All Songs Considered Our No. 1 songs: 2000-2004
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Aug 19, 2025 Take a trip down memory lane as hosts revisit the unforgettable songs that defined the early 2000s. Explore the pivotal impact of artists like Coldplay and Andrew W.K., while reflecting on the evolution of music consumption through platforms like Napster. Delve into the iconic tracks of 2002, tied to personal memories and cultural moments. Discover how songs by Dirty Vegas and Damien Rice evoke nostalgia, and celebrate the transformative sounds of 2004, influenced by shows like 'The O.C.' and reality TV.
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Origins As Interstitial Music
- Stephen Thompson recounts the show’s origin as instrumental interstitial music from All Things Considered.
- He calls Gustavo Santo Alaya's
File Sharing Shifted Discovery
- Napster and MP3s changed how people discovered music around 2000.
- Stephen Thompson links file sharing to rapid shifts in listening habits and discovery.
New Pornographers Fandom
- Stephen plays and praises New Pornographers' Mass Romantic as his favorite 2000 album.
- Robin Hilton confirms it remains one of his defining picks.