Gorillaz, four 50 Cent Beefs and the end of another flop boyband (3 Dec 2005)

Gorillaz, four 50 Cent Beefs and the end of another flop boyband (3 Dec 2005)

Author: Samuel Spencer December 3, 2025 Duration: 1:14:01

On the 2000s charts this week, Christmas is coming, and the charts are getting in the mood with such festive topics as... America’s obsession with guns! Being in love with a straight man (relatable TBH)! Doing things with a radio that would get my episode shadowbanned if I put it in this description!

Winter for many represents the end of things, and so it’s fitting that we also have the end of another attempted boyband, with Freefaller going out with one of the most abysmal covers of the entire 2000s. And no one told 50 Cent that Christmas was a time for goodwill towards all men, as he dedicates his latest single Window Shopper to keeping four different feuds going.In our latest episode, we’re talking all this plus the following 2005 tracks:Alkaline Trio - Mercy Me

Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

Bob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love Generation

Craig David - Don’t Love You No More

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

The Darkness - One Way Ticket

The Dead 60s - Ghostfaced Killer

50 Cent - Window Shopper

Foo Fighters - Resolve

Freefaller - She’s My Everything/Basket Case

Girls Aloud - Biology

Goldie Lookin Chain - R’n’B

Gorillaz - Dare

Gorillaz - Dirty Harry

Green Day - Jesus of Suburbia

Hilary Duff - Wake Up

Kaiser Chiefs - Modern Way

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger

Kelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel Eyes

Korn - Twisted Transistor

Liberty X - A Night to Remember

Lil’ Kim - Lighters Up

Madonna - Hung Up

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor Pressure

Paul McCartney - Jenny Wren

Pharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - Can I Have It Like That

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Robbie Williams - Tripping

Sean Paul - We Be Burnin’

Simon Webbe - No Worries

Son of Dork - Ticket Outta Loserville

Stereophonics - Rewind

Sugababes - Push the Button

Tom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your Body

Uniting Nations feat. Laura More - Ai No Corrida

Various Artists - Ever Fallen in Love With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve

Westlife - You Raise Me Up

The White Stripes - The Denial Twist

Will Young - Switch It On



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Samuel Spencer hosts The 2000s Chart Show, a weekly dive into the sonic landscape of a defining decade. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a detailed, often witty archaeological dig through the UK Top 40, chart by chart. Each episode focuses on a specific week's hits, unpacking the stories behind the songs, the artists who made them, and the cultural moment they soundtracked. You'll hear the undeniable anthems alongside the curious novelties and forgotten gems, all framed with a blend of genuine affection and sharp critical commentary. The podcast treats pop music with the seriousness it deserves as a historical record, examining production trends, lyrical themes, and the sheer randomness of what captured the public's ear. It’s for anyone who lived through the era or is simply fascinated by its musical legacy, offering a structured, engaging way to revisit the sounds that shaped the 2000s. Expect a mix of analysis, personal recollection, and a clear-eyed look at what made these charts so compelling, for better or worse. Tune in to relive the highs, the lows, and everything in between, one chart position at a time.
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