Must-Listen Now! Classic and Hit Western Rock Songs from the 2000s
In today’s music scene beyond the 2020s, hit songs and classics from the 2000s are already remembered as classic numbers.
While there may not have been a massive movement that defined the era like grunge or alternative rock in the 1990s, the rapid spread of the internet gave rise to many remarkable songs and artists unique to a time when our very way of engaging with music was transforming.
So this time, we’re highlighting hit songs and timeless tracks from Western rock in the 2000s.
Centered around the keyword “rock,” we’ll deliver a diverse and exciting lineup!
Playlist
| Must-Listen Now! Classic and Hit Western Rock Songs from the 2000s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Welcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance | play_arrow | My Chemical Romance, emblematic of emo rock |
| 2east | Mr. BrightsideThe Killers | play_arrow | The Killers’ signature 2000s song “Mr. Brightside.” |
| 3east | NumbLinkin Park | play_arrow | Linkin Park’s Musical Revolution and Emotion |
| 4east | A Certain RomanceArctic Monkeys | play_arrow | The Arctic Monkeys and the revival of British rock |
| 5east | 1901Phoenix | play_arrow | Phoenix’s hit song “1901” captivates the world |
| 6east | Feel Good Inc.Gorillaz | play_arrow | A hit song by the virtual band, Gorillaz |
| 7east | MapsYeah Yeah Yeahs | play_arrow | New in the rock scene of the 2000s… |
| 8east | Knights Of CydoniaMuse | play_arrow | MUSE captivates the world with their unique, epic rock. |
| 9east | Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Avril’s meteoric rise to global stardom |
| 10east | Last NiteThe Strokes | play_arrow | The Strokes' Rock 'n' Roll Revolution |
| 11east | Death on the stairsThe Libertines | play_arrow | The Libertines, a British rock band loved by many |
| 12east | Chop Suey!System Of A Down | play_arrow | System of a Down's masterpiece |
| 13east | Freak On a LeashKorn | play_arrow | A signature song by Korn that expresses inner conflict |
| 14east | Wake UpArcade Fire | play_arrow | Arcade Fire, the Canadian band that represents the 2000s |
| 15east | Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand | play_arrow | Franz Ferdinand's music |
| 16east | KidsMGMT | play_arrow | created psychedelic indie rock |
| 17east | Float OnModest Mouse | play_arrow | Indie rock Modest Mouse changes |
| 18east | DualitySlipknot | play_arrow | Slipknot’s signature song depicts emotions. |
| 19east | Bring Me to LifeEvanescence | play_arrow | This piece depicts the moment of awakening from a paralyzed everyday life… |
| 20east | How You Remind MeNickelback | play_arrow | A Canadian rock band, music that resonates with the heart |
| 21east | Kryptonite3 Doors Down | play_arrow | 3 Doors Down's signature song 'Kryptonite' |
| 22east | Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes | play_arrow | The White Stripes' Music and Appeal |
| 23east | No One KnowsQueens of the Stone Age | play_arrow | The innovative music of Queens of the Stone Age |
| 24east | One Step CloserLinkin Park | play_arrow | The powerful emotional expression of Linkin Park |
| 25east | MinorityGreen Day | play_arrow | An anthem-like song by Green Day |
| 26east | ComplicatedAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s signature song, I want you to stay just the way you are |
| 27east | MachineYeah Yeah Yeahs | play_arrow | The appeal of the YYYs, who represent New York’s rock scene |
| 28east | Mansard RoofAnimal Collective | play_arrow | The exhilarating music of Vampire Weekend |
| 29east | SomedayThe Strokes | play_arrow | A garage rock classic that plays the heartbeat of youth |
| 30east | NookieLimp Bizkit | play_arrow | A breakup song, a classic by Limp Bizkit |
| 31east | ClocksColdplay | play_arrow | Coldplay, a British rock band emblematic of the 2000s |
| 32east | I Write Sins Not TragediesPanic! At The Disco | play_arrow | Inner Turmoil Portrayed Through a Shocking Conversation at a Wedding |
| 33east | Change (In The House Of Flies)Deftones | play_arrow | Deftones’ moving signature song |
| 34east | Jerk it outCaesars | play_arrow | International hit songs by Swedish bands |
| 35east | PressureParamore | play_arrow | A debut song that shines with Paramore’s raw early impulse |
| 36east | Sexy,SexBrian Setzer Orchestra | play_arrow | A classic packed with the charm of rockabilly. |
