Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs 2004 [best] Now

While the 2004 list served as the gold standard for nearly two decades, Rolling Stone completely overhauled the rankings in 2021 to reflect a more diverse musical landscape.

The list was published in 2004, yet the 1990s and 2000s are under-represented. Radiohead’s "Creep" (#217) made it, but "Paranoid Android" did not. Beck’s "Loser" (#195) made it, but "Where It's At" did not. The list was too nostalgic to embrace the alternative nation fully. rolling stone 500 greatest songs 2004