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Poll shows Oasis have 'iconic appeal'

12:48 p.m. · February 19, 2008 · by Jeff Skruck

The U.K. fans have spoken: Oasis apparently is still the greatest band in the world. Q and HMV recently took a poll of the 50 Best Ever British Albums, and Definitely Maybe and (What's The Story) Morning Glory? took the top two spots respectively, besting everything from Radiohead's OK Computer to The Clash's London Calling. Oh, also everything The Beatles ever did. 

Oasis also took the number fourteen and number twenty-two slots. Rudy Osorio, of HMV, said, "Most album polls of recent years have tended to see the likes of The Beatles, Radiohead and Stone Roses vie for the top five spots. However, as our perspective changes, it looks like many more of us are starting to recognize the iconic appeal of Oasis and the brilliance of Definitely Maybe as an era defining album."

Here's the top ten. Go here for the complete list:

01. Definitely Maybe, Oasis

02. (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, Oasis

03. OK Computer, Radiohead

04. Revolver, The Beatles

05. The Stone Roses, The Stone Roses

06. Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles

07. London Calling, The Clash

08. Under The Iron Sea, Keane

09. Dark Side Of The Moon, Pink Floyd

10. Urban Hymns, The Verve
[The Tripwire]