Posted February 18, 200817 yr http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44432000/jpg/_44432606_oasiscover_bbc203b.jpg From the BBC news Two releases by rock group Oasis have been voted the best British albums ever recorded in a poll of 11,000 people. Their 1994 album Definitely Maybe came top, while their 1995 follow-up (What's the Story) Morning Glory was second in the vote for Q magazine and HMV. Radiohead's OK Computer finished third, followed by Revolver by The Beatles and the Stone Roses' self-titled debut. Under the Iron Sea by Keane, released in 2006, was eighth, the only CD from the past decade to make the top 10. The full list of 50 British albums included five by The Beatles. As well as Revolver, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was at six, while Abbey Road, The White Album and Rubber Soul made positions 12, 19 and 21 respectively. Oasis had a further two in the top 50 - Don't Believe the Truth at 14 and Be Here Now at 22 - taking their total to four. Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Muse and Coldplay each had three entries in the chart. There only female artist in the list was Amy Winehouse, whose Back To Black album made number 35. Q's editor, Paul Rees, said Oasis had polled three times more votes than any other act on his publication's list, making them "undoubtedly the nation's most-loved band". "In a list that features the likes of Radiohead's OK Computer and The Beatles' Revolver, this is a testament to the popularity of Oasis and their music." The list: 1. Definitely Maybe - Oasis 2. (What's The Story) Morning Glory? - Oasis 3. OK Computer - Radiohead 4. Revolver - The Beatles 5. The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses 6. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles 7. London Calling - The Clash 8. Under The Iron Sea - Keane 9. Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd 10. Urban Hymns - The Verve 11. The Bends - Radiohead 12. Abbey Road - The Beatles 13. Hopes And Fears - Keane 14. Don't Believe The Truth-Oasis 15. Violator - Depeche Mode 16. The Queen Is Dead - The Smiths 17. A Night At The Opera - Queen 18. Whatever People Say I Am - Arctic Monkeys 19. The White Album - The Beatles 20. Never Mind The B******s - Sex Pistols 21. Rubber Soul - The Beatles 22. Be Here Now - Oasis 23. Absolution - Muse 24. Rio - Duran Duran 25. Parklife - Blur 26. A Rush Of Blood To The Head - Coldplay 27. The Holy Bible - Manic Street Preachers 28. Origin Of Symmetry - Muse 29. IV - Led Zeppelin 30. The Wall - Pink Floyd 31. Up The Bracket - The Libertines 32. X&Y - Coldplay 33. Who's Next - The Who 34. Black Holes And Revelations - Muse 35. Back To Black - Amy Winehouse 36. Songs Of Faith And Devotion - Depeche Mode 37. Word Gets Around - Stereophonics 38. The Fat Of The Land - Prodigy 39. Different Class - Pulp 40. In Rainbows - Radiohead 41. Hunky Dory - David Bowie 42. Favourite Worst Nightmare - Arctic Monkeys 43. Everything Must Go - Manic Street Preachers 44. Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd 45. Behaviour - Pet Shop Boys 46. Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie 47. Parachutes - Coldplay 48. Exile On Main Street - Rolling Stones 49. Unknown Pleasures - Joy Division 50. Let It Bleed - Rolling Stones
February 18, 200817 yr Author What do you think of the list?? Do you agree with it or not? Do you think any album is missing. Can't believe Oasis came number 1 and 2!! :w00t: I can't believe Keane's 2nd album was higher than hopes and fears.
February 19, 200817 yr I cant believe that "London Calling" is no.7. =( Love the fact that Coldplay's albums are on the list, cant agree with everything, but... I do think that someone is missing (and by the someone i think SP)
February 19, 200817 yr I prefer (What's The Story) Morning Glory? but still lots of great albums on the list :D
February 21, 200817 yr Author Are you suprised Robbie Williams didn't make the list??? I don't really like him myself but wasn't "I've been expecting you" his best seller.
February 22, 200817 yr Yeah it was a bit strange, but then again those types of things dont bother me
February 22, 200817 yr Are you suprised Robbie Williams didn't make the list??? I don't really like him myself but wasn't "I've been expecting you" his best seller. Not suprsed at all. Nearly every album is rock/indie, and it's Q Magazine so the chances of Robbie being on it were always highly unlikely. :lol: Although, I recall 'IBEY being on a Channel 4 list a few years back. Not suprised Oasis are 1 and 2, as they are always extremly high on these Q lists. They are both two of my all time fave albums, so I am pleased, although BHN (although highly underrated) does not deserve to be top 50, never mind top 25 in a million years :lol: Shocking to see Amy Winehouse there though. :o
February 24, 200817 yr Author Amy's album has been a big seller all over the world. I'm probably the only one who doesn't own it. But I reckon it's all this publicity she gets that helps sell.
February 25, 200817 yr Amy's album has been a big seller all over the world. I'm probably the only one who doesn't own it. But I reckon it's all this publicity she gets that helps sell. Your not alone -_-
March 9, 200817 yr Author How many of them albums do you own?? I own 6. I own Urban Hymns, Defo maybe, Whats the story and all of the Muse ones.
March 14, 200817 yr Definitely Maybe is my favourite album ever , so i m glad to see it in that place.
March 28, 200817 yr Goes to show Oasis are standing the test of time.... they are now becoming the stone and beatles of our time... Topping polls like these ok it was Q but it was also conducted by HMV too and people dont just go in there for indie music do they. And 11,000 voters is a good sample ratio. Edited March 28, 200817 yr by Jez
