The best Math Rock albums
of the 2000s.
Where to start with 2000–2009 math rock — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2000s — math rock
Top picks from 2000–2009, ranked by where we would start.
Foals
Gold Gold Gold
A vibrant blend of art rock and dance-punk, merging intricate guitar lines with pulsating electronic rhythms.
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Foals
Antidotes
A vibrant collision of dance-punk rhythms and intricate guitar work that invites frenetic energy and introspective moments.
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65daysofstatic
The Fall of Math
This album captures the essence of their style and highlights their ability to meld genres seamlessly. It features a variety of tracks that demonstrate both their meticulous composition and improvisational spirit.
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65daysofstatic
The Destruction of Small Ideas
A dynamic blend of intricate rhythms and soaring melodies creates an immersive landscape of sound that challenges genre boundaries.
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toe
The Book About My Idle Plot on a Vague Anxiety
'The Book About My Idle Plot on a Vague Anxiety' showcases toe's intricate rhythms alongside beautifully unfolding melodies. The album illustrates their ability to blend complexity with accessibility, making it a introduction to their sound.
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Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance
A frenetic collision of intricate guitar work and dynamic vocal shifts that embodies the chaos of post-hardcore innovation.
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Dance Gavin Dance
Downtown Battle Mountain
A frenetic blend of intricate guitar work and emotionally charged vocals that pushes the boundaries of post-hardcore.
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Ling Tosite Sigure
Feeling Your UFO
A frenetic blend of post-hardcore intensity and intricate math rock melodies, punctuated by soaring vocals and experimental structures.
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Ling Tosite Sigure
Inspiration Is Dead
A frenetic blend of math rock intricacies and post-hardcore intensity, laced with melodic hooks and emotional depth.
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toe
For Long Tomorrow
Intricate guitar work intertwines with ambient soundscapes, crafting a reflective journey through post-rock and math rock landscapes.
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Adebisi Shank
This Is the Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank
An exhilarating blend of intricate guitar work and frenetic rhythms that embodies the spirit of math rock.
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Tubelord
Our First American Friends
Angular guitar riffs intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating an exuberant yet dissonant landscape that characterizes math rock's playful complexity.
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Youthmovies
Good Nature
A dynamic blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal melodies intertwine, creating a vibrant soundscape that challenges the boundaries of math rock.
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Youthmovies
Hurrah! Another Year, Surely This One Will Be Better Than the Last; The Inexorable March of Progress Will Lead Us All to Happiness
Intricate guitar patterns and dynamic rhythms create a cerebral soundscape that challenges and captivates the listener.
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