Critics' Choice 1996

1. The Divine Comedy Casanova [setanta]
From the Michael Caine sampling ‘Becoming More Like Alfie’ to the Father Ted soundtracking ‘Songs Of Love’, this top 50 resident found Neil Hannon at his foppish nod and a wink best. Bigger hits were to follow, but Casanova remains his masterpiece.
2. Orbital – In Sides [internal]
3. Suede – Coming Up [nude]
4. Manic Street Preachers – Everything Must Go [sony]
5. REM – New Adventures In Hi-Fi [warner brothers]