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)
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.
Debut songs by Western bands that defined the 2000s (31–40)
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.
Take it or Leave itJet
Jet is a garage rock band from Australia.
They debuted with an EP released in 2002, and this song from that EP brought them significant attention.
Their subsequent first album became a major hit, propelling them to global fame.
Gravity’s RainbowKlaxons
Since the late 2000s, the term “new rave movement” started to circulate, and Klaxons were a band right at its core.
They traded in so-called dance-rock sounds and are a band more highly regarded by fellow musicians than by the media.
Losing My EdgeLCD Soundsystem
This is the 2002 debut single by LCD Soundsystem, a band that epitomizes American dance-punk.
Some say the release of this track cemented the post-punk revival boom.
While it is essentially a solo project, performances are conducted in a full band setup for live shows.
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.