Lily Allen's Debut and The Kooks vs Razorlight Feud (2 - 8 July 2006)

Lily Allen's Debut and The Kooks vs Razorlight Feud (2 - 8 July 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer July 8, 2026 Duration: 55:27

On this episode of your new favourite 2000s pop music history podcast…A great episode for fans of musicians who love to shout their mouths off. Johnny Borrell is here to slag off every single other indie band, and Lily Allen is moving from MySpace and straight into the UK top 40. Plus, we’re getting the chart debut of literally my favourite band of the entire 2000s. Nostalgia levels highFeaturing the following tracks:All-American Rejects - Dirty Little Secret

Armand Van Helden - MyMyMy

The Automatic - Monster

Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds - 3 Lions

Beatfreakz - Somebody’s Watching Me

Cord - Winter

Embrace - World at Your Feet

Fatboy Slim - That Old Pair of Jeans

The Feeling - Fill My Little World

The Fratellis - Henrietta

Guillemots - Made-Up Lovesong Number 43

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin

Keane - Is It Any Wonder

Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway

The Kooks - Naive

The Kooks - She Moves in Her Own Way

Larrikin Love - Downing Street Kindling

LL Cool J feat. Jennifer Lopez - Control Myself

Lily Allen - Smile

The Long Blondes - Weekend Without Makeup

Lostprophets - Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)

Lupe Fiasco - Kick Push

Michael Jackson - Blood on the Dancefloor

Muse - Supermassive Black Hole

Nelly Furtado - Maneater

Ne-Yo - Sexy Love

Oakenfold feat. Brittany Murphy - Faster Kill Pussycat

Pink - Who Knew

Primal Scream - Country Girl

Pussycat Dolls feat. Snoop Dogg - Buttons

Razorlight - In the Morning

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

Rihanna - SOS

Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)

Sergio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas - Mas Que Nada

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

Solu Music feat. Kimblee - Fade

TI - Why You Wanna

Tony Christie - (Is This The Way to) the World Cup

The Zutons - Valerie

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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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