The Top Psychedelic Rock Bands of the 2000s
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The early 2000s were a great time for psychedelic rock music. Some of the best bands of the genre emerged during this time, and they’re still going strong today. Here are the top psychedelic rock bands of the 2000s.
The White Stripes
The White Stripes are one of the most well-known psychedelic rock bands of the 2000s. The duo, made up of Jack White and Meg White, released their debut album in 1999 and their last album in 2007. They are known for their unique sound which combines elements of garage rock, punk rock, and blues.
Jack and Meg
The White Stripes were an American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of Jack White (songwriter, vocals, guitar, piano) and Meg White (drums and vocals). After releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit music scene, The White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002 as part of the garage rock revival scene. Their successful and critically acclaimed eponymous album peaked at number one on Billboard 200.
The band recorded two more albums, Get Behind Me Satan (2005) and Icky Thump (2007),and dissolved in 2011 after Jack White announced that Meg was retiring from the group. During their career, The White Stripes gained critical acclaim and won several awards; they have been nominated for eight Grammy Awards—winning two—and have been categorized as key members of the neo-psychedelic and garage rock revival scenes of the early 2000s.
Their Music
The White Stripes are a Detroit-based rock duo consisting of Jack White on guitar and lead vocals, and Meg White on drums and backing vocals. Their music is a unique blend of garage rock, blues, and country, with a heavy emphasis on Jack’s distinctive slide guitar playing.
The band released their self-titled debut album in 1999, followed by 2001’s breakthrough album White Blood Cells. The band achieved mainstream success with 2004’s Elephant, which features the hit single “Seven Nation Army”. The band’s 2007 album Icky Thump was their most commercially successful release, reaching number one in both the UK and US charts.
The White Stripes have been credited as one of the leading bands of the 2000s garage rock revival. They have also been praised for their influence on contemporary music, with Jack White being honoured as one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
The Strokes
The top psychedelic rock band of the 2000s, according to many, was The Strokes. The New York City-based band, which was fronted by Julian Casablancas, released its debut album, “Is This It” in 2001. The album was an instant classic and is still considered one of the best rock albums of all time.
Julian and the boys
Julian Casablancas, the band’s frontman, first came up with the band’s name after attending a magazine photo shoot for “New York Dolls.” He was struck by how similar the Dolls’ hairstyles were to those of Neanderthals and thought it would be funny to name his band after them. The pun stuck, and the Strokes were born.
The band released their debut album, “Is This It,” in 2001 to critical acclaim. The record put them on the map as one of the premier psychedelic rock bands of the 2000s. Their follow-up album, “Room on Fire,” was released in 2003 and cemented their status as one of the leading rock bands of their generation.
The Strokes are known for their catchy songwriting, hook-laden melodies, and tight musicianship. They have influenced a generation of bands and continue to be an important force in rock music today.
Their Music
The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band rose to prominence in the early-2000s as a leading group of the garage rock revival. Their 2001 debut album, Is This It, helped establish the Strokes as one of the most acclaimed and influential rock bands of the 21st century.
The Strokes’ musical style has been compared to that of several different bands, including the Velvet Underground, Television, the Ramones, and other artists from the 1960s and 1970s New York City rock scene. The group has also been credited with reviving interest in guitar-driven rock music.
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band formed in 1996 in Palm Desert, California. The band’s line-up includes founder Josh Homme, alongside longtime members Troy Van Leeuwen and Joey Castillo, as well as Dean Fertita and Michael Shuman.
Josh and the boys
Formed in 1996, Queens of the Stone Age is fronted by Josh Homme, who was also a founding member of Kyuss. The band’s sound has been described as a combination of hard rock and heavy metal, with elements of punk rock. They have released eight studio albums, three live albums, and two EPs. Their eighth album, Villains, was released in 2017.
The band has been praised for their musicianship and Homme’s songwriting ability. Queens of the Stone Age have been nominated for five Grammy Awards, winning one for Best Hard Rock Performance for their song “No One Knows” in 2004. They were ranked number 35 in Rolling Stone’s list of the “40 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time.” In 2012, NME placed them at number 40 on their “50 Greatest Artists of All Time” list. In 2014, they were included in Kerrang!’s “Greatest Rock Bands Right Now” list.
Their Music
The Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band formed in 1996 in Palm Desert, California. The band’s line-up includes founder Josh Homme (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, keyboards), Michael Shuman (bass guitar, vocals), Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar) and Jon Theodore (drums). Optional live musicians include Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails.
The band has released seven studio albums and has seen its music featured on a number of movie soundtracks and television shows. The group’s most recent album …Like Clockwork debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in 2013. It was preceded by the release of the single “My God Is the Sun” which peaked at number 31 on the Alternative Songs chart.
The Vines
The Vines are an Australian rock band that formed in 1994. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Craig Nicholls, bassist Tim Johnstone, and drummer Lachlan West. The Vines rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their debut album Highly Evolved, which peaked at No. 3 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and was certified double platinum. The album yielded the band’s breakthrough hit single, “Highly Evolved”, as well as the follow-up singles “Get Free” and “Outtathaway!”.
Craig and the boys
Craig and the boys were one of the top psychedelic rock bands of the 2000s. They were known for their mind-bending live shows and their trippy, psychedelic sound.
Their Music
The Vines came to prominence in 2002 with the release of their highly acclaimed debut album HighlyEvolved, which went platinum in Australia. With their catchy hooks and raw, energetic sound, The Vines quickly became one of the most popular bands of the early 2000s.
Their follow-up album Winning Days was released in 2004 and was another critical and commercial success. The Vines continued to tour and release new music throughout the rest of the decade, but by the early 2010s it was clear that their days as a chart-topping band were behind them.
Despite this, The Vines remain one of the most beloved psychedelic rock bands of the 2000s. Their music continues to be enjoyed by fans all over the world, and they continue to perform live sporadically.
The Hives
The Hives are a Swedish rock band that rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their garage rock and punk-influenced sound. The band’s members are Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist, Nicholaus Arson, Chris Dangerous, Dr. Matt Destruction, and Vivo. The band has released five studio albums, the most recent being 2016’s Lex Hives.
Pelle and the boys
The Swedish band The Hives was one of the most popular psychedelic rock bands of the 2000s. Their 2006 album, “The Black and White Album,” was a critical and commercial success, and their singles “Tick Tick Boom” and “Hate to Say I Told You So” were both top 40 hits in the UK. The Hives were known for their high-energy live shows, and they toured extensively throughout the 2000s.
Their Music
The Hives are a Swedish rock band that rose to prominence in the early 2000s as part of the garage rock revival scene. Their music is characterized by high-energy, catchy melodies and clever wordplay, and they are considered one of the best live bands in the world. The Hives have released five studio albums, the most recent of which, Lex Hives, was released in 2012.
