The 100 Greatest British Albums (poll results)

[Labdarugo]

From the Observer:

The 100 greatest British albums

It is the most authoritative poll of its kind and over the following 50 pages, OMM's outstanding team of critics introduce each of the best British albums of all time. ...

Top 10
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1: The Stone Roses, The Stone Roses

2: Revolver, The Beatles

3: London Calling, The Clash

4: Astral Weeks, Van Morrison

5: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles

6: The White album, The Beatles

7: Sticky Fingers, The Rolling Stones

8: Exile on Main Street, The Rolling Stones

9: Blue Lines, Massive Attack

10: Metal box, P.I.L.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/0,12103,1033618,00.html


The Stone Roses as #1? Hmm. I can see the reasons for Revolver ahead of Sgt Pepper, but The White Album at #6? Interesting poll nonetheless.

[655321]

From the Observer:

The 100 greatest British albums

It is the most authoritative poll of its kind and over the following 50 pages, OMM's outstanding team of critics introduce each of the best British albums of all time. ...

Top 10
------------------------------------------------------------------------

1: The Stone Roses, The Stone Roses

2: Revolver, The Beatles

3: London Calling, The Clash

4: Astral Weeks, Van Morrison

5: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles

6: The White album, The Beatles

7: Sticky Fingers, The Rolling Stones

8: Exile on Main Street, The Rolling Stones

9: Blue Lines, Massive Attack

10: Metal box, P.I.L.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/0,12103,1033618,00.html


The Stone Roses as #1? Hmm. I can see the reasons for Revolver ahead of Sgt Pepper, but The White Album at #6? Interesting poll nonetheless.

Wow...I'm a little shocked. Metal Box?? Blue Lines (I'd have chosen Mezzanine)?? I like!!!

[Unorthodox Yank]

There is NO WAY that Revolver is ahead of the White album.

I dont get why so many people make that call on lists.

[Spartak]

This list is just stupid. Most critics try to be too cute by all always going against the norm. They like to be different even though it is totally off the wall.

Example:
25. Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, Pink Floyd
63. Dark Side Of The Moon, Pink Floyd

Come on now, I like 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn' but it is nowhere near as good as Dark Side. And where is 'The Wall' or 'Wish You Were Here'? :confused:

[Michael K.]

It's not bad - probably because the judging panel appears to be mostly musicians, not dorky critics trying to be cute. But 100 albums - including the likes of the frigging Streets and and no 'Different Class'? Forced to make the choice, I'd take that over What's the Story or even Parklife - two others of its place and time.

[CHICO13]

Any poll that lists Quadrophenia at 75 is bogus in my mind.

[vmax71]

RIIIIIIIIIGHT ..... The highest Zeppelin album is number 40. End of any significance that this pool has :mad:

[nancyb]

There is NO WAY that Revolver is ahead of the White album.

I dont get why so many people make that call on lists.

I think it wins out over the White Album by virtue of the bass line in the song Tax Man alone. :D

[Cascarino's Pizzeria]

From the Observer:

The 100 greatest British albums

It is the most authoritative poll of its kind and over the following 50 pages, OMM's outstanding team of critics introduce each of the best British albums of all time. ...

Top 10
------------------------------------------------------------------------

1: The Stone Roses, The Stone Roses

2: Revolver, The Beatles

3: London Calling, The Clash

4: Astral Weeks, Van Morrison

5: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles

6: The White album, The Beatles

7: Sticky Fingers, The Rolling Stones

8: Exile on Main Street, The Rolling Stones

9: Blue Lines, Massive Attack

10: Metal box, P.I.L.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/0,12103,1033618,00.html


The Stone Roses as #1? Hmm. I can see the reasons for Revolver ahead of Sgt Pepper, but The White Album at #6? Interesting poll nonetheless.


I'm just shocked that The Guardian didn't a Smiths' album in the Top 10.

[cosmosRIP]

Here's Q's list:

1. Oasis – Definitely Maybe
2. The Beatles - Revolver
3. Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks – Here’s The Sex Pistols
4. Radiohead – Ok Computer
5. The Clash – London Calling
6. David Bowie – The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust….
7. The Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet
8. The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead
9. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin III
10. Massive Attack – Blue Lines

http://www.rocklist.net/qlistspage3.htm#50 Best British Albums Ever!

[nicodemus]

This list is just stupid. Most critics try to be too cute by all always going against the norm. They like to be different even though it is totally off the wall.

Example:
25. Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, Pink Floyd
63. Dark Side Of The Moon, Pink Floyd

Come on now, I like 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn' but it is nowhere near as good as Dark Side. And where is 'The Wall' or 'Wish You Were Here'? :confused:
Not only that, a Tricky album is ahead of Dark Side...

[Crimen y Castigo]

Here's Q's list:

1. Oasis – Definitely Maybe

http://www.rocklist.net/qlistspage3.htm#50 Best British Albums Ever!

Hilarity, thy name is Q.

[musicl]

Wheres QUEEN?????

[kixx]

I just knew OK Computer would end up ahead of The Bends. I don't understand why OK Computer gets all the love. I actually think The Bends is far superior!

[Northside Rovers]

Absolute CRAP.

Are you telling me The Cure Disintegration doesn't make the list while The La's come in at # 43.

ABSURD to the point of bending reality.

[bojendyk]

Neither list contained any of Wire's seminal albums, indicating that both lists suck.