Best Albums of the 2000s

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31.

Absolution 

 Muse

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"There's tons of bombast in this stadium rock influenced by queen and what radiohead would sound like if more extroverted and needing to be liked, but it works because it seems sincere even though it feels like an act. Here, the act is the other side of the end of the world. On "apocalypse please"...""There's tons of bombast in this stadium rock influenced by queen and what radiohead would sound like if more extroverted and needing to be liked, but it works because it seems sincere even though it feels like an act. Here, the act is the other side of the end of the world. On "apocalypse please", the heavy, low-note piano bears a palpable burden as does 's soaring vocals. "time is running out" is the hit, with kind of a dance-punk electro-glam combo and lyrics "I think I'm drowning; Asphyxiated, I wanna break this spell That you've created." and a chorus that soars and attempts to lift you up with it. Guitars wrench hard. i really like how Matthew Bellamy's voice soars to give weight to his meaning. The other standouts are "stockholm syndrome" and "hysteria". "stockholm syndrome" is a pure guitar juggernaut, that POUND with the drums before the chorus's climax "This is the last time I'll abandon you..and this is the last time I'll forget you / I wish I could" and its twinkly orgasm before resurrecting the guitar onslaught, and probably captures the muse sound i like the most. This song alone makes showbiz seem like it was put out half-assed by arty high-school kids. There's a guitar onslaught in "hysteria"; but the guitars bring out a more pensive mood once Matthew starts singing "I'm endlessly caving in / and turning inside out" before kicking at the chorus. For a next-generation Radiohead band, they sure can churn out some old-school guitar riffs (something Greenwood probably could do but would rather stick with layered textures). "the small print" rocks as well. They also have their prettier moments, like on "blackout" and "endlessly" ("hopelessly, i'll love you endlessly"). "butterflies and hurricanes" was my 2004 election year anthem for its message of personal responsibility of change reflected in the lyric "You've got to change the world / And use this chance to be heard / Your time is now" (with a classical sounding piano bit)."  [More]  Reply  
- paladisiac | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2003

Appears in:

963 charts

Rank Score:

7,879

Rank in 2003:

3

Rank in 2000s:

31

Overall Rank:

187

Average Rating:

 79 (1,674 votes)

Comments:

112

32.

Back To Black 

 Amy Winehouse

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"I'll admit, I never really had an interest in listening to Amy Winehouse for some reason, and then she died, and I wanted to know what she sounded like. So I listened to a song from this album...and then the entire album. What a great, soulful work this is, with powerful vocals and melodies and l...""I'll admit, I never really had an interest in listening to Amy Winehouse for some reason, and then she died, and I wanted to know what she sounded like. So I listened to a song from this album...and then the entire album. What a great, soulful work this is, with powerful vocals and melodies and lyrics. It might suffer slightly from a slight same-y-ness, but it's still a great listen. In my mind, I had her placed with Lady Gaga for some reason, and I now know to listen to these musicians before internally labeling, as Winehouse was an enormous talent. It's nice to have an R & B album that's more throwback 70s style than the hip hop R&B that's so popular today. Good stuff!"  [More]  Reply  
- clockworkfiction3 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +9 votes (9 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2006

Appears in:

907 charts

Rank Score:

7,772

Rank in 2006:

3

Rank in 2000s:

32

Overall Rank:

193

Average Rating:

 80 (1,138 votes)

Comments:

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33.

Since I Left You 

 The Avalanches

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"It's like swimming in a sea of lemon lime & bitters, then flying away on a Pegasus and performing the best beatbox of all time. And there is cake. And you're a millionaire."  Reply  
- SquishypuffDave | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +24 votes (24 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

849 charts

Rank Score:

7,685

Rank in 2000:

4

Rank in 2000s:

33

Overall Rank:

196

Average Rating:

 82 (952 votes)

Comments:

70

34.

