CNN Money called the 2000s "music's lost decade," because the music industry took major hits—and information about the industry did too. Thanks to the recession and the rise of music piracy ...

pop music in the 2000s was just different than it is today. If you need some inspiration for your throwback playlist, you can check out some of the best pop songs of the decade here.

The 2000s was the era for pop songs that also transcended genres. Here, these songs take turns into grunge, rock, synthpop, and R&B while still staying true to their pop roots. From Timbaland and ...