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David Bowie's 'Ziggy Stardust' Top Vote 'Gayest Album' |
Contributed By: Josh DaNewYork
Created On: Friday, 12 September 2008
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The 1972 album topped a poll ahead records by the likes of Tracy Chapman, Scissor Sisters and Madonna.
Out.com polled a panel also including Boy George, Rufus Wainwright and Cyndi Lauper to determine the 100 most homosexual albums of all time.
David Bowie's effort emerging as Number One.
Two album by The Smiths – 'The Queen is Dead' and 'The Smiths' – also featured in the top 10.
On Bowie's album, Out.com said: "It's ironic that an album with an opener forecasting Earth's expiration and a closer tackling celebrity excess and self-destruction remains one of the most liberating, uplifting records of all time - about as ironic as a straight man topping this list."
Each contributor was asked what makes a great album and, for the benefit of the magazine, what makes a great album gay.
According to the compilers, albums included were "not only records by queer musicians but also any records that have had relevance to those voting".
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