instant controversy . . . "The 100 Greatest British Albums" . . .

[OneBlueSky]

I think these guys might find broad disagreement about the relative placements of #1 and #2 . . . and Abbey Road should certainly be in the top ten, ahead of both Sgt. Pepper and the While Album . . . food fight! . . .

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. Before revealing what made it to Number 1, celebrated pop writer Paul Morley explains the purpose of such an undertaking and trumpets the wealth of music contained herein ...

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm

Top 10

1: The Stone Roses, The Stone Roses
Amy Raphael hails the work of four lads from Manchester - the finest British album of all time.
2: Revolver, The Beatles
London swung, England won ... and the Fab Four released their masterpiece. John Harris marvels at the perfect timing.
3: London Calling, The Clash
Neil Spencer recalls the day the Last Gang came of age.
4: Astral Weeks, Van Morrison
Sean O'Hagan reveals the mysteries of the Belfast cowboy's finest hour.
5 & 6: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band & The White album, The BeatlesPete Paphides celebrates two watersheds in rock history.
7 & 8: Sticky Fingers & Exile on Main S, The Rolling Stones
Barney Hoskyns pays homage to two storming classics.
9: Blue Lines, Massive Attack
Ben Thompson on the West Country's finest.
10: Metal box, P.I.L.
Garry Mulholland on how the Sex Pistols' singer changed everything with a different group altogether.

on edit: just out of curiosity, I quick counted how many of these "Top 100" I actually own . . . seems to be about 25 . . . plus any number that should have been included but weren't. . .

[Must_B_Free]

1. Who the fuck are the Stone Roses?

better than the Beatles?

[Squeech]

2. Rubbish

If Who's Next isn't in the top ten, it's utter nonsense.