Our No. 1 songs: 2000-2004
Aug 19, 2025•47 min
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Summary
NPR's All Songs Considered celebrates its 25th anniversary by revisiting the defining songs from its first five years (2000-2004). Hosts Stephen Thompson and Robin Hilton share their top picks, discussing the cultural impact of artists like Coldplay, Björk, The Shins, Andrew W.K., The Flaming Lips, OutKast, The Killers, and more. The episode also explores how music discovery evolved during the early 2000s, influenced by Napster and popular TV shows.Episode description
A nostalgic look back at the most memorable songs that defined All Songs Considered in its first five years.
Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. A version of this episode originally ran on March 4, 2025
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Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. A version of this episode originally ran on March 4, 2025
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