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BEST ALBUMS OF THE 00-09 DECADE
By an Amazon.com customer
A Rush of Blood to the HeadA Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay
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2002. I believe this album defined popular rock music in this decade. It is also quite amazing.
"Love and Theft""Love and Theft"
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2001. Bob blew me away with this one. Plus, he self-produced it!
Aha Shake HeartbreakAha Shake Heartbreak by Kings of Leon
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2005. The Kings release one solid album after another, but this (their second) is still their best.
Gossip In The GrainGossip In The Grain by Ray LaMontagne
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2008. Ray manages to mix it up while somehow keeping it all cohesive. From the same producer who bought you Kings of Leon, Ethan Johns.
Viva La VidaViva La Vida by Coldplay
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2008. Coldplay continues to explore and conquer lush soundscapes and pop magic.
Gimme FictionGimme Fiction by Spoon
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2005. It will blow your mind what this Texan trio can do. Alt-rock is given a large woosh of fresh air.
In RainbowsIn Rainbows by Radiohead
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2007. The heart and soul of 90's era Yorke and Co. is back and sounding more beautiful than ever.
Tragic BoogieTragic Boogie by Life and Times
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2009. Little known alt-rock band from Kansas City, MO that deserves to be very well known. Don't sleep on this.
Extraordinary MachineExtraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple
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2005. 6 years in the making was well worth the wait.
No Line On The HorizonNo Line On The Horizon by U2
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2009. I had almost given up on U2 making an amazing album ever again, but right before the decade ends, U2 adds another masterpiece to their impressive canon, nearly rivaling the likes of Achtung Baby and The Joshua Tree.