Her best ever.
Britney Spears/Screenshot, YouTube
What a year 2004 was. Kanye West, when he was still baked, released his debut album and took over much of American music with wonderful collaborations and productions.
Britney Spears is back with her best song ever, up until then and since.
Kelly Clarkson blew us away with a perfect pop song.
Destiny's Child are back with their swan song.
In addition, the British indie that took over MTV2 produced some of its greatest classics, including Swallows and debut albums for bands such as Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Block Party, Keen, The Futureheads (with an iconic renewal for Kate Bush) and Snow Patrol.
Also: George Michael, Kelis, Gwen Stefani, 13-year-old Jojo, The Walkman, Starz, The Dalgados, Phoenix, Air, Sufian Stevens, Fiona Apple, PJ Harvey, Kylie Minogue, Morrissey, Jay-Z's 99 Problems and more.
We have compiled some of the great songs that are celebrating 20 this year - some of them remain in the mind and some are pearls that may have been forgotten a little over time but are worth remembering once more.
You are invited to listen to them below on YouTube or Spotify, of your choice.
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