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)
Crawling In The DarkHoobastank
This is the debut single by the California-based band Hoobastank.
Although they’re strongly associated with the grand ballad image of their signature song “The Reason,” they are originally a heavy rock band.
This track, too, showcases their strengths with a fully heavy sound.
BanquetBloc Party
Bloc Party is one of the UK’s dance-rock bands.
This song is their debut track and has become one of their signature songs.
While centered on guitar rock, it also incorporates punk and techno-like approaches, with meticulously crafted, distinctive rhythms and melodies.
Bring Me To LifeEvanescence
This is one of Evanescence’s signature songs, included on their 2002 debut album Fallen—which has sold 14 million copies worldwide—and released as the lead single.
With their heavy rock sound, ethereal compositions, and the commanding presence of vocalist Amy Lee, the band has gained global popularity.
Club FootKasabian
Since the early 2000s, many bands have emerged that fuse electronica with rock.
Among them, Kasabian stood out in particular.
From the moment they released their debut single, they were already making waves, and in no time they became one of Europe’s leading bands.
Como Que NoOnda Vaga
A track from the Argentine band Onda Vaga’s 2008 debut album.
They’re an intriguing band that, while valuing tradition, offers fresh music based on South American folk (folklore) and incorporating elements of reggae, ska, and punk.
The Fall Of Math65daysofstatic
This is a track from the debut album by the British post-rock band 65daysofstatic.
With a distinctive sound often described as “Mogwai meets Aphex Twin,” they set themselves apart from the post-rock sound that had come before.
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.