All Songs Considered

All Songs Considered At 25

Mar 4, 2025

Celebrate a quarter century of musical exploration with a humorous reflection on how 25 pivotal songs shaped the hosts' lives. Dive into nostalgic memories of the early 2000s, highlighting influential artists like Coldplay and Missy Elliott. Discover the impact of iconic television shows on music culture, alongside the charm of indie rock's rise. From personal anecdotes to the profound connections music holds, this journey revives the soundtracks of a generation and the evolving landscape of the music scene.

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The hosts reflect on the evolution of music consumption from traditional radio to file sharing, highlighting significant changes starting in 2000.

They emphasize the emotional connections listeners have with songs from the early 2000s, showcasing how music shaped personal experiences during that era.

Deep dives

Celebrating 25 Years of All Songs Considered

All Songs Considered marks its 25th anniversary, though the hosts humorously acknowledge that they missed the actual milestone in January. They reflect on their long-standing tradition of disorganization, even celebrating their 15th anniversary a year late under the guise of a 'Sweet 16' party. To commemorate this 25-year journey, they plan to highlight 25 significant songs—one from each anniversary year—that have shaped the sound of the show. This episode covers the first five years from 2000 to 2004, setting the tone for an exploration of pivotal musical moments.

Intro

2min

Nostalgia of the Early 2000s Music Scene

19min

Nostalgia and New Discoveries in Music

4min

Nostalgic Echoes of Early 2000s Hits

15min

Nostalgic Reflections on Iconic 2000s Hits

4min

Cultural Impact of Music in Early 2000s Television

3min

Nostalgia for the Musical Evolution of the Aughts

5min

As we celebrate a quarter century of music nerdom and buffoonery, we remember the songs that shaped the show and our lives, with 25 No. 1 tracks from our first 25 years (and whatever else we can manage to recall).

We aren't going to ruin the fun with a tracklist — listen along as All Songs Considered host Robin Hilton and New Music Friday's Stephen Thompson try to guess each other's favorite cuts.

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Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org

Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

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