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Over the next couple of weeks, we will be counting down the Top 100 Oklahoma Albums of the 2000s. Every weekday, we will unveil another ten Oklahoma albums that helped shape the way Oklahoma music is heard by the outside world.

While most ‘end of decade’ lists were crammed into the last few weeks of 2009, we decided to hold off on unleashing this fun decade recap during the two busiest weeks of the year.

We asked three dozen musicians, fans and journalists for their opinions on the top albums of the past decade. With their guidance and our own opinions, we compiled what we hope is a decent and fair list.

Hopefully, there’s a good bit of reflection, discovery and enjoyment when listening to these albums through Lala (when available). Enjoy!

100. Huver - Wheatland EP (2003)

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99. Bring Down the Hammer - Bring Down the Hammer (2008)

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“Pure murder.” - Clay Welch (Callupsie, The Panda Resistance)

“What is it about Okies? They can do no wrong in my mind. Here we have a fast, hard and at times melodic political hardcore project from ‘merica’s heartland. None of these anthemic ditties is much longer than a minute making for some perfect living room wrecking mayhem with each listen. A very political disc bringing up workers rights with nearly every track and they take a stab at Ann Coulter making them heroes in my book, you’ll also find plenty of ire aimed at the current administrations desire for theocracy. The disc ends with a rousing workers tune you’ll want to sing each day on the way to the cubicle.” - Profane Existence

98. American Boyfriends - What Love Can Be… (2001)

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“A collection of not-so-silly love songs that the band has been crafting in live performances over the last few years. “What Love Can Be…” is all about love, because love is all you need. From the pubescent stirrings depicted in “Teenage UFO Rock and Roll Monster Show” to the deeply romantic “Candle In My Head,” American Boyfriends come off like the cupids of rock, aiming straight for every tender heart in the audience.” - George Lang (Oklahoma Gazette, 2001)

97. Subseven - Free To Conquer (2005)

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“Subseven’s lyrics are as true as ever and the guitar is supreme.” - ChristianRockRadio.com

96. The Separation - The Separation (2008)

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“fast-paced; an almost comically virtuosic product…” - Becky Carman (Oklahoma Gazette, 2008)

95. Wanda Jackson - Heart Trouble (2003)

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“Simply put, this is a rock & roll dream, full of raw, sharp performances, killer songs, and Jackson’s irrepressible ability to take even the most innocent song and make it salacious.” - Thom Jurek (allmusic)

94. Minutes Too Far - Let It Roll (2006)

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“‘Let It Roll’ is quite an achievement for anyone, not just a young band. They have fully mastered the pop punk composition and toned it down into an easily digestible, fun rock record, abandoning all gimmicks and clichés. They get it.” - Altsounds

93. The Beefeater Project - The Beefeater Project (2001)

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92. Klipspringer - My Knee Hurts (2004)

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“With a poppy, lighter-than-life, zanyness about it, “Hurts” is a must grab for any pop punk fan who is more about having fun and enjoying music than worrying about how punk rock it is.” - Daniel Lapham (OCCC Pioneer, 2005)

91. Hanson - Underneath (2004)

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“An underrated pop gem. “Lost Without Each Other”, “Hey”, “Get Up & Go” and “Crazy Beautiful” all have great grooves and infectious melodies. Also, Zac’s songs really shine on this album.” - Eric Arndt (Vandevander, The Refund Division)

“Like Fountains of Wayne without the collegiate sensibility, the record stays consistently between Bazooka and the canon, tasty and not too sweet, a way to occupy the restless ear, not without satisfactions for pop fans with aural fixations.” - Blender

10-1 │ 20-11 │ 30-21 │ 40-31 │ 50-41 │ 60-51 │ 70-61 │ 80-71 │ 90-81 │ 100-91

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