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 Peter Gabriel

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"The long awaited follow-up to, us, up, is quite possibly Peter Gabriel's most underrated album. It's a dark record full of loss and anguish with a few exceptions. There are some excellent tracks; growing up, is brilliant, sky blue, and, signal to noise, are other strong cuts. I grieve, is achingl...""The long awaited follow-up to, us, up, is quite possibly Peter Gabriel's most underrated album. It's a dark record full of loss and anguish with a few exceptions. There are some excellent tracks; growing up, is brilliant, sky blue, and, signal to noise, are other strong cuts. I grieve, is achingly beautiful, and, the Barry Williams show, is obviously inspired by Jerry Springer. A good album. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

114 charts

Rank Score:

489

Rank in 2002:

55

Rank in 2000s:

521

Overall Rank:

3,086

Average Rating:

 74 (182 votes)

Comments:

5

522.

Tallahassee 

 The Mountain Goats

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"As somebody from Tallahassee, this album is far better than this town deserves. I guess that's the point of such a terrible couple moving here to drink themselves to death."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

117 charts

Rank Score:

488

Rank in 2002:

56

Rank in 2000s:

522

Overall Rank:

3,090

Average Rating:

 77 (125 votes)

Comments:

3

523.

The Silent Force 

 Within Temptation

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"Underrated WT album. Many fans complain about it being "commercialized", but I disagree. It's still solid and generally uncompromising symphonic metal."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

68 charts

Rank Score:

488

Rank in 2004:

45

Rank in 2000s:

523

Overall Rank:

3,095

Average Rating:

 75 (90 votes)

Comments:

2

524.

Blacklisted 

 Neko Case

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"She softly storms in with "things that scare me". When she sings "the world is gonna pay", you believe her. With your attention, her voice carries you to the "valley of the shadow" where deep red bells "ring this tragic gun". I hear emmylou in her voice. The album sounds romantic and almost lustf...""She softly storms in with "things that scare me". When she sings "the world is gonna pay", you believe her. With your attention, her voice carries you to the "valley of the shadow" where deep red bells "ring this tragic gun". I hear emmylou in her voice. The album sounds romantic and almost lustful, but the lyrics are more disturbed. A lady pilot claims "Stars can't fight city lights / They've turned their backs on us " and "All the lonely houses stand like monuments To thieves " and "If I meet you in the night / You're free to covet all you like " in "tightly". (Advice: take her up on it!) Later she seduces "When you've lived it up till it's got you down...Look for me, I'll be around (Advice: take her up on it!) "pretty girls" and "runnin' out of fools" are the highlights. Lovers abound for "pretty girls" with "curves so comely and sinister". Her cover of "runnin' out of fools" is heart-tugging and somewhat sad at the ending refrain. (in a good way)"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

118 charts

Rank Score:

488

Rank in 2002:

57

Rank in 2000s:

524

Overall Rank:

3,096

Average Rating:

 79 (100 votes)

Comments:

4

525.

The Remote Part 

 Idlewild

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"This album was their highest selling album. I first heard a little of it in 6th Form when teacher played it in her room on one of the days coming up to Christmas. We had been learning about 'Oh What A Lovely War' and 'Journey's End' at the time. I think I got album from HMV at 'The Fort' (sadly t...""This album was their highest selling album. I first heard a little of it in 6th Form when teacher played it in her room on one of the days coming up to Christmas. We had been learning about 'Oh What A Lovely War' and 'Journey's End' at the time. I think I got album from HMV at 'The Fort' (sadly they closed that HMV down a few years ago now). Best song here is the first one. I remember watching brother and stepbrothers play Fifa 2003 a lot and this song was always on when starting up. Elsewhere there is 'American English' which is like 'The Bronze Medal' on the last album but so improved. They had completely embraced their softer side in this moment and no longer those guys who screamed about seeing shapes. They are a band who did so much while not steping into territory too far out there. It is all wonderful messy guitar music meeting with pop thing bands like Snow Patrol and Coldplay got. 'A Modern Way of Letting Go' still shows their past and Out of Routine and Tell Me Ten Words reach for the future. Amazing amazing amazing indeed. Plus '(I Am) What I Am Not'. Othello reference? I did Othello in English class mentioned at the top!"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

78 charts

Rank Score:

487

Rank in 2002:

58

Rank in 2000s:

525

Overall Rank:

3,097

Average Rating:

 75 (77 votes)

Comments:

3

526.

