Albums of the Decade

The most annoying thing on the planet is when douche bags claim that a decade cannot end on a year that ends with nine because there wasn't a year zero. This was a rule created by Red Sox fans because it is the only way they can claim that the Red Sox had a better decade than the Yankees. This is usually followed by them biting into a ham & cheese Hot Pocket and having the bottom fall out all over their high school hockey team's sweatpants. Seriously, if you think that 1990 is a part of the 80s, then you are a fucking moron. And don't give me the "But the Gregorian Calender says..." bullshit. If we had any readers, then I'm sure there would be one asshole who would say there is still one year left in the decade. If you think that...kill yourself.

I've read a lot of "Best of the Decade" lists lately and I wanted to add my own. Since the birth of this blog, Mike had ordained me as "the music guy." So I figured that I would make a list of the best albums of the 2000's. If Mike made this list, it would consist on Ra Ra Riot and the 2010 lineup for the Lilith Fair.

On The Outside Looking In:
Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (2002)
Bloc Party - Silent Alarm (2005)
Manchester Orchestra - I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child (2006)

The Top 10 Albums of the 2000s

10. John Mayer - Heavier Things (2003)

This album doesn't really fit in with the rest on this list but there is no denying that this is a great album. He separated himself from the likes of Jack Johnson and Howie Day. He ditched the acoustic guitar and embraced guitar solos and better song writing. Mayer followed up Heavier Things with the tremendous Continuum in 2006. Unfortunately,he took a major step backwards with 2009's Battle Studies.

Clarity:


9. Radiohead - Hail to the Thief(2003)

Everything this band does is gold. They could technically have four albums on this list but I didn't want to clog the list up with one band.

Myxomatosis:



8. Brand New - The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me (2006)

Brand New would have been huge in the grunge era. This album is the In Utero of the 2000s. Loud and tremendous.

Jesus Christ:


7. Modest Mouse - Good News For People Who Love Bad News (2004)

I still like The Lonesome Crowded West more but that was released in 1997. But this album is pretty damn good too.

Satin in a Coffin:


6. Blink 182 - Self-Titled (2003)

This was the apex of guitarist's Tom Delonge's song-writing ability. Unfortunately, he totally crapped out in Angels and Airwaves. So God knows what the new Blink album will sound like.

Obvious:


5. Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism (2003)

Ben Gibbard can do no wrong. This is his best work.

Title and Registration:


4. Interpol - Turn on The Bright Lights (2002)

Interpol came in with an explosion with a tremendous debut in 2002. Every album since has been a downgrade. While still great, nothing compares with this album.

Obstacle 1:


3. Arcade Fire - Funeral (2004)

The best thing to come out of Canada since Larry Walker. They haven't released anything since Neon Bible in 2007. Which doesn't sound that long ago but I eagerly await it.

Wake Up (With David Bowie!):


2. Brand New - Deja Entendu (2003)

The second time Brand New has graced this great list. Brand New has kind of evolved in a similar way to John Mayer. They both burst on the scene with a sound that tied them into other bands. Mayer with acoustic melodies and Brand New with pop-punk. But like Mayer, Brand New took their sophomore release to a new level and created a sound that is all their own. They have continued to evolve and are a band who continues to sound different with every album they release.

Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades:


1. Radiohead - Kid A (2000)

Basically the whole decade was a disappointment after this. Radiohead started the decade with one of the greatest albums of all time and no one really had a shot to compete.

The National Anthem:


That's the decade. I'm predicting that Lady Gaga will have the best 9 albums of the next decade with Everclear having the one other.