Each generation has its share of It was better before and judging the new generation’s appeal to 2000s fashion, there’s no doubt that this decade has yet to say its last word. We remember 2002 for its sitcoms à la “ Hartley, hearts ablaze », its CD players or its Nokia 3310, so many relics that made this period a wonderful time.
And if fashion trends are part of the hype of the 2000s, music has also marked the spirits. From Eminem to Avril Lavigne, discover 5 of the most cult albums that marked the year 2002, and are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
The Eminem Show, Eminem
Fourth album by the Detroit rapper, The Eminem Show is now one of the biggest classics of American hip-hop. Elected best rap album at the Grammy Awards, the opus is also the best-selling record of 2002, at a time when streaming did not yet exist, and marks the consecration of the rapper. This comeback, accompanied by titles like ” Superman ” Where ” Without Me “, definitively establishes the notoriety and legitimacy of Eminem, who also proves his skills as a producer, since he produced almost all the songs on the album himself. 20 years later, we can only note that this disc has aged well, and that its hits are still just as pleasant to listen to.
A Rush of Blood to the Head, Coldplay
Second album of the English group, A Rush of Blood to the Head seduced the public and sold more than 3 million copies in Great Britain. Propelling the group to the height of their glory, this album won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. The softness of the album mixes with pop rhythms, and gives birth to unforgettable titles such as ” The Scientist which still resonates today in the hearts of Coldplay fans. With this second disc, the group demonstrates creativity and seduces the public.
By the Way, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Already popular at that time, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers released their eighth album in July 2002. Very different from Californication, By The Way draws its inspiration from groups like The Beatles and sounds less funk and more pop than the group’s previous records. If some fans are disappointed by this album, others consider it the best recorded by the group. Anyway, the album is indeed composed of ultra popular hits such as ” The Zephyr Song ” Where ” can’t stop “, which have since become classics of rock music.
Avril Lavigne, Let Go
First album of the most punk teenager of the time, Avril Lavigne was only 17 when she came out let’s go. Much appreciated by critics, the opus quickly became successful thanks to its pop punk atmospheres which seduced the public, and brought a breath of fresh air to the music industry of the time. Although it is not considered a masterpiece of the genre, the album nevertheless has the merit of having marked its time and propelled the career of Avril Lavigne. We still remember by heart the words of ” Complicated ” Where ” Sk8er Boi ” titles among the most famous of the singer.
Justified, Justin Timberlake
The breakup of the Britney/Justin couple will at least have served for something good: the creation of Justin Timberlake’s first solo album, largely carried by the title ” cry me a river “. The RnB and pop sounds of the album are a real success and justified sells over 8 million copies worldwide. The dance steps and tone of voice of the former member of NSYNC earned him comparisons with Michael Jackson at the time. This first album where we find the very famous ” senorita ” and ” rock your body », Marks the year 2002 and allows the singer to detach himself definitively from his image of midinet of boy bands.
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Johanna Arnoult