Best Albums of the 2000s

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The Tired Sounds Of Stars Of The Lid 

 Stars Of The Lid

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"I listened to this and I faded out. I don't really know what happened, can't recall any thoughts. I woke up later, but was still trapped in this thing. I couldn't get out, and it hit me that the idea of a Nick Drake album seemed danceable at that moment. I could feel my skin turning pale and my m...""I listened to this and I faded out. I don't really know what happened, can't recall any thoughts. I woke up later, but was still trapped in this thing. I couldn't get out, and it hit me that the idea of a Nick Drake album seemed danceable at that moment. I could feel my skin turning pale and my muscles weaken. My mom even saw me and asked if I was okay - she said I looked sick and seemed bummed out. After hours, I managed to switch to reggae album Heart of The Congos, and it was like stepping out of a tunnel and being overwhelmed with light This may not sound pleasant, but few albums have affected me like that. Most music just exists - it's pleasant and all, but not really worth preserving considering how akin it is to tons of other music. Some music goes beyond just sounding good, it can affect your mood and situation - make you happy, wondering, fascinated, cry, dance, sleep, vomit or whatever (affective doesn't mean a spiritual realisation or anything like that, just that it doesn't leave you indifferent). I guess it's stuff like that we are on sites like this to look for. And this album gave me one of my most interesting music experiences ever. Affective music - and I think I'm building a healthier relationship to this album"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

131 charts

Rank Score:

568

Rank in 2001:

49

Rank in 2000s:

461

Overall Rank:

2,767

Average Rating:

 75 (169 votes)

Comments:

12

462.

Mass Romantic 

 The New Pornographers

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""mass romantic" is one catchy mutha of indie pop. Entire songs sound like one long catchy chorus with tongue-in-cheek lyrics, like the title track headed by the sultry neko case belting out lines like "Now this romantic duel is into the streets, / bon appetit, you've eaten me alive... " Many song..."""mass romantic" is one catchy mutha of indie pop. Entire songs sound like one long catchy chorus with tongue-in-cheek lyrics, like the title track headed by the sultry neko case belting out lines like "Now this romantic duel is into the streets, / bon appetit, you've eaten me alive... " Many songs sound like they have layers-upon-layers of separate-but-equal catchy choruses, like "the slow descent into alcoholism" following repeated catchy verse of "my, my, my, my slow descent into alcoholism / It went something like this song (x3)" with "Salvation holdout central(x3)" (with neko backing) packing it with more fire later (making alcoholism sound like a BLAST). i like dan bejar's dark sass and opening line of "jackie" ("Jackie you yourself said it best when you said: There's been a break in the continuum") and near-closing line ("What's a version of the world without the will to despise it"). But it's the upbeat numbers dat drop da bomb. "letter from an occupant" (another with layered choruses) has a lot of energy, delivered by neko, with some upbeat drums & synths with rhythm, singing "You told me I could order the moon, babe / Just as long as as I shoot what I want." and really letting go throughout ending with some low-key mangled guitar. (AC & Bejar are good'n'all, but my new p*rn highlight's always neko.) i love the ending harmonies of "to wild homes" (& its multiple choruses). More multiple choruses in "the centre for holy wars" eventually trading a chorus of "Exactly where we are, at the center for holy wars, / I hope it never comes down again." with a repeated "Hope grows greener than grass stains.". (This fun just HAS to be heard instead of read to be believed.) The only misstep is "execution day" which lacks replete catchiness of the other songs and has a "stop/start" tempo contrary to the smooth near-constant energy of the rest of mass romantic. Fine debut."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

173 charts

Rank Score:

561

Rank in 2000:

52

Rank in 2000s:

462

Overall Rank:

2,790

Average Rating:

 78 (177 votes)

Comments:

7

463.

Don't Believe The Truth 

 Oasis

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"Good album, considered the comeback album by Oasis and it does it well. There some great tunes like Lyla and Let There Be Love that are anthemic and memorable much like past Oasis hits. The Importance of Being Idle is probably one of the best tracks Noel has ever written."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2005

Appears in:

148 charts

Rank Score:

560

Rank in 2005:

56

Rank in 2000s:

463

Overall Rank:

2,794

Average Rating:

 69 (396 votes)

Comments:

22

464.

Come With Us 

 The Chemical Brothers

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"Fantastic big beat electronic album by The Chemical Brothers. Heavy thumping techno beats with some psychedelic sounds throughout, if you're into that sorta thing."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2002

Appears in:

84 charts

Rank Score:

557

Rank in 2002:

44

Rank in 2000s:

464

Overall Rank:

2,801

Average Rating:

 75 (132 votes)

Comments:

8

465.

The Fame 

 Lady Gaga

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"I only recently rediscovered this and realized that this was likely the first album that I fell in love with as a full product. Gaga's truly had it together since day one. Even on top of the nostalgia value, all the songs still hold up."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2008

Appears in:

154 charts

Rank Score:

555

Rank in 2008:

38

Rank in 2000s:

465

Overall Rank:

2,806

Average Rating:

 64 (323 votes)

Comments:

24

466.

