| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | favourite | 77 uses |
| 2 | favourite albums | 73 uses |
| 3 | alternative | 27 uses |
| 4 | rock | 24 uses |
| 5 | female vocalists | 19 uses |
| 6 | indie | 17 uses |
| 7 | alternative rock | 9 uses |
| 8 | british | 8 uses |
| 9 | britpop | 8 uses |
| 10 | electronic | 7 uses |
| 11 | pop | 4 uses |
| 12 | experimental | 4 uses |
| 13 | pop rock | 4 uses |
| 14 | shoegaze | 3 uses |
| 15 | celtic | 3 uses |
| 16 | trip-hop | 2 uses |
| 17 | punk | 2 uses |
| 18 | post-rock | 2 uses |
| 19 | singer-songwriter | 2 uses |
| 20 | progressive rock | 2 uses |
| 21 | industrial | 2 uses |
| 22 | punk rock | 2 uses |
| 23 | french | 1 use |
| 24 | soul | 1 use |
| 25 | country | 1 use |
| 26 | folk | 1 use |
| 27 | epic | 1 use |
| 28 | post-punk | 1 use |
| 29 | beautiful | 1 use |
| 30 | psychedelic | 1 use |
| 31 | dream pop | 1 use |
| 32 | progressive | 1 use |
| 33 | favorite albums | 1 use |
| 34 | pop punk | 1 use |
| 35 | irish | 1 use |