Masterpiece and hit songs by recommended Western bands from the 2000s
Bands have always energized the global music scene.
Among them, the bands of the 2000s were special, with many genres emerging that hadn’t existed before.
New styles from that era—like rap rock, which adds hip-hop elements to rock, and pop punk, which blends punk with pop—remain popular today as major genres.
In this article, we’ve picked out some of the key bands from the 2000s.
Please enjoy reading to the end at your leisure!
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Best songs and hits by recommended Western bands from the 2000s (21–30)
Bad GirlfriendTheory Of A Deadman
The song released in May 2008 by the Canadian hard rock band Theory of a Deadman portrays a relationship with a free-spirited woman.
Issued as a single from the album Scars & Souvenirs, it uses humor to convey the complex emotions of a man being tossed around by his irresistibly charming partner.
Written based on real experiences of lead vocalist Tyler Connolly and his then-wife, Canadian actress Christine Danielle, the track blends energetic, catchy sounds with candid lyrics.
It achieved commercial success, including reaching No.
1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.
It’s a recommended listen for those who want to savor both the sweet and bitter sides of love.
ReptiliaThe Strokes
A New York band that emerged during the garage rock revival, with a very strong, stylish image.
I feel that when The Strokes came onto the scene, the band landscape changed dramatically afterward.
They’re one of the most influential bands.
BreathlessThe Corrs
A brother-sister folk rock band from Ireland.
With a violinist among the members, they are known for incorporating traditional Celtic music into pop songs.
Although the band had been active since the 1990s, this song released in 2000 brought them worldwide recognition.
Still WaitingSUM41
Sum 41, a punk rock band that’s also popular in Japan.
Some of you may have even performed their songs at your school festival.
“Still Waiting” is a hit song released in 2002 as their seventh single.
Chop Suey!System Of A Down
A song by the American rock band System of a Down, known for releasing many tracks with strong social and political messages.
It’s included on their second album Toxicity—which was given the Japanese title “Dokusē” (“Toxicity”)—and drew attention for being nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 2001 Grammy Awards.
The contrast between the arrangement, which makes heavy use of breaks, and the relentless vocals, along with the rapidly shifting song structure, creates an addictive quality with complexity and depth that’s hard to fully grasp in a single listen.
It’s a rock tune you’ll want to revisit repeatedly, where its powerful messaging and musical intricacy go hand in hand.
