Debut songs by Western rock bands from the 2000s

The 2000s Western rock scene was a tumultuous era that gave rise to new musical movements, including the revival of indie rock and garage rock and the rise of emo and post-hardcore.

Centered in the UK and the US, bands with distinctive sounds and styles emerged one after another, bringing a fresh breeze to the music landscape.

So, with what debut tracks did the rock bands active in the 2000s make their entrance onto the scene? Here, we introduce a selection of their foundational songs—tracks that remain as vivid today as ever.