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: 4 hours ago).
"Before commenting on the listening process, I have to confess my love for the cover of this album. One might argue that it's a completely irrelevant aspect, but here it's not so much about Its aesthetic value as a standalone piece of art, but more as an accurate representation of what you are abo...""Before commenting on the listening process, I have to confess my love for the cover of this album. One might argue that it's a completely irrelevant aspect, but here it's not so much about Its aesthetic value as a standalone piece of art, but more as an accurate representation of what you are about to hear. It has this refreshing attitude that is typical of the whole album. Even though they are dealing with serious and dark themes, like life on the streets and drugs, they never take themselves too seriously with many punchlines ( "I tried being humble, humble get no respect Now the first sign of trouble, that's a hole up in your neck", or "I could lose it all today, be back the next day Still up in the same way As I left ya, all in three gestures: down, up and aim I can define death better than Webster, wet ya") that hit hard and prove once more the well established axiom that the deepest truths are better told through a joke. But this observation doesn't have to do only with the lyrics, it is reflected on their sound too. They manage the rare combination of sounding rough and chill at the same time, if that makes any sense. Also, it sounds so 2002. I don't mean it in a negative way, it simply has this extra charm due to nostalgia. In terms of rapping, they sound very much alike and it's easy to mix them if you aren't familiar with them. After getting more used to them , I found myself developing a slight preference towards Pusha T.
Noting the most remarkable moments of the album, Grindin' is the obvious one. A monumental beat with a little disco touch that remains irresistible and unmatched. The energy is out the roof. Some other highlights include Pusha T's introduction (the 1st verse of Intro), the horns in Young Boy (there are many instances throughout the album where they add a nice touch, but here they shine the brightest, and the destined for the clubs but with a jazzy twist When the Last Time. On the other hand Ma, I Don’t Love Her stands out as the weak link. Overall, I found the first half better than the second.
If I had to point out some negatives, I didn't find any of the guests particularly awe-inspiring (even though FamLay Freestyle is better than you'd expect considering the absence of both No Malice and Pusha T). The two bonus tracks/Grindin' remixes were an overkill, I don't think they were necessary in any way. I am not sure how I'm feeling about the skits. Usually I don't have such a problem. (As a general rule I tend to enjoy them. On many occassions I have heard someone complaining about a skit and say that he likes an album despite its skits and I find myself thinking that I like it exactly because of them.) Here I fail to see how they add something more to the album."[+]Reply
"It's Iron Maiden meets Guns 'n Roses meets Skid Row, Motley Crue and Metallica. This is A7X's breakthrough album, and with good reason. The juxtaposition of each track is such that the whole album fits together in a very deliberate way. Once heard, songs like 'Beast and the Harlot,' 'Trashed and ...""It's Iron Maiden meets Guns 'n Roses meets Skid Row, Motley Crue and Metallica.
This is A7X's breakthrough album, and with good reason. The juxtaposition of each track is such that the whole album fits together in a very deliberate way.
Once heard, songs like 'Beast and the Harlot,' 'Trashed and Scattered,' 'Bat Country' and 'Burn it Down' are hard to leave behind. A great 'guitarist's album' there is much to admire in the sweeping fretwork of Vengeance and Gates, and the way the harmonies mesh together and drive the melody of each track tastefully forward.
The most underrated track on the album is probably 'The Wicked End,' which evokes a dark, apocolyptic biblical saga
of sin with a truly epic Danny Elfman-style orchestral breakdown midway through.
Shadows' multi-tracked vocals can make some songs somewhat frustrating to sing along to- he tends to sing over himself with some parts overlapping- but the '80s-style hair metal bravado sets the tone perfectly with Shadows' unmistakable nasal twang letting anybody familiar with the band know instantly that this is definately Avenged Sevenfold.
The late 'Rev' commands the sticks with superhuman flair and class, with some truly mind-melting drum flurries and double bass pedal domination.
All the hallmarks of an exuberant, cocksure and talented young band are woven into every second of this album, and back in 2005 caught the music industry's attention in a huge way. 'City of Evil' remains on many 'best albums of the 2000s' lists today.
