100 Best Albums Of The 2000s

Rolling Stone vs. NME: Battle of the Best Albums of the 2000s

Rolling Stone's WEB 100 Best Albums of the 2000s

In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine released its highly anticipated WEB 100 Best Albums of the 2000s chart. The chart features a diverse collection of genres and artists, from Radiohead to Beyoncé to Kanye West. The top 10 albums on the list include:

1. The Strokes - Is This It
2. Radiohead - Kid A
3. Nirvana -Nevermind
4. Kanye West-My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
5. Outkast-Stankonia
6. The White Stripes-Elephant
7. Beyoncé-Lemonade
8. Arcade Fire-The Suburbs
9. Bon Iver- For Emma, Forever Ago
10. LCD Soundsystem-Sound of Silver

NME's Top Albums of the Year from the 2000s

NME, another influential music publication, also compiled a list of the top albums of the 2000s. Their list, which consists of 100 entries, features a slightly different mix of artists and genres than Rolling Stone's chart. The top 10 albums on NME's list include:

1. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
2. Radiohead - In Rainbows
3. The White Stripes - Elephant
4. Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
5. The Killers - Hot Fuss
6. Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head
7. Interpol - Turn on the Bright Lights
8. The Strokes - Is This It
9. LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver
10. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

Comparison of the Charts

While there is some overlap between the two charts, there are also some notable differences. Rolling Stone's chart is more heavily weighted towards American artists, while NME's chart includes more British and European artists. Rolling Stone's chart also tends to favor more experimental and challenging albums, while NME's chart includes more mainstream and accessible albums.

Ultimately, the best album of the 2000s is a matter of opinion. However, both Rolling Stone's and NME's charts provide valuable insights into the music that defined this decade.