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Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about the music of 2000. Show notes: Jay's non-top 5 picks: Hot Snakes, Rollins Band, Fu Manchu, Pearl Jam Phil's and Jay's #5: Diverse offering from the Tragically Hip Phil's and Jay's #4: More accessible effort about living in NYC by PJ Harvey Phil's #3: Bluesy debut album from North Mississippi All-Stars Jay's #3: Electrifying major-label debut from At the Drive-In Featured in Dan Ozzi's book Sellout about indie acts who sign with majors Phil's #2: Phish blends some different styles into their jam band formula Jay's #2: Queens of the Stone Age's second album takes a big leap onto the rock scene Phil's #1: U2 bounces back with a back-to-basics release Phil: Feeling down about what was once his favorite band How bands age  The last really good U2 album Jay's #1: Radiohead totally reinvents their sound, embracing electronics Phil's not feeling it Favorite songs: "Optimistic" (Jay), "Stuck In a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" (Phil)    Completely Consp