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"Weezer at their silliest. Negative Nancy's will point to a band unwilling to age gracefully or that they have become a satire of themselves. It has enough personality that reminds me of the their first 2 albums. That's refreshing because Make Believe and the Green Album lacked it. Similar to the ...""Weezer at their silliest. Negative Nancy's will point to a band unwilling to age gracefully or that they have become a satire of themselves.
It has enough personality that reminds me of the their first 2 albums. That's refreshing because Make Believe and the Green Album lacked it.
Similar to the debut in tone but if the party was amped up on 2 liters of Mountain Dew and were all 12 years old.
Good not great but more of a return to form than anything else in the 2000's so I like it.
I do find this album to have the most varied responses from fans. I feel like Weezer heads usually consistently agree on good and bad Weezer but the Red Album is all over the map. I hear of people who love it and other's who can't stand it. Interesting, just thought to mention it.
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"I love this album, gotta say it's better than Backspacer, Lightning Bolt and "Avocado ?" should be ranked higher. Sure those rock harder but this is just much nicer and more interesting in a chill sorta way haha. Underrated, top tier Pearl Jam album!"Reply
"The Stage Names contains several of Okkervil River's best songs, including the wonderful loud rocker "Unless It's Kicks" and the Beach Boys tribute "John Allyn Smith Sails." But the song I want to discuss with you is "A Girl in Port," a piano-driven ballad that explores, deeply and profoundly, th...""The Stage Names contains several of Okkervil River's best songs, including the wonderful loud rocker "Unless It's Kicks" and the Beach Boys tribute "John Allyn Smith Sails." But the song I want to discuss with you is "A Girl in Port," a piano-driven ballad that explores, deeply and profoundly, the complicated and intimate relationship between musicians and their fans, the powerful thing that happens when the needle hits the groove. Toward the end of the song come these unexpected knockout lines: "These several years out on the sea / Have made me empty, cold and clear / Pour yourself into me." A woman I know once quoted these lines in her blog, and it was then, immediately, that I knew I loved her."[+]Reply
"I'm honestly really surprised Shiina Ringo doesn't have more recognition from this site. A lot of people call her a J-pop artist, although I think pop rock or simply alternative rock are probably more appropriate; that's not all that important and perhaps me (being primarily a fan of rock music) ...""I'm honestly really surprised Shiina Ringo doesn't have more recognition from this site. A lot of people call her a J-pop artist, although I think pop rock or simply alternative rock are probably more appropriate; that's not all that important and perhaps me (being primarily a fan of rock music) trying to justify to myself why I like her music so much. No matter. This is catchier than just about anything I've ever heard and deserves to be listened to by more people."[+]Reply
"Yes, I've listened to every White Stripes record, the Raconteurs records, and Jack White's solo works... This is White's best record. Horehound's thematic solidarity makes even Elephant sound a little scattered in ideology. In my opinion, it has his career's best grooves (Treat Me Like Your Mothe...""Yes, I've listened to every White Stripes record, the Raconteurs records, and Jack White's solo works... This is White's best record. Horehound's thematic solidarity makes even Elephant sound a little scattered in ideology. In my opinion, it has his career's best grooves (Treat Me Like Your Mother), best riffs (3 Birds), and best guitar solo (Bone House). It's the underdog in his discography when it should be the pinnacle."[+]Reply
"Arguably the best metal album released in the past 25 years. It can be quite impenetrable to some though with how nuts it is at times which is understandable. It's quite all over the place and yet somehow still manages to flow like the ocean in it's notion to play out as a single, carefully calcu...""Arguably the best metal album released in the past 25 years. It can be quite impenetrable to some though with how nuts it is at times which is understandable. It's quite all over the place and yet somehow still manages to flow like the ocean in it's notion to play out as a single, carefully calculated motion that spans just over 60 minutes. This was not made to be listened to in sections because it is Colors, simple as that. The full weight of it can only be truly appreciated in a full listening experience and it is quite something indeed.
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