National Album Day

captain clutterbuck

captain clutterbuck

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Sure many members in the UK will know it is National Album day today, this year it seems to be concentrating on British solo artists and bands so thought I would ask the question here . Declare your favourite 3 British Albums of all time and to ensure no bias perhaps our friends in Oz and over the pond could do similar for their countries . Hoping we don't get a plethora of Queen, Beatles, Stones etc and see some more obscure choices. To be fair I think we should allow editing of posts because I know it is going to be a difficult choice. My starter is

The La's [one and only album]
Dust Junkys Done and Dusted
The Smiths The Smiths [to be honest I could have selected any of theirs]

Good luck it's a really hard choice.
 
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In no particular order:
Pink Floyd - The Wall (thanks to the late John Peel)
Pet Shop Boys - Inner Sanctum (not fair to make me choose between them...)
Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

*Many* years ago, I though I'd chose my favourite singles from the collection I owned - 1392 of them!
I only managed to narrow it down to about 50, all equal "number 1"!
 
captain clutterbuck said:
Choose another Barry REM are from Athens Georgia USA unless of course you are part American which would of course allow that choice :):):)
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Sorry not reading your post properly back of the class for me !

I’m with you on The Smiths possibly Strangeways Here We Come. The Smiths pose a dilemma for me absolutely love his writing and talent but I really don’t like him as an individual. In fact his autobiography was the first ever I’ve abandoned half way through as I just couldn’t get on with him ….
 
BBC Radio 2 presented top 30 British Artists voted by listeners quite a few surprises but top 5 are predictable but personally I would reorder that as I am a Stones fan. Don't understand the Kinks being as low as 23rd and gobsmacked that the Specials aren't in there and that the Manics are . Anyway here it is

ontheradio.co.uk

BBC Radio 2 listeners pick The Beatles as Ultimate British Group

The Fab Four have been voted as the number one Ultimate British Group by BBC Radio 2 listeners.
ontheradio.co.uk ontheradio.co.uk
 
captain clutterbuck said:
BBC Radio 2 presented top 30 British Artists voted by listeners quite a few surprises but top 5 are predictable but personally I would reorder that as I am a Stones fan. Don't understand the Kinks being as low as 23rd and gobsmacked that the Specials aren't in there and that the Manics are . Anyway here it is

ontheradio.co.uk

BBC Radio 2 listeners pick The Beatles as Ultimate British Group

The Fab Four have been voted as the number one Ultimate British Group by BBC Radio 2 listeners.
ontheradio.co.uk ontheradio.co.uk
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I've seen these sorts of lists before and it all depends on the demographic that's voted. The results of those in their 30's or 40's would be completely different to 50's & 60's etc. Clearly I'm guessing there are a handful which would feature in both lists such as the Beatles.
 
Stone Roses first Album.
The La's only album.
Deacon Blue - Raintown.....BUT......in the immortal words of Miss Moody........."I THINK LIKE YOU CAPTAIN"...[not Mr.Wainwright !!!]....."The Queen is Dead" by The Smiths is pushing its way into my list !!!!......I think it is the fact that we both come from working class port cities with a strong sense of pride and community that we love the "northern charm and unique quality" of Mr.Morrissey,Mr.Marr,Mr Joyce and Mr.Rourke.
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