists and introduced me to new songs I would like.”
Some students also appreciated the way Wrapped summarized their listening habits. Junior Jeremiah Holt said, “It summed up all of the music I like into one thing, so I think it is pretty accurate.” Sophomore Elyse Thomas added, “I feel like it definitely summarizes my music taste, and it’s a fun way to see all of my music stuff that I’ve listened to throughout the year.”
Others were more on the fence. Junior, Capri Strain said, “It held at least a few songs and artists across all genres that accurately report my taste in music. Although I feel as if it could have been a bit more accurate, it still showcased my listening average and was relatively accurate.”
However, around 25% of survey respondents said Wrapped isn’t accurate if your music taste changes a lot or if you listen unpredictably.
“Spotify Wrapped only really captures the first few months of the year, so if you have a sudden music change closer to the end of the year, it won’t capture that at all,” said Senior Adan Venegas Aquino.
Some students noted that playlists used for falling asleep can skew results. Senior Jacinda Hood explained, “I fall asleep to a playlist, so the songs on that playlist became predominant in my Spotify Wrapped.”
Others criticized Wrapped for ignoring music from later in the year. Aubrey Alexander, a sophomore, said, “It only takes the stuff I listened to at the beginning of the year and not the rest of the year. My music changes throughout the year, but it only goes to a specific time.”
A few students pointed out that songs played intensively for a short period can dominate your Wrapped results. Sophomore Natalie Brackett stated, “When I get back my Spotify Wrapped, it only counts the songs I’ve listened to many times, and, while that is somewhat accurate, I go through so many singles and so many genres throughout the year, it isn’t accurate overall. If there is a song I play for a week on end, even if I don’t listen to that song anymore, it still shows up in my ‘most listened’; and Spotify Wrapped doesn’t even count in the songs I have on my liked list.”
Overall, CRHS students feel that if you listen to the same music all year, Wrapped is likely accurate. But if your taste jumps around or you use multiple apps, it can miss the mark. Most students enjoy how Wrapped highlights their favorite artists and listening stats, but plenty wish it offered a more complete picture of their year in music.