The Glow Pt. 2 

 The Microphones

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"Microphones is an extraordinary band led by the genius Phil Elvrum who works on the experimentation in the lo-fi music. The very special art of Phil Elvrum and his band reaches its peak on this album of 2001. The sonic research started on "It Was Hot We Stayed in the Water" here reach an impressi...""Microphones is an extraordinary band led by the genius Phil Elvrum who works on the experimentation in the lo-fi music. The very special art of Phil Elvrum and his band reaches its peak on this album of 2001. The sonic research started on "It Was Hot We Stayed in the Water" here reach an impressive maturity. It is nevertheless a matter of pure lo-fi but of so sophisticated lo-fi that one has to listen to it with the headphones to appreciate all the complexity. We must not believe that we are here in pure sound of experimentation. "The Glow, Pt. 2" is above all an "indie-pop" album full of shattering songs of simplicity and sincerity. It is clear that Phil Elvrum wanted to make a "complete" album: at once conceptual, experimental, melodic, modest and ambitious. Clearly one of the best independent rock albums of all time. 10/10 Best track: "The Glow, Pt. 2""  [More]  Reply  
- Kurtco | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

668 charts

Rank Score:

7,512

Rank in 2001:

6

Rank in 2000s:

34

Overall Rank:

201

Average Rating:

 83 (809 votes)

Comments:

59

35.

Origin Of Symmetry 

 Muse

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"When will everyone realise the absolute brilliance of Megalomania, Space Dementia and Micro Cuts? And when will Citizen Erased become, rightfully, the highest rated song on the album?"  Reply  
- Dingerbell | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +10 votes (10 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

829 charts

Rank Score:

7,392

Rank in 2001:

7

Rank in 2000s:

35

Overall Rank:

206

Average Rating:

 79 (1,467 votes)

Comments:

97

36.

Hot Fuss 

 The Killers

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"One of my favorite albums of all-time. To me, this is pretty much the ideal combination of synth-pop and indie rock. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine is one of my favorite opening tracks of all-time. Fueled by an incredibly catchy bassline and a loud and powerful chorus, this got me hooked on the Kille...""One of my favorite albums of all-time. To me, this is pretty much the ideal combination of synth-pop and indie rock. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine is one of my favorite opening tracks of all-time. Fueled by an incredibly catchy bassline and a loud and powerful chorus, this got me hooked on the Killers. Mr. Brightside, probably the best song they've ever done, is ridiculously catchy and bounces from great melody to great melody, with emotional lyrics all the way through. Smile Like You Mean It is a more somber track, driven by a nice synth hook. Brandon's low vocals are captivating, and this is a perpetually interesting song. Somebody Told Me is the poppiest song they own, with the glamorous chorus that begs for radio plays. I'm not the biggest fan, but some of their most accessible material. All These Things That I've Done is easily the most epic song in the Killers' catalogue, and is truly everything you could ask for in a song. Great buildup, catchy verses, amazing chorus, iconic lyrics. Andy, You're a Star is the album's odd left turn, but a great one. The simple three chord structure turns some listeners off, but the track blossoms with a beautiful second half, supported by female backup singers. On Top has an incredible synth beat and oozes sexiness throughout. I wasn't a huge fan at first, but this one just gets better and better with more listens. Change Your Mind is a perpetually underrated track. While nothing about it will jump out at you at first, it has a very great riff and just a nice feel throughout. I love the earnest lyrics, and never tire of this one. Believe Me Natalie is the most unremarkable track on the album and is unnecessarily long at over 5 minutes, but has nice moments. "Forget what they said in SoHo, leave the Oh! No!s out." Midnight Show was another grower for me. With its fast-paced, synth influenced rhythm, it is definitely catchy. Brandon's vocals on the chorus are a high point on the album for me. Everything Will Be Alright is probably the most unique song the Killers have ever released. And I love it. The vocal effects just ooze raw emotion, and make this probably my favorite sad pop song. The guitar solo at the end provides great closure for the album, and a distinct feeling of satisfaction."  [More]  Reply  
- paddy26 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (6 helpful | 1 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

1,027 charts

Rank Score:

7,256

Rank in 2004:

5

Rank in 2000s:

36

Overall Rank:

214

Average Rating:

 78 (1,507 votes)

Comments:

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37.

