Best Albums of the 2000s

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Explore the best albums of the 2000s, based on over 2 million album rankings across 59,000 charts.
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2000s decade summaryThe best artists of the 2000s were Radiohead, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Coldplay, Sufjan Stevens, Muse, Arctic Monkeys, The White Stripes, Wilco and Animal Collective.

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Elephant

The White Stripes

"Sounds to me like the result of a combined Nirvana, Doors, and Led Zeppelin jam session. Fantastic." Reply

eclab | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2003

Appears in:

1,539 charts

Rank Score:

11,327

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"This is just about as good as music got in the 2000s. Music matters here." Reply

Captain_Dude | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

937 charts

Rank Score:

5,750

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Overall Rank:

282

Average Rating:

81 (1,386 votes)

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156.

De Stijl

The White Stripes

"Even more raw than elephant and white blood cells. And although admittedly not as good as those two glorious records, Dr stijl, is still a rollicking good rock'n'roll album, with hints of Led Zeppelin. Good stuff." Reply

- garycottier | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

378 charts

Rank Score:

1,704

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156

Overall Rank:

1,023

Average Rating:

79 (653 votes)

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159.

Get Behind Me Satan

The White Stripes

"I'm going to tell you that this is The White Stripes' best album so hang with me. I get that you all are attached to White Blood Cells. I get the appeal of that album, it's a jolt of rock. This album is not White Blood Cells. It requires an acquired taste, an open mind. The White Stripes fan base...""I'm going to tell you that this is The White Stripes' best album so hang with me. I get that you all are attached to White Blood Cells. I get the appeal of that album, it's a jolt of rock. This album is not White Blood Cells. It requires an acquired taste, an open mind. The White Stripes fan base expect rock, which is why this album is often cited as their worst. From a songwriting standpoint, this is their best. I like to start the album off with "The Nurse" and not "Blue Orchid" because I feel like "Blue Orchid" was slapped in there at the last minute just so this album could have a single. "The Nurse" sets the correct tone for the album, it is also the best track. I understand why some people do not like "The Nurse", but keep in mind that "The Nurse" is a song about murder (at least from my interpretation), so it should be uncomfortable to listen to. It really gets me into the right frame of mind for the rest of the album. So for the sake of being a snob, I'm going to pretend like "Blue Orchid" doesn't exist. Get Behind Me Satan explores many themes, but the one that stands out the most for me is how to overcome seclusion. Every track represents a different scenario that deals with the issue. One of the more stunning tracks, "White Moon", is about a soldier who carries a photograph of Rita Hayworth to symbolize his "girl back home" that he never had. In this album, Hayworth represents the unobtainable dream, which grows obsessive in "Take, Take, Take", a song about seeing Hayworth in the flesh. Another standout track, "Little Ghost" is about still being attached to the memory of a dead spouse. "Every morning I awoke And I see my little ghost Wondering if it's really her that's lying there I lean to touch her and I whisper But not brave enough to kiss her When I held her I was really holding air" What makes a song like this so great is its devastating lyrics being accompanied by one of the most joyful melodies The White Stripes ever created. The White Stripes use this trick throughout most of the album. The final track "I'm Lonely" is a heartbreaking ending to the album. This song tells the listener that there is always love in family, even though the family is out of reach in a place far away. Which may be about Jack's own feelings about touring. In any case, it's still an amazing song. Overall, my interpretation of this album might be different from your own. This is one of the many reasons why this album so unique. In the end, I feel satisfied, which is what really counts." [+] Reply

NubbinBased | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2005

Appears in:

377 charts

Rank Score:

1,639

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Rank in 2000s:

159

Overall Rank:

1,073

Average Rating:

76 (660 votes)

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201.

Icky Thump

The White Stripes

"This is a fine album. Personally, I've never been that keen on The White Stripes, but I really do think there are some solid tracks on this album, all of which still works well as a whole." Reply

HoldenM | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)

Year of Release:

2007

Appears in:

376 charts

Rank Score:

1,281

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201

Overall Rank:

1,344

Average Rating:

76 (639 votes)

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Best Albums of the 2000s composition

Year	Albums	%

2000	102	10%
2001	101	10%
2002	109	11%
2003	111	11%
2004	88	9%
2005	107	11%
2006	100	10%
2007	92	9%
2008	88	9%
2009	103	10%

Artist	Albums	%

Bruce Springsteen	6	1%
Animal Collective	6	1%
Modest Mouse	5	0%
The Black Keys	5	0%
The Decemberists	5	0%
Porcupine Tree	5	0%
Death Cab For Cutie	5	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	548	55%
	221	22%
	56	6%
	39	4%
	24	2%
	23	2%
	18	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	988	99%
Yes	13	1%

Live?	Albums	%
No	993	99%
Yes	8	1%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	990	99%
Yes	11	1%

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