Marvin Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Here they are : [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/vote/top-albums/"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/vote/top-albums/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Five of the top ten I have never knowingly heard so I think I'll just keep out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 To be fair it was from a pre-selected list of popular albums they regularly played; only one appearance by any artist allowed - and no greatest hits types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Keane at number 2? I am not aware of this popular music combination or it's oevre. Surprised to see Tommy by The Who. I would have thought Who's Next or Live at Leeds. I see Stars by Simply Red is still hanging in there. Back in the 90s I was dismayed to see it came top in a Radio 1 top 100 thingy. Very tediuos IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1364853621' post='2031899'] To be fair it was from a pre-selected list of popular albums they regularly played; only one appearance by any artist allowed - and no greatest hits types. [/quote] If you were being cynical then, you may argue it's a bit of a stitch up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1364854480' post='2031923'] If you were being cynical then, you may argue it's a bit of a stitch up? [/quote] Not really cynical; but so qualified as to make it fairly redundant as any measure of popularity or credit. Just an easy schedule on a bank holiday. I stopped paying attention to any kind of "Top XX" a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) I find it very hard to believe that Coldplay could even come into the top 100, let alone make it to number 1. Coldplay, Keane and Duran Duran as the top 3 just about shows how serious anyone should take this . You read through it thinking yes, yes, yes and then all of a sudden you come across Maroon 5 and then Shania Twain ! Edited April 1, 2013 by ambient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 i reckon it was voted by a wide cross section of people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 What is there to say? It's an opinion, it shares some common ground with my opinions and differs wildly in others. And that's perfectly fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 What a load of sh*te Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote][b]61[/b] David Bowie - Let's Dance[/quote] This surprises me - I'd have expected either 'Ziggy' or 'Low' [quote][b]98[/b] Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace[/quote] They're 'avin' a giraaaaffe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowender Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Anybody can make a list. Why is this one important? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 It is irrelevant.In 30 years time, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones etc, will still be in the list, Keane and Coldplay, will have been forgotten.Tommy, was not as good as Quadrophenia in my opinion .Fairly happy to see ELO in the list.I always think they are under rated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I agree Coldplay and keane will be superseded, personally may not like some of the other choices but can't argue they have not stood the test of time I'd like to get John Peels view on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The key is this: "Earlier this year, we asked listeners to pick their favourite from our list of[b]Radio 2's Top 100 Most Played Albums[/b]." With the last bit emphasised. So the vote is made up from the albums Radio 2 plays most. Hence why many peoples faves aren`t on there. It isn`t a "Your fave album of all time" it`s a "Pick your fave from the listed options". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 No mention of The Clash.....London Calling has got to ne up there..... nor mention of the stones.... no van morrison? astral weeks has laways been up there... seriously flawed list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1364887565' post='2032100'] No mention of The Clash.....London Calling has got to ne up there..... nor mention of the stones.... no van morrison? astral weeks has laways been up there... seriously flawed list [/quote] Rolling Stones at number six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1364887904' post='2032103'] Rolling Stones at number six. [/quote] whoops I'm not wearing my specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1364853621' post='2031899'] To be fair it was from a pre-selected list of popular albums they regularly played; only one appearance by any artist allowed - and no greatest hits types. [/quote] So Macca gets in three times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1364891341' post='2032139'] So Macca gets in three times? [/quote] Presumably; in the bits I heard there was a Beatles song & a Wings song - I assume the third is a solo effort? I suppose Lennon could have done the same if he'd been good enough Hence the common feeling about surveys & polls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1364853843' post='2031906'] ............... it's oevre. [/quote] Didn't Ray Orbison record that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Double fantasy? Really? Worst thing Lennon ever did, and he did some bad things..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1364887471' post='2032099'] The key is this: "Earlier this year, we asked listeners to pick their favourite from our list of[b]Radio 2's Top 100 Most Played Albums[/b]." With the last bit emphasised. So the vote is made up from the albums Radio 2 plays most. Hence why many peoples faves aren`t on there. It isn`t a "Your fave album of all time" it`s a "Pick your fave from the listed options". [/quote] This. Closely followed by 'so what?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I have 4. Pet Sounds, Blue, Nightfly and Face Value. I have heard 16 more. I am culturally deprived. Must check out Cee Lo Green......(not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1364891923' post='2032153'] Didn't Ray Orbison record that? [/quote] Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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