Quote Originally Posted by Troy
I can only assume that appearing on this list constitutes praise. The original quote directly from the magazine positively glows about the "Spice" album. A mainstream publication like this would not be being sarcastic, ergo, it IS being praised.
That's the conclusion that I reach as well. Sure, the article could be a very clever, back-handed compliment, suggesting that the way they changed music may not neccessarily be for the better, but that level of sofistication is way beyond the creators of this list.

FYI 'J': its not the 50 albums that changed business

But at least they stuck to actual album