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3 Rock Albums From the Year 2000 That Would Dominate Mainstream Radio if They Came Out Today

These three albums released in the new millennium would sound just as good on the radio today.

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These three rock bands already had extensive discographies by the time they released the following albums in the year 2000. But even though it’s been 26 years, they still hold up extremely well. Some might say they even surpass many of today’s rock radio offerings.

Here are three albums released in the new millennium that would sound just as good on the radio in 2026.

‘Lightbulb Sun’ by Porcupine Tree

English rock band Porcupine Tree released their sixth album, Lightbulb Sun, in May 2000. The band already had an impressive discography, but by 1999, they were leaning into a more accessible sound. Both Lightbulb Sun and their previous album, Stupid Dream, had taken a more........

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