Best Albums of the 2000s
Explore the best albums of the 2000s, based on over 2 million album rankings across 61,000 charts
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"I've been listening to these songs for years without knowing that it was Cut Copy. Anyway, this is solid." Reply
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2008
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"This is quite monstrous, not entirely my sort of thing, but I find it enjoyable, and can appreciate the quality on offer" Reply
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2002
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"Incredible album! Just pure brilliance with some exceptional songs such as 3 libras, the hollow and judith!" Reply
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2000
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"This stuff is beyond kickass, while being a intriguing record by a extremly talented band. Every track is just solid." Reply
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2006
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901
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"Scandinavian swirly dreamy fuzzy shoegaze at its very best..." Reply
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2003
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893
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"I was stunned how low this album ranked. We need more KOL fans to find this site because this album is awesome. KOL are one of my favorite bands and I have no problem agreeing with the people above that this is their best work. The fact that Only By The Night is ranked as their best album on this..." Reply
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2003
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"Unlike Hot Fuss, this album has consistent quality and that's why I find it to be their best work. The album also benefits from having "Human" and "This Is Your Life" which I find to be the 2 best tracks The Killers have ever made." Reply
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2008
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"My favourite album by my favourite metal band. I love the sound that is crafted on Hypnotize. Serj Tankien uses his voice as an instrument so well using pitch and melodies and sounds. Malakian's songwriting stands out. I prefer his style to what was written on albums prior. The aggression and dyn..." Reply
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2005
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"It's a good album with some amazingly beautiful songs like Jim Cain or Too Many Birds. But some others are not as good, they can even be a bit boring." Reply
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2009
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"This album is full of quality and the musicianship on display is simply amazing. There is so much beauty in this album even though it is dark and atmospheric at the same time. To start with there is the instrumentation which is just a marvel to listen to. From the piano to the guitar to the violi..." Reply
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 31 of 100
Best Albums of the 2000s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 2000 | 103 | 10% | |
| 2001 | 101 | 10% | |
| 2002 | 108 | 11% | |
| 2003 | 110 | 11% | |
| 2004 | 87 | 9% | |
| 2005 | 107 | 11% | |
| 2006 | 100 | 10% | |
| 2007 | 92 | 9% | |
| 2008 | 87 | 9% | |
| 2009 | 105 | 11% |
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| Animal Collective | 6 | 1% | |
| Bruce Springsteen | 6 | 1% | |
| Wilco | 5 | 1% | |
| The Black Keys | 5 | 1% | |
| Bright Eyes | 5 | 1% | |
| Opeth | 5 | 1% | |
| Modest Mouse | 5 | 1% | |
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547 | 55% | |
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221 | 22% | |
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56 | 6% | |
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39 | 4% | |
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Best Albums of the 2000s chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 3 from 83rd to 80th |
Up 3 from 69th to 66th |
Up 2 from 99th to 97th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 3 from 79th to 82nd |
Down 2 from 35th to 37th |
Down 1 from 17th to 18th |
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