Top 100 Music Albums of the 2000s
by 
LedZep 
I've included a few archival albums/compilations too, because why not.
- Chart updated: 08/09/2026 15:15
- (Created: 01/29/2017 00:57).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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The ultimate sadboi metal. It's the most "winter" album I've ever heard. In fact, I don't associate any album with a particular season as much as this one. The temperature in the room drops a few degrees when that gorgeous intro starts. At the same time it's so otherworldly and yet very much human. Reminds me of a silent, untouched forests covered in snow, and then the next moment it transports me right to the center of a blizzard. But, unlike a lot of harsh, wintery black metal, you could never freeze in this blizzard. You watch its might and glory from the eye of the storm. Basically what I want to say is Agalloch makes a unique brand of tame, melodic, beautiful, yet still harsh metal.
[First added to this chart: 01/23/2020]
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2002
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1,304
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"The best emcee with no chain ya ever heard". And nobody with the chain could rival him either, to be honest. Late 90s and the early 2000s underground rap is some of my favourite music of all time. When the MCs were pushing the boundaries of the genre further and further, making classics on a yearly basis. The equivalent of 67'-73' rock. And Madvillainy is one of the brightest lights of that revolution, the very rare occasion where you have two of the all-time greats making a supergroup that's even better than the sum of its parts. One thing that isn't mentioned enough is the flow of the album. With 22 songs, it could've easily been a scattered, disjointed collection of half-baked tunes. But instead we got some of Madlib's best instrumentals, DOOM's cleanest and smoothest flows and rhymes, and incredible skits and interludes to boot.
[First added to this chart: 01/23/2020]
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2004
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13,203
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[First added to this chart: 11/24/2021]
Christian Fennesz had an unbelievable streak from the acclaimed 2001's Endless Summer 'till the end of the decade. And the pinnacle of all the soundscapes, glitchy guitar drones, minimalist electronic bleeps and various other experiments he's been conducting during this period is 2008's Black Sea. With fuzzy, warm textures, Black Sea creates a world (or sea) of its own. It stands as one of the best ambient experiences ever in my eyes. His other works are well worth checking out too, cause they're not too far behind in terms of quality.
[First added to this chart: 02/01/2020]
One of the rare hip hop albums I would call "epic". I'm not sure if I can think of another hip hop record that sounds so huge and cinematic. Its dark and gritty but warm production, scenic verses and the sheer amount of great material all make for what is possibly my favourite hip hop record of all time. "Picturesque" might be the best word to describe The Cold Vein. And despite being somewhat overproduced, it retains the street rap themes and mentality. Nas sounds like he knows the streets, but so do Vordul Mega and Vast Aire. Not to forget El-P, who must be the one of best hip hop producer of all time, hands down.
[First added to this chart: 05/02/2020]
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2001
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1,367
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The first two songs sound like typical Dillinger chaotic madness. And that's not a negative, I absolutely love that sound. But when those weird electronic interludes start, you know you're in for a unique experience. Even in Dillingers' immaculate discography, there isn't an album this experimental, yet wonderfully crafted and memorable. From modern melodic metal bangers (Black Bubblegum, Milk Lizard) to the incredible middle where you have 5 tracks inside 10 minutes, to the epic 1-2-3 punch of Dead As History, Horse Hunter and Mouth Of Ghosts to close this masterpiece, there's not a bad moment. Also, those 3 tracks make for the best combo to close the album I've heard... well, ever.
[First added to this chart: 01/23/2020]
I'll start this one by saying that I'm not at all sure what's her best album. I mean Homogenic has a terrible cover but the best highlights, this one has the vibe, Post is the most diverse (and has Hyperballad), while the debut is all about great bops. And after all, I think it's the atmosphere of Vespertine that has won me over again and again. Soft, warm and incredibly personal, it lacks the huge choruses of its predecessors but stands on its own as one of the most unique pop albums of all time.
[First added to this chart: 01/23/2020]
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2001
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[First added to this chart: 12/13/2025]
P4k almost memed this one to death, but every lover of UK club culture knows how much Burial changed everything. Untrue may not even be his best work, but it's the most influential. And it's perfect.
[First added to this chart: 04/22/2020]
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2007
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5,069
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Gimme a jungle, a garage beat and admit defeat
[First added to this chart: 05/02/2020]
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2002
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 2000s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 2000 | 14 | 14% | |
| 2001 | 15 | 15% | |
| 2002 | 14 | 14% | |
| 2003 | 9 | 9% | |
| 2004 | 7 | 7% | |
| 2005 | 15 | 15% | |
| 2006 | 8 | 8% | |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% | |
| 2008 | 7 | 7% | |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
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| Basic Channel | 2 | 2% | |
| Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté | 1 | 1% | |
| Jan Jelinek | 1 | 1% | |
| Skream | 1 | 1% | |
| Willard Grant Conspiracy | 1 | 1% | |
| Kevin Richard Martin | 1 | 1% | |
| Rod Modell | 1 | 1% | |
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44 | 44% | |
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18 | 18% | |
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BestEverAlbums 05/30/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5328): By LedZep
BestEverAlbums 05/30/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5328): By LedZep“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Music Albums of the 2000s by ) 1. The Mantle by Agalloch (2002) 2. Madvillainy by Madvillain (2004) 3. The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue by Bob Dylan (2002) 4. Black Sea by Fennesz (2008) 5. The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox (2001)…”
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BestEverAlbums 07/30/2024 08:00 in Chart of the day (#4661): By LedZep“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Music Albums of the 2000s by LedZep () 1. The Mantle by Agalloch (2002) 2. Vespertine by Björk (2001) 3. Madvillainy by Madvillain (2004) 4. Black Sea by Fennesz (2008) 5. The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox (2001) 6. Ire Works by The Dillinger Escape Plan (2007) 7.…”
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BestEverAlbums 07/15/2023 08:00 in Chart of the day (#4281): By LedZep“Today's chart of the day Top 100 Music Albums of the 2000s by LedZep () 1. The Mantle by Agalloch (2002) 2. Lateralus by Tool (2001) 3. Vespertine by Björk (2001) 4. The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox (2001) 5. Madvillainy by Madvillain (2004) 6. Ire Works by The Dillinger Escape Plan (2007) 7. Black Sea…”
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leniad 07/12/2022 00:22 | #287278
agalloch and vespertine top 10 is a yes for me
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Larcx13 11/23/2020 15:13 | #261271
Larcx13 11/23/2020 15:13 | #261271
I absolutely LOVE 2000s underground hip hop scene. There's a lot more that I feel you havent heard yet either but MF DOOM, Aesop Rock and Deltron 3030 are a great start.
Here's some suggestions of other artists that had some critically acclaimed records at that time:
Cunninlynguists, Masta Ace, Atmosphere, J Dilla, Murs & Living Legends, Brother Ali
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buzzdainer 09/19/2020 18:42 | #258428
buzzdainer 09/19/2020 18:42 | #258428
I don't see anything wrong with having a metal-heavy chart if that's the music you loved from the decade. Nice to see some excellent selections from other genres here too, and nice to see some undeniably great entries such as Arcade Fire's Funeral honored here. Great job! (Edited)
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LedZep 09/04/2020 09:20 | #257746
LedZep 09/04/2020 09:20 | #257746
Thanks man! I should probably cut some metal picks. I have 23 of them which is really too much, but I’m not sure which ones to drop...
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Ben4 05/02/2017 18:27 | #190199
Lots of good stuff here. I especially like Tool and Mastodon (Edited)
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