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This was the decade when the cracks first began to appear in the post-Cold War order, with war in the Middle East and a huge financial crisis in 2008. But America, then the world’s only superpower, was still supremely self-confident, which explains why this list is dominated by US artists. Musically, the 2000s had two centres of gravity: indie rock, with hindsight the last time that guitar bands were commercially inescapable; and hip-hop, which had matured and more-or-less merged with pop music itself. These albums are an excellent primer on a decade that’s fast receding into capital-h History.

Is This It by The Strokes (2001)

The album that launched a thousand pairs of skinny jeans off Topman shelves. The Strokes had already been subject to a fierce record label bidding war and breathless coverage in (mainly British) music mags before they released their debut. Its title was an ironic nod to all the hype, while the songs exceeded even the highest of expectations. The scuzzy, sleazy vibe of '00s indie rock obscures the fact that every component on Is This It – every drum hit, every guitar lick and every frenzied yelp from singer Julian Casablancas – is machine-tooled to fit perfectly in place. You put this album on, and it doesn’t loosen its grip for a second across 36 minutes.

Stankonia by Outkast (2006)

From the mid-90s to the early '00s, Outkast had one of the greatest album runs in hip-hop history. Even in such esteemed company, 2000’s Stankonia stands out as a record which combines 24-carat pop songwriting with endless sonic invention. Songs like “Ms Jackson” and “So Fresh, So Clean” can fill a dancefloor to this day, and on “B.O.B.”, the Atlanta rap duo managed to make gospel choirs, drum ‘n’ bass rhythms, tongue-twisting rapping and a chorus about the 90s Gulf War all gel together.

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem (2007)

LCD Soundsystem made music at the very ‘00s intersection of indie rock and electronic, though they always stood head and shoulders above their peers. The combination makes for a slightly disorientating listing experience: the album is filled with precision-guided dancefloor bangers, like “Get Innocuous!” and “North American Scum”, but also contains some superbly moving songs. The grand, melancholy synth melody on “Someone Great” will strike you through the heart.

Late Registration by Kanye West (2005)

Back when Kanye West made good music, it was common to carve up his career into two phases: the second, avant-garde bit, which included 808s & Heartbreak and Yeezus; and the first phase, where his music was more traditional but no less brilliant. Of those early albums, Late Registration might be the best. How can you argue with a record that contains “Diamonds from Sierra Leone”, “Gold Digger” and “Touch the Sky”, plus many other first-class songs? Though the abundant joy and humour on Late Registration might be a little bittersweet given what’s happened to Kanye since, the music is still worth savouring.

 

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This was the decade when the cracks first began to appear in the post-Cold War order, with war in the Middle East and a huge financial crisis in 2008. But America, then the world’s only superpower, was still supremely self-confident, which explains why this list is dominated by US artists. Musically, the 2000s had two centres of gravity: indie rock, with hindsight the last time that guitar bands were commercially inescapable; and hip-hop, which had matured and more-or-less merged with pop music itself. These albums are an excellent primer on a decade that’s fast receding into capital-h History.

Is This It by The Strokes (2001)

The album that launched a thousand pairs of skinny jeans off Topman shelves. The Strokes had already been subject to a fierce record label bidding war and breathless coverage in (mainly British) music mags before they released their debut. Its title was an ironic nod to all the hype, while the songs exceeded even the highest of expectations. The scuzzy, sleazy vibe of '00s indie rock obscures the fact that every component on Is This It – every drum hit, every guitar lick and every frenzied yelp from singer Julian Casablancas – is machine-tooled to fit perfectly in place. You put this album on, and it doesn’t loosen its grip for a second across 36 minutes.

Stankonia by Outkast (2006)

From the mid-90s to the early '00s, Outkast had one of the greatest album runs in hip-hop history. Even in such esteemed company, 2000’s Stankonia stands out as a record which combines 24-carat pop songwriting with endless sonic invention. Songs like “Ms Jackson” and “So Fresh, So Clean” can fill a dancefloor to this day, and on “B.O.B.”, the Atlanta rap duo managed to make gospel choirs, drum ‘n’ bass rhythms, tongue-twisting rapping and a chorus about the 90s Gulf War all gel together.

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem (2007)

LCD Soundsystem made music at the very ‘00s intersection of indie rock and electronic, though they always stood head and shoulders above their peers. The combination makes for a slightly disorientating listing experience: the album is filled with precision-guided dancefloor bangers, like “Get Innocuous!” and “North American Scum”, but also contains some superbly moving songs. The grand, melancholy synth melody on “Someone Great” will strike you through the heart.

Late Registration by Kanye West (2005)

Back when Kanye West made good music, it was common to carve up his career into two phases: the second, avant-garde bit, which included 808s & Heartbreak and Yeezus; and the first phase, where his music was more traditional but no less brilliant. Of those early albums, Late Registration might be the best. How can you argue with a record that contains “Diamonds from Sierra Leone”, “Gold Digger” and “Touch the Sky”, plus many other first-class songs? Though the abundant joy and humour on Late Registration might be a little bittersweet given what’s happened to Kanye since, the music is still worth savouring.

 

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