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Scots reveal their 'favourite Scottish albums' of all time by iconic bands
Featuring Franz Ferdinand, Frightened Rabbit, and more.
People in Scotland have shared their "favourite Scottish albums" of all time. Different Scots chose albums across a wide range of genres as the best the country has to offer.
Scotland's music may not be as instantly recognisable around the world as its whisky or cuisine, but many legendary musicians have hailed from the country. Countless iconic singers and bands have called Scotland home over the years.
On Saturday, July 12, a Reddit user asked the people of Scotland to share their top albums by Scottish acts. Writing on the forum's Scotland community, the user stated: "Post your favourite Scottish album."
Despite being posted just two days ago, the question has since received more than 170 responses. Music lovers quickly shared their favourite Scottish albums, both old and new.
The Scottish album the original poster picked as their favourite is Tiny Changes: A Celebration Of The Midnight Organ Fight by Frightened Rabbit. The album was released in 2019 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Midnight Organ Fight by Selkirk indie rock band Frightened Rabbit.
Tiny Changes: A Celebration Of The Midnight Organ Fight includes cover versions of songs on the original album by various musicians and bands. It features a number of Scottish acts such as Biffy Clyro, The Twilight Sad, and Lauren Mayberry of synth-pop group CHVRCHES.
The top comment on the post lists Music Has the Right to Children by Boards of Canada as the best Scottish album. Despite their name, Boards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo originating from Edinburgh.
Music Has the Right to Children was released in 1998, and earned widespread acclaim. While the album saw limited chart success, it is often considered to be a landmark of electronic music.
Meanwhile, another Reddit user chose Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins as their pick for the best Scottish album. Cocteau Twins were a Scottish rock and dream pop band that formed in Grangemouth in 1979, known for lead singer Elizabeth Fraser's unique vocals.
Heaven or Las Vegas came out in 1990, and reached number seven on the UK Albums chart. The album also received very positive reviews, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time.
A different user chose another Cocteau Twins album as their choice for the best Scottish album. They selected Blue Bell Knoll, which released in 1988 before Heaven or Las Vegas.
Blue Bell Knoll is not as well remembered amongst most music fans as the band's following release. However, the album still received positive reviews on its release and reached number 15 on the UK Albums chart.
Another album chosen by one Scot as their favourite is Franz Ferdinand's self-titled debut album. Franz Ferdinand are a band that formed in Glasgow in 2002, with their first album featuring their signature hit 'Take Me Out'.
Franz Ferdinand peaked at number three on the UK Albums chart and number two on the Scottish Albums chart upon its release in 2004. 'Take Me Out' has since garnered more than one billion streams on Spotify.
Other albums named by Scots as their favourite include The Bones of What You Believe by CHVRCHES, Screamadelica by alternative rock band Primal Scream, and If You're Feeling Sinister by Glasgow indie pop band Belle and Sebastian—with all three groups originating from Glasgow.
Elsewhere, other Reddit users chose This Is the Story by Edinburgh duo The Proclaimers and Psychocandy by East Kilbride alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain.