Daisy 

 Brand New

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"To me, Daisy is the best Brand New album. One may argue that it is because of my slight bias towards post-hardcore over emo, but after listening to Deja Entendu, TDAGARIM and Daisy many times I've come to the conclusion that this album is the best. Deja Entendu, to begin with, completely blew You...""To me, Daisy is the best Brand New album. One may argue that it is because of my slight bias towards post-hardcore over emo, but after listening to Deja Entendu, TDAGARIM and Daisy many times I've come to the conclusion that this album is the best. Deja Entendu, to begin with, completely blew Your Favourite Weapon out of the water. YFW was not necessarily a bad album, but lacked any real exploration or originality. Deja Entendu was much braver, and as an emo record I'd go as far as to say it's quintessential. Then we had TDAGARIM which once more moved ahead of their previous album. The alternative rock they incorporated did wondrous things to one's ears, specifically with riffs to Sowing Season, Degausser and Luca. One of my favourite tracks of all time, Welcome To Bangkok, is a must-listen and will melt your face off. However, contrary to the opinion of some, a few of the tracks seemed to be holding the album back a bit, which some may argue added to how it affected the genre - however I see Jesus Christ, Handcuffs and maybe slightly The Archers Bows Have Broken as hindrances to the direction of the band. Then along came Daisy. Cropping up in the album is "Number 99, Just As You Are", a strange thing to include that somehow emphasizes the manic, animal tone Daisy has. It's filled with thrashy, murderous guitars that coincide with the expressively deep lyrics. Interestingly, Jesse Lacey discussed the meaning of the album at a gig once and said there wasn't really one at all. The album was all impulsive, as if they weren't trying to prove anything to anyone. Brand New had left behind all traces of the emo/punk music they were associated with. It's just a goddamn amazing album. Let it sink its teeth into your flesh and rip out your tendons like a mad fox."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2009

Appears in:

92 charts

Rank Score:

487

Rank in 2009:

41

Rank in 2000s:

526

Overall Rank:

3,099

Average Rating:

 75 (154 votes)

Comments:

6

527.

Black Sheep Boy 

 Okkervil River

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"For Real is an absolutely incredible song.."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2005

Appears in:

140 charts

Rank Score:

487

Rank in 2005:

60

Rank in 2000s:

527

Overall Rank:

3,105

Average Rating:

 77 (142 votes)

Comments:

2

528.

Cassadaga 

 Bright Eyes

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"Themed after a psychic community in Florida, Cassadaga marks a turn in Conor Oberst's career to a more uplifting / slightly less introspective side. However this album does not sacrifice its lyrical genius in the process. All of the instrumental arrangements throughout this album are a tad more l...""Themed after a psychic community in Florida, Cassadaga marks a turn in Conor Oberst's career to a more uplifting / slightly less introspective side. However this album does not sacrifice its lyrical genius in the process. All of the instrumental arrangements throughout this album are a tad more lush than on previous efforts, which ends in a result proving how artists can change their sound and moods while still being geniuine to themselves as musicians. Side note: This was the first vinyl record I bought, and my bank account has never been the same."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2007

Appears in:

106 charts

Rank Score:

486

Rank in 2007:

56

Rank in 2000s:

528

Overall Rank:

3,110

Average Rating:

 75 (165 votes)

Comments:

5

529.

