The best Noise Pop albums
of the 2000s.
Where to start with 2000–2009 noise pop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2000s — noise pop
Top picks from 2000–2009, ranked by where we would start.
Bob Mould
Life and Times
A raw blend of power pop and punk energy, layered with introspective lyrics and a dynamic sonic landscape.
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Bob Mould
Body of Song
A vibrant blend of power pop melodies and introspective lyrics that captures a sense of both urgency and nostalgia.
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Dan Snaith
Start Breaking My Heart
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and dreamy melodies, evoking a whimsical yet introspective sonic landscape.
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Dan Snaith
Andorra
A lush tapestry of electronic textures meets organic melodies, weaving through dreamlike landscapes and hypnotic rhythms.
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Vivian Girls
Everything Goes Wrong
A lo-fi haze envelops melodic hooks, blending raw energy with introspective lyrics in a vibrant punk-pop landscape.
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Scarling.
So Long, Scarecrow
A swirling blend of noise pop and melancholy, steeped in vivid imagery and raw emotionality.
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Scarling.
Sweet Heart Dealer
An atmospheric blend of noise pop and haunting melodies that evokes a sense of eerie nostalgia.
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Vivian Girls
Vivian Girls
Raw, energetic melodies intertwine with reverb-soaked vocals to create a vibrant tapestry of lo-fi indie rock.
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Crystal Stilts
Alight of Night
A swirling blend of reverb-drenched guitars and haunting melodies create a dreamy yet disorienting soundscape throughout the album.
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Mary Timony
Mountains
Sparse instrumentation intertwines with ethereal vocals, creating a haunting soundscape that blurs the lines between noise and melody.
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Mary Timony
Ex Hex
A vibrant mix of jangly guitars and driving rhythms that channels the energy of punk through a pop lens.
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Be Your Own Pet
Be Your Own Pet
Frenetic energy collides with catchy melodies, delivering a raw and chaotic take on punk-inflected indie rock.
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