100 Best Songs of the 2000s


Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 'Maps'

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 'Maps'

How often do we get a fiery soul ballad and an art-punk classic in the same song? Karen O testifies to the power of love as if she's miraculously channeling Siouxsie and Sam Cooke at the same time. She wails the word "wait" with a heartsick ache, while Nick Zinner's guitar and Brian Chase's drums ride to her emotional rescue.


Photos: Karen O's Crazy Onstage Looks

Listen: Santigold feat. Karen O, 'Go'