| 37east | Bad DayDaniel Powter | play_arrow | Global hit songs, moving masterpieces that touch the heart |
| 38east | What I’ve DoneLinkin Park | play_arrow | Fierce yet delicate songs give a push for a new step forward |
| 39east | It’s Been AwhileStaind | play_arrow | A soul-stirring masterpiece that confronts addiction |
| 40east | VertigoU2 | play_arrow | U2’s hit song became a massive hit through the iPod commercial. |
| 41east | BodiesDrowning Pool | play_arrow | A heavy metal classic, an energetic track |
| 42east | Hemorrhage (In My Hands)Fuel | play_arrow | A powerful emotional song about reclaiming lost love |
| 43east | The Hand That FeedsNine Inch Nails | play_arrow | A classic of social critique with a powerful rock sound. |
| 44east | Second ChanceShinedown | play_arrow | Shinedown: The Appeal of the Rock Band |
| 45east | Consolation PrizesPhoenix | play_arrow | Sophisticated rock of the phoenix |
| 46east | CrystalNew Order | play_arrow | A masterpiece that fuses electro and rock |
| 47east | Rock & Roll QueenThe Subways | play_arrow | A classic indie rock song brimming with youth and passion |
| 48east | So ColdBreaking Benjamin | play_arrow | Masterpiece by Breaking Benjamin |
| 49east | It’s My LifeBon Jovi | play_arrow | An iconic song that colored the rock scene of the 2000s |
| 50east | The National AnthemRadiohead | play_arrow | Radiohead’s innovative musical world |
| 51east | NaiveThe Kooks | play_arrow | A coming-of-age anthem of 2000s British rock |
| 52east | Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers | play_arrow | An iconic song that portrays California’s freedom and spirit of challenge |
| 53east | In The EndLinkin Park | play_arrow | Linkin Park’s iconic song “In the End” |
| 54east | Free Fallin’John Mayer | play_arrow | A profound song by Meyer that resonates with the heart. |
| 55east | Last ResortPapa Roach | play_arrow | Papa Roach's shocking debut song |
| 56east | I Am Trying To Break Your HeartWilco | play_arrow | The story of Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot |
| 57east | Hate to Say I Told You SoThe Hives | play_arrow | Gaining attention with raw garage rock |
| 58east | C’mon C’monThe Von Bondies | play_arrow | A rock song by The Von Bondies from Detroit |
| 59east | I Bet You Look Good On The DancefloorArctic Monkeys | play_arrow | A masterpiece that changed 2000s rock |
| 60east | Down With The SicknessDisturbed | play_arrow | A powerful classic that portrays an inner struggle, unleashing emotions |
| 61east | Club FootKasabian | play_arrow | An aggressive rock song with a dark theme that portrays the shadows of society |
| 62east | The Shock Of The LightningOasis | play_arrow | Oasis’s exhilarating classic, with an energetic rock sound |
| 63east | Love Is NoiseThe Verve | play_arrow | A The Verve song that portrays the complexity of love |
| 64east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton | play_arrow | Piano masterpiece “1,000 Miles” — a moving song |
| 65east | ButterflyCrazy Town | play_arrow | Crazy Town’s classic song “Butterfly” |
| 66east | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the heartache of love at first sight |
| 67east | Sex on FireKings Of Leon | play_arrow | A passionate rock song, a classic by Kings of Leon |
| 68east | Falling Away from MeKorn | play_arrow | An emotionally heavy, classic song by Korn |
| 69east | I’ll Be WaitingLenny Kravitz | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the longing for love |
| 70east | Punk Rock Princesssomething corporate | play_arrow | Something Corporate’s youthful piano rock |
| 71east | My GirlsAnimal Collective | play_arrow | Animal Collective's innovative music |
| 72east | Brick By Boring BrickParamore | play_arrow | Paramore, a representative band of emo rock |
| 73east | Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)Arcade Fire | play_arrow | Arcade Fire’s wistful masterpiece, a snowy scene |
| 74east | Don’t Look Back Into The SunThe Libertines | play_arrow | A raw, heartrending melody and vocals |
| 75east | She Will Be LovedMaroon 5 | play_arrow | A representative of the boundary-free rock scene of the 2000s |
| 76east | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne | play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s smash hit song |


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