Best Albums of the 2000s
Listed below are the best albums of the 2000s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 5 hours ago).
"Can we talk about how unexpectedly good this album is? I re listened to it as an adult and figured I wouldnt like it like I did as a kid. But no, it kicks ass still! Especially that song with Robert Smith. Its freaking sweet! I had no clue who Robert Smith was a kid, but years as a music fan obvi..." [+] Reply
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micah88800 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2003
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"I don't quite understand why this album is so highly rated. I think it's a dreary album full of tired old twelve bars and derivative re-writes of old pop and folk tunes. Too many Dylan albums are like this these days. I must admit though I think working man blues is brilliant and thunder on the m..." [+] Reply
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2006
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1,271
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"I'm not normally a huge fan of concept albums, but when I hear a good one, I think I like it even better than a conventional collection of tracks. This one centers on a lovelorn, nostalgia-ridden protagonist named Van Occupanther, who must have lived in some mythical past surrounded by dense fore..." [+] Reply
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buzzdainer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2006
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"St. Vincent's "Actor" may be her most ambitious work to date. While "Strange Mercy" and "St. Vincent" developed her pop sense as well as built what has rapidly been recognized as her signature style, "Actor" lacked parameters for its songs and did little more (and perhaps less) than its predecess..." [+] Reply
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2009
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1,264
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"The incredibly high dosage of poppers led the animated character to extreme hyperactivity and the occasional panic attack." Reply
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meccalecca | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2007
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"While most audiophiles will be quick to point out "Wide Awake" as Bright Eyes' magnum opus, I have personally found the consensus among those fans who have immersed themselves in the band's entire discography that "Lifted" is on top. Even with such greats as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen this album..." [+] Reply
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2002
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1,253
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"The Sulphur Man is a wonder of production, such an open, expansive sound, widescreen, if you will. As much a part of the song's brilliance as the songwriting itself." Reply
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badfaith | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (3 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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2002
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"Opened my ears to a whole new world of music, that I was yet to really explore. Epic." Reply
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2001
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1,247
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"Not as strong as Rated R or Songs for the Deaf, but still a good rocker. Heavy foundation, searing guitar, and the coolest lead-singer of the 2000s... Geez, it sounds like I'm talking about an 80s metal band." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2005
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1,245
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"Definitely the best Gaslight album, their songwriting is much better here than on the rest. The Patient Ferris Wheel is one of my all time favorite songs." Reply
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2008
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 21 of 100
Best Albums of the 2000s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 2000 | 102 | 10% | |
| 2001 | 101 | 10% | |
| 2002 | 110 | 11% | |
| 2003 | 112 | 11% | |
| 2004 | 87 | 9% | |
| 2005 | 111 | 11% | |
| 2006 | 99 | 10% | |
| 2007 | 93 | 9% | |
| 2008 | 100 | 10% | |
| 2009 | 101 | 10% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Radiohead | 5 | 0% | |
| The Black Keys | 5 | 0% | |
| Dream Theater | 5 | 0% | |
| Bright Eyes | 5 | 0% | |
| Opeth | 5 | 0% | |
| Wilco | 5 | 0% | |
| Animal Collective | 5 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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549 | 54% | |
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219 | 22% | |
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55 | 5% | |
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40 | 4% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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23 | 2% | |
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18 | 2% | |
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| Best Ever Artists | |
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| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Radiohead | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. David Bowie | |
| 5. Bob Dylan | |
| 6. Led Zeppelin | |
| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
| 8. Arcade Fire | |
| 9. Neil Young | |
| 10. Nirvana |
