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Must-Listen Now! Classic and Hit Western Rock Songs from the 2000s

In today’s music scene beyond the 2020s, hit songs and classics from the 2000s are already remembered as classic numbers.

While there may not have been a massive movement that defined the era like grunge or alternative rock in the 1990s, the rapid spread of the internet gave rise to many remarkable songs and artists unique to a time when our very way of engaging with music was transforming.

So this time, we’re highlighting hit songs and timeless tracks from Western rock in the 2000s.

Centered around the keyword “rock,” we’ll deliver a diverse and exciting lineup!

Playlist

Must-Listen Now! Classic and Hit Western Rock Songs from the 2000s
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1eastWelcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical RomanceMy Chemical Romance, emblematic of emo rock
2eastMr. BrightsideThe KillersThe Killers’ signature 2000s song “Mr. Brightside.”
3eastNumbLinkin ParkLinkin Park’s Musical Revolution and Emotion
4eastA Certain RomanceArctic MonkeysThe Arctic Monkeys and the revival of British rock
5eastMapsYeah Yeah Yeahs2000s, New York rock scene, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
6east1901PhoenixPhoenix’s hit song “1901” captivates the world
7eastFeel Good Inc.GorillazA hit song by the virtual band, Gorillaz
8eastDeath on the stairsThe LibertinesThe Libertines, a British rock band loved by many
9eastKnights Of CydoniaMuseMUSE captivates the world with their unique, epic rock.
10eastLast NiteThe StrokesThe Strokes' Rock 'n' Roll Revolution
11eastSk8er BoiAvril LavigneAvril’s meteoric rise to global stardom
12eastChop Suey!System Of A DownSystem of a Down's masterpiece
13eastFreak On a LeashKornA signature song by Korn that expresses inner conflict
14eastWake UpArcade FireArcade Fire, the Canadian band that represents the 2000s
15eastPressureParamoreA debut song that shines with Paramore’s raw early impulse
16eastTake Me OutFranz FerdinandFranz Ferdinand's music
17eastMachineYeah Yeah YeahsThe appeal of the YYYs, who represent New York’s rock scene
18eastKidsMGMTcreated psychedelic indie rock
19eastMansard RoofAnimal CollectiveThe exhilarating music of Vampire Weekend
20eastHow You Remind MeNickelbackA Canadian rock band, music that resonates with the heart
21eastKryptonite3 Doors Down3 Doors Down's signature song 'Kryptonite'
22eastDualitySlipknotSlipknot’s signature song depicts emotions.
23eastFloat OnModest MouseIndie rock Modest Mouse changes
24eastNo One KnowsQueens of the Stone AgeThe innovative music of Queens of the Stone Age
25eastSeven Nation ArmyThe White StripesThe White Stripes' Music and Appeal
26eastSecond ChanceShinedownShinedown: The Appeal of the Rock Band
27eastOne Step CloserLinkin ParkThe powerful emotional expression of Linkin Park
28eastConsolation PrizesPhoenixSophisticated rock of the phoenix
29eastC’mon C’monThe Von BondiesA rock song by The Von Bondies from Detroit
30eastNaiveThe KooksA coming-of-age anthem of 2000s British rock
31eastRock & Roll QueenThe SubwaysA classic indie rock song brimming with youth and passion
32eastI Write Sins Not TragediesPanic! At The DiscoInner Turmoil Portrayed Through a Shocking Conversation at a Wedding
33eastMinorityGreen DayAn anthem-like song by Green Day
34eastButterflyCrazy TownCrazy Town’s classic song “Butterfly”
35eastHate to Say I Told You SoThe HivesGaining attention with raw garage rock
36eastSomedayThe StrokesA garage rock classic that plays the heartbeat of youth
37eastSo ColdBreaking BenjaminMasterpiece by Breaking Benjamin
38eastJerk it outCaesarsInternational hit songs by Swedish bands
39eastClocksColdplayColdplay, a British rock band emblematic of the 2000s
40eastThe Hand That FeedsNine Inch NailsA classic of social critique with a powerful rock sound.
41eastIn The EndLinkin ParkLinkin Park’s iconic song “In the End”
42eastIt’s My LifeBon JoviAn iconic song that colored the rock scene of the 2000s
43eastHemorrhage (In My Hands)FuelA powerful emotional song about reclaiming lost love
44eastNookieLimp BizkitA breakup song, a classic by Limp Bizkit
45eastVertigoU2U2’s hit song became a massive hit through the iPod commercial.
46eastSexy,SexBrian Setzer OrchestraA classic packed with the charm of rockabilly.
47eastBad DayDaniel PowterGlobal hit songs, moving masterpieces that touch the heart
48eastChange (In The House Of Flies)DeftonesDeftones’ moving signature song
49eastBodiesDrowning PoolA heavy metal classic, an energetic track
50eastWhat I’ve DoneLinkin ParkFierce yet delicate songs give a push for a new step forward
51eastIt’s Been AwhileStaindA soul-stirring masterpiece that confronts addiction
52eastI’ll Be WaitingLenny KravitzA classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the longing for love
53eastCrystalNew OrderA masterpiece that fuses electro and rock
54eastI Bet You Look Good On The DancefloorArctic MonkeysA masterpiece that changed 2000s rock
55eastGirlfriendAvril LavigneAvril Lavigne’s smash hit song
56eastYou’re BeautifulJames BluntA masterpiece that portrays the heartache of love at first sight
57eastFree Fallin’John MayerA profound song by Meyer that resonates with the heart.
58eastClub FootKasabianAn aggressive rock song with a dark theme that portrays the shadows of society
59eastLove Is NoiseThe VerveA The Verve song that portrays the complexity of love
60eastA Thousand MilesVanessa CarltonPiano masterpiece “1,000 Miles” — a moving song
61eastI Am Trying To Break Your HeartWilcoThe story of Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
62eastMy GirlsAnimal CollectiveAnimal Collective's innovative music
63eastDown With The SicknessDisturbedA powerful classic that portrays an inner struggle, unleashing emotions
64eastSex on FireKings Of LeonA passionate rock song, a classic by Kings of Leon
65eastThe National AnthemRadioheadRadiohead’s innovative musical world
66eastDani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili PeppersAn iconic song that portrays California’s freedom and spirit of challenge
67eastBrick By Boring BrickParamoreParamore, a representative band of emo rock
68eastPunk Rock Princesssomething corporateSomething Corporate’s youthful piano rock
69eastShe Will Be LovedMaroon 5A representative of the boundary-free rock scene of the 2000s
70eastNeighborhood #1 (Tunnels)Arcade FireArcade Fire’s wistful masterpiece, a snowy scene
71eastFalling Away from MeKornAn emotionally heavy, classic song by Korn
72eastThe Shock Of The LightningOasisOasis’s exhilarating classic, with an energetic rock sound
73eastLast ResortPapa RoachPapa Roach's shocking debut song
74eastDon’t Look Back Into The SunThe LibertinesA raw, heartrending melody and vocals