Best 2000S

The album that single-handedly revived garage rock in the early 2000s. 'Is This It' is a masterclass in economy and cool. With its tight, interlocking guitar lines, driving bass, and Julian Casablanca...

The Blueprint is a masterclass in soul-sampling production. Jay-Z's flow is at its most confident and polished, and the production, featuring early work from Kanye West and Just Blaze, is warm and sou...

Inna Deriglazova is a prominent épée fencer, recognized for her strategic brilliance and technical precision. She consistently achieves high rankings in World Cup competitions and has represented her...

Usher's 2004 album 'Confessions' is the definitive R&B blockbuster of the 2000s. With a string of massive hits and a narrative centered on personal turmoil and infidelity, the album captured the zeitg...

Mariel Zagunis, an American foil fencer, revolutionized the sport in the United States. She won two Olympic gold medals (individual foil in 2004 and 2008) and multiple World Championship titles. Zagun...

Igor Palij, a Ukrainian épée fencer, is known for his strategic brilliance and technical precision. He won an Olympic gold medal (team épée in 2000) and multiple World Championship titles. Palijs calm...

Stankonia is a vibrant, experimental, and high-energy album that solidified OutKast's place as legends of Southern hip-hop. Andre 3000 and Big Boi pushed the boundaries of the genre, incorporating fun...

Planet Earth, a landmark series in nature documentary filmmaking, revolutionized the genre with its use of high-definition cameras and groundbreaking filming techniques. The series explores a wide ran...

Based on the true story of a racially integrated high school football team in Virginia, Remember the Titans explores themes of prejudice, unity, and the transformative power of sports. The film's powe...

The Marshall Mathers LP is a dark, controversial, and technically brilliant album that cemented Eminem as a global superstar. His ability to weave complex, multi-syllabic rhyme schemes with shocking,...

Turning Red is a bold, energetic, and highly relatable film about the messy transition into adolescence. Set in early 2000s Toronto, it follows a thirteen-year-old girl who 'poofs' into a giant red pa...

Bloc Partys debut is a rhythmic, danceable post-punk masterpiece. With its complex, interlocking guitar lines and driving, intricate drumming, the album is a masterclass in energy and precision. Kele...

Human Giant was a short-lived but incredibly influential sketch show on MTV featuring Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, and Paul Scheer. It was known for its high-concept, cinematic sketches and its ability to...

Javier Corrales' 2000 film is a surreal and dreamlike drama about a man who is haunted by a mysterious woman. The films ambiguous narrative and evocative imagery create a sense of unease and wonder. I...

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, produced in 2003, represents the peak of the Evolution series. Its turbocharged 2.0L 4G63 engine (producing 280 hp) and S-AWC (Super Active Yaw Control) all-wheel-...

Vampire Weekends debut was a breath of fresh air in the indie scene, blending baroque pop with African-inspired guitar rhythms. The songs are short, incredibly catchy, and filled with witty, intellect...

Alicia Keys' 2001 debut 'Songs in A Minor' was a breath of fresh air, introducing the world to a classically trained pianist with a soulful voice and a unique perspective. The album's blend of classic...

Jonathan Franzens 2001 novel is a sprawling, ambitious family saga that captures the anxieties and absurdities of American life at the turn of the millennium. Following the Lambert family as they navi...

Get Rich or Die Tryin' is one of the most successful debut albums in hip-hop history. 50 Cent's blend of gritty street tales and massive, melodic hooks made him an instant superstar. The production, l...

Ali Sheshani, an Azerbaijani sabre fencer, is considered one of the greatest sabre fencers of all time. He won an Olympic gold medal (individual sabre in 2004) and multiple World Championship titles....

Released in 2005, 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1' is a polished, hit-heavy Latin pop album that solidified Shakira's status as a global superstar. It features some of her most iconic Spanish-language tracks,...

Animal Collectives 2009 masterpiece is a vibrant, psychedelic explosion of sound. Using samplers, synthesizers, and layered vocal harmonies, the band created a record that feels like a technicolor dre...

Released in 2004, 'Funeral' captured the collective grief and hope of a generation. With its sweeping orchestral arrangements, urgent percussion, and Win Butlers desperate, soaring vocals, the album r...

Emmylou Harris is one of the most respected voices in country music, and 'Red Dirt Girl' is a beautiful, introspective record. It is a departure from her more traditional work, featuring more experime...

Death Cab for Cuties 2003 album is a landmark of the indie-emo era. With its focus on long-distance relationships, heartbreak, and the passage of time, the album is a deeply emotional and relatable re...

Released in 2000, 'Millennium Collection' aimed to capture the biggest hits of the late 90s and early 2000s. Featuring artists like Britney Spears, NSYNC, and Eminem, it reflects the pop, R&B, and hip...

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a crime thriller centered on a couple who orchestrate a robbery that goes horribly wrong, leading to a chain of tragic events. The films complex characters, dark...

Philly Law focuses on a public defender in Philadelphia, showcasing the challenges and complexities of representing indigent clients. The show offers a realistic portrayal of the criminal justice syst...

Daniel Clowes 'Ghost World' is the definitive graphic novel about teenage alienation and the transition into adulthood. Following two cynical high school graduates, Enid and Rebecca, as they navigate...