Best 2000

The soundtrack for the 2000 Coen Brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a compilation album produced by T Bone Burnett. It features American roots, bluegrass, country, and folk music performed by artists such as Alison Krauss, Ralph Stanley, and John Hartford. The album was a major commercial s...

ISS Expedition 1 was the first long-duration mission to the International Space Station, launching on October 31, 2000, aboard Soyuz TM-31. The three-person crew consisted of NASA astronaut William Shepherd as commander and Russian cosmonauts Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev as flight engineers. Th...

The Erik Morales versus Marco Antonio Barrera I boxing match, held in February 2000, remains a pivotal moment in super-bantamweight history. This WBC title fight showcased an intense rivalry between two elite fighters and concluded with a controversial majority decision victory for Morales. The bout...

Lykathea Aflame’s “Elvenefris” is a 2000 Czech death metal album recognized for its ambitious approach to the genre. The recording showcases intricate arrangements and melodic elements uncommon in traditional death metal. It appeals to listeners interested in experimental music and complex song stru...

Released in 2000, Magik 5: Heaven Beyond is a progressive trance mix compilation by Dutch DJ and producer Tiësto. It is the fifth installment in his Magik series, which was issued by the Black Hole Recordings label. The album consists of tracks mixed continuously to simulate a live club set, featuri...

K-141 Kursk was a Russian Navy Oscar II-class nuclear-powered cruise-missile submarine. It sank in the Barents Sea on 12 August 2000 after explosions involving its torpedoes during a naval exercise, killing all 118 people aboard. The wreck was later raised in a major salvage operation, while its dam...

Love & Happiness: The Very Best of Al Green is a 1995 compilation album that collects the signature soul recordings of American singer Al Green. The album features tracks originally recorded during his tenure with Hi Records in the 1970s, including hit singles like "Let's Stay Together" and "Tired o...

Deadhouse Gates is a high fantasy novel by Canadian author Steven Erikson, published in 2000 as the second volume in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series. Set primarily on the fictional subcontinent of Seven Cities, the narrative follows a massive rebellion known as the Whirlwind. The central plotl...

Mars Matrix: Hyper Solid Shooting is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shoot-'em-up developed by Takumi and published by Capcom for arcades in the year 2000. The game is known for its densely packed bullet patterns and a unique scoring mechanic centered on an energy-absorb shield. Players use this sh...

Immolation’s *Close to a World Below* is a significant death metal album released in 2000. The record showcases the band's signature style: intensely dissonant and complex arrangements built upon crushing riffs and guttural vocals. It established Immolation as a key figure within New York’s undergro...

The Marshall Mathers LP is Eminem’s 2000 album, marking a significant moment in hip hop history. It achieved massive commercial success driven by tracks like "Stan," exploring themes of obsession and identity with raw lyricism. The album's controversial content and widespread popularity made it nota...

In Flames’ Clayman represents a pivotal moment in melodic death metal. Released in 2000, this album showcased a shift towards more prominent melodies alongside the band's signature aggressive sound. It solidified In Flames’ position within the Gothenburg scene and remains notable for its influence o...

Released in 2000, Pure Garage Vol. 1 is a compilation album of UK garage music mixed by the British DJ EZ. The album was released by Warner Music UK and became a significant commercial success, helping to bring the underground UK garage sound to a wider mainstream audience. It features a mix of prom...

Felix Trinidad vs. Fernando Vargas was a super welterweight boxing unification bout held in December 2000 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Felix Trinidad defeated the previously unbeaten Fernando Vargas by technical knockout in the 12th round. Trinidad retained his WBA title and captured Vargas's I...

The Almost Famous soundtrack is a 2000 compilation album featuring music from Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical film of the same name. It includes a curated mix of 1970s classic rock tracks from prominent artists of the era, such as Elton John, Led Zeppelin, and The Who. The album won the Grammy...

Cluster is a space mission developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) to study the Earth's magnetosphere and its interaction with the solar wind. Launched in the summer of 2000, the mission consists of four identical spacecraft flying in a tetrahedral formation. By maintaining this specific geomet...

Stankonia represents a pivotal moment in hip hop history as the 2000 album from Outkast. This classic project showcases the duo's eclectic sound blending Southern influences with innovative production and diverse collaborations. The record’s success propelled Outkast to widespread recognition, makin...

"Ministry of Sound: Trance Nation" is a two-disc electronic dance music compilation album released in the United Kingdom in 1999. The album was mixed by Dutch DJ and producer Ferry Corsten under his System F moniker. It served as the inaugural installment in the Trance Nation series, which became on...

Light Years is the seventh studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, released in 2000 by Parlophone Records. The album marked a pivotal point in Minogue's career, characterized by a prominent return to upbeat, disco-inspired dance-pop production after her previous experimental work. Featuring...

Jam is a British sketch comedy series created for Channel 4 in 2000. The show’s notable surreal and dark humor stems from its absurdist scenarios and deliberately awkward performances. It appeals to viewers who enjoy unconventional comedic storytelling and appreciate the style of British alternative...

Vader’s Litany is a 2000 death metal album from Poland. The record showcases intricate technical arrangements and powerful heavy riffs characteristic of the genre. Piotr Wiłk performed all instruments on the album. It's notable for its demanding musicianship and remains a significant work within Vad...

Nile’s “Black Seeds of Vengeance” is a critically acclaimed classic death metal album blending Egyptian mythology with complex musical arrangements. The band incorporates Middle Eastern instrumentation like oud and ney alongside traditional death metal elements creating a highly technical and unique...

Whoa, Nelly! is the debut studio album by Portuguese-Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, released on October 24, 2000, by DreamWorks Records. The album merges pop, folk, hip hop, and electronic elements, showcasing Furtado's diverse musical influences and distinctive vocal style. It spawned several succe...

*American Psycho* is a satirical black comedy horror film directed by Mary Harron, released in 2000. It is an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's controversial 1991 novel of the same name. Christian Bale stars as Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and superficial 1980s Wall Street investment banker who hides...

The Very Best of Cat Stevens is a compilation album released in 2000, featuring the work of British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens. The collection compiles tracks primarily from his most commercially successful period during the 1970s. It includes prominent acoustic guitar and piano-driven singles su...

This BBC concert film documents The Clash's 1979 performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. It captures the band’s raw energy and politically charged lyrics during a pivotal moment in punk rock history. Primarily for fans of The Clash and those interested in the development of music document...

The UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime is an international treaty adopted in 2000. It addresses serious crimes like trafficking in persons, illicit drugs, and organized crime by establishing a framework for cooperation among nations. States that ratify the convention work together t...

"The Very Best of the Doors" is a 2007 compilation album featuring remastered tracks from the American rock band The Doors, originally active from 1965 to 1973. The collection includes signature songs like "Light My Fire," "Break On Through (To the Other Side)," and "Riders on the Storm," showcasing...

Released in 1981, this three-disc box set by the American rock band The Beach Boys provides a retrospective of their career, including album tracks and rare studio outtakes.