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Mr. Shankly



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  • Posted: 09/25/2007 20:44
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If anyone cares, I would have taken OK Computer too and here I was being somewhat objective as I enjoy the Beatles more, but ultimately, OK Computer is a better album. Also the greatness of Abbey Road is primarily becasue of the medley on Side 2, but this was a medley of not their best songs; they just happen to work well together.

I just looked at the overall chart, and guess what? Revolver and OK Computer hold the top two spots. This is gonna be good-a generational battle between two of the best British rock bands ever. I love it. Let the battle commence! Smile
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  • Posted: 09/26/2007 13:16
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I'd vote OK Computer here. Despite Revolver being such a landmark recording, for me it lacks the sophistication of OK Computer. Revolver, is and was a great album, but it was just a stepping stone in the evolution of modern 'rock' music.

OK Computer for me would make a worthy winner and acknowledge the fact that modern music has moved beyond the shadow of the pioneering acts.
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The_111th_Beatle




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  • Posted: 09/26/2007 20:57
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Hey albummaster should I count your vote for the final or not cause I you said earlier you didn't want to be involved though I don't mind if you've changed your mind.

I thought of making the final best of 7 rather than best of 5 but will there be enough voters?

Final
Revolver


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OK Computer

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  • Posted: 09/26/2007 23:55
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Without hesitation, OK Computer.
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Mr. Shankly



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  • Posted: 09/27/2007 01:31
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Revolver for the reason that there is one thing the fab four capture on record that Radiohead, as great as they are, lack: a sense of humor.

Revolver is a better record because not only are all the songs brilliant, eclectic, and well-crafted, there are multiple moods evoked, whereas OK Computer is beautiful, but mostly just depressing or at the very least sadly reflective. It is a great work of art, but Revolver is much more endlessly enjoyable. I don't have to be in a certain mood to listen to it. Therefore, it gets my vote for best British album ever.
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  • Posted: 09/27/2007 07:11
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Hey albummaster should I count your vote for the final or not cause I you said earlier you didn't want to be involved though I don't mind if you've changed your mind.


If you need my vote to make up the numbers then count it in, otherwise don't worry...
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YellowBook




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  • Posted: 09/27/2007 12:34
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OK Computer for me as well but a surprisingly tough call.
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The_111th_Beatle




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  • Posted: 09/27/2007 21:12
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Revolver takes it for me but only just. Despite having 14 memorable tracks that would be the highlight of lesser bands careers it still has a seemless feel that any good album should. It just grabs me more than OK Computer.

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If you need my vote to make up the numbers then count it in, otherwise don't worry...


I'll see if anyone else votes to make it up to 7 and we'll count yours then.
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I'll go with Ok Computer here. I'll hope I can justify why that choice a little later.
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  • Posted: 09/28/2007 20:59
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Ill wait a day to see if bontham and Mr. Music can take it to 7. If both of them do then I wont count albumaster's vote as he said but if not it looks OK Computer as the required 4 votes.
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