Unfortified Castle

The Chemical Brothers' hit mixes elements from both sides of 2000 into one of the most recognizable songs of its time.

My 210th Senior Year Soundtrack selection is a staple of 2000s pop... sort of.

It's a fitting song to soundtrack my return home... but that's a pretty new way for me to approach it.

Outkast's magnum opus has taken on quite an interesting life since its 2000 release.

Simply put, it's N.E.R.D — that says more than any genre label.

The White Stripes' 2001 single showcases their unmistakable sound in my favorite ways.

I only came around to hip hop a few years ago, but more recent developments make it resonate with me even more now.

...and I break it down today to pay tribute to the two robots with human souls who made it.

My old System of a Down favorite is extreme in its timbral changes, but musically consistent — a recipe for an intense, engaging listen.

It's hard to pull off an energetic downward tempo shift, but that's exactly what Franz Ferdinand did, and I love it.

With the employment of a mandolin, Blue Merle gave a sound I love a twist I never expected, but one I thoroughly enjoy.

The Temper Trap's indie anthem soundtracks a nostalgia-driven afternoon walk in the aftermath of classes restarting.

Kelly Jones and Stereophonics call back to the generation before them with their R&B influenced post-Britpop.

Duck Sauce create "disco's revenge" by sampling the genre that preceded it, paying tribute to New York in the process.

The xx's debut single explores the fragility of love through two partners' ever-present individual thoughts.

MGMT's tribute to youth is far from rose-colored, reminding us of just how much we impact the world from the day we're thrown into it.

It's a powerful reminder of the wide-ranging consequences of not taking care of oneself.

I'm far too young to truly appreciate the meaning this song carries, but I'll take a stab at discussing it anyway.

A lyrical analysis displays why and then some.

Who knew that a house track could breed such philosophical discussion?