Parachutes 

 Coldplay

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"There's a lot of hate for Coldplay, a lot of times deserved. They've sold out hard since de mid-00s but nevertheless I will defend this album to death. Yeah, it's nothing groundbreaking and it's cheesy as hell, but there's some dumb honesty and simplicity underneath it all I simply enjoy a lot. I...""There's a lot of hate for Coldplay, a lot of times deserved. They've sold out hard since de mid-00s but nevertheless I will defend this album to death. Yeah, it's nothing groundbreaking and it's cheesy as hell, but there's some dumb honesty and simplicity underneath it all I simply enjoy a lot. I'm a softie for good folk music and this hits me where I live, as simple as that."  [More]  Reply  
- SamNassiri98 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +9 votes (9 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

1,000 charts

Rank Score:

7,118

Rank in 2000:

5

Rank in 2000s:

37

Overall Rank:

221

Average Rating:

 78 (1,727 votes)

Comments:

100

38.

Toxicity 

 System Of A Down

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"This is a fantastic record that is extremely unique and different to anything else I have heard. The lyrics are brilliant and are delivered with such power and emotion that you start to feel connected to the artist. Musically, it is stunning as well with the guitar sounding thick and it completel...""This is a fantastic record that is extremely unique and different to anything else I have heard. The lyrics are brilliant and are delivered with such power and emotion that you start to feel connected to the artist. Musically, it is stunning as well with the guitar sounding thick and it completely controls the album. Almost every song is a banger and so you hardly get a minute to rest on this album. A few songs do falter a little and don't have the same feel as the other tracks though. Overall, a great album that is well worth a listen. "  [More]  Reply  
- Untitled | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

742 charts

Rank Score:

6,604

Rank in 2001:

8

Rank in 2000s:

38

Overall Rank:

242

Average Rating:

 78 (1,081 votes)

Comments:

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39.

Vampire Weekend 

 Vampire Weekend

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"An odd case for me, this great band. I'm probably in the minority, but to me, their albums have gotten better and better, so by definition this is their least strong album for me. It's a scary thought. Personally, I think if they keep up their craft and dedication, they can be our generation's Be...""An odd case for me, this great band. I'm probably in the minority, but to me, their albums have gotten better and better, so by definition this is their least strong album for me. It's a scary thought. Personally, I think if they keep up their craft and dedication, they can be our generation's Beatles in terms of releasing consistent material. Two more great albums after Modern Vampires and I'll pretty much be sold on that, concerning a single band's peak. Anyway, only after falling in love with their next two albums, do I really appreciate this one. It's the precursor to their evolving sound. So it's hard to deny this album as important."  [More]  Reply  
- smrtboi2120 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2008

Appears in:

937 charts

Rank Score:

6,569

Rank in 2008:

2

Rank in 2000s:

39

Overall Rank:

243

Average Rating:

 81 (1,331 votes)

Comments:

80

40.

Black Holes And Revelations 

 Muse

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"Fantastic album, tied with Absolution behind Origin of Symmetry for Muse's best album. A love the feel to this album and absolutely adore some of the songs like "Knights of Cydonia" and "Map of the Problematique". This album sure deserves a listen from anyone who likes alt rock."  Reply  
- TheHolyKiwi | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful) A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.

Year of Release:

2006

Appears in:

789 charts

Rank Score:

6,176

Rank in 2006:

4

Rank in 2000s:

40

Overall Rank:

262

Average Rating:

 78 (1,479 votes)

Comments:

96

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Best Albums of the 2000s composition

Top 1,000 Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Year	Albums	%
2000	104	10%
2001	101	10%
2002	109	11%
2003	111	11%
2004	87	9%
2005	110	11%
2006	97	10%
2007	91	9%
2008	88	9%
2009	102	10%

Artist	Albums	%
Opeth	5	1%
Wilco	5	1%
Animal Collective	5	1%
Modest Mouse	5	1%
The Decemberists	5	1%
The Black Keys	5	1%
Death Cab For Cutie	5	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	554	55%
	220	22%
	54	5%
	34	3%
	24	2%
	23	2%
	19	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	987	99%
Yes	13	1%

Live?	Albums	%
No	991	99%
Yes	9	1%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	988	99%
Yes	12	1%