Top 5 Songs of 2000 You May Have Missed

Let's try to reminisce first, when the '90s were over, and with them the seemingly endless supply of one-hit wonders. And as the new century rolled in, hip-hop/rap and pop began their domination of the charts and even the poppiest alt rock groups had to claw their way into focus. Here are a few of the casualties who got a few thumbs up but you still may not know them.

Baby's Got A New Revelation – The Exies

Well The Exies were for the most part the late-comers who just missed out on the '90s, what would have been a decade of fame for them. However, they arrived on the scene in 2000 with their self-titled album featuring “elegant melodies, graceful chord progressions, and some fancy-sounding guitar effects” (allmusic.com). Among a few standouts is “Baby's Got a New Revelation” with all the catchy beats, melodies, and guitar hooks someone could wish for. It's worthy of some minor headbanging and singing along.

Been There Lately – Slash's Snakepit

Thinking about the second album by Slash's Snakepit, I can't believe it isn't praised by hard rockers everywhere. Yet, somehow, reviews bashed the album for its immaturity, poor songwriting, lack of chemistry, and lack of Slash. Is it immature? Hell yeah it is. And the songwriting? Well the lyrics aren't exactly poetic but that's not what they're going for. Vocalist Rod Jackson brings new life to the band in their sophomore effort, especially showing in “Been There Lately”, and all the instrumentals induce some major air guitar. And Slash's slick guitar work is as “sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll” as ever.

Toys and Flavors – The Hellacopters

The raw '70s rock power of the 'Copters is evident more in the album High Visibility than any other in their discography. And out of these tracks, “Toys and Flavors” is the catchiest and equipped with one hell of a solo. Plus, the funky bass and energetic percussion only enhance the song. These rockers should never get ignored from any fans of loud Hendrix-esque guitars and dance-worthy rhythm sections.

New Blood – Pinhead Gunpowder

In 2000, pop-punk powerhouse Green Day had just released what many would consider their least successful album, Warning. But this was not frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's only release of the year. His side project Pinhead Gunpowder, had released a self-titled EP with four tracks guaranteed to satisfy any punk rocker's tastebuds. “New Blood” is an especially great song and a breath of fresh air for those who reminisce of Green Day's Kerplunk days.

Cradle Rock – Joe Bonamassa

Although now considered one of the greatest guitarists of the modern era, Joe Bonamassa was new to the scene when his debut solo album, A New Day Yesterday, was released in 2000. The bluesman was still an amateur vocalist, but his performance was jaw-dropping. And although he was a constant force in the Billboard's Blues Charts, his music has never hit the mainstream radio playlists. Any fan of music will enjoy and largely respect Joe's work.