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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Debut Songs by Western Bands That Colored the 2000s (41–50)
The PeopleThe Music
Even before their debut, they were already attracting attention, and they scored a major hit with this debut single released in 2002.
Their style of performing dance music with a live band was unusual at the time and became very popular.
They seem to be Japanophiles and like Fuji Rock so much that they even come to the festival privately for fun.
Somebody Told MeThe Killers
The Killers are a new wave, dance-rock band from Las Vegas.
With a synth-heavy sound and catchy, singable melodies, they gained popularity and became a major hit.
This debut single also became one of their signature songs.
Victory for the MagpieBlood Red Shoes
This is the debut single by Blood Red Shoes, a British garage rock duo.
Despite being just two members, their sound is a gritty, hard-hitting take on grunge rock, and the interplay of male and female vocals is a signature strength of the band.
In conclusion
The debut song, with its distinctly 2000s vibe, is still loved by many fans today.
When you revisit the albums and music videos from the 2000s—a time when new values kept emerging—the atmosphere of that era springs back to life, still feeling fresh.
Whether you came of age back then or discovered it later, be sure to dive in and enjoy the sound of that time.