Who doesn’t love a cliché?
Are the 2000s already considered “vintage”? For many, yes! This decade left a deep mark on pop culture, especially when it comes to teen movies and their iconic soundtracks. With that in mind, the Rolling Stone Brazil put together a list of 12 songs that transport anyone straight to a classic scene from a 2000s film.
Check out the selection below and get ready to relive those nostalgic moments.
12. All The Small Things – blink-182
Launched in 1999, All The Small Things It quickly became one of pop punk’s most iconic songs. Part of the album Enema of the Statethe track gained popularity for its presence in films and series aimed at young audiences.
11. Island In The Sun – Weezer
Launched in 2001, Island In The Sun is part of the album Weezer (The Green Album) is known for its light rhythm. The song has appeared in films such as Four Friends and a Traveling Jeans and the series Smallville: The Adventures of Superboy (2001), and is one of the band’s most remembered tracks.
10. Breakaway – Kelly Clarkson
The song, written by Matthew Gerrard, Bridget Benenate and Avril Lavignewas originally intended for Lavigne’s debut studio album, Let Go (2002). After being deemed unsuitable for the album, it was passed to Clarkson to be recorded as the film’s soundtrack. The Princess Diaries 2 (2004).
9. There She Goes – The La’s (recorded by Sixpence None the Richer)
This song has appeared on several film and series soundtracks, including Operation Cupid, Love at Game, Girl, Interrupted, Cold Case, Snow Day, Quite a Bride and many other productions. The track also opens the episode Pilot of Gilmore Girls.
8. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
The track appeared on the soundtrack of several films and series, the list is long. Check out some:
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Pretty Little Liars: Played in the episode “Welcome to the Dollhouse”.
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Ugly Betty: Present in the debut episode of the series.
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Anyone but You: Gained prominence in 2023 and helped the song’s popularity on social media.
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Ice Princess (Dreams on Ice)
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Because I Said So
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
7. Perfect Day – Hoku
Released in 2000, the song Perfect Day became famous as the soundtrack for the film Legally Blondewhere it is played in one of the film’s most iconic scenes.
6. Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls
Released in 1998 as part of the film’s soundtrack City of Angels (City of Angels), Iris it quickly became a hit. The song, written by John Rzeznik, is also on the album Dizzy Up the Girl (1998) and is remembered as one of the most emotional tracks of the era.
5. Linger – The Cranberries
Launched in 1993, Linger was written by Dolores O’Riordan and Noel Hogan and was featured on the band’s debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?. The song has appeared in films such as Click (2006) and several productions that sought to capture the melancholy of the 90s and early 2000s.
4. The Tide Is High – Atomic Kitten
The version of The Tide Is High released by British group Atomic Kitten in 2002, gained popularity as part of the album Feels So Good. The track was also featured on the soundtrack of films such as Lizzie McGuire: A Popstar Dream.
3. Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
Launched in 1997, kiss me became a huge success after appearing in the film She is awesome (1999) and in the pilot episode of Dawson’s Creek. The song was part of the album Sixpence None the Richer and marked a generation with its sweet and romantic melody.
2. Suddenly I See – KT Tunstall
Released in 2005, the song Suddenly I See It’s part of the album Eye to the Telescope. The song gained fame when it appeared in the opening of the film The Devil Wears Prada (2006).
1. Pocketful of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield
Launched in 2008, Pocketful of Sunshine is one of the best-known tracks from the album of the same name. The song achieved success on several soundtracks, including the film She and the Guys (2008), being one of the favorites for joyful and transformative moments in cinemas.
Source: Rollingstone
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