Yeah, but whadda they know? Only kidding. A poll of NME writers has voted The Stone Roses eponymous 1989 debut the best British album of all time. Well, go on. It is quite good. They triumph just ahead of The Smiths' 'The Queen Is Dead' at two and Oasis at three with 'Definitely Maybe', thus proving that the NME crowd have an enduring soft spot for Mancunians. In fairness, though, other towns in the north are represented. In fact, six of the top ten albums are from Northern bands. And the other four aren't. Here's the top ten; if you want to know the remaining ninety best British albums according to NME, then you'll have to buy the latest issue. They sell it in shops.
1. The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
2. The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
3. Oasis - Definitely Maybe
4. Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks
5. Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
6. Blur - Modern Life Is Rubbish
7. Pulp - Different Class
8. The Clash - London Calling
9. The Beatles - Revolver
10. The Libertines - Up The Bracket