What makes certain music “timeless”? It comes down to whether the music is still listened to and appreciated decades later. Some albums that were dropped in the year 2000 were quickly forgotten and swept under the rug.
But there are tons of 2000 albums that people still love over two decades later. These albums are brimming with songs with unforgettable lyrics and melodies. Here’s a breakdown of the most legendary albums turning 25 years old in 2025.
Radiohead – Kid A
On October 2, 2000, Radiohead released their fourth studio album called Kid A. It fit into the alternative rock, electronic, and art rock genres from the Capital Records label. Some of the biggest songs from the album were “Everything in Its Right Place,” “The National Anthem,” and “In Limbo.” Kid A won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album the next year in 2001. Plenty of fans are still streaming these songs today.
Outkast – Stankonia
The biggest song from OutKast arguably happens to be “Hey Ya!” from 2003, but before all that, Outkast was releasing music in 2000. Stankonia came out for musical lovers to enjoy it on October 31, 2000, from Arista records and LaFace records. Some of the biggest bangers from Stankonia include “I’m Cool,” “Miss Jackson,” and “So Fresh, So Clean.” Party music for the ages!
Sum 41 – Half Hour of Power
On June 27, 2000, Canadian rock band Sum 41 released the album Half Hour of Power. It effortlessly fit into the punk rock, hard-core punk, crossover thrash, and rapcore genres. Aquarius Records was their label at the time, and the album featured “Grab the Devil by the Horns and F*** Him Up the A**,” “What I Believe,” and “Makes No Difference” – exceptional songs for fans to rock out to and made a huge impact on Sum 41’s success.
Queens of the Stone Age – Rated R
Rated R – Queens of the Stone Age’s second studio album released on June 6, 2000. The edgy album title served as an attention-grabber! Interscope Records was behind the album, and it fit into the heavy metal, hard rock, and psychedelic rock genres. Songs like “Leg of Lamb,” “Feel Good Hit of the Summer,” and “The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret” made this album completely unforgettable.
Green Day – Warning
These days, people still enjoy listening to Green Day. Originally formed in 1987, in the heart of Rodeo, California, the American rock band released their sixth studio album – Warning – on October 3, 2000. With songs like “Fashion Victim,” “Church on Sunday,” and “Deadbeat Holiday”, it offered an incredible alt rock sound for their fan base to enjoy.
Limp Bizkit – Chocolate Starfish and The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit’s Chocolate Starfish and The Hot Dog Flavored Water was their third studio album which dropped on October 17, 2000. Interscope and Flip Records came together as labels to bring this legendary album to life. The music fit into rap metal, rapcore, and alternative rock genres with songs like “My Generation,” “Hot Dog,” and “The One” to listen to.
Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory
Music was thriving on October 24, 2000 when Linkin Park released their debut album Hybrid Theory. It was an instant success with tracks like “Paper Cut,” “One Step Closer,” and “Points of Authority” helped Linkin Park establish their signature sound and set the stage for their music in years to come.
Nelly Furtado – Whoa, Nelly!
On October 24, 2000, Nelly Furtado released the album Whoa, Nelly! It was her debut studio album as a Canadian-born singer-songwriter. That album certainly changed the course of her life, thanks to the hit song “I’m Like a Bird.” Nelly’s music blends pop, hip-hop, and soul genres. It was fun to listen to back then, and it’s still great to listen to today because of the energy she brought to the music studio so many years ago.
Britney Spears – Oops!… I Did It Again
When people think of the early 2000s, they most certainly think of Britney Spears. That’s because she dominated the early 2000s with pop songs that were exciting, fun, and captivating. Her album Oops!… I Did It Again was released on May 3, 2000. It was her second studio album, and just as successful as her debut. Some of the main bangers aside from the title track were “Lucky,” “Stronger,” and “Dear Diary.”
Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP
The rap game was never the same after Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP as his third studio album on May 23, 2000. He released it with Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records as a hard-core rap project with songs that resonated with his listeners. Some standouts are “Stan,” “Who Knew,” “Kill You,” and “The Real Slim Shady.” Modern rappers still stream this album for inspiration when writing lyrics.
Coldplay – Parachutes
Parachutes was a game-changer for Coldplay when it dropped on July 10, 2000. Released by Capitol Records, the album blended dream pop, alternative rock, and indie rock. Iconic tracks like “Yellow,” “Sparks,” and “Don’t Panic” quickly became fan favorites. Over two decades later, Coldplay still plays a lot of these songs during their concerts.
Madonna – Music
The 80s might’ve been the most powerful decade for Madonna, but she’s still releasing music decades after her debut. On September 18, 2000, she dropped her eighth studio album – Music – through Maverick and Warner Bros Records. The album was so successful that she won a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package in 2001. Some of the unforgettable songs from the album were “Runaway Lover,” Don’t Tell Me,” and “I Deserve It.”
Kylie Minogue – Light Years
On September 22, 2000, Kylie Minogue released her seventh studio album, Light Years, a pop, disco, and techno masterpiece that quickly became a favorite among diehard fans. The album was produced by Mushroom Records. Some memorable songs are “Password,” “On a Night Like This,” and “So Now Goodbye.” Karlee was beloved way before 2000 and she’s still beloved now.
U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind
U2’s music has consistently earned raves, thanks to their exceptional blend of rock, pop, and alternative sounds that continue to captivate audiences around the globe. On October 30, 2000, Island Records and Interscope Records released U2’s 10th studio album All That You Can’t Leave Behind. It features “Beautiful Day,” “Elevation,” and “Wild Honey.” U2’s recent residency in Las Vegas serves as proof that this album still has fans in a chokehold.