Odyssey Number Five 

 Powderfinger

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"This is the perfect album from start to finish and the connection of the first and last song is very clever and brilliant musically. Every song is great but My Happiness is their gem along with Like A Dog, My Kind Of Scene and These Days. The album was voted best Australian album of all time on t...""This is the perfect album from start to finish and the connection of the first and last song is very clever and brilliant musically. Every song is great but My Happiness is their gem along with Like A Dog, My Kind Of Scene and These Days. The album was voted best Australian album of all time on the Australian alternative channel Triple J and is thoroughly deserved. Do yourself a favour and listen to this great album of clever rock n roll"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

74 charts

Rank Score:

554

Rank in 2000:

53

Rank in 2000s:

466

Overall Rank:

2,809

Average Rating:

 78 (80 votes)

Comments:

4

467.

Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes 

 TV On The Radio

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"Such a great band, one of the best artists of the 2000s. This is one of my 5 favorite albums of 2004 easily. They have an awesome sound and wonderful vocals."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2004

Appears in:

161 charts

Rank Score:

553

Rank in 2004:

40

Rank in 2000s:

467

Overall Rank:

2,812

Average Rating:

 75 (187 votes)

Comments:

7

468.

Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever 

 Explosions In The Sky

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"An album that is let down by the second half because the first half is amazing. It is so full of colour and life on those first 3 tracks that you start to think that your in for a classic from Explosions In The Sky. The way they build up the music is brilliant and they allow themselves to explode...""An album that is let down by the second half because the first half is amazing. It is so full of colour and life on those first 3 tracks that you start to think that your in for a classic from Explosions In The Sky. The way they build up the music is brilliant and they allow themselves to explode only at perfect times to give us a sudden uplift of energy which feels like an adrenaline rush. It amazes me how they do it and those first 3 tracks do deserve a lot of praise for creating an atmosphere and environment that only a few other artists can compete with. They seem to lose this on the last 3 songs with the sudden explosions not really having the same impact and the instrumentation can feel a bit nullified at times. If they could maintain their consistency this record would be up amongst their best but they couldn't unfortunately. There is still moments and glimpses on these last tracks, such as the conclusion on A Poor Man's Memory and the drum work on the closing track, which are great but they are overshadowed. Overall, they have made better music but there is still a lot to love and enjoy on this record so well worth a listen. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2001

Appears in:

107 charts

Rank Score:

550

Rank in 2001:

50

Rank in 2000s:

468

Overall Rank:

2,826

Average Rating:

 78 (133 votes)

Comments:

3

469.

Seventh Tree 

 Goldfrapp

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"Seventh Tree is perfect for early autumn, when the animals are still around but the leaves are starting to fall. Warm, fleeting folktronica soundscapes form a pastoral backdrop to art pop lyrics that primarily deal with the strangeness of humans and the many methods of achieving temporary happine...""Seventh Tree is perfect for early autumn, when the animals are still around but the leaves are starting to fall. Warm, fleeting folktronica soundscapes form a pastoral backdrop to art pop lyrics that primarily deal with the strangeness of humans and the many methods of achieving temporary happiness in a world that is ultimately sad. Alison Goldfrapp sings about joining cults in "Happiness", getting breast implants in "Clowns", and waking up in a hospital after over-dosing in "A&E", weaving tales of an unending quest for inner-peace. But she offers a glimmer of hope with the romantic closing track "Monster Love". Aesthetically, Seventh Tree is largely inspired by 1960s/70s turn-of-the-decade culture like hippie cults, nomadic caravanners, psychedelic rock, and baroque pop. The album is a brilliant precursor to the dreamy retro art pop sound that we've heard from artists like Weyes Blood, Japanese Breakfast and Lana Del Rey this decade. Altogether, Goldfrapp's best album and one of my all-time favourites."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2008

Appears in:

132 charts

Rank Score:

549

Rank in 2008:

39

Rank in 2000s:

469

Overall Rank:

2,831

Average Rating:

 75 (160 votes)

Comments:

12

470.

You In Reverse 

 Built To Spill

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"Though not their strongest effort, I'll like most anything that Built to Spill does. It's a solid effort that shows that they have an admirably consistent discography, maybe to a fault at times. Still, this remains a fine album."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2006

Appears in:

113 charts

Rank Score:

548

Rank in 2006:

48

Rank in 2000s:

470

Overall Rank:

2,836

Average Rating:

 77 (148 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of the 2000s composition

Top 1,000 Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Year	Albums	%
2000	102	10%
2001	100	10%
2002	109	11%
2003	110	11%
2004	86	9%
2005	110	11%
2006	99	10%
2007	91	9%
2008	88	9%
2009	105	11%

Artist	Albums	%
Radiohead	5	1%
Opeth	5	1%
Wilco	5	1%
Animal Collective	5	1%
Bright Eyes	5	1%
Dream Theater	5	1%
Modest Mouse	5	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	546	55%
	222	22%
	55	6%
	40	4%
	24	2%
	23	2%
	18	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	987	99%
Yes	13	1%

Live?	Albums	%
No	992	99%
Yes	8	1%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	989	99%
Yes	11	1%