Top 25 Songs of the Millenium (So Far) [Part 2/5]

This is part 2 of my article about the best songs that have come out in this millennium so far. Here we go!

Part 1 In Case You Missed It

#20
Song: Soarin' Over California
Artist: Jerry Goldsmith
Peak Position: n/a


There is a lot of history behind this song, but overall this is Goldsmith's swan song as he composed this shortly before his death. Disney rumor has it he did the score for free since he loved the ride so much. Whatever the truth is, the soundtrack he made was absolutely perfect and essential with the ride.


#19
Song: Some Chords
Artist: Deadmau5
Peak Position: n/a


Deadmau5 is my favorite DJ/dance producer since Fatboy Slim. And his coup de grace is Some Chords, which is a 7 minute marathon of beats and bass that starts out low and eventually builds into a hopping track that leaves you in a pure trance.


#18
Song: Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Artist: Green Day
Peak Position: #1 in Both Rock Charts



While this is the song that ultimately killed Green Day's 90s punk sound it is still an excellent track with a great beat, bleak lyrics, and a profound mix of pop punk and soft rock that resonated well with critics and listeners everywhere. But yea...not sure if I would have preferred the existence of American Idiot or a continuation of their 90s reign on the punk scene.


#17
Song: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Artist: Barenaked Ladies and Sarah MaLachan
Peak Position: n/a



This is the best Christmas song released since Home Alone 2's soundtrack in the early 90s. Bar none. Nice laid-back sound supported by MaLachan's eternally amazing vocal talent.


#16
Song: Kryptonite
Artist: 3 Doors Down
Peak Position: #1 in Both Rock Charts



Beautiful rock song about heroes, 3 Doors Down became a mainstream favorite for years thanks to this song, which is heavy on the guitar but never to a point that the weaker ears can't handle it. From vocals to lyrics to drumwork, its a near-flawless song overall.


Part 3 Coming Up..............