These 2000s garage rock bands set the mood for a revival movement, and some of their biggest releases from that decade are still total jams today. Let’s take a look!
1. The Hives
Remember The Hives? If you were conscious in 2023, you definitely heard of them at some point. This garage rock outfit launched one of the most successful comebacks in recent years with the release of The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons.
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However, the album that really got listeners’ attention back in the day was the 2000 record Veni Vidi Vicious. It was a long time coming, considering The Hives originally started out in the 1990s in Sweden. It took until that 2000 album to really show the world what they were about: Garage rock with punk rock energy and dance-pop riffs and hooks.
2. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
One of the more memorable outfits in the history of 2000s garage rock bands, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club first made waves with their self-titled 2001 debut record. Despite being memorable, I’d be bold enough to say that this band is still pretty underrated more than two decades after that album was released.
They definitely got their style from 1960s and 1970s rock trends, but their output was uniquely 2000s in the most refreshing way possible.
3. Bloc Party
Many wouldn’t describe Bloc Party as “garage rock” in most cases. They’re more on the side of indie rock and post-punk revival, with a bit of dance-punk sprinkled on top. But one can’t deny that some of their work has a garage rock revival vibe to it.
Silent Alarm from 2005 probably fits the bill the best, and it’s such an intense little record. “Helicopter” and “She’s Hearing Voices” are just a few sensual, explosive, and downright delightful tracks from that album.
4. Death From Above 1979
Well, this probably wouldn’t be a list of 2000s garage rock bands without mentioning Death From Above 1979. This little Canadian duo only released one record in the five years that they were together before breaking up, and You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine from 2004 has become an absolute cult classic.
Nobody was reviving garage rock quite like them. They’ve since gotten back together and produced more work, but nothing will ever top that debut.
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