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Originally Posted by solution_devices
to be honest does it make any difference to the world?
does anyone take notice of a top 50 album poll?
i'm not going to go out and buy a cd cos its on a list and nme says its better than another one!
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No, it shouldn't really matter. However, the bands, the readers do take it seriosuly - otherwise, why print it - so it's a bit of a slp in the face if it's done in a less than democratic way.
If you're happy for a magazine, whether it be NME, Q, Uncut, Smash Hits, The Wire, Kerrang!, whatever to simply invent a Top 50 for commercial reasons then fair enough. Personally, I think it calls into question the journalistic integrity of all involved.