5 of the Most Underrated Rock Albums of the 2000s

A lot of great music in the rock world came out in the 2000s. Sadly, far too many stellar albums fell under the radar. Let’s revisit some of the best and most underrated rock albums of the 2000s! You might just find a new staple for your collection.

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1. ‘Fun At The Gymkhana Club’ by Spektrum

This 2006 record is Spektrum’s sophomore release, and we can’t believe it isn’t more popular. There’s such a good mix of elements on Fun At The Gymkhana Club, from rock to house to even funk. Skeptrum was ahead of their time. “Don’t Be Shy” and “Sugar Bowl” are a few standout tracks.

2. ‘Contact! Contact!’ by Tellison

Underrated rock albums from the 2000s are often ahead of their time, and this record from Tellison is no different. Contact! Contact! is a uniquely vulnerable indie rock album, complete with almost odyssey-like storytelling about love and loss. “Hanover Start Clapping” and “Ambulance” are a few tracks from this album that we love.

3. ‘State Of Flow’ by No Fun At All

Released at the turn of the millennium, State Of Flow by No Fun At All is pure Swedish punk-rock goodness. There are lighthearted elements of melodic punk rock on this record, but the album itself is a bit more mature than what you’d expect from the doom and grime of Europe’s brand of punk music. “Celestial Q&A” and “Second Best” are a few accessible favorites that even non-fans of punk will enjoy. Though, it’s worth noting that No Fun At All has been in some hot water recently.

4. ‘The Deep Blue’ by Charlotte Hatherley

A standout release from 2007, The Deep Blue by Charlotte Hatherley is one of the most underrated solo rock albums of the 2000s. Hatherley is quite a songwriter, and the way she blends fuzz-packed guitars and glittering melodies sounds like a 90s post-punk album you’d hear in a dream… in a good way. “Again” and “I Want You To Know” are essential listening.

5. ‘How To Prosper In The Coming Bad Years’ by Hank

How To Prosper In The Coming Bad Years by Hank blends rock, disco, and indie pop together in a way you probably have never heard before. It’s an oddball record from what sounds like another universe, and the funkiness of it makes it an easy one to revisit time and time again. “The Earless” and “Heswall Diesel” are a few of our favorite tracks.

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