Long Gone Before Daylight 

 The Cardigans

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"I first really noticed The Cardigans one day in my car. I found a channel playing a song, which I thought must be a new Sheryl Crow single. I was very surprised when the DJ announced that it was The Cardigans. I don't remember which song it was, but I knew I had to buy one of their CD's to check ...""I first really noticed The Cardigans one day in my car. I found a channel playing a song, which I thought must be a new Sheryl Crow single. I was very surprised when the DJ announced that it was The Cardigans. I don't remember which song it was, but I knew I had to buy one of their CD's to check out a whole album. At the time the only Cardigan song I knew was "My Favorite Game", and I had thought they were a pure light-weight pop-act. I chose to buy "Long Before Daylight", and I could not have made a better choice. Great songs, great playing, great productions, fine lyrics and a terrific versatile singer in Nina Persson. This band had really matured since "My Favorite Game". Anyone who likes Sheryl Crow will like this album too. Opening with the ballad "Communication" the high standards are set right from the start. The up-beat "You're the Storm" is equally strong. "A Good Horse" could have been the song I mistook for Sheryl Crow. "The acoustic "And Then You Kissed Me" is simply beautiful - a song that would also suit Lisa Ekdahl. The airy "Couldn't Care Less" is my least favourite on the album - maybe it needs some more time. "Please Sister" is another highlight - a little like Roxette; when they're at their best! The hit-single "For What it's Worth" is simply a catchy pop-tune; and a great one of its kind. The hymnal quiet ballad "Lead Me into the Night" is another beautiful melody. The melodic pop-rocker "Live and Learn" is just irresistible. One of my present favourites! The final two tracks are both lyrically very moving. "Feathers and Downs" is a magnificent ballad. The final track "03.45: No Sleep" is a very logical choice for closing the album; describing strong feelings that may come to you on a sleepless night. Mellow and still very catchy - a highlight! This album must be "The Album of the Year 2003"!! At least I'll give it my vote! "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2003

Appears in:

77 charts

Rank Score:

485

Rank in 2003:

64

Rank in 2000s:

529

Overall Rank:

3,116

Average Rating:

 73 (79 votes)

Comments:

3

530.

The Sufferer & The Witness 

 Rise Against

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""Brush past a myriad of scenes a homeless vet crashed on wall street, A single mom of three, a TV personality" gushes the lead singer on the opener. The bizarre imagery of 'Chamber The Cartridge' is all about the world ready to explode and collapse on itsown weight. So a typical Rise Against albu..."""Brush past a myriad of scenes a homeless vet crashed on wall street, A single mom of three, a TV personality" gushes the lead singer on the opener. The bizarre imagery of 'Chamber The Cartridge' is all about the world ready to explode and collapse on itsown weight. So a typical Rise Against album. Album 4 precisely. By this point they know there stuff and this is as heavy and riff laden as the biggest pariah's of the stage. 'Bricks' is an example of the direction they could have gone, releasing one and a half minute songs which sound twice as long. The transitions are perfect as they plead for you to change the world with them. Band has a conscious too. 'Prayer Of The Refugee' is about the plight of refugees and forgotten ones to the sound of metallic anti-product. Who can't head bang to that? That's quite a compliment for them, this is a band who's main strength relies in the lyrics after all. Being able get these words across with great music easily makes this one of the best Rise Against if not the best. For something completely different how about 'The Approaching Curve', a spoken word narrative. A road lashed with wind and rain, conflict and stream of conscious confessions by the narrator. Pulled off with excellence! And that line with the female vocalist... that's magic moment for me! Love it! A band eons ahead of their contemporaries and at a peak. Ahh... and Roadside. You don't get them as good as that from this group no more."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2006

Appears in:

82 charts

Rank Score:

484

Rank in 2006:

54

Rank in 2000s:

530

Overall Rank:

3,123

Average Rating:

 72 (127 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of the 2000s composition

Top 1,000 Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Year	Albums	%
2000	105	11%
2001	102	10%
2002	111	11%
2003	111	11%
2004	88	9%
2005	110	11%
2006	97	10%
2007	92	9%
2008	88	9%
2009	102	10%

Artist	Albums	%
Radiohead	5	0%
Dream Theater	5	0%
Bright Eyes	5	0%
Wilco	5	0%
Opeth	5	0%
Animal Collective	5	0%
The Black Keys	5	0%
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Country	Albums	%
	555	55%
	221	22%
	54	5%
	34	3%
	24	2%
	23	2%
	19	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	992	99%
Yes	14	1%

Live?	Albums	%
No	997	99%
Yes	9	1%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	994	99%
Yes	12	1%