A roundup of debut songs by Western bands that lit up the 2000s
The 2000s were a time when various music scenes—garage rock, post-punk, hip-hop, electro, and more—intermingled, giving rise to new musical trends.
The songs by bands that debuted with fresh sounds from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s still shine with an undiminished allure today.
This time, we’re introducing the debut tracks that can truly be called the starting points for the many bands that colored the music scene of the 2000s.
Let’s look back together on these timeless gems that blend nostalgia with freshness.
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A roundup of debut songs by Western bands that colored the 2000s (21–30)
Sheena Is A ParasiteThe Horrors
The Horrors is a British post-punk band dressed in Gothic fashion.
As their name suggests, they’re also referred to as horror punk, and they gained popularity with highly original songs that exude a dark worldview.
They debuted with this song in 2006.
White UnicornWolfmother
This is Wolfmother, a hard rock band from Australia.
This song was included on their 2004 debut EP as well as their debut album, received high acclaim, and won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Debut Songs of Western Bands That Colored the 2000s (31–40)
Somebody Told MeThe Killers
The Killers are a new wave, dance-rock band from Las Vegas.
With a synth-heavy sound and catchy, singable melodies, they gained popularity and became a major hit.
This debut single also became one of their signature songs.
Spirit They’ve VanishedAnimal Collective
Animal Collective is an experimental indie rock band based in New York.
This track, which shares its title with their debut album released in 2000, Spirit They’ve Vanished, is notable for its experimental noise elements and vocals reminiscent of poetry reading.
TrasBattles
Battles is a New York band representative of math rock, post-rock, and post-hardcore.
Even before their debut, they accompanied Prefuse 73 on a tour of Japan and drew attention.
Before their hugely successful first album, this track was the first single they released.
What Ever Happened To My Rock And Roll (Punk Song)Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club from California, who debuted during the garage rock revival.
They gained attention with this single released in 2001.
The band’s appeal lies in their garage rock sound with strong psychedelic elements.
RolandInterpol
Interpol, a band from New York that emerged during the post-punk revival movement.
Their sound is characterized by a heavy, dark atmosphere, and they are often compared to Joy Division, a band emblematic of post-punk.